Incredibly welcoming environment with fantastic instructors. I came in with no experience and next to no upper body strength. I was amazed how quickly they got us in the air and doing tricks in the intro series. I was expecting to take one class for fun and realize it wasnt for me. Ive been at Suspend for almost a year and classes are one of my favorite parts of the week. Its a positive atmosphere that celebrates all levels of accomplishments. Ive been enjoying seeing my gradual improvement over time.Safety is a huge focus and the instructors often talk about anatomy and how different bodies function differently. I feel safer and more in tune with my body here than I have at any other gym Ive been to.

My granddaughter is taking circus classes here. Great teachers and top notch equipment.

Inclusive, safe, fun, special spot

Ive taken 3 classes now and they have all been so much fun! I have very little experience but each class has been do able for me; the atmosphere here is very fun and welcoming. If its a brand new experience for you dont feel anxious or intimidated. Everyone Ive encountered are friendly and easy going. I would highly recommend to anyone. My favorite so far has been acro balance! But ALL classes have been great!

Very comfortable and welcoming environment. Great for all skill levels - I did the introductory silks and trapeze no problem with back problems.

Great new way to exercise. The instructors, and people in general, are really supportive. I wasnt too nervous trying things I had never done before. The clearly guided instructions make everything really simple. It was so much fun, it didnt feel like exercise! Highly recommend.

This studio is the most positive environment around. Using aerials as a from of fitness exercise is a wonderful concept and the instructors at Suspend have it down to a science. They have created an atmosphere that is truly absent any criticism that is not constructive. Classes gel into cohesive groups easily, yet they thrive on having fresh faces join. If you are unsure try their 4 class Intro to Aerials series. You will impress yourself.

I attended the aerial yoga class as a drop in. It was welcoming and not intimidating at all, as long as you have some idea of what to expect with aerial yoga using a sling/swing. The sling was mostly a prop to aid in yoga postures done from the floor. We had one pose fully suspended, and I felt safe and fully in control the whole time. Im glad I went for it!

Wonderful, welcoming aerial gym. Instructors and students alike are encouraging and awesome. Very safety conscious, too!

Welcoming, safe environment to try or perfect your circus arts. The owners take a comprehensive view of fitness and ensure the safety and enjoyment of all the participants, from kids to seniors.

Suspend as a facility is amazing...clean, cheerful, and well-maintained. The attention placed on safety, from rigging to injury prevention, is unparalleled. The staff (and members!!) are full of encouragement and positivity-being there is the happiest part of my day!!

I joined Suspend in August 2018, so I have been attending classes regularly for a little less then a year at this point. There are many reasons I love coming to Suspend, but for my review I will focus on the top 3 reasons you should check it out.THE FACILITYThe location in NULU is super convenient if you work downtown like I do. I love to drop in after work for a class or two before I head home. Suspend has several rigging points that are checked regularly for safety. They offer lyra, trapeze, silks, rope, pole, acro, juggling, hula hoop and a variety of other classes. There are occasionally even workshops to learn unique skills such as unicycling. The facility is clean and inviting. I especially love all the beautiful artwork featuring aerialists decorating the gym.KNOWLEDGABLE STAFFThe instructors never seize to impress me with not only their knowledge of the aerial arts but with their ability to explain things in an easily digestible way. No matter your level (I am a beginner) they can get you on the apparatus safely challenging yourself to do new things. Every instructor is focused on proper form and doing things correctly to avoid injury. There are even classes like Flexibility & Mobility and Aerial Conditioning that I find quite helpful.COMMUNITYThis is one of the most welcoming places I have ever been. They say that aerials are for anyone. Everyone is welcome no matter your shape, size you will be met where you are and challenged to push yourself. Everyone (students & instructors) cheer each other on. This gym is definitely a body positive space for anyone to work on their art.If you are curious about circus and aerials, I encourage you to check out Suspend. It is not easy, but the sense of accomplishment is incomparable.

My daughter loves this. Great engagement.

From the first day I set foot in Suspends beautiful training facility, Ive felt welcome.Or -- not just welcome, actually. Embraced. Adopted. Valued in spite of and even *because of* all my intrinsic weirdness.Ive also felt challenged -- challenged to overcome my own longstanding sense of myself as a dancer without much upper-body strength, to adapt to new physical experiences, to learn new skills, and to trust a bunch of people who were, in the beginning, complete strangers.Thats great, of course, -- Im the kind of person who thrives on challenge. But for a lot of us, thats not enough, and thats where many gyms and studios fall down. People find themselves feeling alienated or bored, or as if theyre struggling alone, and they quit.Thats where Suspend really, truly excels.Doing new things is hard, and when people try new things, they dont always get them right away. Anne, Meg, Mia, the Courtneys, Kara, Amberly, and the rest of the teaching staff have somehow created a place where thats okay -- and where every incremental step along the way is recognized and applauded (often literally) by everyone in a three-meter radius.The technical instruction, of course, is fantastic -- students learn to do amazing things with their bodies, and learn to do them beautifully. Instructors impart not just the what and the how, but the why -- artistic interpretation is highly valued around here, as is mastery of transitional movements and performance elements. As a dancer, I value that focus immensely.At the end of the day, though, if I had to choose just one reason to explain to people why they should come to Suspend, Id say this:Come to Suspend because after one class youll start to feel at home, and after a week youll start to feel more at home at Suspend than at your actual home. After a month, youll probably want to move in, but so far its not possible to just live in the aerial hammocks between classes. Ill keep checking on that, though.(Also come because after a month of literally hanging around with your friends at Suspend, youll be stronger than you ever thought you could be. You just wont necessarily notice, because youve been too busy having an awesome time. Then one day youll be like, Oh, I totally cant do a pull-up, watch. And then youll totally do a freaking pull-up, and youll be like THAT JUST HAPPENED ^____^)Every once in a while, someone manages to strike the right balance between challenge and camaraderie, and something beautiful is born. Suspend is one of those beautiful somethings.No wonder the mascot is a unicorn, eh?

Absolutely LOVED going to their previous few showcase performances.