I love hoops Lyra so I went here for two classes . It was great the instructor was fun . They have…read moredifferent aerial classes for newbies and above. Tissue and ropes aerial conditioning many different classes. It's a small studio with qualified instructors they even over open gym use and pilates mat classes. Prices are the going rate for this type of activity. We are lucky to have them here and I truly hope they stay around.

Found this gem on tick tok and booked a class through class pass! It was a super fun and inclusive…read moreexperience, and if I lived in the city, I'd definitely be a regular here. I tried the intro to silks/tissu class and had a great time. The instructor was really patient and kind, giving good instruction and helping out where ladies were struggling. In this class, we warmed up with movements to warm up our shoulders and abs. On the silks, we then learned how to hang upside down, climb, do a lock with our foot, and then a sequence where we climbed up the silk and posed. She encouraged us to try both sides and went over instruction again when we asked. I had a really positive experience and would say this class truly is beginner friendly! Be ready to engage your core! There were 6 ladies in our class and we had 3 silk stations to practice, so I felt like I had a good amount of time to practice.

I've been a fitness instructor since the 1990's and I've seen all the things and have taken or…read moretaught all the classes along the way...THIS BUNGEE FITNESS CLASS is the best surprise class that will kick your ass while you are laughing so hard you don't even realize what a fantastic workout you are getting. It's exhilarating, it's a little scary because it's so different, but it's addicting. I had muscles hurt the next day that I didn't even realize I was using. The best part about it (besides the fact that you can go flying through the air) is that my knees and ankles didn't absorb the impact like it would in a normal jump or burpee or jog. This is great for all people, big, small, athletic or not, if you try something and you don't quite get it, it's ok you're tethered to the beams above. I made a reservation ahead of time, I did a drop in "Intro to Bungee" class $45 because I was just visiting from out of town, but everytime I'm in the bay area I am gonna come back because it was that awesome. Everyone is required to do the Intro class first, and even though my instructor (shout out Malcolm, he was pure awesome-ness!) said I could move onto Level 1 next time, I would take the intro class again if I had friends that want to try it too. I did get to see some of the Level 1 and Level 2 moves, which looked really hard to do, but THAT IS MY GOAL! I wanna be a flyer! I couldn't stop thinking about this class for the entire plane ride back and then several days after I got back home. P.S. You do have to jump on the scale before class because they need to know how much weight the bungee needs to support. If they went by my drivers license weight or what I *thought* I weighed that day, the bungees would not have supported me and I would've fallen flat on my face.

aerial hammock foundations w fruit -- great class!! lots of fun to play on the silks, stretch our…read morebodies, & practice w our breath work.

A truly special studio with a very talented and skilled group of aerial instructors. I've loved my…read moreexperience here. Upswing offers intimate class sizes and teachers are trained to teach all student levels for adult and youth classes. I started as a complete beginner here a year ago and have grown so much in my training on silks, hoop, and rope & harness! Also the studio offers optional performance opportunities for students via studio showcases that happen throughout the year. It's awesome - very rare to find a studio that allows you to perform! Love this place and plan to keep coming back!

I started taking the mixed aerial apparatus class in conjunction with the beginner tissu level 1 in…read moreJuly and I am hooked! All the instructors have been amazing, patient, encouraging, knowledgeable and make everyone feel so comfortable no matter what level you are at. I've already signed myself up for all the sessions through the end of the year. So happy to have found this spot!

I love VRV3! They have an amazing variety of classes ranging from aerial hoop, pole, flexibility,…read moreand conditioning classes. It's been nice to watch the studio grow as well. I like the new app, because it makes checking-in a breeze. I've been going to classes here for over 3 years now and the stand out thing is the community. Everyone who trains here is amazing and I'm happy to met so many amazing instructors/classmates over the years. My favorite classes are pole, especially Fluid and Flow and L3+ Tricks. The community is super supportive, welcoming, and fun! I especially love Patricia's and Vix's classes! My only gripe is that the classes do not tell you in advance how filled the class is (I.E it could say XX spots out of 10 filled on the app) before you sign up. When classes have 8+ students, I would have preferred to taken a different class. Otherwise, this review would have been a perfect 5/5.

I have loved every class I've taken here. I started out with 4 classes to experiment with Ariel/…read moresome of the other types of classes they had - and I ended up sticking around because I loved the pole classes. I keep coming back because it's great cross training to my normal gym routine, and it's been so much fun learning something new. A plus has been how welcoming the instructors have been - and really you can tell everyone is just happy to be there and doing their thing. I couldn't suggest this studio more if you're learning, want a place to continue your conditioning, or anything else really.

I went for some sessions last year and found myself scared of heights…read more The instructor was good. The instructor was glad that I am not a huge overweight person. It made it simpler for the instructor to coach me. It is a good activity. I am glad I attempted and it was worth my effort to do it.

I drive 30+ minutes here to take aerial silk classes rather than at one of the studios in the South…read moreBay, and here's why: the instructors here are extremely knowledgeable specifically on silks and will personalize their advice based on how your body is and how you're feeling that day. At the other places I've been (not naming names, as I'm sure they're fine at what they specialize in), the instructors will show you how to do a move and then shrug if you can't do it. Here, they'll show adjustments or a previous progression and help you figure out how to do a move with patience and encouragement, and they won't leave you adrift feeling like you can't do something and not know why. I can't recommend Ascend highly enough!

Marissa, the Level 1 Bungee instructor is Awesome! She is very patient! I am very uncoordinated and…read morevery out of shape and she and everyone there makes you feel welcome and not feel out of place!

I tried the bungee fitness class at Wild & Fly. The class costs $35 for a one-hour session…read morescheduled from 12:30-1:30pm. There was no advance notice to arrive early for registration or equipment fitting. We had to fill out about two pages of forms (personal information and a health questionnaire, including weight) and then get fitted for the bungee sling. With three staff members assisting around 13 participants, this process took some time, and the class didn't start until around 1:00pm. Wendy, the instructor, did a good job leading the class and provided clear guidance overall. However, some very simple movements were explained in a more complicated way. For example, when moving diagonally, she described it using specific angles: moving at a 35-degree angle, placing one arm at 90 degrees and the other at 45 degrees, then transitioning the 90-degree arm to 45 degrees: which made a basic movement harder to follow than necessary. The actual workout lasted about 35 minutes, and we finished around 1:35pm. Wendy mentioned that the studio has been open for about a year and that classes are typically around 40 minutes. The workout itself was very low impact: I didn't sweat at all, so it felt more like a fun experience than a real workout. No photos or videos are allowed during class. Participants are also expected to wipe down the bungee equipment at the end as a courtesy for the next class. Overall, it's an interesting and unique class to try once, but considering the price and the shorter workout time, the experience felt average.

My daughter has been attending this studio for a number of months now and has declared aerial silks…read moreher new passion. We're so happy with SoCo Aerial Collective and are grateful to have these folks in our town! The studio is very professional, but more importantly is a fun, friendly, safety-conscious, and supportive environment. The director, Kristen, is a wonderful human and a great teacher and mentor. Our daughter has learned so much in such a short time.

Kristen is an amazing aerial silk teacher! I've been to aerial classes all over, from San Diego up…read moreto Sacramento. I have to say, SoCo Aerial Collective is without a doubt my favorite aerial studio. Classes are always fun, silly, and yet safe. The students are positive girls and women who all cheer each other on. Kristen has truly fostered a wonderful environment to come and learn aerial skills. I'd also recommend taking classes with Jess the lyra teacher she's pretty amazing and so are her classes. 10/10 I highly recommend.

I've been practicing at Wenyoga for over six months, and I truly love this studio. There's a great…read morevariety of classes, teachers, and difficulty levels. I still remember my first class--I was too scared to even step onto the hammock--but the instructors here are incredibly kind and patient. They helped me overcome my fear step by step, and now I'm confidently challenging myself with more advanced aerial dance. For a calmer practice, Teacher Junting's yoga classes are amazing--they help me unwind and find inner balance after a busy workday. If you're looking for something more dynamic, I highly recommend their Aerial Yoga and Aerial Dance, which are rare to find in the Bay Area. With multiple instructors and levels, it's easy to find what suits you best. It's a fun, full-body workout, and I genuinely look forward to every class. Highly recommend this yoga studio!

I just have to share our experience from the recent Baby & Me class. It was my sweet baby and I…read more first time playing in the hammock together, and my little baby absolutely loved the cozy, wrapped feeling--she was so happy! Both Wenwen and Junting were incredibly gentle and patient. Only teachers like them can truly lead a Baby & Me class with such care. Thank you, Wenyoga!

I decided to get out of my comfort zone and enroll myself in the Prelude to Pole class. I felt like…read morefor one day, 1.5 hours long, I could handle it. I'm so glad I made that decision, because Addie is awesome!!! She's super nice and really good at teaching! The class I was in had 5 other participants. We first showed proof of vaccination and our ID before filling out the waiver. The lights were dim and the studio itself doesn't have many mirrors. I felt that this promoted confidence because I didn't have to feel self-conscious in the mirror, or worry about how I looked in front of others. Because I'm more cautious, I kept my mask on. I appreciate that there was no pressure to have to take my mask off. Anyway, so we start off with a warmup that focused on flexibility and core strength. Spoiler alert: I lack both, but I did my best! We also learned how to crawl and do some sexy leg work. Then we got to pick a pole and we learned some moves: a spin, how to walk around the pole, and how to uh dance around it? At the end of the class, we learned a routine and had the option of recording ourselves. We even got to try on heels! Uh a little heads up on the heels: your best bet is to size up. I normally wear a 5. The 6 fit me fine, but I might've felt more comfortable wearing a 6.5 or something. I'm really considering taking the 5-6 week series.

I've been coming here for about five years (!) and I love it. There are tons of good things I could…read moresay about it, but I'll try to keep it short and useful. These are my favorite things about this studio: - The classes are very balanced. Besides the actual training for spins or tricks, they include a quite hardcore warmup and stretching that will help you gain the strength you will need later on, and time for dancing in the end. - They get you to freestyle from very early on. Instead of just teaching you cool tricks that you can only do for a photo, they actually put a lot of emphasis in dancing. After just a few weeks of class, you'll feel comfortable dancing and freestyling. The studio is super supportive and encouraging, no matter how you look or how experienced you are, and you won't feel shy or insecure even if you're just starting and can only do a few spins. - The instruction is organized through series, so you'll get to know your class buddies and you will learn step by step, building strength and form for whatever comes next. You will also get a lot of personalized attention, because the instructor will actually know you and spend time with you. I find this particularly useful if you're not the kind of person who is naturally skilled or gets tricks super fast, because you won't arrive or leave a class feeling completely lost, useless, or frustrated. - It's very safe! They don't use crashmats, and that doesn't make it unsafe, but the opposite. The instructors won't let you do stuff unless you're actually ready to do it, they'll spot you until you're confident about it, and eventually you will feel comfortable enough to do it by yourself and incorporate it in your dance. And again, they'll spend time with you to make sure you're doing it right. - The owner, Nikki, is very good at identifying why you're not being able to land a trick, and will give you specific tips to actually do it. Not only that, but she trains her instructors to be aware of the details people find challenging, and address those. If you've ever had the feeling that an instructor was just too good of a dancer and they just couldn't understand why a move is difficult to you, you won't have it here. This probably won't be the right studio for you if you can only drop in every now and then, if you learn very fast and are able to get many tricks right away, or if you just want to learn tricks and don't care about the dancing itself.

I took my first hot yoga class in years here!…read more Very easy to get to downtown. There's a Lyft bike dock like a block away, and many Muni lines come around here (hey, it is the Financial District.) Interior is very sleek, clean, and modern. I like how they had a water refilling station and some salts (hey, you sweat so much, you really need to replenish!) They also have cool towels which are so helpful because it is HOT in there!

Location was super clean and the instructor was wonderful but I was absolutely not prepared for how…read morehot the room was going to be... I really wish the temperature was listed clearly in the "See You Soon" email we received rather than just in the FAQs link in the email. I do hot yoga pretty frequently and I had to leave the room during this class. Do your research and come prepared for the intense heat!!