Rubi and Yolanda Reyes (sisters) opened Art Flying Yoga in Walteria, Torrance in 2012 - 2016. The business boomed and Aerial Hammock & Silks became a large part of the business that they couldn't keep up with due to space. Their brother Manuel, along with brothers Nick and Enrique opened up Art Flying Aerial in Lomita in 2014 to expand the Aerial business.
In 2016 Art Flying Yoga moved into the Art Flying Aerial building. Manuel who you've probably met checking in is the main face and answerer of all questions. Nick and Enrique co-manage and all three are artists, painters and lovers of the creative movement. Rubi runs the Aerial Programs as well as Teacher Trainings and even Thai Massage!
In 2016 Art Flying Yoga moved into the Art Flying Aerial building. Manuel who you've probably met checking in is the main face and answerer of all questions. Nick and Enrique co-manage and all three are artists, painters and lovers of the creative movement. Rubi runs the Aerial Programs as well as Teacher Trainings and even Thai Massage!
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We implement a 24-hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel or reschedule a reservation, please cancel via online through the app. To avoid being charged in full or lose your credit for the missed class. Thank you for understating. Men and Women: Long sleeve t-shirt or leotard, and long leggings, tights or tight stretchy pants.
Our Aerial Silks class is designed to take you through the acrobatic technique of aerial arts. Using two long silks, you will learn proper grips, wraps, and locks, as well as conditioning techniques. After learning the fundamentals, you will learn more advanced poses, climbs, and drops. With consistent and progressive practice, students will be able to choreograph routines and experiment using the fabrics.
Flying Yoga is a fusion of aerial and traditional yoga. Beginners Flying Yoga teaches the very basic flying yoga poses and flows while ensuring correct alignments and breath. It allows you to expand flexibility, increase range of motion, build strength, lengthen the spine, and relax the nervous system with your body weight partially or fully supported.
Aerial Conditioning it is an intense workout. It will blend elements of yoga, ground warm-ups and aerial arts with a focus on core and upper body strengthening. We use the hammock, which is a great tool to teach students how to align their bodies in many yoga postures as well as experiencing inversions without compression for the spine.
What's more fun to a kid than flying around in the air? Flying around in the air on safe equipment, with safe instructions! We have classes from 4-6 years old, and 7-14. Our 4-6 class is a blend of games to help the kids with flexibility and and strength awareness. Kids learn how to create small routines and try different apparatus every time.
Reviews (19)
Skye P.
Aug 04, 2021
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To start I don't want this review to be taken in any ill manner. I found a new passion for this art form and definitely see a lot of potential in this studio. I'm here to state my honest opinion and experience:
1. The first class I had taken here was my very first ariel class. The doors were locked and not opened until the instructor came about 5 minutes late to open. She did not ask me to sign any waiver or release form even though I had said it was my first time. She wasn't very vocal on how to do the stretches but luckily I have been practicing yoga for so I knew my posing- but
1. The first class I had taken here was my very first ariel class. The doors were locked and not opened until the instructor came about 5 minutes late to open. She did not ask me to sign any waiver or release form even though I had said it was my first time. She wasn't very vocal on how to do the stretches but luckily I have been practicing yoga for so I knew my posing- but
Soo L.
Mar 05, 2021
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Frank E.
Jan 08, 2021
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This is a very unique family-owned business featuring instruction in art geared to younger students and some remarkably different takes on yoga practice, aerial arts (including acrobatic and silk apparatuses a là Curque du Soleil).
AFA established its dedicated service to Southern California in Rancho Palos Verdes (far southern part of Hawthorne Blvd., in an upscale neighborhood) in the 1990s, and earned its reputation as a tutorial service that introduced many young people to both aerial arts and visual art as well.
Several members of the Reyes and Mendoza family staff are both accomplished
AFA established its dedicated service to Southern California in Rancho Palos Verdes (far southern part of Hawthorne Blvd., in an upscale neighborhood) in the 1990s, and earned its reputation as a tutorial service that introduced many young people to both aerial arts and visual art as well.
Several members of the Reyes and Mendoza family staff are both accomplished
Alice J.
Mar 05, 2020
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Love this place. So far I've been to the 9am Saturday class for beginners and love it. Been to the class twice and plan to sign up full time!!
At first I thought it would be very difficult but the teacher teaches you step by step until your doing cool and crazy poses you never thought you could do!!! But what shocked me was that I was extremely sore the next day but didn't even sweat at all during the class. It's a great workout for your core and stretches your body a lot.
Love love love it.
At first I thought it would be very difficult but the teacher teaches you step by step until your doing cool and crazy poses you never thought you could do!!! But what shocked me was that I was extremely sore the next day but didn't even sweat at all during the class. It's a great workout for your core and stretches your body a lot.
Love love love it.
Victoria C.
Jan 29, 2020
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I was eager to find a new studio and resume aerial classes after relocating to the Torrance area, but based on several experiences, this studio isn't for me.
1. The first class I attended revolved more around Instagramming and posing for pictures than learning. I wish there had been a designated time for filming/photos so I wouldn't need to constantly worry about being in the background of strangers' social media highlights. It's fine if that's what you want your studio to be about, but I'm not paying $40 an hour to take photos; I'm there to learn.
2. The next
1. The first class I attended revolved more around Instagramming and posing for pictures than learning. I wish there had been a designated time for filming/photos so I wouldn't need to constantly worry about being in the background of strangers' social media highlights. It's fine if that's what you want your studio to be about, but I'm not paying $40 an hour to take photos; I'm there to learn.
2. The next
Yesenia C.
Mar 29, 2019
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Kimberly J.
Mar 08, 2019
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I've taken the beginners class with Instructor Grace Chow and my kids absolutely love the youth class with Krystal Ledger. The classes are small and well equipped. It is a fun and solid workout! Thanks to grace's class I have improved my flexibility and core strength. She is excellent with beginners and explains the moves well. For the first time in my adult life I'm able to do the splits!
H. M.
Aug 22, 2018
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I wish I could give it more stars, but after my first class, I'm not really interested. First of all, the instructor and other people in the class were not very welcoming in the beginning. I was willing to let it go, but the class ended up being very frustrating. I used to take silks other places, and adults were always separated from the kids. Not at this place. Also, at other places, there isn't a favorite. Here, there was obviously a favorite student, who was a teen (it's an adults-only class), and the instructor spent most of her time with her. She was much more advanced than
Jojo J.
Jan 27, 2018
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Instructor Candy was amazing and as sweet as her name. This is my first time trying yoga and I highly recommend this place if you are looking to stretch your body, or to build body strength and have fun and relaxation at the same time. There are many differnt level classes you can choose from and they offer a $50 deal for entire week try out which includes 5 to 7 classes each day for your choice. Right now the classes are not many people so you can get a lot of private attention from your instructor which is exactly what I needed as a complete starter.
Peter J.
Aug 23, 2017
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If you have back trouble, issues with pain, you have to do the restorative classes with Rubi (don't know her last name but assume there's only one Rubi!). I am extremely active and my body, especially my back, has been giving me lots of trouble, I was told I needed surgery and I will do anything to avoid it. A friend recommended I try AFA and I skeptically, and desperately, signed up.
I did private sessions so I could really target my spine and work on realignment. Rubi knows exactly what poses are best for lengthening your spine, her sessions are amazing and I feel 1000% better and
I did private sessions so I could really target my spine and work on realignment. Rubi knows exactly what poses are best for lengthening your spine, her sessions are amazing and I feel 1000% better and
Sara K.
Aug 22, 2017
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I have been coming to Art Flying Aerial for several years, even with the long drive from OC to Southbay. Why? The high ceilings, spacious environment, and variety of aerial apparatuses at this studio are so convenient. There are hardly any studios in my area with the amount of equipment and amount of classes offered here! Plus, I don't have to drive all the way to LA or Hollywood to get a good workout. The main reason I choose to drive the distance to this studio is because of how comfortable I feel immediately as I walk into the doors. The owners are super nice, and so is the staff. It has
Michelle A.
Aug 22, 2017
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This is by far the best work out/ sport/ art I have ever trained for, it's fun, and challenging. They take you to new levels of facing fears, flying really high and learning new tricks as you advance. Great way to forget that you're getting in shape! And did I mention fun? Love this place! Wouldn't go anywhere else. Family owned business...one of my favorite things about this location is they don't over crowd classes and are able to correct form and moves as class is taking place. Love love love!
Debra S.
Apr 08, 2017
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Alyssa H.
Mar 05, 2017
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Love this place! I got started with the $50 for a week of unlimited classes. What an amazing deal because it lets you try all the different classes and instructors.
Staff is so helpful and welcoming, patient to answer any an all questions, and help you feel comfortable.
Class sizes are small so you always feel attentiveness from the instructors. Manny is super nice and always available for questions about anything!!! His sisters are super sweet as well and they are instructors and owners of the studio.
Love this place, it's pricey but worth it because of the equipment and the expertise
Staff is so helpful and welcoming, patient to answer any an all questions, and help you feel comfortable.
Class sizes are small so you always feel attentiveness from the instructors. Manny is super nice and always available for questions about anything!!! His sisters are super sweet as well and they are instructors and owners of the studio.
Love this place, it's pricey but worth it because of the equipment and the expertise
Shenoa D.
Jan 14, 2017
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I took the 8:30 AM restorative flying yoga class. They never took down their old address on their website, to even though I wanted to arrive early for a class, I was almost late due to running around trying to find their new studio. When I got there at 8:29, the doors were closed and the lights were off. I waited there until 8:35 when the teacher Ana finally arrived. After setting up we finally started 15 minutes late. The room was freezing cold, I had to keep my socks and jacket on for the entire class, the floor was unswept (we spent a lot of time laying on the ground) and the silks smelled like
Jazmin M.
Jul 02, 2016
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Love love love love this studio!!! Not only is it the best workout ever - the owners and instructors are so nice! They genuinely care about you and your well being. I was in a car accident and broke my hand, they paused my account until I was recovered and ready to come back. I feel like I'm a part of a family here. Thank you to Art Flying Aerial for being amazing!
If anyone has ever been slightly interested in doing aerial arts or yoga, try it out! You're going to love it!!!
If anyone has ever been slightly interested in doing aerial arts or yoga, try it out! You're going to love it!!!
Miranda G.
Jun 04, 2016
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I was nervous to try aerial arts at first... Let me tell you, I'm so glad I did! No experience required and no age limits! There were kids aged 3 all the way up to people in their 70s.
I must add too that if you come from a pole, pilate, dance, yoga, gymnastics, or cheerleading background, you will definitely fall in love.
In particular, this studio is BEYOND amazing. The instructors are so nice, caring, inspiring, and patient. The space has the highest ceilings I've seen and their garden is beautiful. I'm so grateful to have stepped into the studio the first day because it changed
I must add too that if you come from a pole, pilate, dance, yoga, gymnastics, or cheerleading background, you will definitely fall in love.
In particular, this studio is BEYOND amazing. The instructors are so nice, caring, inspiring, and patient. The space has the highest ceilings I've seen and their garden is beautiful. I'm so grateful to have stepped into the studio the first day because it changed
Erika S.
Apr 02, 2016
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Amazing!!!! If you are serious about Aerial Arts this is the place to be. Incredibly professional studio, highest ceilings around, super clean, and the owners treat the members like family. I tried Believe Fitness in El Segundo before and left my classes there to come here because it is so fantastic. They offer open gym too if you qualify. Parking is also super easy here. Totally worth every penny. They transformed my body. The instructors also actually teach here and inspire you to become really good at it.
Mely K.
May 14, 2015
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Amazing!!! I only have great things to say about my first-ever aerial experience. I started doing Aerial in late January 2015 and thanks to this studio I am hooked. First off, every single teacher and student is supportive about your progress, it honestly feels like a big family.
Classes are tailored to your skill level with various modifications along the way (if you need it:)) My strength and coordination has greatly improved, and I am happy to say that I have come a long..long way from where I started. My arms and core are a LOT stronger thanks to these wonderful aerial workouts and with various
Classes are tailored to your skill level with various modifications along the way (if you need it:)) My strength and coordination has greatly improved, and I am happy to say that I have come a long..long way from where I started. My arms and core are a LOT stronger thanks to these wonderful aerial workouts and with various
