Fly Freak Studio: Where Yoga and Aerial Arts Meet in St. Paul, MN

Fly Freak Studio Introduce

Nestled in the heart of St. Paul, Minnesota, Fly Freak Studio is a truly unique destination for anyone looking to blend traditional wellness practices with the exhilarating world of aerial arts. More than just a yoga studio, Fly Freak is a dynamic and inclusive community that offers a wide array of classes, from serene Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga to high-flying aerial silks and Lyra. The studio stands out for its commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of their background, fitness level, or identity. This is a place where you can feel comfortable exploring new forms of movement, whether you're a seasoned acrobat or someone who has never stepped on a yoga mat before.

What truly defines Fly Freak Studio is its vibrant and supportive culture. Testimonials from real customers consistently highlight the studio's fun, welcoming, and knowledgeable instructors who make even the most challenging aerial classes feel accessible and empowering. As a women-owned business, it has fostered a space that is not only queer-friendly but also a transgender safe space and deeply body-positive. This intentional effort to build a diverse and inclusive community is a significant part of its appeal. Students often mention the studio as a place where they've found not only physical strength but also a sense of belonging and friendship. The combination of its diverse class offerings and its genuinely supportive atmosphere makes Fly Freak a standout choice in the Twin Cities wellness scene, offering a unique path to fitness and personal growth.

Fly Freak Studio is conveniently located at 755 Prior Ave N, Suite 239, in St. Paul, MN 55104. This address places it in a well-known area, easily accessible to residents of St. Paul and the greater Twin Cities metro. The studio is situated near the intersection of Prior Avenue North and Pennock Avenue, and it is specifically noted to be next to Black Stack Brewing, a helpful landmark for finding your way.

Accessibility is a key priority for Fly Freak Studio, demonstrated by its thoughtful amenities. The location features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, a wheelchair-accessible parking lot, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. For those who drive, the studio offers multiple free parking options, including a free parking lot, free street parking, and on-site parking in both a surface lot (known as the Blue Lot) and an underground garage. This makes a visit to the studio hassle-free and accommodating for people with various mobility needs or transportation preferences. The clear directions and ample parking make it simple for new and returning students to arrive and get settled before class.

The services offered at Fly Freak Studio are incredibly diverse, blending traditional fitness with the excitement of circus arts. The studio's extensive class list is broken down into several categories:

Circus and Aerial Arts: This is the core of the studio's unique identity. Classes include Aerial Silks, Lyra (aerial hoop), and Aerial Sling, with options for all skill levels from beginner to advanced. There are also specialized classes for kids, like Aerial Sling for Kids, and classes focusing on specific techniques such as Sling - Dynamic Tricks and Lyra - All Levels. The offerings extend to include private coaching for personalized training.
Yoga Studio: While known for aerial arts, the studio offers a strong foundation in yoga. This includes Aerial Yoga, which uses the aerial hammock to assist with traditional yoga poses, as well as classic mat-based classes like Vinyasa Yoga and Restorative Yoga.
Pilates Studio: The studio also incorporates Pilates to build core strength and flexibility, with classes like Mat Pilates and Barre.
Dance School: For those who love to move and express themselves through dance, Fly Freak offers classes such as the popular Chair Dance - Burlesque and Chair Dance - Freak, providing a fun and empowering way to get fit.

Fly Freak Studio stands out with a number of features and highlights that make it a truly special place in the St. Paul community.

Identifies as women-owned: This leadership contributes to the studio's unique culture and welcoming atmosphere.
LGBTQ+ friendly and Transgender safespace: The studio prides itself on being an inclusive and safe environment for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations. This commitment is praised in customer reviews and is a significant part of the community's appeal.
Wheelchair Accessible: The wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and restroom make the studio accessible to all.
Live Performances: The studio is known for its live performances, which add an element of entertainment and showcase the incredible talent of its students and instructors. These events create a sense of shared accomplishment and celebration within the community.
Free Parking: The availability of a free parking lot, free street parking, and on-site parking is a major convenience for students.
Good for Kids: The studio is recognized as being great for kids, with specialized classes and a supportive environment for young learners.
Payment Options: The studio accepts both credit and debit cards, offering flexibility and convenience for payment.

To connect with Fly Freak Studio and learn more about their offerings, you can use the following information:

Address: 755 Prior Ave N Suite 239, St Paul, MN 55104, USA
Phone: (651) 900-1636

Choosing Fly Freak Studio is a decision to invest in a unique and holistic approach to fitness and wellness. It’s worth choosing because it provides a supportive, non-judgmental community where you can challenge yourself physically and mentally. The glowing reviews from long-time students highlight that the studio isn’t just a place to work out; it’s a place to find a community. The instructors are consistently praised for being not only knowledgeable but also genuinely kind and encouraging, making it easy for beginners to start and for experienced practitioners to continue to grow.

The studio's commitment to being a safe space for the queer community and people of all body types is a powerful reason to choose it. In an industry that can sometimes be intimidating, Fly Freak has made a conscious effort to ensure every person who walks through its doors feels welcome and respected. The combination of unique class offerings like aerial silks and Lyra with traditional practices like yoga and Pilates means there is always something new to try. Whether you're seeking to de-stress with a Restorative Yoga session, build strength with Mat Pilates, or discover a new passion in the air, Fly Freak Studio offers an enriching experience that goes far beyond a typical gym or yoga class.

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

Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
On-site parking

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Fly Freak Studio Location

Fly Freak Studio

Minnesota Ramsey County Saint Paul Hamline - Midway Prior Avenue North

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

Fly Freak Studio Reviews

An average rating of ★4.9 from 98 user reviews.

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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.
May 08 · Maddie Wick
I love fly freak so much! The community is wonderful. Aerial has become such a passion of mine and I feel at home when I come here. I’ve taken Lyra, sling, silks, barre, yoga and chair dance. All the classes are fun and every single instructor is welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. I’ve been going here for almost 2 years and I’ve made so many friends. The studio is beautiful and accessible and serves a diverse group of people. If I have a bad day and come to fly freak, I end up leaving in a better mood. Love it here
May 08 · Katie Johnson
Just had my first sling session with Hayley! It was fantastic and very fun. She is an excellent instructor and very patient. I would definitely continue booking my future classes with her. Highly recommend her!
July 21 · Pegah Azizi
FlyFreak is an amazing place that is welcoming, supportive, and absolutely inspiring! I’ve been a student here since 2019, and over the years I’ve grown so much—not just as an aerialist, but as a person. The community here is unmatched—everyone is uplifting, encouraging, and truly passionate about aerial and wellness arts. If you’ve ever thought about trying aerial, do it! FlyFreak is seriously the perfect place to start your journey or take your skills to the next level. You’ll find a second home here, just like I did. C:
March 21 · Nicole H.
I tried my very first aerial class at Fly Freak in 2018, and since then I've made it my aerial home! The instructors are kind, attentive, and make the safety of the students their number one priority. The studio space is BEAUTIFUL with high ceilings, purple fabric, market lights, and big mirrors. Students and teachers greet you with warmth, and cheer you on every time you try a new skill. I look forward every day to walking through those doors.Also, Hayley's barre class is the secret weapon for every aerialist that wants to level it up, highly recommend ;)
July 13 · Felicia Ceurvorst