I don't know about the benefits of Aerial yoga- the only folks I've known to do it are circus or dance types.
Yoga in general can be really great, and I think it can fuck people up if they're going too hard, have an uninformed teacher, and push harder than the joints/muscles/fascia can take at any given time.
For what it's worth, I'm considered a 500 hour Certified Yoga Teacher, which means I've spent a lot of time and energy practicing and learning anatomy, fascia, about body types, theories, mindfulness. In my opinion, from working with and watching many body types, it's important to mix dynamic and static stretching, passive stretching with strength building stretch/activities if possible.
for my body, yoga alone isn't enough and is actually kind of detrimental because, if not running or cycling, I lose muscle and end up putting too much wear on the joints when trying to hold a pose. I promised some PALS a short video on foot maintenance/care, and if y'all are interested I can whip one up for the thoracic spine downward in a restorative tradition. Pelvic movement is sooooo crucial to our well being.
stay loose y'all.