SILKS AERIAL FULL

It was as if I was moulding myself into a new woman – body and mind. Muscles began to appear where they had never appeared before. What added to that experience was seeing my body change. Perhaps it is strange to say that I liked to feel these sensations because it reminded me of my efforts and the struggles I overcame during my injury. Deep muscle tenderness lasted for days and would make even the most futile tasks such as brushing teeth become a struggle. Bruised limbs became a normality and my hands got their fair share of a beating, either from fabric burns or blisters. My first aerial sessions were brutal on my body. I never imagined I would find myself in the position of becoming an unofficial instructor, but feel privileged to see others improve and being part of their progress. It did not take long before others with similar interests joined my training and soon after, I was asked to give instructions and demonstrations. If I wanted to continue doing Silks, I had no choice but to turn to online content and tutorials to direct my own development. Luckily, I found a venue with the necessary equipment but without any instructors. It kept motivating me to continue even when I moved to Sweden last year for my master studies. Seeing others succeed in something I found incredibly difficult was fascinating and inspiring. After five month’s training, I moved into the advanced group where I was taught intricate drops, sequences and transitions. In January 2017, I joined aerial fitness at Flying Fantastics in London without realising what impact Silks would have on me as a person and on my life.

After being homebound for so long, I sensed the need to feel alive, feel feminine again and maintain the physical transformation I had started. I was fascinated by the pure strength, technique, endurance, balance and good memory it required. Although I hesitated towards the risks it involved, it intrigued me greatly. A close friend of mine who trained in trapeze suggested I look into Silks. Instead, I began searching for an alternative gym.

I had never been more eager to get out of my house and become more active, but I was concerned about finding a sport that would put my recovery at risk.Ī regular gym membership seemed unsuitable because of the type of the nature of the heavyweight or high-impact workout it offered. Perhaps out of desperation, I became occupied with doing home treatments, physical therapy and body weight training.Īlthough I had healed rather successfully after a few months, I had developed a habit of searching for new ways to challenge my body.

SILKS AERIAL FULL

It was frightening to not know how long the recovery would take, or if I would attain a full recovery at all. I had never experienced the frustration of not being able to move, to have an abundance of energy that I could not release and to persevere through the disappointment of putting ambitions that any young adult may have on hold. Besides the pain, I was unable to walk properly and could only move short distances with crutches before becoming too tired. Although I have had an interest in performance arts since childhood through figure skating and dance, my interest in Silks did not surface until I got a knee injury.

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