by admin | Aug 6, 2015 | Blog, Learning2Fly, Media
August 6, 2015 | KSHB41 MISSION, Kan. – It’s the new trend in working out. And it doesn’t require lifting weights or running on the treadmill. All you have to do — is fly. “It’s like Pilates in the air, weight training in the air, it’s yoga in the air, it’s everything, one workout. I was just amazed and I knew that I had to bring it to Kansas City,” said Sumya Anani, the owner of a Mission, Kansas gym called Learning2Fly. After a long career in the boxing world, Anani opened the gym about five years ago. Using so-called “silks” gym goers can lift themselves into the air, then depending on their skill level, perform various aerial fitness routines. In 2010 pop star Pink brought this type of aerial skill to public attention, with a memorable performance at the Grammy Awards. “She’s an amazing athlete,” said Anani. “She really brought a lot of notoriety to silks and people are like oh where do I do that,” said Anani. Soon after Pink’s performance, “silks” were popping up in more gyms across the country. For Andrea Andrews and her daughters it’s a fun and challenging activity. Andrea enjoys it so much she started teaching classes at Learning2Fly. “They have to be patient with themselves,” said Andrews of her students. “Know that it may not come naturally but they have to build that practice and persistence and that patience.” Learning2Fly offers classes for people of various skill levels. There are also classes specifically for children. Said Anani, “I think what really brings people back is the fun of it. It’s not...
by admin | Aug 6, 2015 | Blog, Learning2Fly, Media
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by admin | Jul 8, 2015 | Blog, Learning2Fly, Media
July 7, 2015 | Fox 4 News Click here to sign up under the Youth Camps tab See the full video here...
by admin | Jul 1, 2015 | Blog, Learning2Fly
New 7 week “Intro to Aerial Silks” Session starts Monday July 13 at 6pm! Commit to yourself. Give yourself 7 weeks to see wonderful transformations in your body and your mind. Mentally, you’ll develop a “I can do anything” attitude. Build your upper body strength just in time for those summer dresses. Strengthen core, meet new friends, see what you can do. The sky is the limit here at Learning2Fly. **You must enroll in the entire 7 week session. ** Click here to read more and sign...
by admin | Jun 11, 2015 | Blog, Learning2Fly, Media
April 29, 2015 | MacaroniKid.com Kids and parents both come and go with happy, smiling faces at Learning2Fly. ‘A Chakra Circus of Health’ summer camps are the perfect antidote for curious minds and energetic bodies. Parents love the educational aspect of the seven habits of health we teach kids. Kids love that they have fun while they’re learning. One thing for sure – there is never a dull moment in our 4-day camp. many campers come back week after week, summer after summer, because each week is different. It’s a joy for us to see returning students and families. Parents love ‘A Chakra Circus of Health’ camps because we reinforce these seven important and vital habits of health. Habit #1 – Nutrition. A healthy body needs healthy food to thrive. But how many times can a child hear their parent tell them to eat their vegetables? So our teachers at Learning2Fly help reinforce those early nutrition habits so they’ll be set for life. Food is medicine after all. Habit #2 – Exercise. Movement is life, so we are committed to inspiring kids to develop a lifelong love of exercise. Kids will hula hoop, hike, climb aerial silks, practice yoga and other creative forms of movement. We want kids to have an expanded appreciation for their bodies and help them cultivate a lifelong love for taking care of it. Habit #3 – Learning & Self-Confidence. We want children to be inspired to love learning. The world is an amazing place and there is so much to learn, see, and understand. Kids will learn different crafts, and develop their individual sense...
by admin | Jun 9, 2015 | Blog, Learning2Fly
PARENT & CHILD AERIAL CLASS SUNDAY, June 21, 2015 FROM 3:45PM – 5:00PM If you’re looking for a fun, healthy, silly, and entertaining way to spend with a child ages 6-12, this is it! One adult can bring ONE child to class and you’ll both leave with memories you’ll cherish, and with consistent practice, you’ll have biceps to boot. ONLY $25! This will be a treat you’ll both never forget and of course mothers are welcome too. Spend some time hanging upside down, climbing, straddling, and twirling in the air. You’ll both laugh and even the adult will feel like a child again. Discover new possibilities for physical and mental fitness together. ** Children Ages 6-12 Only! ** CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
