The Best Aerial Yoga Stands for Home
No beam to hang your hammock from? Here are the best freestanding aerial yoga stands, how they compare, and what to check before you buy, with shops in the UK, USA and Europe.
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The quick verdict
Prodigy R29 for most people
Height-adjustable, rated to 230kg working load and made for aerial yoga. Want hoop or silks too? Go taller with the Prodigy R33 or the X-Pole A-Frame.
Why get a stand
- No ceiling mount needed
- Use it indoors or in the garden
- Take it with you if you move
- Many also take a sling, trapeze or TRX
Watch out for
- Check it fits under your ceiling
- Heavy, and a two-person setup
- Lower load limits at full height
- Cheap frames may not list tested loads
Which type of stand?
Pick by what you want to train.
Aerial yoga frame
Lower, simpler stands.
- About 2m to 2.9m
- Hammock and swing
- Lower cost
Tall aerial rig
Taller, adjustable rigs.
- 3m and up
- Hoop, silks, trapeze
- Tested load limits
Steel frame
Cheaper Amazon frames.
- Fixed or simple height
- Hammock and swing
- Check the reviews
Why use an aerial yoga stand?
To practise aerial yoga at home, you need something strong to hang your hammock from. If you have an exposed beam or can fit a rated ceiling mount into a joist, you might not need a stand. Most homes can’t, so a freestanding frame is the easiest option. It goes up in a room or garden, comes down when you need the space back, and moves house with you.
A good stand gives you enough height to hang a 5m hammock and enough space around it to invert safely. Many can also take a sling, trapeze, TRX straps or a lyra, and you can use the top bar for pull-ups.
The best aerial yoga stands
Choose your country below and each button takes you to the right shop. The Prodigy rigs are sold by Firetoys, and the A-Frame is sold by X-Pole direct.
Prodigy R29 aerial yoga rig
Adjusts from 2.0m to 2.9m and holds up to 230kg working load. Made for aerial yoga hammocks, low slings and conditioning. £429 in the UK.
Prodigy R33 aerial rig
3.3m tall, giving more room for hoop, short silks and trapeze as well as aerial yoga. £529 in the UK.
X-Pole Aerial A-Frame
Adjusts from 2.25m to 3.48m for yoga, hoop, silks and trapeze. Check the load limits: lower at full height. £499.99 in the UK.
Steel aerial yoga frames
Cheaper steel frames (GNY, KT and similar) for hammock and swing yoga only. Check the weight limit, height and reviews before you buy.
Aerial yoga stands compared
| Stand | Height | Working load | Best for | UK price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prodigy R29 | 2.0m–2.9m | 230kg | Aerial yoga, low sling | £429 |
| Prodigy R33 | 3.3m | See Firetoys | Yoga, hoop, short silks | £529 |
| X-Pole A-Frame | 2.25m–3.48m | 145kg low, 80kg at full height | Yoga, hoop, silks, trapeze | £499.99 |
| Budget steel frames | Varies | Varies | Hammock and swing yoga | Varies |
Prices and specs from the makers’ websites, checked October 2026. They change, so always check before you buy.
What to check before you buy
- Working load limit: buy a stand that clearly states its working load limit, ideally tested with a safety factor of 5:1. Moving and swinging puts much more force on a frame than your body weight alone.
- Height: measure your ceiling. A stand that is taller than your room is no use indoors, and you need space above your head when you climb.
- Space around it: leave room on every side to swing, invert and fall safely, and put a crash mat underneath.
- What you want to train: for aerial yoga only, a lower stand is fine. For hoop, silks or trapeze, choose a taller, height-adjustable rig.
- Weight and setup: the better stands weigh 30 to 45kg. Setting up is a two-person job.
- Indoor or outdoor: most stands can be used outside, but don’t leave them out in the rain. Store them somewhere dry.
Safety first: always follow the maker’s setup instructions, use rated carabiners and rigging, and only practise moves you have learnt in class.
How much does an aerial yoga stand cost?
Budget steel frames on Amazon start from about £150 to £250. Tested rigs from specialist makers like Prodigy and X-Pole cost around £430 to £530 in the UK. Professional aerial rigs for big circus drops can cost thousands, but you don’t need one of those for aerial yoga at home.
Other ways to hang an aerial yoga hammock
If you don’t have room for a stand, you could fit a rated ceiling mount into a joist or beam (ask a professional to check it), use a strong tree in the garden, or a fitness tree. Doorway pull-up bars are fine for supported stretches but not for inverting. See our guide to rigging your hammock at home safely.
Our stand reviews
Aerial yoga stand FAQs
What is the best aerial yoga stand?
For aerial yoga at home we like the Prodigy R29, which is height-adjustable and rated to 230kg working load. If you also want to try hoop, silks or trapeze, look at the taller Prodigy R33 or the X-Pole A-Frame.
How tall does an aerial yoga stand need to be?
Around 2.5m to 3m works for most aerial yoga hammocks. Measure your ceiling first, and leave space above the top bar.
How much weight can an aerial yoga stand hold?
It depends on the stand, so check the working load limit. The Prodigy R29 is rated to 230kg. The X-Pole A-Frame is rated to 145kg at its lowest height and 80kg at full height.
Can I use an aerial yoga stand outside?
Yes, most can be used outdoors on flat, firm ground, but they aren’t designed to be left out. Bring it in or cover it when you’re not using it.
Hooked since a works night out in Nottingham. She’s taken classes from Hartlepool to Malta and San Diego, tried trapeze, lyra, silks and hammock, and taught pole and hammock.
A Greater Manchester mum who’s trained pole and aerial for over a decade, mostly at home, and started Loops World to share the kit that works.