Stretching and Leaning Stork in hammock – exercise #55

Stretching and Leaning Stork in hammock (exercise #55) SiRA Fly Yoga or Aerial Yoga.

Stretching and Leaning Stork in hammock Fly Yoga exercise is part of the hammock exercises in Fly Yoga program.

• Stand behind the hammock
• Grab the sides of the hammock with both hands at shoulder height
• Lift the right leg, bend the knee, and place the right shin in the hammock
• Lean the body forward and stretch the left thigh
• Engage the core to shift back towards standing
• Press into the left foot to continue leaning back
• Allow the arms to extend long
• Repeat 3-5 times
• Return to standing, release the right foot to the ground
• Repeat on the other side

• Increases range of movement on the hammock
• Requires core engagement
• Stretches the thighs and hamstrings
• Strengthens the standing leg