15/04/2019
The Story of the Yoga Trapeze®
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The exact origins of inversion sling yoga are unclear, but most prop-based practices can be traced back to late yoga master, BKS Iyengar. In his studio in Pune, India, Iyengar pioneered the use of dozens of yoga props that are now commonplace: blocks, straps, ropes, yoga chairs, and improvised yoga slings.
Iyengar himself appears in some of the earliest photos documenting inversion sling yoga practices. In the photos, he uses a thick rope sling and a stack of mats to practice passive backbends just like we do today on the Yoga Trapeze.
YOGABODY founder, Lucas Rockwood, first discovered inversion slings in 2006 while living in Thailand. Frustrated by the design and durability of early models, Lucas spent three years in development and eventually created a studio-quality device now known as the Yoga Trapeze. Today, the Yoga Trapeze is the most-popular inversion sling in the world used by over 200,000 students in 81 countries.
Modern manufacturing and materials have improved the quality and comfort of the device, but the fundamental concept remains the same. These simple slings allow you to practice new and different poses that can transform your practice, and in particular, your spinal health, core and upper body strength.
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LUCAS ROCKWOOD is the founder of YOGABODY® and the creator of the Yoga Trapeze®. He leads yoga training courses internationally as well as online. He’s the host of a weekly health and wellness podcast, The Lucas Rockwood Show. Links available below in the comments.
