General Questions

With inversion always go slow and easy. First timers may start in pelvic traction with the neck and shoulders completely on the floor. Start with a few seconds to few minutes, then gradually with each day slowly increase the angle to invert higher (and at a more vertical degree) to your level of comfort.
The Inversion Slant Board is also available for sale for those that prefer a more comfortable inversion experience or who like to hang for longer periods of time. See Inversion Slant Board here.
Those who suffer from eye diseases (eg. glaucoma, detached retina, conjunctivitis, etc.), high or very low blood pressure, easy onset vertigo, recent head injury, middle ear infection, recent surgery (eyes, back or hips), sinusitis or head cold, hiatial hernia, ventral hernia, disc hernia, acute degenerative disc disease, spinal nerve root inflammation, cerebral sclerosis, a recent stroke, history of congestive heart failure, history of space-occupying brain lesion, propensity for fainting, those who use anti-coagulants, botox injections within 24 hours and pregnant women should consult a Physician before attempting any inversions.

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Many customers ask what the difference is between our swings - the Omni-Swing, Omni-Gym and YogaSwing - and others found on the market.
First, ours are all ORIGINAL products: the first Yoga Swing prototype was created back in 2001 by Omni-Swing LLC owner, Anthony Cardenas (see Original Cotton YogaSwing) and patented a couple years later. It is the only swing on the market that has gone through constant evolutions and improvements to bring to you today what we call the Omni-Swing and Omni-Gym.
Today there are many Yoga Swing products and brands to choose from, our only goal is to continue selling a superior product and let it be known that all products from Omni-Swing, LLC are ORIGINALS and neither copycats nor infringements of any Yoga Swing patent out there (being as we own them).
Lastly, all other swing models on the market today are all inferior versions of our 2nd Generation YogaSwing - you will not find the Omni-Swing nor the Omni-Gym sold anywhere else.

There are several key differences between the Omni-Gym and all other swings sold on the market. We have eliminated the uncomfortable hard plastic sliders, the funky external nylon adjuster cords, the slippery nylon fabric, and the limiting S-Hooks that all other copycats still use. To learn more about all the newest features in our suspension swing technology, see Omni-Swing and Omni-Gym product pages for a complete description.

When assembled, the Rock-It Stand adjusts from a minimum of 7 feet, 9 inches tall to a maximum of 8 feet, 4 inches when using the included height extenders. This allows for the capability to fit under standard 8 foot ceilings and to increase height for those with longer torsos. The circular base has a diameter of 7 feet and the frame is made out of 1.5 inch thick round metal tubing.
When dissembled the longest piece measures 42 inches.

The Stand does not need to be bolted down unless you plan on doing a lot of vigorous swinging back and forth. If this is the case (such as may be with children) securing the stand to the floor or an adjacent wall may be a good idea.

The sling is just the middle hammock section of the entire swing component. It does not come with any handles. The swing is the product in its entirety including the middle hammock section and the handles.

When taking your swing outdoors or attaching to an anchor that IS NOT the Rock-It Stand you can either hang your swing with or without the trapeze system. Depending on the height of your anchor, we highly recommend using your daisy chains to hang the swing, you will have more height adjustment options. We like to attach the trapeze system to TWO daisy chains hung next to each other for extra strength.

You also have the option to NOT USE the trapeze system and hang your swing directly from the daisy chains. You will lose the 360 degree swivel and anti-gravity bounce with this set-up, but when traveling it may be easier to leave the trapeze system at home.

Many people like to warm up on the swing, but if you feel that you are not ready for this, please do a complete floor warm-up first. Take care not to overstretch cold muscles.

Some good 5-10 minute warm-up ideas: Vary your warm-up by mixing different moves.
1) Jog for 5 minutes
2) Walk for 5 minutes, gradually increasing speed to a light jog
2) Jump rope
3) Jumping Jacks
4) Head Rolls, shoulder rolls
5) Arm/torso rotations
6) Stretches such as lunges, forward bends, side stretches, butterfly stretch (sitting stretch that works the hips), etc.

Once you get more confident in your body's agility, you can start to do all these warm-ups on the swing - including in inversion!

Yes, we do. We require half (50%) up front and the remainder to be paid off over the next two or three months (depending on the total amount of the order). Please email us at info@yogaswing.com for more info once you have decided what product you wish to order and you are in need of a payment plan.

Yes, we have a 30-day money back guarantee. If you wish to return, no problem! We got your back as long as you send it back within 30-days of product arrival with proof of date of purchase and if possible date of product arrival. We check our swings and stands thoroughly before we send them out; sometimes a connector part will be missing or damaged. If so, let us know immediately, we will send a replacement out right away. For missing and damaged parts, please contact us within the first 30 days of product arrival. We have a 90-day parts guarantee for replacements due to normal wear and tear or that may have malfunctioned on our end. Does not include parts damaged due to to abnormal use such as that which is covered in our Instruction/Disclaimer manual.


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Please see page 'Installing Your Swing' for more information on swing installation. If you have any extra questions give us a ring at 1.877.YOGA.GYM or email us at info@yogaswings.com.

Up to two people can use the swing at a time, but do not exceed 275 pounds when using the 3-Spring Trapeze System. If you wish to add more weight to the swing, remove the springs.

YES! We get this question a lot, and we always give the same response. There IS a recommended weight limit of 275lbs while using the 3-Spring Trapeze System. If you wish to add more weight, the swing itself supports up to 300 lbs, just be sure to remove the Trapeze System first. Many people who are overweight usually have back and joint issues. The Swing is an incredible therapeutic device for bad posture, back and neck injuries, weak abs and tight hips. It is also a great tool for weight loss including the option of removing the sling for your very own suspension fitness trainer.

Yes, hanging your swing from a door frame is certainly one option, although not the best one. We advise you check with a licensed carpenter or contractor to make sure the frame in question is structurally adequate and can hold the weight bearing load required for human suspension. Safety is of utmost importance, especially with inversions. If they give it a green light, use two strong six-inch long wood-work eye-bolts that are at least 7/16 inch thick screwed vertically all the way in to the wood. A pull-up bar installed in a doorway would also work, but again check with professionals for the strength and stability of the setup.

A doorway set-up highly restricts much of the movement options for your swing - about an 85% loss of range of motion - but you would still be able to do quite a bit with it there including all therapy and suspension training options.

Another note, the basic swing without the Trapeze System is designed to hang from approximately a 7-foot minimum height. A deluxe swing which contains the trapeze package is designed to hang from a minimum of 8 feet high. Depending on the doorway and swing model, you could lose a lot of height. In the case that in inversions, your head touches the floor, just walk your forearms forward until your head is lifted off of the floor to obtain a working inversion stretch.

Use our over-the-door suspension straps for a portable installation option. Very much like a Yoga Wall, your swing will hang against the door - which you can use as a prop for resistance and stabilization. The set-up is similar to how a TRX might be installed. This option limits possible movements on your swing but is great for quick home use or travel (eg. set-up in a hotel room).

See "Installing Your Swing" for more options

It is not recommended that women practice inversions while menstruating. It IS recommended that women stay active during their menstrual cycle – moderate exercise is known to ease premenstrual tension and menstrual cramps. So that leaves all other swing options open. Women on their menses would do very well in restorative poses on the swing, starting out low and supported by the swing and foot stir-ups. Be intuitive. Enjoy creating new routines specifically for this time of the month!

Clothing to wear

1) Use fitness/exercise clothing you feel comfortable in and that does not have zippers, buttons or attachments that may rip or damage the swing fabric. We do recommend leggings or pants that cover the thighs and T's or long-sleeves that cover the armpits. Do not use shoes on the Swing.

2) If it is cold, do wear something that will keep your muscles warm throughout the workout so as reduce risk of injury. We don't recommend socks unless they have grip on the bottom.

1) We recommend waiting 1/2 – 1 hour after a snack and 2-3 hours after a meal before using the swing especially for inversions. This also depends on how much and what you eat.

2) As a general rule try not to eat anything spicy or oily before your routine.

Avoid foods such as coffee or tea, high-acid juices such as OJ, most soups, meat, spicy/oily cuisines such as Chinese or Indian, anything deep or pan fried, oily dressings.

If you must get some alimentation in closer to your practice than you’d like, these are good choices: nuts, pretzels, banana bread, celery, cereal, dates, non-citrus fruit or fruit smoothie, 1/2 bagel, a bit of dark chocolate, sports nutrition bar.

Other inversion devices such as Teeter Hang Up inversion tables and gravity boots, while functionable devices for inversion, are very limited in their scope of possibilities. Firstly, there are only one or two indicated ways to invert on these devices; secondly, they are intended only for inversion. The Omni-Gym and YogaSwing present so many other possibilities in terms of personal fitness and well-being. Strength training, anti-gravity yoga/stretching and sports/dance/gymnastics training are just naming a few. For the price of just the swing itself, you get so much more bang for your buck.

Our first workshop is planned to take place early next year 2012 in Northern California. Join our mailing list to know exactly when, where, how and with who!
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If you own the Trapeze System and/or Stand, keep them out of the rain and rooms with lots of humidity. They will oxidize over time if exposed to extreme weather conditions.

Do not leave your swing out in extreme weather conditions. Be sure to use the swing’s “backpack” that it came with for storage or travel. You will be able to extend the life of your swing for many more years to come!

Hand wash all swing fabrics in cold water and gentle detergent. Lay out to dry – preferably not in the sun for more than a day or bleaching could occur. Do not bleach.