Our Story
Why we fly
Elevate your fitness journey with our aerial arts training! Aerials is low impact and high intensity. Combining strength, flexibility, and creativity, our classes offer a unique way to build core stability, enhance coordination, and improve overall conditioning. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced aerialist, you'll learn the fundamentals of aerial silks, lyra, hammock, or pole in a supportive environment. Join us to challenge your body, express your artistry, and soar to new heights in your new fitness routine!
Here, at Akasha, we take a unique approach to fitness. We are focused on the individual, You! Each students will receive guided one on one personalized training in a group fitness setting. Each training session is focused on you, your skill level and your goals.
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We believe that focusing on body mechanics and proper stretching, training and coaching in turn build stronger athletes, students and people. Discover the power of movement for lasting vitality! Akasha is here to prove that our program is truly for every body. Focusing on promoting longevity through mindful movement practices that enhance flexibility, strength, and balance. With our aerial training, you'll learn techniques to support your body’s natural rhythms and maintain mobility as you age. Embrace a holistic approach to wellness that prioritizes not just fitness, but also joy and connection in every movement. Join us to cultivate a lifelong love of movement for all bodies, ages and shapes, and unlock the secrets to a vibrant, active life! There are no limitations here at Akasha, it is truly for every body.
We have a state of the art facility. Each rigging point has a breaking strength of 2000lbs of force from dynamic human weight load. Each piece of equipment has been break load tested by professionals. All ratings are 25kN or higher. Truss structure by Vertical Art Dance has been signed off by a structural engineer, rigger and contractor. Safety is our number 1 factor at Akasha
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***Children younger than 9 years old with gymnastics/dance background may be able train by instructor approval only. Please email us to set up a date and time for assessment
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Why choose Aerial for fitness?
- Low impact (Great for those with joint issues and wish to strengthen
- High Intensity (Great Cardio)
- Full body Calisthenics
- Increase confidence and self awareness
- Amazing community of supportive students and staff
- Improve core
- Release endorphins
-Boosts metabolism
~Best of all, aerials is for every body!
There are
no height or weight limitations
here at Akasha!~
How you get fit faster at Akasha
Creating stronger aerialists in the PNW
+ Focus on proper form and body mechanics
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+ Conditioning and strengthening done in class
+ Teaching with background and knowledge in biology, anatomy and applied physics.
+ All instructors are professional aerialists
Aerial Arts
Silks || Lyra || Pole || Hammock
Aerial arts is art created with one's body through movement or dance while using an aerial apparatus giving the illusion of flight or weightlessness. Aerials is a great core-based full body calisthenics workout.
Silks-Aerial silks (also known as aerial contortion, aerial ribbons, aerial tissues, fabric, ribbon, or tissu, depending on personal preference) is a type of performance in which one or more artists perform aerial acrobatics while hanging from a fabric.
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Lyra-A lyra hoop is a circular steel ring similar to a hula hoop that’s suspended in the air by a cable or any lengthy cord attached to the ceiling.
The lyra hoop is also known as aerial ring, aerial hoop, or cerceaux.
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Hammock- (Also called aerial yoga) is a type of airborne fitness that is practiced in a silk hammock suspended from the ceiling to support you.
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Pole-usually solo dancing performed while using a fixed vertical pole as a prop.
Aerial arts is for every one, every shape, every body. Join us at Akasha Aerial Arts to take advantage of our aerial instructions, welcoming community, and fully-equipped studio. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced aerialist looking for a space to "hang", you can find it all at Akasha. Reach out today to learn more!
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Attire:
Aerial Class: Comfortable t-shirt and long pants/leggings/tights. Cover armpits, kneepits, and midsections.
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Pole Class: Booty Shorts, sports bra, knee pads
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*Bring your own yoga mats, blocks and water bottle.
**Please arrive 15 minutes before your first class to fill out forms and waivers.
Our Staff
Meet the people who make us who we are!
Jenni W
~Aerialist~
Aerialympics Judge 2022-Present
~Pole Sport Organization Judge 2024~
Owner
Jennifer Wang
is an aerial coach and owner of Akasha Aerial Arts. She is committed in building and inspiring the passion of fitness outside of the traditional gym. Her background with working in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, convalescence hospitals has influenced her to create a program focused on strengthening, conditioning, and injury prevention. Jennifer uses her degree in biology and physics to focus on proper muscle building, engagement, form, and body movement.
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Focusing on these things has helped her create stronger and more mindful athletes. This shows through many of her students placing first in aerial competitions only a few months into training.
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Jennifer was training at the top aerial studio in NYC, Body and Pole, as well as training with the amazing Laura Haley, owner of Aerial Haven in NYC, before moving to Washington State. Her passion soon translated to teaching, receiving her certification in Lyra through CirqFit and Aerial Yoga Hammock certification at Om Factory in NYC.
Her all inclusive attitude has landed her studio on the list for body positive gyms in the area. Her school has also been referred by doctors for after post surgery strengthening and recovery in a fun, and safe environment. Jennifer truly believes and consistently showcases that aerial arts is for every one, every shape, and every body.
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Taylor O.
Hula Hoop Instructor
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Taylor Olivier comes from Lafayette, Louisiana and started her hoop journey December of 2018. Before she began her hoop discovery she had always admired hoop dancers at festivals and Instagram videos. Taylor believes that hooping has brought a lot of happiness and freeing moments in her life and would love to share her skills with others.
Akasha in the Community
Jennifer has always been involved within her communities, she hopes to bring the same philanthropic benevolence to Washington State! Akasha has partnered with the YWCA and are now accepting donations. Akasha also has a scholarship program for the underprivileged. Click below to learn more!
