Episode description

If you've ever seen people hanging from the ceiling from fabric, seemingly defying gravity or marveled at the skillful grace of a trapeze artist or seen someone making gorgeous, bendy shapes inside a hanging metal hoop...well, that my friend is aerial.

Chances are you have heard of it by now as aerial arts have been gaining a lot of momentum in popularity.

With more people being exposed to this art, the more questions they may have.

We dig into how someone like Tera, a serious grad student with no desire to join a traditional gym found herself ditching that life path for one a little less traditional.

I'm all about the path less traveled!

My love affair with silks began almost 5 years ago when I stepped into Monkey for the first time. It just felt like home. Little did I know at that point that my great great grandpa had actually ran away to join Ringling Brothers and played the drums in the band.

No wonder why it felt so right!

If you have ever been captivated by the thought of "running away to the circus" but think you're not strong enough, too old, too XYZ, not XYZ enough... this episode is a MUST listen. 

Aerial arts can be such an empowering way to conquer fears, silence the inner critic, and enjoy the process of learning as an adult, and yes even those who think they can't do it (oh, we talk a lot about mindset, too!).

Tera gives a lot of valuable information on how to find an instructor and studio who has your safety as a priority, because let's face it, aerial is cool as heck but it can be dangerous without proper education and equipment.

If you're looking for more information on Tera and classes offer at Monkey Aerial Arts, click here!

You can also see what she is up to on the ole Instagram.

And of course, if you loved this episode- let us know!

PSSST- come hang out in Soulful Boss Babes group!