The Studio Journal
Stories from the air
Beginner guides, training tips, and dispatches from the Flight Family in Chester, NY.
Aerial Yoga · 7 min read
Benefits of Aerial Yoga: Spine, Strength & Stress Relief
What aerial yoga actually does for your body and mind — spinal decompression, core strength, mobility, and nervous-system calm, explained class by class.
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Aerial Yoga for Beginners: Benefits, What to Wear & What to Expect
New to aerial yoga? Learn the benefits of hammock yoga, what to wear, what happens in class, and how to prepare for your first session in Chester, NY.
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Safety · 6 min read
Circus Studio Clothing Etiquette: Dress for Safety & Cleanliness
Silk burn, friction injuries, and fabric hygiene — why what you wear to aerial circus class matters, and how our dress code keeps everyone safe.
Read articleBeginner Guides · 6 min read
Aerial Silks vs. Lyra Hoop: Which Should Beginners Try First?
Deciding between aerial silks and lyra hoop? Here's an honest, side-by-side beginner guide from our Chester, NY studio.
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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.
Read articleAerial 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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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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