Aerial Arts Academy - Witney

Weekly Wins! 🎉

This week, we're celebrating YOU.

Whether it's your first class, your 100th class, or finally nailing that move you've been working on for months - THAT'S a win.

Share your wins with us! What did YOU accomplish this week?
💜 Tried a new class?
💜 Held a move longer?
💜 Showed up even when you didn't feel like it?
💜 Made a new friend in class?
💜 Conquered a fear?

Every single one of these is worth celebrating.

Drop your wins in the comments - we LOVE hearing about your progress! 🎊

🚨 Studio Update: Grip Product Policy 🚨

To help protect our poles and maintain a safe, clean training environment for everyone, the following grip products are no longer permitted in the studio:

❌ Stickum Spray
❌ Grip It Spray
❌ Monkey Grip

These products can leave residue that is difficult to remove and may affect the experience and safety of other students using the equipment.

Please use alternative grip aids that are studio-approved. If you're unsure whether a product is suitable, just ask one of our instructors before using it.

Thank you for helping us keep our studio and equipment in the best possible condition for everyone. 💜

It's what we do best 🤷‍♀️

Who's coming for their weekly bruises? 😂

The Power of Active Recovery 💚

You know what's just as important as your intense aerial sessions? REST.

Active recovery isn't about doing nothing - it's about moving your body in GENTLE, restorative ways.

Why active recovery matters:
🧘 Reduces muscle soreness
🧘 Improves flexibility
🧘 Speeds up recovery
🧘 Prevents injury
🧘 Keeps your mind calm

Easy active recovery ideas:
✨ Gentle yoga or stretching (15-20 mins)
✨ A slow walk in nature
✨ Swimming
✨ Foam rolling tight muscles
✨ Breathing exercises and meditation

This week, schedule at least ONE active recovery session. Your body will thank you. 💜

Check out our instructor Allie & student Zoe showing off this fab double trick on the silks! Isn't it amazing what our bodies can down we look after them!

Grip Strength 101 💪

Want to hold longer? Grip stronger.
Your grip is the foundation of EVERYTHING in aerial.

Why grip matters:
🔥 Prevents slipping and falls
🔥 Allows you to hold longer
🔥 Reduces hand fatigue
🔥 Builds confidence
🔥 Protects your hands and wrists

Quick grip-building exercises:
✨ Dead hangs (hold a pull-up bar, 10-30 seconds)
✨ Farmer's carries (hold heavy weights, walk)
✨ Squeeze a stress ball or hand gripper
✨ Towel pull-ups (wrap towel around bar, grip and pull)
✨ Wrist curls with light weights

Check out this video of our silks instructor Allie demonstrating why grip strength is so important! You can catch Allie Mondays at OX4!

The secret? Consistency. Even 5 minutes of grip work 3x per week makes a HUGE difference.

Timetable Spotlight: Aerial Silks 🪡

Silks offer a unique full-body challenge that builds strength, flexibility, and confidence all at once.

What makes Aerial Silks special:
✨ Learn fundamental to advanced silk skills
✨ Experience the feeling of true flight
✨ Build upper body, core, and grip strength
✨ Join a supportive, encouraging community
✨ Limited to 12 per class (intimate and personal)

Check out our instructor Rebecca looking super strong and flexi in this video!

Aerial Silks Classes at The Oxford Academy:

📅 Mondays
⭐ Youth Silks - 5:30pm with Aerial Allie
⭐ Adult Silks - 6:30pm with Aerial Allie

📅 Sundays
⭐ Adult Silks - 12:00pm with Rebecca & Nicola and Allie (alternating weekly)

First class FREE with code OAA1STFREE | Book via Team Up

What's On Next Week 📅

June is almost here! Fresh month, fresh energy.

Here's some of what's happening:
🪢 Sunday Int/Adv Pole - 12pm (Oxford Academy)
🎀 Monday Youth Silks - 5:30pm (The Oxford Academy)
🎪 Tuesday Int/adv Pole - 7pm (Feel Fit Gym)
🌿 Wednesday Mixed Ability Pole - 7:30pm & 8:40pm (Witney)
🎯 Thursday intermediate Pole - 8:30pm (Leys Leisure Centre)
⭐Friday Beginners Pole - 6.30pm (Witney & Feel Fit Gym)
🔥Saturday Int Progressive Dynamic Combos (Witney)

Which class will you join? Book on Team Up! 📱 First class FREE with code OAA1STFREE

This Week's Wins 🎉

Our Aerial Fam crushed the final week of May! Celebrating:
✨ Students who tried their first class
✨ Breakthroughs on moves that took weeks
✨ The courage it takes to be vulnerable
✨ New friendships forming in our community
✨ Everyone who chose themselves this week

You're all AMAZING. Keep shining! 💜 What was YOUR win this week? Drop it below! 👇