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AERIAL HOOP
Aerial Hoop also known as Lyra, is a breath-taking apparatus which is a metal hoop suspended from the ceiling. It is often mesmerizing to watch due to its ability to spin around, this is only achievable if it is attached to a swivel which enables the hoop to rotate freely.
Lyra is usually one of the more popular choices of apparatus for students, as a beginner it often feels you advance more quickly than with aerial silks, but both apparatus are still suitable for beginners. So what's the difference? Aerial hoop is a fixed shape that you create moves underneath, inside and above using the bar and sling (black rope) as your support. Aerial silks have no fixed shape and therefor require you to create locks and wraps with your body to enable its fixture. We often describe silks like cats cradle!
Like all of our disciplines you will start off with our 5 week Introduction course which will teach you all the fundamentals, how to mount the Lyra, some basic shapes and how to link a few together. After your course is complete you will have the opportunity to continue on a flexible booking system. Classes will gradually progress learning harder moves at a comfortable pace, trying to thread more moves together into short combinations.
One of the important aspects of Lyra is to slowly condition your body & nervous system, due to the bar being metal it requires specific conditioning elements over time to get your body ready for the intermediate and advanced moves that may require you to hang from one knee. Our head coach Zoe knows how to slowly implement this in classes so you always feel like the moves are achievable.
We also run taster sessions, this is a one off class to have a go before you commit! Trust us, you won't be the first one saying... "I would love to but"... "I'm not strong enough"... "I'm not flexible enough." We work towards improving strength & flexibility in every class, the best thing to do is just give it a go. Check out our testimonials below to read about some of our clients experiences!
PRICING
Single Class / Trail session - £18
5 week intro course | £85
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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We suggest to wear leggings that cover the backs of your knees as the bars can be tough on open skin.
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On entry to the studio please immediately remove footwear in order to keep the studio clean.
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Facilities: Parking, Toilets
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In order to partake in our classes there is a standard PARQ form, if any boxes are answered yes then you will be required to seek medical advise from your doctor first. Click here to read
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In classes equipment is shared / 2 per apparatus
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We do not offer refunds or rebook on our Intro courses and taster sessions.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
EMMA HAGUE
I Love attending Lyra and Silks at the Studio. Zoe & Dima create an amazing supportive environment for students at all levels and abilities. I was nervous (and quite unfit!) when I first started but through their encouragement and top class teaching I have gone from strength to strength. I would never hesitate to recommend them to anyone who fancies giving Aerial a go.
