The Studio Journal
Stories from the air
Beginner guides, training tips, and dispatches from the Flight Family in Chester, NY.
Aerial Silks · 6 min read
Aerial Silks for Beginners in Orange County, NY: 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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Pole Fitness · 4 min read
What to Wear to Pole Class: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Skin contact is the secret to grip on the pole. Here's exactly what to wear (and what to avoid) for your first pole fitness class.
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Beginner Guides · 5 min read
Aerial Yoga vs Aerial Silks: Which Class Should You Take 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: Everything You Need 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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