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How to exit your Windmills with ease
If you take a class with me IRL you'll likely hear me say 'it's not over until it's over' meaning ... you're not finished until your feet...

Aerial Physique
May 25, 20212 min read


What's Your 'Windmiller' Type?
When I first began aerial back in 2007 there was no Instagram, no endless scrolling of aerial skills and when you Googled 'aerial silks'...

Aerial Physique
May 19, 20212 min read


Technique Tip - 'Lemon Drops'
In the spotlight this week is 'Lemon Drops' and I'm not talkin' about the adult beverage or candy 😉. Wait what .. you've got me...

Aerial Physique
Apr 27, 20212 min read


Technique Tip - Crochet Climb
It's technique tip time! in the spotlight this week is Crochet Climb. This climb works well when transitioning into skills that require a...

Aerial Physique
Apr 13, 20212 min read


Technique Tip Tuesday - Flag
It's technique tip time and you're in for a treat! In the spotlight this week is Flag (aka Reverse Flag or Reverse Meat Hook) brought to...

Aerial Physique
Apr 6, 20213 min read


BONUS Technique Tip - Overcoming the 'Droopy Booty' inverter type
It's BONUS technique tip time! Here's the scenario ... An aerialist can invert but can't seem to stay up long, darn gravity! They also...

Aerial Physique
Mar 25, 20212 min read


Technique Tip Tuesday - Got Micro-bends?
Let's chat about those pesky micro-bends. It seems they show up no matter what we do! For many, even if you've been doing aerial for...

Aerial Physique
Mar 23, 20212 min read


Technique Tip Tuesday - Wrist Locks
Wrist Locks help to support your grip when you're new to aerial, have had time off, you're working on training conditioning skills, or...

Aerial Physique
Mar 9, 20212 min read


Technique Tip Tuesday - Salto Double Star
The Salto Double Star aka Shooting Star can be a challenging drop to control due to the change of direction mid-way through. 'Salto' is a...

Aerial Physique
Mar 2, 20212 min read


Technique Tip Tuesday the No-Handed Key Over
It's technique tip time! In the spotlight this week is the No-Handed Key Over - a fancy way to transition into a pencil drop position...

Aerial Physique
Feb 23, 20212 min read


Technique Tip Tuesday - Ballet Basics for Strong & Pointed Feet
Are Angry Ankles Cramping your Style? Got some Sickle Sally Syndrome? Have a case of Flip Floppy Footsies or Froggie Foot Frustration? Or...

Aerial Physique
Feb 16, 20213 min read


Technique Tip Tuesday - Double Star
This is one of the first 'big' drops many aerialists learn. There are many factors that contribute to the success of this drop, let's...

Aerial Physique
Feb 9, 20212 min read


Technique Tip Tuesday - Hip Swivels
This week's Technique Tip is Hip Swivel! Hip Swivels are a fun and challenging beat skill that can be done on both rope and silks. They...

Aerial Physique
Jan 26, 20211 min read


Technique Tip Tuesday @ Home Edition - Ballet Basics for Straight & Active Legs!
In the spotlight this week is an at-home edition brought to you by Aerial Physique Master Trainer and pro aerialist/dancer Christine...

Aerial Physique
Jan 19, 20214 min read


Technique Tip Tuesday - Single Star
It's Technique Tip Tuesday time. In the spotlight this week is Single Star - it's simple, challenging to do with good form and yes, somewhat painful. It's possible you even let out a squeal or two at the bottom of the drop when first learning it. See below for tips to make your Single Star clean, beautiful and even less painful! 1) The wrap consists of a single thigh wrap (Catchers) and a belly wrap from front to back. At the end of the drop if you find it to be painful a

Aerial Physique
Jan 12, 20212 min read


Technique Tip Tuesday - Four Technique No-Nos ❌
The word technique is defined as a skillful or efficient way of doing or achieving something. If you haven't noticed by now, clean...

Aerial Physique
Jan 5, 20212 min read


Technique Tip Tuesday - No Leg Climbs + Conditioning
It's Technique Tip Time! We’re ending the year with the beloved, (or dreaded,) no leg climbs! This is a great New Year’s goal, before we...

Aerial Physique
Dec 29, 20202 min read


Technique Tip Tuesday - Clean Double Foot Lock Exits
The way you exit a skill is equally as important as how you got into it. Easier said than done, I know! Sometimes our grip gets tired, we...

Aerial Physique
Dec 22, 20202 min read


Technique Tip Tuesday - Even Double Foot Locks, every time!
It's that day again, Technique Tip Tuesday! In the spotlight this week is a solution to a very common aerialist pitfall - making your...

Aerial Physique
Dec 15, 20202 min read


Technique Tip Tuesday @ Home Edition - Hanging Pike Fold
Are you sadly still in lockdown? Cold weather put a chill on your outdoor training? Restrictions got ya feelin’ … um… restricted?...

Aerial Physique
Dec 8, 20203 min read
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