Open to all experience levels and abilities. Students will hang, sit, stand, and execute a variety of beautiful poses and smooth transitions. Students will develop awareness of their centers of gravity in multiple different positions while learning how to achieve graceful poses, perform inversions, maintain balance in challenging positions, and execute thrilling drops with the added excitement of spinning movements. This workout builds significant strength, enhances body control, and improves overall flexibility.
Introductory Lyra Level
Intro Lyra welcomes any beginner student with no prior experience necessary. Students will begin by hanging from their hands on the bar and progressively learn various mounting techniques and dismounting skills such as tuck, straddle, and side positions. After developing comfort with sitting in the lyra, students will learn multiple poses, including man in the moon, mermaid, splits-away, straddle-back balance, and gazelle. All classes are customized to accommodate each student's abilities; no participant is expected to attempt tricks that involve being upside down unless they express comfort and confidence. The height of the lyra can be adjusted to match each student's comfort level; classes typically begin with the bar positioned at eye level.
What You Need to Know Before Starting Intro:
No experience necessary; all students are welcome regardless of background
Level 1 Lyra
Level 1 is designed for students who already have familiarity with lyra or other aerial apparatuses and equipment. At this advancement level, students will refine their mounting and dismounting techniques from the bar, begin learning to invert while on the top bar, and practice poses that utilize the bar and spansets. In addition to mastering new poses, students will develop advanced skills such as pull-over front balance, back balance, and progressions leading toward a single-knee hang and ankle hang.
What You Need to Know Before Starting Level 1:
Previous experience with lyra or other aerial apparatuses is required
