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Fly Freak Studio

Circus, Aerial sports center ★4.0

755 Prior Ave N Suite 239, St Paul, MN 55104, USA

4.0
I absolutely LOVE Fly Freak! All of the instructors are so fun, welcoming, and great teachers. You definitely don't need to already have any experience with aerial - I went from basically zero consistent exercise to taking intermediate classes within 6 months! The studio is also amazing at creating a safe environment. It's incredibly queer-friendly and body positive, and I feel comfortable being myself here. I've made so many friends at Fly Freak already, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to try aerial, or even just for yoga, which they also offer. - Maddie Wick
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Fly Freak Studio Introduce

Step into a world where gravity is an invitation to explore, and movement is celebrated in every form. Fly Freak Studio, nestled in the heart of St. Paul, MN, is not just a yoga studio; it's a vibrant, inclusive community where aerial arts and traditional movement practices converge. Designed for every body and every level of experience, Fly Freak Studio has carved out a unique space in Minnesota's wellness scene by emphasizing a fun, welcoming, and profoundly positive atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned aerialist, curious about trying a sling class, or simply looking for a supportive environment for your yoga practice, Fly Freak Studio offers an unparalleled experience that goes beyond physical exercise, fostering connections and boosting moods.

The philosophy at Fly Freak Studio is deeply rooted in acceptance and empowerment. As echoed by numerous passionate members, it's a place where you can comfortably be yourself, regardless of your background or body type. The studio is celebrated for being incredibly queer-friendly and body-positive, actively challenging conventional fitness norms and creating a truly safe space for exploration. From the moment you walk in, the instructors are described as fun, welcoming, and knowledgeable, transforming fitness into an engaging and joyful journey. Many have gone from having no aerial experience to confidently navigating intermediate classes, testament to the quality of instruction and the encouraging environment. Fly Freak Studio isn't just about mastering a pose or a trick; it's about finding passion, building confidence, and discovering a sense of belonging in a community that genuinely feels like home.

Fly Freak Studio is conveniently located at 755 Prior Ave N, Suite 239, St. Paul, MN 55104, USA. This prime location places it within the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul, making it highly accessible for residents throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Prior Avenue North is a well-known thoroughfare, ensuring ease of navigation for both first-time visitors and regular attendees. The studio's position in St. Paul means it's a short drive for individuals coming from Minneapolis, as well as surrounding suburbs in both Ramsey and Hennepin counties. Being in the Midway area, it benefits from a central location that connects various parts of the metro, making it a practical choice for a diverse clientele. The accessibility extends to the studio environment itself, with the space described by patrons as beautiful and accessible. Ample parking options are typically available in such commercial areas, further enhancing the convenience for those driving to their classes. This thoughtful placement ensures that the unique offerings of Fly Freak Studio are within reach for a wide array of individuals across Minnesota looking for an engaging and inclusive fitness experience.

Fly Freak Studio offers an exciting and comprehensive range of services, blending traditional land-based classes with exhilarating aerial arts, catering to a wide spectrum of interests and fitness levels. Their diverse curriculum is designed to welcome complete beginners while also providing challenging progressions for more experienced movers. The studio's commitment to variety ensures that there's always something new to try, encouraging a holistic approach to fitness and well-being. From mastering the basics of aerial apparatuses to finding deep relaxation in restorative yoga, Fly Freak Studio provides a unique pathway for every individual's movement journey.

  • Aerial Classes: A wide array of aerial disciplines including Aerial Silks (beginner to intermediate), Aerial Lyra (hoop, from beginner dance to advanced levels), and Aerial Sling (hammock, including beginner, intermediate tricks, advanced dance, and dynamic tricks). These classes offer unique ways to build strength, flexibility, and body awareness off the ground.
  • Traditional Yoga: Offers land-based yoga classes, specifically including Restorative Yoga, both in-studio and via Zoom, focusing on deep relaxation, flexibility, and mindfulness. Yin Yoga is also offered.
  • Barre: Land-based Barre classes that blend ballet, Pilates, and yoga for a low-impact, full-body workout, enhancing strength, endurance, and flexibility. This is often available on a "Pay-What-U-Can" basis.
  • Chair Dance: Unique and engaging chair dance classes, providing a fun and expressive workout option.
  • Flexibility & Contortion: Classes specifically designed to increase mobility, range of motion, and reduce tension, with a focus on safe and effective stretching, including Contortion and Splits training.
  • Mat Pilates: Land-based Pilates classes focused on core strength, stability, and controlled movement.
  • Open Gym: Dedicated studio time for experienced aerialists to independently work on skills, poses, and training in a supervised environment.
  • Workshops & Sessions: Special themed workshops, such as Tension Release Sling Workshops, and multi-week sessions for specific apparatuses like Lyra, designed for progressive learning.
  • Private Lessons: Individualized instruction available for one to three people, offering personalized coaching and support to level up skills.
  • Private Parties: Fun and unique group events for occasions like birthdays, girls' nights out, or team building, providing a memorable aerial or dance experience.
  • Teacher Training Programs: Opportunities for aspiring instructors to elevate their expertise and become certified in various disciplines.
  • Zoom Classes: A selection of classes available virtually, offering flexibility and accessibility for those who prefer to practice from home.

Fly Freak Studio is renowned for its exceptional features and highlights that set it apart in the Minnesota fitness and wellness landscape. The most frequently praised aspect is its incredibly welcoming and inclusive community. Reviews consistently emphasize that all instructors are "fun, welcoming, and great teachers," creating an environment where individuals "feel comfortable being myself." This dedication to being queer-friendly and body-positive ensures that every single person, regardless of their background, size, age, or gender identity, feels valued and supported. It’s a place that actively pushes back against diet culture and body judgment, focusing instead on the joy of movement in the body you have today.

Another significant highlight is the studio's commitment to safety and progressive learning. Patrons highlight how easily they transitioned from "basically zero consistent exercise to taking intermediate classes within 6 months," a testament to the structured progression and the supportive guidance of knowledgeable instructors. The studio maintains a safe environment, equipped with top-of-the-line equipment and a new HVAC system with large air purifiers, ensuring a healthy and comfortable space. The diversity of class offerings, from multiple aerial apparatuses like Lyra, sling, and silks, to land-based barre, yoga, and even chair dance, ensures that there's something to ignite passion in everyone. Beyond classes, Fly Freak Studio actively cultivates a strong social community, where members easily make friends and find a sense of belonging, transforming challenging workouts into joyful, mood-boosting experiences. The beauty and accessibility of the physical studio space itself further enhance the overall positive experience for its diverse clientele.

  • Incredibly Inclusive Environment: Highly praised for being queer-friendly and body-positive, ensuring all ages, sizes, races, gender identities, and fitness levels are genuinely welcome.
  • Exceptional Instructors: All instructors are consistently described as fun, welcoming, helpful, and knowledgeable, making classes enjoyable and effective.
  • Rapid Skill Progression: Many students report significant improvement, moving from beginner to intermediate aerial classes quickly due to supportive teaching.
  • Strong Community Focus: Cultivates a warm, home-like atmosphere where members easily make friends and feel a strong sense of belonging, often referred to as a "Fly Freak family."
  • Safe and Well-Equipped Studio: Emphasizes safety with top-of-the-line equipment, and maintains a clean environment with updated ventilation.
  • Diverse Aerial Offerings: Specializes in multiple aerial disciplines including Lyra, sling, and silks, catering to various interests in aerial arts.
  • Blended Class Formats: Offers both invigorating aerial classes and grounding land-based options like traditional yoga, barre, and chair dance.
  • Mood-Boosting Experience: Customers frequently note leaving classes in a better mood, highlighting the positive emotional impact of the studio.
  • Flexible Pricing Options: Provides various class packs, memberships, and even "Pay-What-U-Can" classes to make fitness accessible.
  • Opportunities for Performance and Training: Cultivates opportunities for students to grow as artists and offers teacher training programs.

For more information about Fly Freak Studio, including class schedules, pricing, and how to book your first aerial or yoga experience, please use the following contact details:

Address: 755 Prior Ave N Suite 239, St Paul, MN 55104, USA

Phone: (651) 900-1636

Mobile Phone: +1 651-900-1636

Fly Freak Studio is an exceptional choice for locals in the Minnesota region, particularly those in St. Paul and the wider Twin Cities metropolitan area, for several compelling reasons. Its unwavering commitment to being queer-friendly and body-positive creates a truly unique and safe space that resonates deeply with the diverse values of the local community. For Minnesotans seeking a fitness environment free from judgment and diet culture, Fly Freak Studio offers a refreshing alternative where authentic self-expression is encouraged. The rave reviews consistently highlight the welcoming nature of all instructors and the vibrant, supportive community, which transforms exercise into a joyful social experience, making it easy to form friendships and feel a sense of belonging. Whether you're a complete beginner curious about aerial arts or an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge, the wide range of classes—from exhilarating aerial silks and Lyra to calming restorative yoga and energetic barre—ensures there's something for everyone. The studio's accessible location in St. Paul, coupled with its flexible pricing options including "Pay-What-U-Can" classes, demonstrates a genuine dedication to serving the local population. For a transformative movement experience that nurtures both body and soul, Fly Freak Studio stands out as a true gem for locals in Minnesota.

Fly Freak Studio Services

  • Circus

  • Aerial Classes
  • Aerial Silks
  • Yoga Studio

  • Aerial Yoga

    Relaxing and soothing, this practice is great for simmering down the nervous system. Alignment and breath are the primary focuses here. This class is open to all levels. Potential Benefits: build aerial hammock skills further, improve mobility, and enjoy the anti-aging benefits of going upside-down

  • Flexercise: Tricks and Technique

    Focus on a different trick, pose, or combination each week using active stretching techniques to deepen your flexibility. Get workout in and have fun doing it! This class is suitable for all levels. Potential Benefits: strengthen and bend more deeply!

  • Restorative Yoga

    Gentle, slow, stretchy yoga poses to open up and practice breathing. This class is suitable for all levels. Potential Benefits: relaxation, glow, superpowers, and freakish range of mobility!

  • Vinyasa Yoga

    Practice more flow! This flowing yoga class will strengthen and stretch the body and mind. This class is suitable for all levels. Potential Benefits: calmer nervous system, increased mobility, and better posture.

  • Aerial Sports Center

  • Aerial Sling for Kids - Beginner

    Learn to fly in this class designed for ages 6 to 14! We'll cover the basics of aerial sling and learn new skills in a safe and fun environment. Potential Benefits: feel like a circus performer and spend more time upside down.

  • Aerial Sling for Kids - Intermediate

    Fly higher in this intermediate-level class designed for ages 6 to 14! We’ll continue building on beginner skills to climb higher off the ground and learn new tricks. Kids should attend at least 8 beginner classes and feel comfortable with circus sit and candy cane wrap prior to trying this class.

  • Lyra - All Levels

    Explore the lyra, also known as aerial hoop or ring, in this all levels class! Each class we'll work on foundational skills and new poses and tricks. Open to both novice aerialists and seasoned Fly Freaks alike. No experience necessary.

  • Lyra - Beginner

    This beginner class covers basic knowledge of lyra, also known as aerial hoop or ring. Each class we'll work on foundational skills and new poses. Potential Benefits: build strength, flexibility, and learn a new apparatus!

  • Silks - All Levels

    Work on foundational skills and learn new tricks on split panel silks! Each class will feature climbs, inversions, hip keys, and a short sequence tailored to your level. There will be plenty of progressions for all skill levels.

  • Silks - All Levels Sequences

    Learn to flow on aerial silks! Each class we’ll piece together poses and tricks to create a short silks sequence. There will be plenty of options for all skill levels. Potential Benefits: build strength and expand your knowledge of silks wraps and theory.

  • Silks - Beginner

    This beginner class covers basic knowledge of split panel silks. Learn to climb, work towards essential skills like inverts and hip keys, and add 2-3 moves or poses to your arsenal each week. Are you new to aerial? We recommend trying Sling - Beginner first.

  • Silks - Intermediate

    Expand your knowledge of aerial silks and grow your toolbox! This intermediate class is excellent for fly freaks who are comfortable inverting. Potential Benefits: lots of upper body strengthening and total body stretching. Hecka fun.

  • Sling - Advanced Dance

    Let's get freaky in this advanced aerial sling class. Learn fun pieces of choreography in flight and sometimes also on land! Potential Benefits: some say that by dancing every day, one can become an even better friend.

  • Sling - Advanced Tricks

    Level up your skills in this flight-based class designed for advanced students! Learn new tricks while strengthening your entire body. Potential Benefits: improve your aerial sling skills safely and enjoy an all-around good time.

  • Sling - Beginner

    Learn to fly in this class designed for beginners. Beginner Sling covers the basics of aerial sling and incorporates aerial yoga and fitness. This class will help you navigate our other aerial yoga and fitness classes with ease, awareness, and safety.

  • Sling - Dynamic Tricks

    Explore beats, drops, flips, and rotations and find new ways to use momentum to your advantage. Expect to work on beats and learn a short tricks sequence in each class. Come get your high hammock flow on! This class is open to all experience levels.

  • Sling - Intermediate Dance

    Let's flow in this dance class designed for intermediate students! Learn fun, smooth sequences and move to music. Potential Benefits: build your aerial sling toolbox, dance, glow, and open up.

  • Sling - Intermediate Tricks

    Learn new tricks and level up your skills in this flight-based class designed for beginner and intermediate students! This class is ideal to help you navigate our intermediate level and eventually advanced aerial sling classes with ease, awareness, and safety.

  • Sling - Tricks and Training

    This total body workout uses the sling to strengthen muscles while practicing fundamental aerial skills. This intermediate class is excellent for fly freaks who have attended at least 3-5 beginner classes.

  • Straddle Up

    Build muscle and learn techniques to improve your straddle up! This class focuses on strengthening the muscles needed for inverting – core, legs, back, and arms. This intermediate class is excellent for fly freaks who have attended at least 3-5 beginner classes.

  • Pilates Studio

  • Barre

    This total body, land-based class blends ballet, Pilates, and yoga. This low-impact workout is suitable for everyone! Potential Benefits: increase strength, endurance, and flexibility while preventing injury. Plus, like it’s fun and stuff.

  • Mat Pilates

    Stretch and strengthen your muscles in a safe, sustainable, and effective way! We'll focus on building core strength and stabilizing muscles while also working arms and legs. This class is suitable for all levels. Potential Benefits: increase strength, serotonin, endorphins, and glow!

  • Dance School

  • Chair Dance - Burlesque

    Hip rolls and body waves and tracing, oh my! Come feel good in your skin with this fun dance class based on and around a chair. Beginner friendly with feel good moves for every body! Knee pads and foot coverings are recommended but not required.

  • Chair Dance - Freak

    Stretch, slink, and practice smoothing out your moves in this fun, sexy dance class! Learn a combo or two moving on a chair or close to the floor. This dance style is similar to the liquid motion style commonly found in pole dance routines. Suitable for all levels.

Fly Freak Studio Details

  • From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options

  • Onsite services
  • Highlights

  • Live performances
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Restaurant
  • Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids

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Fly Freak Studio Location

Fly Freak Studio

755 Prior Ave N Suite 239, St Paul, MN 55104, USA

Fly Freak Studio Reviews

An average rating of ★4.8 from 102 user reviews.

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