A few friends from my CrossFit gym decided to do aerial yoga to try it out. We did a group rate for…read moreall of us and paid ahead of time! The place was super clean and well maintained and we were so excited to try it out! Our instructor taught us how to do fun poses and was super nice! We had a great time and highly recommend for anyone that wants to challenge themselves and try something new'

AIR had become an essential part of my weekly routine! I enjoy being a regular at the Sunday FLOW…read moreclass with Libby. Libby is an amazing instructor! She differentiates the practice to make it accessible for people of all experience levels. Her calming nature adds to the peacefulness of the class. I also enjoy taking AIR Foundation classes every now and then, too!

Energetic, friendly, encouraging, inspiring and all-around-awesome are words to describe Anna's…read moreinstruction. When she first shows the class a move, there's always a few of us left with mouths hanging open in extended "wows." Anna then does a great job of breaking down more complicated moves into smaller manageable pieces so that you can do it too! She also provides conditioning that will help you get off the ground and into the air! And into the air you will go! Whether it's basic climbs, hip-keys or drops, the super high ceilings at Turner Hall will make you feel like a pro even if you're just starting out. :-) I had been desperately looking for a place to train in silks during my Milwaukee summer internship. I randomly found out about Anna through a juggler at Summerfest (shoutout to Geoff and the Fire Circus!), so I knew she would be legit. I've only been able to go for a handful of weeks before heading back home, but I will miss Anna and the rest of the silks crew. Keep having fun and being cool, ladies! I'll hit you up if I'm ever back in Brew City! PS. Anna offers classes for adults as well as kids! You're never too young or old to learn to fly! PPS. I only took silks but she also offers sling, lyra/hoop and a variety of other fun workshops!

I have been taking private lessons and group classes with Anna for just over a year. I started as a…read morecomplete beginner, knowing nothing about aerial fitness or performance. Aerial certainly can be complex and require some strength, Anna was able to tailor our lessons to what I was able to do. If there were moves and tricks I wasn't able to nail, she either modified them to make them a little easier, or would show me conditioning exercises to work through on my own time, so we could revisit the move at another lesson. Aerial can be a little daunting to those who are new to it, but Anna understands and helps through the lesson. I'd highly recommend taking classes with Anna for anyone who is looking to gain some strength and flexibility. Aerial itself is a workout, but it has also enhanced other areas of exercise for me. Most importantly though, it's fun! Again, Anna is able to tailor classes to not only level of expertise, but also to what you want out of it. She can show sequences that really push your muscles to get a good workout, ones that are simply fun and showy, and everything in between. After a couple months of taking lessons with Anna, I ended up utilizing one of those Groupon deals for another aerial studio in Milwaukee. At said other studio, I couldn't believe the lack of focus on safety. One instructor for a group of 15 people, no breakdown of how to safely get into and out of poses and moves, and a general lack of reading the level of fitness of the group and their abilities. I was lucky I had started my aerial experience with Anna, and had learned how to keep my body safe and to read my abilities. In the Groupon deal class, I watched as complete beginners struggled through the lesson and almost injure themselves multiple times. Currently, Anna Belle Aerial offers a mix of group classes for different aerial apparatuses as well as private to semi-private lessons, all at a reasonable price.

I initially wanted to sign up for an aerial yoga class, but was prompted to take a "beginner" pole…read moreclass instead because it started sooner. It turned out the class was a Beginner II rather than an intro, and the instructor was more of a demonstrator than a teacher. Despite struggling, I still enjoyed the class enough to sign up for a second session. That session was oversold, as the only pole available had a huge floor flaw that was TAPED over. Over the course of the class, the tape and adhesive became tackier and eventually ruined the shoes I was wearing for the first time. This resulted in my shoes literally sticking to the floor, so I couldn't complete a move and ended up painfully smashing my knees against the edge of the pole base, resulting in bruises on both. Despite being oversold and unsafe, the studio refuses to refund my session fee. I had two credits from signing up for the first session, and I asked for a refund after the 2nd class of the 2nd session. I should have my entire fee refunded, but they took two weeks to write me back and let me know that because the semi-present instructor didn't know I was in pain, they are going to KEEP MY MONEY?!?! The instructor saw me trying to remove the tape and goo from my shoes, but they are literally going to try to weasel out of being accountable with this. They should refund me for my session, replace my shoes, and acknowledge that their studio is UNSAFE, their classes are oversold, and their practices are shady. Really disgusted by the entire experience, it's a shameful way to run a business, and the lack of concern and support is negligent and irresponsible.

I hosted an Intro to Aerial class for my Meetup group at Flight Fitness on 07/23. We were given the…read moreoption of trying silks, hoops or hammocks, and the majority voted for silks. Michelle was very patient with our group, and helped us maneuver around the unknown of aerial fitness. The studio is split in two: one side for aerial fitness, and the other for poles (both are offered in 8 week packages). The studio also hosts various other classes such as women's self defense and hula hooping. The workout was definitely challenging, but we all had so much fun! I highly recommend this studio for anyone interested in trying aerial fitness or pole classes!

I had so much fun with this class. I usually have high anxiety working out in front of people but…read morethis felt different. The teacher and other students all seem to be on a "let's have fun" vibe and it worked. I learned a lot in this class and was so relaxed during cool down, I almost fell asleep in the swing. I will be doing this again in the future, highly recommended.

My first visit to Air Aerial Fitness was for a friend's birthday. It's kind of in a hidden location…read morebecause you can't see it from the street. I live down the street and didn't even know it existed. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised and had a blast. It's the perfect place to host a birthday party or just go with a group of friends. It's both relaxing and fun at the same time. I highly recommend!

Great fitness club: clean, a lot of well-maintained equipment, classes for every level and type,…read moremassage therapy, two yoga studios (Agni and Avani), inside and outside pools, saunas, a separate spa with cafe available for members and public for a reasonable fee.

I attended a Gong Immersion event at Avani Studios at Sky Fitness…read more A gong immersion, or gong bath, does not involve water but instead being immersed in the sound vibrations of a gong, believed to be healing to the body by entering a relaxing or meditative state. I knew what to expect because I had attended a gong bath many years ago. That experience had me falling asleep, experiencing synaesthesia, seeing explosions of light, color and sound, as well as feeling very peaceful and relaxed. This immersion was held in the yoga studio and was at capacity. You set down a mat, and other blankets, with feet in the direction of the gong. (This event had five sound healers and gongs). We started with some stretches and yoga. Then you lie down, palms up, legs uncrossed and listen. It's hard to describe the sound. It's deep, almost like a rumble, kinda like the cymbals, but more than just hearing, I also felt it in my pulse. With five gongs it's almost like a symphony with sounds and vibrations building on top of each other but you don't just hear it coming from the direction of your feet, it seems to be coming from every direction, immersing you in vibration. At this point I went in and out of sleep and certain sounds made my limbs twitch. One certain sound seemed to jolt me awake and I saw yellow or green pops of color (my eyes were closed). After that, I started to get restless and could not stay still and needed to stretch. I think at that point I had enough and it was maybe 10 minutes more (the total gong portion was 75 min?). I felt very tired (perhaps extremely relaxed?) and calm, my eyes were tearing (???), and we then had a short deep breathing and meditation. The gong practitioners were lovely, beautiful souls who promoted peace and healing. I felt at peace and in a more refreshed state of mind than when I started. I would attend another of these events but next time I would bring more blankets.

I've taken many different classes here and will continue to in the future. Overall, I've seen…read moreimprovements in my physical health, mental health, dance skills, and confidence. Quick info: Small classes All women, age 18 and up No drama Pole dancing focus Other dance/fitness classes Drop-in's okay for certain classes Affordable The main focus is on pole dancing classes but this studio is not just limited to pole dancers. They offer other classes for dance and physical fitness, such as Flex Appeal (flexibility) and At The Barre (adult beginner ballet). They allow drop-in's for certain classes that are affordable, in case you want to try a class that's not pole dancing and don't want to commit to buying a whole class session up front. They also offer a virtual "punch card" online so you can try different classes. There's no drama here: the students and instructors are women aged 18 and up. All shapes, sizes, and fitness levels come here. No one is too big or too old. The classes are small and the instructors can decrease or increase the challenge of the class for your own personal needs. I like that I am encouraged to strive to be better but am not pressured to keep up with the girl next to me. Everyone's goals, needs, and abilities are different.

Such a friendly, and women power boosting studio!! Have met some great women and classes are so…read morefun!

It's always fun visiting studios in other cities! Whenever I book a work trip, I look to see what…read moreclasses I can take while I'm staying local. There weren't many intermediate or advanced pole classes I could drop into at Rising Goddess (mostly seems to series over a few weeks) so I took an intermediate hammock class instead. Easy to book but bummed that the level changed from advanced starting the week I was there. I was given the grand tour when I arrived. This is a MASSIVE space! Love how many pole, aerial, and dance rooms there are, as well as a kitchen for special events. Everyone was super friendly, to the point where I had to excuse myself from conversation because I was a few minutes late to class. Oops. Audrey was the instructor, and she taught so many fun and accessible combos! Not sure when I'll be back in Oak Brook again but would love to take more classes in the future.

What a fun experience! Came here for my friends birthday outing and we were able to do aerial and…read morepole dancing. I had a great experience and our instructor (her name started with a T - we came on a Friday night) was so friendly!