I did gymnastics from ages 7-16. In my freshman year of college, my roommate got me into running and working out at the gym and I have convinced myself that I like it ever since. We ran a half marathon in Cambridge together in November 2016.

I was flipping through channels one night and saw people doing aerial yoga on some reality show. I thought it looked cool so I googled “aerial yoga near me” and Sky High was the first place that popped up. I clicked on the page and when I saw that they had pole I was sold and felt like I had to try it. I had my first class with Lauren and the excitement reminded me of when I started gymnastics at age 7. I continue to come back for many reasons, but a significant one being the positive and accepting culture of the studio. It is a place where you can push yourself and be supported and encouraged by instructors and other students.

I went in with no expectations. My first class I was afraid to do a dip spin, and a year and a half later I am starting to take level 2 pole classes. My ultimate goal is to compete in pole one day. I have gained so much more strength and flexibility not just from pole, but other classes like aerial silks, lyra, fly gym etc.

Right now I work as an executive recruiter. I do it to support my pole addiction. I also worked at Nordstrom..

Fear is my biggest struggle; it was in gymnastics as well. I’m also kind of a wimp when it comes to pain, so pole sits and I weren’t really friends at first, but we’re cool now. Leg hangs? Ehhh… maybe they’ll grow on me.

Yes, I did gymnastics, cheerleading, running, going to the gym, etc.

I don’t really do anything, just stretch at home if I’m feeling sore. My foam roller also helps.

Probably a mix of both—but I do it for myself because I love it. What people think of it is up to them, but it has no impact on me doing what I want to do.

…In MANY ways. I had no pole/aerial experience prior to Sky High. The instructors are very patient and just amazing overall.

All of the above. I have met some amazing people at Sky High and it has given me the opportunity to try things that I never thought I could do. It has also changed my life in that I refuse to move somewhere or work somewhere that will not allow me to take pole regularly. This is my life now.

To keep improving, and I just love going to the studio. It is such a positive environment. I live 30-35 minutes away from Sky High but drive to the studio at least 3x per week.

You should really take the time to write something about yourself here. Tell people what motivated you to write the book, how it all started, where you are now and give them reasons to buy the book. People like to have a book associated with a certain face. Psychology, my friend, it’s a funny thing.