Aerial Hoop (Lyra)

AERIAL HOOP, also known as Lyra, is an exciting fun challenge to add to your workout routine. Lyra is a metal hoop suspended from the ceiling that is used to perform various acrobatic and circus-like tricks. We offer beginner and intermediate level classes that will help build strength and increase flexibility. This class is perfect cross training for pole or aerial silks students, but no experience is necessary to attend your first class. Each student progresses at a different level and classes are individually tailored to each student.

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Beginner Lyra 1

Lyra uses an aerial hoop suspended from the ceiling to do acrobatic tricks that strengthen and tone the body while creating better body awareness and control. This is a beginner level class focusing on moves on the bottom bar and spins. No prior pole or aerial experience needed.

Beginner Lyra 2

Lyra uses an aerial hoop suspended from the ceiling to do acrobatic tricks that strengthen and tone the body while creating better body awareness and control. This is a beginner to beginner intermediate level class progressing more to top bar hands and beginner level drops. This class is suitable for clients who have taken a few lyra classes.

Intermediate Lyra

Lyra uses an aerial hoop suspended from the ceiling to do acrobatic tricks that strengthen and tone the body while creating better body awareness and control. This is an intermediate level class progressing into drops and more tricks on the top bar. Previous experience is recommended.

All Levels Lyra

Lyra uses an aerial hoop suspended from the ceiling to do acrobatic tricks that strengthen and tone the body while creating better body awareness and control. This is a mixed level class that can range from beginner to intermediate. The instructor will modify to fit each students level and students will progress at their own pace.

Open Practice Time

Open studio time to come and work on your tricks on your own time. Someone will be around to monitor, but there will be no instruction at this time. This is a time to work on the moves you have already learned during class time. Must be a member of Be Fitness for open practice. If you are not a member or are from out of town, please call us for approval to attend open practice. Open practice rate is free for members and $15 per hour for non-members once approved.

**LATE CANCELLATION POLICY**

Due to our limited class size, Be Fitness has a strict late cancellation policy. A $15 fee will automatically be charged for any no shows or cancellations that occur later than 12 hours prior to scheduled class time. This policy applies to all students, no exceptions. A $25 fee will automatically be charged for any no shows or cancellations that occur an hour before class time. Students are required to have a credit card on file in case of a late cancellation or no show. The late fee is charged in lieu of your class pass. You will not lose one of your passes if you cancel with less than 12 hour notice; you will only be charged the late fee.

If you are waitlisted for a class, the late cancellation fee still applies. If you are added to the class and can no longer attend, please give us a 12 hour notice to avoid the late cancellation fee. If you have not yet been added to the class, please make sure to remove yourself from the waitlist. Thank you for your cooperation!

Please call us (216) 227-9710 if you are running late for class. If you are more than 5 minutes late for class, you risk giving up your spot for someone on the waitlist. If you are more than 15 minutes late for class, you will not be permitted into the class.

Our Team

Maribel

Jessica

DiDi

Liz K

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Maribel

Maribel has been doing aerial and pole since September 2018. She got into aerials for fitness, because she hates the gym. She started with a Groupon to take a lyra class at Be Fitness and became hooked!

Her favorite part about aerials and pole has been discovering how strong and disciplined she is. She has never been able to do a pull up in her life and now can lift her body up and down all over the place. She put so much effort in learning and improving at the apparatuses, which reminds her of how much she can accomplish when motivated enough. She saw progress right away and that kept me coming back.

She teaches her classes in the way that she trains herself. Classes include lots of conditioning and repetition, to achieve that desired move or routine. Maribel’s favorite aerial moves are dynamics all the way, baby! She loves moves like Rolls, drops, and transitions.
 
Outside of aerials, Maribel is a plant and cat mother. Seems like a juxtaposition, but they’re learning to get along. Her 70+ plants, Lyra, Bellatrix, and herself are doing great!

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DiDi

Didi started her yoga journey at the beginning of college, after her flute professor recommended it to build breath support. She found the practice and discipline allowed her to breathe better, develop a deeper connection to her body, and built confidence. After discovering Yoga for All Musicians, she decided to get certified in yoga in hopes of giving her flute students these tools to succeed.

After moving back to Cleveland, she was able to dive even deeper into her newfound love for movement. She has gone on to learn and teach aerial yoga, aerial hammock, hoop, yoga, barre, pole, and pilates. Her training comes from many studios, but her training begins at the Arizona Circus School. She now travels to compete.

Didi loves challenging her students and making students aware of their own body. She stresses the importance of movement for ALL of her students – her musicians AND those in the studio! Her goal is to empower, strengthen and challenge all of her students, no matter what the class.

Outside of the studio, Didi is a flutist, artist, and drives a Zamboni. She holds a Bachelors of Music and a K-12 Teaching License, and will be completing a B.A. in Studio Art and a Masters of Arts Management and Cultural Entrepreneurship.

Awards:
– 1st place Intermediate Lyra Wisconsin Regional 2022
– 1st place Advanced Hammock Oregon Regional 2022
– 3rd place Advanced Hammock Texas Regional 2023
– 3rd place Advanced Specialty Salt Lake City Nationals 2023
– 1st Place Advanced Hammock Oregon Regional 2023

Certifications:
XPERT Hammock/Hoop/Pole
500hr Yoga
100hr Level 1/2 Aerial Yoga + CEC in Restorative Aerial Yoga
Balanced Body Pilates Mat and Reformer

 

 

Liz

In 2016, being an avid cosplayer, Liz stumbled upon a video of a cosplaying duo lyra act. She fell in love with the idea of being in the air, but didn’t know how to start. 2022 came around, and when planning her January vacation, she found BE. She decided that she wanted to spend her time off finally trying lyra, and immediately fell in love. 

Aerial quickly became Liz’s escape from a high-stress job and turbulent relationship, allowing her the space to free herself mentally and strengthen herself physically. As she didn’t come from a dance or gymnastics background, she was able to overcome the anxiety of performing through BE and quickly moved on to start competing.

Liz wants to give every student that same comfortable space that she was given so that they can find empowerment in their practice. She wants everyone to feel supported in pushing past their comfort zone. She loves spanset work and feels the most beautiful during spin flows.

Outside of aerial, Liz enjoys hiking the National Parks, taking care of her plants, and seeing live music.