Wakeful Ascent Aerial Arts

Prevent Injury & Compensation with a Technique Tune-up
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• Most aerialists are told to “engage the shoulders,” but rarely shown what that actually looks like in real silks positions.

• The Aerial Silks Shoulder Map is a visual guide to understanding shoulder organization in common hangs and foundational positions — using clear images, simple language, and real examples, not anatomy overload.

• Instead of memorizing muscles or cues, you’ll learn to recognize patterns:

• What efficient shoulder organization looks like

• What common compensations look like

• Empowered learning involves knowing the difference between common errors and healthy technique
   

What’s included

• A clear, printable PDF shoulder map
  Visual comparisons of common silks positions, showing helpful vs. unhelpful patterns so you can quickly orient yourself or your students.

• A video walkthrough of healthy shoulder positions on closed and split fabric, straight and bent arm.
  Each section is explained in accessible language, walking you through what to notice and how to safely explore
   

Who this is for

• Aerialists who feel unsure how to organize their shoulders

• Aerialists who want clarity without over-cueing or technical overwhelm

• Teachers who want to learn to identify common technique errors and compensations

• Anyone curious about refining their foundation, not forcing strength