What it is
Decompression, not acrobatics.
Gravity Stretching is a system of therapeutic spinal decompression performed in individual suspension straps. You hold on with your hands and feet, let your body hang, and gravity gently lengthens the spine and opens the joints.
It is not aerial yoga and it is not a fabric hammock. There is no acrobatics and nothing is forced. Every session works on release, not strain - which is why most people feel lighter after the very first class.
- Relieves tension and pressure in the lower back and neck
- Restores mobility in the hips, shoulders and spine
- Improves posture for desk and laptop life
- Supports recovery after long flights and long days
- Calms the nervous system through slow, breath-led work
Six levels
First relief
Gentle supported hangs introduce the body to traction. Pressure in the lower back starts to ease as the spine decompresses.
Opening
Controlled stretches begin to open the hips, shoulders and chest that tighten from sitting and screens.
Mobility
Range of motion returns to the joints. Movements that felt stiff become smooth and comfortable.
Strength in length
You learn to stay active and stable while lengthened, building the deep support muscles around the spine.
Flow
Hangs and stretches connect into longer sequences. The body moves freely, breath leads the work.
Regeneration
A personal practice for lasting recovery - a way to undo the load of daily life whenever the body needs it.
FAQ
Is Gravity Stretching the same as aerial yoga?
No. Aerial yoga uses a fabric hammock for poses and acrobatics. Gravity Stretching uses individual suspension straps with handles to decompress the spine and open the joints. The goal is recovery, not performance.
Do I need to be flexible or fit to start?
No. The first level is gentle and supported. People of very different ages and fitness levels start with relief and progress at their own pace.
Can it help with back pain?
Many people come to Gravity Stretching with tension and stiffness from desk life and feel relief quickly. It is a wellness practice, not a medical treatment - if you have a diagnosed condition, check with your doctor first.
How soon will I feel a difference?
Most people feel lighter and taller after the first session. Lasting change in mobility builds over a series of classes.
What should I wear?
Comfortable, fitted clothing you can move and hang in. Studios provide the straps and mats.