The Studio Journal
Stories from the air
Beginner guides, training tips, and dispatches from the Flight Family in Chester, NY.
Beginner Guides · 6 min read
Aerial Yoga vs. Aerial Hoop: Which to Try First?
Hammock or hoop? A beginner's side-by-side on strength, comfort, pace, and cost — plus how to try both in Chester, NY.
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Getting Started · 7 min read
How to Choose a Pole or Aerial Studio in the Hudson Valley
There are several pole and aerial studios in the Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey. Here's an honest framework for picking the one that fits you.
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Aerial Silks vs. Pole Fitness: Which One Should You Start With?
Both build serious strength, but they feel completely different. Here's an honest comparison to help you pick your first class.
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Parties · 6 min read
Kids Birthday Party Places in Orange County, NY: An Aerial Circus Option
Looking for a kids birthday party venue in Orange County that isn't another bounce house? Here's what an aerial circus party actually looks like.
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Flow Arts · 6 min read
Flow Arts & Hula Hoop Dance: Find Your Rhythm Every Thursday
Hula hoop dance is a playful, low-impact flow art that builds coordination, cardio, and creativity. Join us every Thursday at 8 PM in Chester, NY.
Read articleAerial 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.
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Aerial Silks vs. Lyra: Which Should Beginners Try?
Silks or lyra first? A side-by-side comparison table on grip, bruising, strength, and learning curve — plus how to book your first class in Chester, NY.
Read articleWorkshops · 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 · 8 min read
Aerial Tissue Classes for Beginners: Your First Silks Class Guide
Aerial tissue — also called aerial silks or tissu — explained for total beginners: what the class is, what to wear, what to expect, and how to prepare.
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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.
Read articleBeginner 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.
Read articleParties · 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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