Last year, something new came to the studio I rent here in Grand Rapids. Zeal Aerial Fitness does work with lyra (hoop), silks, and pole. It's amazing what these women can do! I knew when I attended their grand opening celebration last October that this would be something exciting and different to photograph. Patricia was one of the performers at the grand opening and I was thrilled when Zeal's owner, Christina, asked me to photograph her before she headed off on an adventure far away from Grand Rapids.
Patricia kindly told me a bit about her journey with aerials thus far. See what she had to say and then check out the beautiful things she can do!
"I started pole in October 2017 and found a new fitness love in how it made me feel. I’ve had my share of body image issues, and the typical fitness classes I tried seemed very focused on what was wrong with my body. Pole made me see my body in a whole new light - strong, capable, graceful, even. Summer 2018 I started learning hoop and silks and found they also make me feel strong and more confident about myself. I hope to continue trying more aerials in the future and to continue loving my body."
Patricia, you are phenomenal!
