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Elevate with Aerial
Welcome to our studio, where Aerial and Movement Arts take center stage! We proudly feature a diverse range of apparatus including sling, silks, and hoop. Our skilled instructors are dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where students age 4+ can build strength, flexibility, and confidence. Come experience the artistry, creativity, and thrill of Aerial and Movement Arts within our welcoming community!
Benefits & Risks
Aerial is FUN — and the benefits go far beyond the thrill of flying!
While playfulness is at the heart of aerial arts, students also gain incredible physical, mental, and emotional benefits along the way:
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Total-body strength: Every climb, spin, and inversion challenges the entire body—especially pulling actions that traditional fitness and yoga often miss.
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True engagement: No “cheat postures” here! Movements in the air require stabilizing muscles to fire along with the primary movers, creating well-rounded strength and balance.
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Support for growth: Challenging skills such as handstands, inversions, and balances become more accessible with the gentle assistance of fabric, hoop, or sling.
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Zero-compression inversions: Going upside down in the air provides all the therapeutic benefits of inversions without heavy pressure on the spine or joints.
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Movement with ease: With the support of fabric, students can stretch, flow, and move with gravity rather than against it, promoting greater mobility and release.
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Playfulness & creativity: Swinging, spinning, and exploring new shapes keep training fresh, joyful, and full of imagination.
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Body awareness: Aerial arts sharpen proprioception as students orient their bodies in space—sometimes upside down, backward, or mid-spin.
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Mental wellness: Like all forms of movement, aerial practice reduces stress, boosts mood, supports better sleep, and fosters confidence and empowerment.
⚠️ Potential Risks of Aerial Training
At Earth & Elevate, we design every class with safety as our top priority. However, as with all physical activities, participation in aerial arts carries some inherent risks.
Falling:
While rare, falls can happen. To reduce this risk, always listen closely to instruction, watch demonstrations fully before attempting new skills, and wait until an instructor is available to offer spotting.
Inversions & Health Considerations:
Inversions may be contraindicated for individuals with certain health conditions, including but not limited to: glaucoma, hypertension, uncompensated congestive heart failure, carotid artery stenosis, hiatal hernia, spinal instability, history of stroke or cerebrovascular accidents, blood pressure irregularities, pregnancy, epilepsy, certain eye issues, and inner ear conditions. If you are unsure, always consult your physician before participating.
Dizziness:
Spinning and inverting may cause dizziness. Students should rest as needed and alert instructors if symptoms persist.
Nausea:
Those prone to motion sickness may experience nausea during spinning or inverting. Pausing, resting, and slow acclimation can help reduce these effects.
Soft-Tissue Injury (Bruising or Discomfort):
Aerial can place pressure on the body, particularly for beginners. Bruising or mild soreness may occur. To help reduce risk, students are encouraged to wear form-fitting shirts that cover the underarms and leggings that cover the knees.