Restorative in a hammock is a class designed to reduce tensions

AG Restorative, at Swet Studio, in the South End, is a healing, placid class, in which body and mind are focused to restore spirit and vitality. Perfect for athletes in recovery mode, this class features techniques in which the tensions of the spine, core, and musculature are reduced and relaxed through a zero compression inversion. Gentle movements stretch, decompress, and release tensions not only from one's body, but their mind, which is guided to a meditative state.

There are a variety of things one can do on their “rest” day to help with recovery and reduce the risk of injury on your long runs. In addition to reducing the risk of injury through stretching, balance is key. Any distance runner knows the pitfalls of being off balance, missing a step, and having a twisted ankle, sprain, or other injury. This is especially so for cross-country runners or those running long distances. There is a system which plays a crucial role in helping regulate coordination and body awareness called the proprioceptive sense. This is essentially an unconscious sense that sends us messages from our muscles and joints. It helps regulate how our body is positioned and balanced. The silk hammock actually helps increase proprioception, resulting in better coordination and balance. This is one of the reasons why aerial classes such as AG Restorative is favored by neophytes and the elderly, as it helps with coordination. So too, increase balance and coordination helps reduce the risk of injury for distance runners.

While different yoga modalities might seem intimating to the uninitiated, the AntiGraivty hammock is designed to be extremely accessible. The hammock is like having the perfect balancing assist of one's own, personal stretching companion. The hammock cradles one’s body in the safe confines of silk so one can actually stretch further and more effectively than on the ground. Many professional athletes, after an AntiGravity class, will describe it as the “best stretch” they have ever had.

Swet Studio is located at 480 Tremont Street, Boston, in the heart of the South End.

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