Teacher Tidbits Corner: Karly Keenan July 2021 I simply cannot express how happy I am to be back teaching in the studio but to see everyone’s faces! It has been a wild year with more obstacles than usual, but we as individuals saw these new challenges and persevered. Way to go!
Teacher Tidbits Corner: Janice Giannini For anyone who doesn’t know me, I started with Zina/AFF about 7 years ago. Initially, it was to get stronger for my creative arts ballroom dancing. I went through teacher training and realized I can do this; it’s a lot of fun. I was not the most adventuress student initially. […]
Teacher Tidbits Corner: Laura Rafferty Did you know it takes about 30 seconds for a stretch to be effective? This is because it takes the first 10 seconds for your brain to convince your body that a tiger, shark or small child/pet isn’t trying to pull your leg off (for example). After that, your muscle […]
We said last month that aerial fitness is so great for all body types and shapes. Yes, different sizes and shapes will make different poses and flows easier, while other body types will be more challenging. Know that is OK. YOU DO YOU! Compare yourself to you, not your neighbor. Are you ready to start […]
Teacher Tidbits Corner: JoAnne Stout I’ll never forget a good friend of mine reaching out to me about the studio. Knowing me as she does, she told me that she knew of a workout she knew I’d be sure to love. Fast forward six years later, and I’m now an instructor, and I have the […]
Last month we talked about how great Aerial fitness is for all body types and how important it is to have stable joints Now let’s talk about how we keep our joints stable and what forces can affect our joint strength and stability. Aerial fitness skills work in multiple planes (think 3d 360 globe vs […]
Love of Lyra from Ann Marie Savini You walk into the studio and notice two metal hoops suspended from the ceiling. You wonder what are they and what are they used for? Well wonder no longer, because I am about to tell you. These metal hoops are called Lyras or Aerial Hoop, and they are […]
How fun is circus fitness? Yes, that is what we call it. You may have started with an aerial yoga style class but after your first few classes (If you decide you want something different) we pretty much leave that aerial stretch/yoga style of training, and introduce you to Aerial Fitness or Circus style fitness. […]
You may have seen our studio sign: “We train and coach for your long term success, not instant gratification.” So you might wonder what that all means?
Technique Tips from Kelsey “What does it mean when your teacher tells you to “engage your core?!” Your core is your foundation for all other movements. When you are able to consistently engage your core muscles, all of your upper and lower body movements will be more controlled.