Overview
Elevate Yoga & Wellness has served as Phoenix’s original aerial yoga studio since 2016, building a reputation as an inclusive, community-focused space in Downtown Phoenix. The studio specializes in aerial yoga, where students use a soft hammock to flow both on and off the ground, complemented by aerial silks and restorative yoga classes. A highly certified teaching team provides trauma-informed instruction, offering multiple difficulty levels in each class to accommodate beginners and advanced practitioners alike. New students are guided through recommended Foundations classes and a welcome session to ensure comfort and safety. Beyond regular classes, the studio hosts private parties for celebrations, special events like First Friday glow nites, and professional training programs.
Yoga Format
Yoga Styles
Studio Amenities
Studio Pricing
| Plan Name | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| DROP IN | 1 Class | $34 |
| 2 Weeks Unlimited Classes | 2 Weeks | $79 |
| UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP | 1 Month | $179 |
| FREQUENT | 8 Classes | $139 |
| CASUAL | 4 Classes | $89 |
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Open | 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Open | 10:30 am – 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Friday | Open | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | Open | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| Sunday | Open | 9:00 am – 11:30 am |
Studio in Details
A Community-Focused Aerial Yoga Space in Downtown Phoenix
Elevate Yoga & Wellness presents itself as Phoenix’s original aerial yoga studio, established in 2016. The studio’s identity is built around a core philosophy of inclusivity and connection, explicitly inviting everyONE and everyBODY regardless of experience, background, age, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. People describe the atmosphere as a safe space, a community, and a family. This is not just marketing language; visitors consistently echo this sentiment, calling it a super authentic, community-centred studio and a fantastic environment to learn and grow without judgment. For many, it has become a cherished third place—a social setting beyond home and work that forms a highlight of their week. The physical space is located in Downtown Phoenix, with visitors noting free parking available in a nearby garage and along the street.
The studio’s primary offering is aerial yoga, which it describes as a unique form of traditional practice where students flow both on and off the ground using a soft, hammock-style fabric. This foundational practice is complemented by other modalities. The studio states it offers three main class styles: Aerial Yoga, Aerial Silks, and Restorative Yoga. People confirm enjoying this variety, mentioning specific classes like flow to restore and the Sunday reset series. Some also note the availability of harmonic sound classes that use the hammock to calm the nervous system. The teaching team has a wide range of certifications, including backgrounds in Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, Trauma-Informed, and Trauma-Sensitive yoga, as well as Harmonic Sound, Meditation, Aerial Silks, Tarot, and Reiki.
Class Experience and Approach for All Levels
The studio experience is deliberately designed to be welcoming, especially for newcomers. People who were intimidated or had anxiety around group classes report feeling comfortable, welcome, and looked after from their first visit. Instructors are repeatedly praised for being phenomenal, patient, supportive, and welcoming. They are noted for breaking down moves, offering corrections, and providing hands-on assistance if desired. A key aspect visitors appreciate is the tailoring of instruction; teachers demonstrate multiple difficulty levels so participants can choose a lower-impact option or increase the intensity for more challenge. This approach helps create an environment where, as one person put it, everyone in the classroom is genuinely excited when you get a new shape for the first time.
For those new to aerial yoga, the studio has a structured onboarding process. Its website indicates that new students are strongly recommended to attend four Foundations classes before trying other formats, with a minimum requirement of one. People mention taking these foundations classes as part of their start. The studio also offers a welcome session booked either in-person or via Zoom. Practical logistics are clearly communicated: students are asked to arrive 10 minutes early for check-in and hammock fitting, bring their own yoga mat, and adhere to a 4-hour cancellation policy to avoid a late cancel fee. Class credits are issued for timely cancellations.
Beyond Regular Classes: Parties, Training, and Introductory Offers
Elevate extends its offerings beyond the weekly class schedule into special events and programs. Private parties are a significant draw, marketed as fun activities for celebrations like bachelorette parties or office team-building. Visitor feedback validates this, with people sharing that a private aerial yoga class made a birthday unforgettable and was a great unique group activity where everyone had a fun time. Instructors for these events, like Julie who is specifically named, receive high praise for guiding complete beginners to feel comfortable and confident. The studio also hosts special events like First Friday glow nites, which one visitor highlighted as the best.
The studio provides immersive training programs designed to elevate a student’s personal practice or train aspiring instructors. While visitor feedback does not detail these programs, the studio’s website lists them as a core offering. For new local residents, a prominent introductory offer is available: two weeks of unlimited in-person and livestream classes for a set fee. This trial is intended to let new students try all class formats, meet instructors, and get a feel for the community. The studio’s booking system includes a mobile app, and it offers both drop-in single classes and visitor packages for those just passing through Phoenix. People do not mention specific details about ongoing membership pricing, but several reference being on a monthly membership after their initial trial, indicating a transition to a regular practice within this supportive community.