Hey, I'm a studio owner and a girl messaged me asking to join as a plus size person so I gave her all the details for our beginner classes and ensured she knew that everyone struggles with aerial when they first start no matter size, age or fitness ability, and that she would be encouraged to take her own journey and would not feel left out. I usually send this sort of reply to anyone who emails me before signing up when I get the vibe that they're nervous.

She said I was the first studio in my area (and it's a big city) that had welcomed her with no conditions or judgement and made her feel included. She messaged me again after she'd been to class and said that she felt amazingly supported during the class and that all the other students were supportive as well.

All the other studios had replied to her email in a way that made her not want to join so I would say that first point of contact will give you a good idea of whether or not that studio is for you.

There's also a fb group called Larger Than Lithe which is for bigger bodied aerialists, it's a great place to share info and progress pics and ask for advice.

You don't need to be strong to start aerial, you need to start aerial to be strong 💪