Get ready to try aerial yoga in Maspalomas with a welcoming local instructor and small group vibes. You’ll stretch, swing, maybe laugh at yourself (I did), and unwind wrapped in your own hammock cocoon — an experience you’ll remember long after you leave Gran Canaria.
“Just lean back — trust the hammock,” Ana said, grinning at my hesitation. I could smell that faint mix of eucalyptus and something sweet (maybe incense?) as I tried to let go and hang upside down for the first time. The studio was tucked away on a quiet street in Maspalomas, sunlight sneaking through the blinds and painting stripes across the floor. There were only five of us, all different ages, but everyone seemed equally nervous about looking silly. I definitely was.
We started slow, just swinging a little, getting used to the feeling of being off the ground. Ana moved around helping each of us — she adjusted my grip once and laughed when my foot got tangled (“Don’t worry, happens every class!”). The main keyword here is aerial yoga, but honestly it felt more like play than exercise at first. My arms burned after ten minutes though — you don’t really notice until you’re trying to hold yourself up and your muscles start talking back.
I didn’t expect how much I’d enjoy the floating part at the end. Wrapped up in the hammock like a cocoon, everything went quiet except for someone’s soft breathing nearby and distant voices from outside. It was weirdly peaceful — not something I get often back home. When we finished, Ana handed out water and chatted about her favorite beaches in Gran Canaria (she swears by Playa de Amadores). Walking out into the warm afternoon air, my shoulders felt lighter somehow. Still thinking about that upside-down view of the ceiling tiles.
Yes, all levels are welcome — no prior experience needed.
Wear comfortable clothes you can move in; mats and hammocks are provided.
The class usually lasts about 75 minutes from arrival to finish.
It’s not recommended if you’re pregnant or have glaucoma or high blood pressure.
Yes, there are public transportation options nearby in Maspalomas.
Your session includes use of mats and hammocks plus guidance from a friendly local instructor in a cozy Maspalomas studio; just bring yourself and comfy clothes — everything else is sorted for you.
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