Is Yoga with Gymnastics Rings the next big thing?

Ring Yoga: A Natural Evolution of Movement

The other day in a quiet neighborhood park, a pair of gymnastics rings hung from the metal beam behind a basketball hoop. As they gently swayed in the breeze, a mother and her two young children passed by. Without hesitation, the children ran over, arms outstretched, instinctively reaching for the rings. Their mother smiled as they took turns swinging, laughing, and exploring movement in the most natural way possible—through play.

What is it about these rings that draws people in, especially children? Maybe it’s the simplicity. Maybe it’s the innate human desire to move, hang, swing, and feel the freedom of motion. It’s natural.

What is Ring Yoga?

Ring Yoga is a unique blend of yoga and gymnastics ring training. It takes the grounding, mindful flow of yoga and pairs it with the dynamic, strength-building capabilities of gymnastics rings. The result? A practice that unlocks new movement patterns, deepens stretches, and builds strength through instability and suspension.

The rings serve as anchor points that add an entirely new dimension to traditional yoga poses—helping with alignment, offering support, or creating additional challenges depending on your level.

Who is Ring Yoga For?

Ring Yoga sits at the intersection of two large fitness communities—yoga and calisthenics. Traditionally, gymnastics rings have been a tool for upper-body strength training, often embraced by men. On the other hand, yoga is widely practiced by women seeking flexibility, mindfulness, and mobility.

Ring Yoga builds a bridge between these worlds:

• For women with a yoga background, it adds variety and fresh movement possibilities.

• For men familiar with rings or calisthenics, it offers a gateway into the benefits of yoga—mobility, breathwork, and balance.

• For couples, families, beginners, and athletes alike, it offers a shared space to explore movement together.

Movement at Any Age: Jim’s Story

Jim is 65. After a recent doctor’s visit, he was advised to improve his grip strength and joint mobility. His wife, Margaret, has been attending yoga for years and encouraged him to join. But the thought of stepping into a studio full of bendy poses didn’t quite resonate with Jim.

Then he discovered gymnastics rings.

He installed a pair in the backyard and began doing simple dead hangs. In his search for ring workouts, he stumbled upon Ring Yoga. Curious, he showed it to Margaret. They tried a routine together, combining strength holds and gentle stretches. To their surprise, they both loved it.

Now, Jim is considering joining Margaret at yoga class, and Margaret’s exploring strength training with the rings. For them, Ring Yoga was more than a workout—it was a shared discovery.

Why It Works

Ring Yoga brings playfulness back into fitness. It helps build strength through natural movement. It encourages curiosity, balance, and breath. Whether you’re stepping off the mat for the first time or looking to bring new life to your routine, Ring Yoga meets you where you are—and lifts you from there.