Where to buy aerial equipment & apparatuses
For all you budding aerialists, I know when the circus bug bites it really bites, so it won’t be long before you’re thinking about buying your own silks or trapeze. Today I’m sharing where we buy our equipment and what… Read more
04.25.13 and Tagged aerial yoga
Things that make me happy: New rigging equipment
It’s a beautiful thing to wake up to a big box of steel-enforced spansets and carabiners on my front porch. We get to rig our equipment in the new space this weekend and get to work putting the finishing touches… Read more
03.22.13 and Tagged aerial yogaAerial Exercise: Tips for Straddling-Up
Scully said, “I’m completely frustrated at my inability to get inverted from straddle back. Do you have any tips?” Yes ma’am! A straddle back or straddle-up as we call it, is when you flip upside down with your legs in… Read more
03.01.13 and Tagged aerial yoga, workin' outAnswers: Making the Escape
Alright, I did it! I made a slightly embarrassing, but informative (I hope!) video blog. And while I didn’t enjoy doing multiple takes and listening to my voice over and over, I’m kinda into this video thing! If you’re not… Read more
02.28.13 and Tagged aerial yoga, freelance, videoCreating an aerial routine for performance
Photo by Spilt Sugar Paola said, “I love your aerial posts! I’ve been taking an aerial fabrics class for about 8 months now and I’m seriously considering performing for the first time. Could you write about your process for putting… Read more
02.19.13 and Tagged aerial yogaTips for Climbing Aerial Silks
(My first time on silks – I assure you I did not put that foot lock on in the air!) Mia asked a question on Twitter today and since I haven’t prepared a post I thought I’d share a few… Read more
02.15.13 and Tagged aerial yoga, workin' out9 Exercises for Aerial Arms
After my last aerial exercise post, Sara requested I write about my arm workout. My main exercise is climbing & holding myself in the air along with P90X cardio 4-5 times a week. I know that most of you don’t… Read more
02.07.13 and Tagged aerial yoga, workin' outAerial Exercise: V-ups on a wall
It’s been a while since I posted an aerial exercise and this is one of the simplest, but surprisingly difficult ones. It’s sort of like boat pose, but since you aren’t able to lean back, you have to use the… Read more
01.16.13 and Tagged aerial yoga, workin' outLife Lately: Lyra, Lip Stain, Leotards
+ Rehearsing a new duo lyra routine. It’s so pretty with lots of spinning – can’t wait to show you guys! + Serious lip stain addiction. I always have 4-5 Just Bitten stains in my bag at one time. +… Read more
02.23.12 and Tagged aerial yoga, life, weekendYour Questions: I’m taking my first aerial class!
I received an email recently from Tara who signed up for her first trapeze class and had a few questions. She said, “I have just purchased my first session of classes for beginner trapeze and I’d love to know your… Read more
02.17.12 and Tagged aerial yogaWeird Sisters at the Auto Show
Finally got pictures back from our crazy day at the Auto Show. I love when we get to perform 25-30 feet in the air – lots of space for really big, crowd-scaring drops! The entire time I was performing I… Read more
01.31.12 and Tagged aerial yoga, weird sistersThe Fish // Cure for a Crap Rehearsal
This is what happens when rehearsal isn’t going well. When the parts of the routine I’m loving and the parts I’m having issues with are completely opposite from my partner. When I’d rather stand first and she’d rather sit and… Read more
01.26.12 and Tagged aerial yogaAerial Class at The DAKA
I thought I’d share a few photos from our aerial classes. We’ve been really excited after selling out (actually overselling!) our first three classes. If everything goes well we’ll be moving into a new space in about a month that’s… Read more
01.18.12 and Tagged aerial yogaExercises for an Aerial Body
I had a comment a while ago from Ailsa asking about stretching and conditioning for aerial. She said…You seem to be super fit and flexible, so I would love some of your workouts. I know a lot of it would… Read more
01.11.12 and Tagged aerial yoga, workin' out‘Feast Your Eyes’ Book Release Show
Remember when I said I was going to be in a book about Detroit circus performers? Well…it’s here! Saturday was the book release party at the hacker space where we sometimes rehearse. By 7 p.m. the entire space was packed… Read more
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