Hammock Attachment Point Installation for a Yogapeutics Aerial Yoga Hammock
PLEASE READ FIRST: All Yogapeutics hammocks come pre-assembled and ready to hang. The installation of the attachment point is the responsibility of the hammock owner, and Yogapeutics does not currently sell installation kits or hardware. My official recommendation is to hire a licensed contractor, professional aerial rigger or engineer to assist with hammock installation that is both safe and structurally secure.
I have created this resource page to give you a basic information as you determine and create your best attachment point installation for an aerial yoga hammock in your space.
The hammock owner is solely responsible for the attachment point installation security and safety. This information page is not intended as instructional, but rather as helpful resources for installing a hammock attachment point. All individuals involved in the making of this website will not accept responsibility for poor attachment point installation, faulty attachment points or injury to hammock user due to attachment point failure for any swing or aerial equipment.
I hope this resource page serves as a helpful starting point so that more kids will have access to such a wonderful mind/body practice as aerial yoga.
I have created this resource page to give you a basic information as you determine and create your best attachment point installation for an aerial yoga hammock in your space.
The hammock owner is solely responsible for the attachment point installation security and safety. This information page is not intended as instructional, but rather as helpful resources for installing a hammock attachment point. All individuals involved in the making of this website will not accept responsibility for poor attachment point installation, faulty attachment points or injury to hammock user due to attachment point failure for any swing or aerial equipment.
I hope this resource page serves as a helpful starting point so that more kids will have access to such a wonderful mind/body practice as aerial yoga.
Lindsey's recommendation for a pre-fab kit into ceiling sheet rock:
For a pre-fabricated kit, I highly recommend checking out this Ceiling Beam Swing Suspension Kit. It is one of the most reasonably priced kits given quality and ease. There are images and instructional videos to help you with the installation! Watch the video below to see the product. Please click here to be redirected to the purchase page.
DIY Resources for Installing a Yoga Hammock in your Home:
For residential installation: If you are handy or have access to a handy person, you could follow this instruction offered by Southpaw Enterprises for their home installation kit and purchase the listed items individually yourself for a much lower cost. If you want the installation kit already together, you could purchase it here!
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DIY Network has simple instructions (with pictures!) on how to install a hammock into the ceiling using an eye bolt. CLICK HERE to be directed to this article.
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Chris Baylor at Demand Media wrote this helpful article on SFGATE on How to Install an Indoor Hammock Chair.
CLICK HERE to be directed to this article. |
Angie Voss, OTR at ASensoryLife.com wrote these simple instructions on How to Install a Swing at Home. CLICK HERE to be directed to this article.
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For those looking to install hammocks in a clinic or a yoga studio: I highly recommend hiring a professional engineer to help determine a safe rigging strategy and to offer a letter of safety after rigging, especially if you are installing multiple hammocks for public use. You may also glean some information for clinical installation from the ceiling support applications handbook offered by Southpaw Enterprises.
Additional suspension equipment options for DIY:
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Steel Eye Bolt: I always like to use steel eyebolts with a closed eye and a "shoulder." The shoulder element better allows for angled forces (swinging and swaying) on the eye bolt as opposed to just in-line (straight downward) pulls. CLICK HERE to see an example of this type of eyebolt from WesTech Rigging. Note: WesTech Rigging offers eye bolts of all sizes, not just the one listed in this link. Please be sure to determine the thread size and length you need for your structure and drill bit before ordering.
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Steel Lag Screw: These do not offer as much safety and security as a steel eye bolt as they can sometimes unscrew themselves as you swing in the hammock, but I am offering an example as a resource if this is your only option. If you do use a steel lag screw, I would highly recommend you use one with a fully closed eye and a "shoulder." Also, consider adding a swivel or rotational device (as sold in the Yogapeutics store or in recreational climbing stores in the rock climbing section) to decrease the force of the hammock on the attachment point. See example of a steel lag screw by CLICKING HERE.
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Residential Beam Kit: Click here to be redirected to Got Autism page that has many options for suspension hardware
Extra Duty Tire Swing Swivel: This is a possible option, depending on the structure and use, but it is highly recommended this swivel is bolted (not screwed) into a wood reinforcement. CLICK HERE to see. |
For Trees or Exposed Beams:
Safety-rated sling for use on trees or over beams. If you decide to hang your hammock over a tree limb or structural beam, be sure to check the integrity and health of the tree or the structural stability of the beam. These slings are sold in different lengths so be sure you are ordering the length you need for your structure. Note there are different weight ratings for utilizing either the choker or the basket wrap. CLICK HERE to be directed to an example of these safety rated slings. |
Installation Equipment*
*The equipment listed on this page is only to serve as a suggestion and it may not work for your structure or your individual needs. It is the hammock owner's responsibility to choose the equipment that works best for your structural set-up and to install it safely and securely.
I personally wouldn't purchase hardware from a hardware store for hanging an aerial yoga hammock unless it has been safety rated for human weight. Therefore, I like to purchase all of my hardware from stores that intend the use of the rigging equipment for human weight.
I personally wouldn't purchase hardware from a hardware store for hanging an aerial yoga hammock unless it has been safety rated for human weight. Therefore, I like to purchase all of my hardware from stores that intend the use of the rigging equipment for human weight.
Spacing and where to place your Hammock
The following recommendations are for hammock use with children:
Be sure to place your hammock in a space that is easily accessible to you and your child. The easier it is to access, the more your child will use it. While some families may initially resist the idea of having a hammock in a communal family space, you might consider it as a benefit because it will be easy to access and easy to supervise, and you can always remove it if you are hosting a gathering. Most customers place hammocks in a playroom, a family living space or a child's bedroom.
Space hammocks at least 4-6 feet from a wall. I recommend at least a 5-6 foot diameter of space around the hammock for pose use.
If you are purchasing more than one hammock, please space your hammocks at least 4-6 feet apart.
Be sure to place your hammock in a space that is easily accessible to you and your child. The easier it is to access, the more your child will use it. While some families may initially resist the idea of having a hammock in a communal family space, you might consider it as a benefit because it will be easy to access and easy to supervise, and you can always remove it if you are hosting a gathering. Most customers place hammocks in a playroom, a family living space or a child's bedroom.
Space hammocks at least 4-6 feet from a wall. I recommend at least a 5-6 foot diameter of space around the hammock for pose use.
If you are purchasing more than one hammock, please space your hammocks at least 4-6 feet apart.
Rotation and Swivels for Aerial Yoga Hammocks
Rotational devices or Swivels are not necessary for Aerial Yoga Hammocks, but they do allow an additional spinning component to hammock use, and they also decrease the force placed on the attachment point.
Yogapeutics uses these swivels in our studio to allow versatility with hammock use, full movement in all planes, decreased twisting of hammock straps, smoothness with movement and extra fun! Most kids love how the swivel adds a sense of flow to movement in the hammock and allows a spinning component, but some kids can be overwhelmed by spinning. Hammock swivel packages (includes a swivel and a carabiner) can be added and built into your pre-assembled custom hammock or purchased once you get the hammock home and decide you'd like to add it on. See them in the Yogapeutics store by CLICKING HERE.
Please be mindful about your purchase if you intend to utilize a swivel on a hammock for children with over sensitivity to vestibular input (kids who get easily overwhelmed or quickly nauseated when spinning). Always allow the child complete control over hammock movement.
Yogapeutics uses these swivels in our studio to allow versatility with hammock use, full movement in all planes, decreased twisting of hammock straps, smoothness with movement and extra fun! Most kids love how the swivel adds a sense of flow to movement in the hammock and allows a spinning component, but some kids can be overwhelmed by spinning. Hammock swivel packages (includes a swivel and a carabiner) can be added and built into your pre-assembled custom hammock or purchased once you get the hammock home and decide you'd like to add it on. See them in the Yogapeutics store by CLICKING HERE.
Please be mindful about your purchase if you intend to utilize a swivel on a hammock for children with over sensitivity to vestibular input (kids who get easily overwhelmed or quickly nauseated when spinning). Always allow the child complete control over hammock movement.
