Aerial

Every Londoner’s had it. That urge to run off to the circus. We’ve made it easy trapezy, with an aerial class that’ll get your new career off to a flying start. Or… just build up the strength to get you through real life. The sky’s the limit. Just make sure you wear tight-fitting clothes to avoid friction burns...

It doesn’t matter how experienced you are. This is where flexual deviants come to swing every which way and explore their every inversion. Release the tension. Discover your creative side. You know, there’s a reason they call it playtime for adults. Please remove all jewellery beforehand.

Think circus tricks are for clowns? This is where fitness goes rogue. If you’re serious about giving aerial a fair crack of the whip, this is exactly where you need to be. We'll help you build the power of a lion, the bravery of a daredevil and the upper body strength of an acrobat – there’s a reason they call it the Big Top.

Succumb to self-expression at the aerial dance class where sensuality takes the spotlight. Blending release technique choreography and free-flowing Fly Low style, deliciously smooth moves send you seamlessly from hammock to ground in gravity-defying routines. Gliding, spinning and swinging effortlessly through the air, it’s where floorwork lovers let their inner performer soar.

There are many ways to fly (and not many of them are legal) but at Superfly, it’s your body not your brain doing all the hard work. When you strap into that harness, you’re a zero-gravity force of nature where you'll jump, float and glide – no pushing required.

We all know Yoga helps you to feel more grounded, but we love turning fitness on its head. Say Namast-hey to the hammock at Aerial Yoga: the class that puts gravity out on its Asana in favour of a flow that floats you a few feet from the ground. Om-G. Please.

If you’re after a full-body workout that leaves your comfort zone six feet down, hop onto the hoop and unleash your inner Cirque du Soleil. Even if just getting up there seems a bit of a performance at first, we promise you won’t want to come down… the results are just as dramatic.

We've turned traditional Pilates upside down by using suspended hammocks. You'll get all the benefits of Pilates but with the added ability to hold challenging postures longer, as your joints decompress, you'll be able to stretch further for longer and with less strain.

The thought of an intense upper body sesh make your stomach flip? Come on, get a grip. This studio-based gymnastics rings class is an ideal place to start – working on core strength and basic movements until you have the confidence to freak out other first-timers with your amazing skills.