Aerial Hoop Mounts Beginner Tips & Tricks | What I wish I knew when I started

Today I wanted to share some tips & tricks I've learned along the way for how to get on the hoop. I'll be discussing and demoing all of the basic Lyra mounts.

Timestamps
0:00 Overview
0:20 Single-knee Mount
1:19 Straddle Mount
2:06 Double-knee Hang to Seated
2:45 Trapeze Mount
3:30 Pullover Mount

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Obligatory aerial safety reminders:
- Try new moves under the supervision of a professional aerial instructor
- Warm-up before practicing
- Use a crash mat
- Consult a professional rigger/structural engineer before rigging at home
- Listen to your body :)

[jessw]

The “use your legs because they’re stronger” is so important. I wasn’t taught that in class so I use like all arms and it’s very fatiguing. This will make such a big difference for me. Thanks!

[rachaelnicholson]

Taking your strategies to my open training tonight as I want to practice my mounts 😂🎉❤❤

[jocooper]

So helpful I was relying completely on my upper body to mount and have back pain 😢 thanks for the tips 😊

[kera]

I never was taught about the importance of my legs. That’s amazing. Thank you.

[alexaann]

This is amazing advice, thank you so much! I'm still at a point where I'm looping one leg over while still standing on the other, so I really appreciate the ways to train different mounts before being able to do them! 🥰

[sonnssning]

The last tip about the toes was so helpful! Thanksss

[Tigerspencerstrawberry]

Hi! Thanks for the video. I've never had a class before and was able to do the Delilah on my own, but I was nervous to try to flip myself around to sit on the hoop. So I have my first class on Sunday... Hoping that mount is easier than it looks!

[theabruun]

Thank you for this informative video. I’m still new to aerial hoop, and I’m working on my straddle mount (I have yet to actually do it, because my arm-muscles are still pretty weak😅), but I’m gonna try the “negative” the next time, to at least get the feeling of where I’m supposed to be

[nelitsvetkova]

Thank you, these are great tips! I have been working on my mounts for a couple of months and I am slowly getting some of the moves. The info from the video will come very handy I am sure!

[jujuswbeans]

I wasn't taught to use my legs !!! These are really good tips

[kc]

Glad I found this I'm taking my first class tonight!

[amandalottmann]

Thank you for this video! It's comprehensive and I found the tips helpful for beginners

[aerial_silks_hoop]

Great tips! I'm doing my first class in an hour so this is good to know

[DianaQuake]

Great tips to clean up my mounting. Thanks!

[aerials_etc]

Funnily enough I was actively told not to use my legs to get into a sit from DKH. My instructor (who I'm no longer with) said it's lazy, and that in all moves you should rely on your arms to develop strength. I guess that's one approach...

[sassmagrass]

Hey there! Wonderful video. Where is your rig from ?

[LivinWithLex]

Hello! I am just getting started and wanting to introduce lyra to my studio. I know this video is older but it was extremely helpful so I hope you see this comment! What is the A-frame that you are using what what hoops/rigging equipment do you recommend? Thank you so much!

[aliyahbrathwaite]

What hoop did you purchase to practice at home ? I’ve been wanting to purchase one for a while now but I was concerned the one I saw at XPole wouldn’t be high enough. Can I get the details on yours ? I love the set up, perfect for at home practice

[lillysartstudio]

thank you so much for sharing. Can I please ask you what type of crash. matts do you recommend to get?

[lesheawhite]

My feet keep hitting the bottom part on the trapeze mount