Aerial Yoga classes utilize a soft fabric hammock connected to the ceiling like a swing.  This allows the students to perform moves that are hard for beginners to do in regular, floor based yoga classes.   The hammock helps support poses while sitting, standing, laying or through inversion (upside down).   All of our classes are tailored to beginners and advanced students through modifications in each pose or movement.  

 

For aerial yoga class we don't allow jewlery or sharp objects ( zippers, crystals, etc.) in the hammocks.  It is best to wear smooth tight fitting  pants/shorts and shirts that adequately cover both the breast and midriff area.  Shirts that cover the armpits are also preferred.   

 

The studio has 12 participant hammocks for your use.  We provide mats for all of our classes or feel free to bring your own if you would like.

 

Class Types

 

Aerial Basics - These are classes for the beginners to Aerial Yoga.  The focus is on learning how to work with and trust the hammock, knowing where your body parts are when you are upside down, and how to properly wrap your arms and legs for safety. We cover basic poses and work on upper body strength, hip and heart openers.

 

Aerial Intermediate - These classes are for those who trust the hammock and are ready for more advanced poses.  We  focus on arm and core strength, balance, and ability to take the basic moves to the next level of intensity. Prerequisite: Aerial Basics proficiency and/or Instructors recommendation.

 

Flips and Inversions - This class focuses on some of the more challenging poses, including forward and backward flips.  Come prepared to have a "flipping" good time.  Aerial Basics proficiency and/or Instructors recommendation. Core and upper body strength to be able to accomplish the flips safely.

 

Aerial Specialties - We may add specialty classes and/or workshops throughout the year.  These could include:  Thai Aerial Yoga, Kids Aerial Yoga, Family Aerial Yoga, Restorative Aerial, Yoga Nidra, Meditation Sessions, or workshops focused on specific audiences (for weight loss, for runners, power classes, young at heart, etc.) .  For further information or more specifics, look at our class calendar.  Each specialty class will have a description associated with it.

Yoga is a practice being used by millions of people throughout the world.  We focus on sharing the principles and beliefs in the 8 Limbs of yoga, which include characteristics, virtues, body postures and breath control.  More advanced or specialty classes may include concentration and meditation techniques.  Yoga asana (postures) and breath control (pranayma)  is believed to reduce stress, improve health, enhance athletic performance, and help people recover from injury and illness.  Yoga practioners credit regular yoga with improvement of physical and mental health, spritual well-being and overall increased satisfaction in our crazy, chaotic daily lives.

 

We provide mats for all of our classes or feel free to bring yours if you would like.

 

Class Types:

 

Yoga Basics - These classes focus on learning how to achieve basic yoga asanas (postures) and attain breath control (pranayama).

 

Yoga Intermediate - These classes are for yoga practioners that are ready for more challenging yoga poses including arm balances.

 

Yoga Specialties - We may add specialty classes in yoga throughout the year.  These could include: Acro Yoga, Couples Yoga, Pre-natal Yoga, Mommy & Me Yoga, Yin Yoga, Thai Yoga, Kids Yoga.  For further information or more specifics, look at our class calendar.  Each specialty class will have a description associated with it.

Pole fitness combines strength training with true self empowerment, using a vertcal pole at the center of all exercises.  We honor the skill and strength required to become a true pole artist and teach the techniques which will allow you see and experience the sense of accomplishment and pride in achieving these challenging poses. These classes will include floor work and pole work for various skill levels.

 

For pole fitness classes, we recommend that you wear short shorts (without snaps or zippers) and sleeveless tops.  Clothing is a safety issue as it is hard to grip the pole without skin to pole contact.  We do not allow high heels on our floors and practices will be done with bare feet.

 

The studio had 5 poles.  Some classes will be small and intimate with only 5 participants, while in others you may be required to share a pole or work in "stations".  Regardless of the class you will get individualized attention and will continue to grow in your pole expertise and abilities.  

 

Class Types:

 

Intro to Pole - Level 1 - Pole fitness is a great workout and way to build upper body, core, and leg strength.  You don't have to be fit and strong to start, you do pole to get fit and strong.  It is a fantastic workout and with commitment, you will see your body change, your strength increase and your skills grow.  In this class you will learn proper pole grip, basic spins, climbs, and low ground work.  We are focused on proper pole technique and  safety.  Additionally, you will spend time in class focused on strength building to get you prepared for Level 2 and 3 - Pole Foundations.   

 

Pole Foundations - Level 2 - Pole Foundation takes you beyond basic strength building moves and starts to move you into basic pole tricks.  These classes will include a muscle warm-up through extensive stretching, various low pole tricks and spins, and will continue to build your strength and stamina on the pole.  Each class will work to develop the students ability to perform a dead lift into Chopper to condition you for Level 4 - Pole Intermediate.

 

 

Pole Foundations - Level 3 -  Pole Foundations  Level 3 continues to build on the Level 2 and expand the vocabulary of your body through more advanced tricks and spins.  Just because you haven't mastered Chopper doesn't mean you are at a stand still.  Continue to learn safe inversions as you develop your strength and work your way into a dead lift Chopper, conditioning students for Level 4 - Pole Intermediate

 

 

Pole Foundations Level 2/3 (Choreography)- Pole Choreography focuses on taking moves learned in Foundations 2 and 3 classes and combining them into a routine.  This class will focus on fluidity and transitions between spins, tricks and floor work learned in other classes.  This class is for those who have taken at least a few Pole Foundations classes.

 

Pole Intermediate - Level 4 - Pole Intermediate takes your strength and stamina as you learn inversions and challenging pole tricks, suspended above the ground.  This is where the Pole Divas are born and soaring becomes the norm. 

 

Pole Specialties - Periodically we will add specialty workshops to allow to you learn from different instructors, focus on specific techniques or complete a routine.  Please check our class schedule for more information on upcoming events.