pole fitness – Phoenix Flight Studio

The Power of the Pause: Why No Progress in Your Pole or Aerial Journey Can Still Mean Success

In a world that constantly shouts “more, faster, better!” it’s easy to get caught in the relentless cycle of chasing progress. For many of us, this endless race spills over into every sphere, including our beloved aerial journey. Success is too often defined in our heads as that gravity defying lift or insanely flexible splitty move. But what if we redefined what success looks like? What if standing still could …

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The Meme Bull Sh*t

I’ve been coming out of a deep depression. I’ve experienced depression spells over the years but have been able to adequately handle it and they have been manageable. But this one spell lasted for a year. During the hardest, most challenging, and most isolating year that we all experienced. This post isn’t about depression and how to best deal with it. Only qualified mental health professionals can do that. What …

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Do It For You

Every person that tries a class at Phoenix Flight Studio has a reason they did it. Maybe they’re bored with the gym. Or they’re trying to get in shape. Or they want to be sexy for their partner. The one that always sticks out to me is the one where a woman indicates she wants to learn to be sexy for her spouse. That makes me feel all the feels. …

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Unconditional Self Love

I saw an IG live yesterday from Catalyst Movement Arts (thanks for the inspo!) that talked about self love. It was a great live and it got me thinking about this concept of self love. There’s all kinds of opinions on what constitutes acts of self love. From pampering oneself with naps, baths, pedicures, and massages to taking care of the needs of our bodies like getting enough rest, moving …

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Why Teach Sensual Movement? (Studio Owner Blog Edition)

When Phoenix Flight Studio was first opened, the foundation for the studio was female fitness. It opened almost 10 years ago, early in the history of the recreational pole industry and many studios that open during that time were looking for a way to separate the services studios offered from the sex industry that many associate with pole dancing. The idea of sensual movement and the sexy persona was shunned …

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You Are More Than The Roles You Play

2020 – A Theme to Remember In my strategy plannings, I had an Eureka moment. I was considering my marketing message for the coming year, what did I want the general public to see when they saw my studio? Who am I trying to attract to my studio? Well the easy answer is, I’m trying to attract someone like me. Someone who is looking for community of people to connect …

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What is a Pole Class Really Like? – Part 3: Tips and Tricks for Your First Class

So you’ve walked through the door of a pole studio for your first class. Click here for a little short video summarizing a few moves in our intro to pole class What’s it going to be like? It will depend on what studio you go to and what class format you are attending. But very typically you will cover the very basics including how to grip the pole (there is …

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What’s a Pole Class Really Like? Part 2 – Preparing for Class

And just like that, you have signed up for your first pole class. Oh the anticipation! Oh the fear! Will I be able to do anything? Will I feel out of place? What if someone finds out I’m taking pole classes???? Yes, these are all very common thoughts that go through our head before we get to our first class. Pole Newbie Fear is real and can get in the …

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What is a Pole Class Really Like? Part 1 – What it Takes to Get Your Ass to a Class

Have you seen the Hustlers preview yet? Most likely the answer is yes. Or perhaps the clips of JLo talking about learning how to pole dance? Maybe that’s got you curious about this new workout fad thing you’ve heard about from time to time. Over the next several weeks, I’m going to let you know what taking a pole class is really like. So first off let’s get one the …

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The Right to Unplug – July’s – Studio Owner Edition

This month, KOs social media content has focused on taking breaks, unplugging from social media, and creating space to relax. I wanted to focus on this because summer seems to be a time where people are more inclined to take vacations and get outside. Especially in Minnesota. I have lived all over the South and the Midwest and I have found Minnesotans to have the easiest time choosing to be …