The Studio Journal
Stories from the air
Beginner guides, training tips, and dispatches from the Flight Family in Chester, NY.
Workshops · 4 min read
Flying Pole Workshop: Fundamentals of Spin (Jun 2026)
On June 14, 2026 the flying pole comes down from the rig. Here's what to expect from this once-a-season spin workshop at Flexibility in Flight.
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Aerial Silks · 6 min read
Aerial Silks for Beginners: Your First Class Guide
Everything you need to know before your first aerial silks class — what to wear, what to expect, and how to prepare your body and mind.
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What to Wear to Pole & Aerial Classes (Beginner Guide)
Pole needs skin grip; silks and lyra need skin protection. Here's exactly what to wear (and avoid) for your first pole, silks, lyra, or aerial yoga class.
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Beginner Guides · 5 min read
Aerial Yoga vs Aerial Silks: Which to Try First?
Both classes hang from the ceiling, but they feel completely different. Here's how to choose the right starting point.
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Parties · 4 min read
Hosting an Aerial Birthday Party in the Hudson Valley
What it's actually like to throw an aerial silks birthday party — for kids, teens, or adults — in Orange County, NY.
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Health & Fitness · 5 min read
How Aerial Arts Build Strength: 5 Benefits Beyond the Gym
The pull-ups happen on accident. Here's why aerial training builds a different kind of strength — and why it sticks.
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Lyra · 5 min read
Lyra Hoop 101: What to Know Before Your First Spin
The lyra is a steel circle suspended from the ceiling. Here's what it feels like to fly inside one for the first time.
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