Suspend

Louisville, 721 E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40202 | ★ 4.8 (62 Review)

📞 +1 502-287-0460

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Suspend is Louisville's first and only Aerial Arts and Cirque Fitness studio. We offer classes for all levels on a variety of aerial apparatuses, as well as ground-based classes.

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Kalin Alvey

★ 5

Bethan was an absolutely wonderful instructor! She was very warm and welcoming! Definitely taking her class again! :)

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Sierra Faulkner

★ 5

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Kalin Alvey

★ 5

Took a pole pop up with Lydia and she was amazing! 10/10 recommend! I will be back to take more of her classes!! ☺️

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Hollie Yocum

★ 5

I love it here, everyone is so inviting and friendly!

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Sydnie Bonner

★ 2

The space is a nice size but smells horrible in there. My first class I tired was silks it was okay. We had 8 people in our group. We had to partner up and take turns on the silks because another class started at the same time as ours. Which is weird because why not just schedule one class at a time, so there’s space and room for everyone. The second class I tired was aerial yoga. The hammocks are so close together you’re hitting each other. I didn’t enjoy this class at all. I don’t get why they allow so many people to a class when there’s literally not enough room for everyone. My last 10 mins of class were spent getting kicked in my face, by someone that was next to me. I purchased a new member membership with them and I’m actually mad because now it will be going to waste.

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Amanda Dare

★ 5

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Suspend: Where Strength Meets Sky.

If you’ve ever wanted to defy gravity, feel powerful in your own body, or just look really cool upside down, you need to get to Suspend. 🧵✨ This isn’t your average fitness studio—it’s a full-on movement playground where you can fly, flip, and flex your way into confidence.

From aerial silks and lyra to cirque-style conditioning, every class is empowering, welcoming, and wildly fun. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned aerialist, Anne Miller and her incredible team meet you where you are and help you rise—literally and figuratively. 💪💫

The space itself is beautiful and buzzing with creative energy. It’s the kind of studio where you walk in feeling curious and leave feeling like a superhero in sparkly leggings.

Final thoughts? Suspend isn’t just a workout—it’s a full-body celebration. Come for the movement, stay for the community, and prepare to fall in love with flying. 🖤🎪

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Andi Mignogna

★ 2

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Lee Wilkes

★ 1

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Xcennia Mendoza Poe

★ 5

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Emily Blevens

★ 5

This studio is amazing!

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Holly Brown

★ 5

Just tried the aerial yoga class with Courtney Lantz and had a great experience! I'm very unathletic and had never been in an aerial sling before. But the atmosphere was extremely welcoming and beginner friendly. Courtney gave excellent instructions and was very encouraging. Being in the sling is delightfully comfy and allows for some stretches that would be much harder to get on the ground. The pace is gentle with lots of flexibility for tailoring to what your body can do and what you feel it needs. And class ends with a guided relaxation exercise while hammocked in the sling. I didn't think to take a single picture, but I'll definitely be back for yoga or other classes!

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Lauren Gordon

★ 5

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Bailey Story

★ 5

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Malorie White

★ 4

They were so sweet my daughter. Super helpful, patient and encouraging!

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shelb b

★ 5

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Elvira Berry

★ 5

Great Combo class - Lyra and Silk - love it. Looks like I took a Cirque Du Soleil class for beginners!!!

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Rankin Dumesnil

★ 4

Hey good time

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Chad Kelly

★ 5

Tremendous skill in a small scale environment.

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Deanna Babcock

★ 5

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Paula Parsons

★ 5

Our instructor was very knowledgeable and patient. I have told many friends and would like to come back.

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Heather Lloyd

★ 5

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Elisabeth Sandoval

★ 5

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Jodi Hibbard

★ 5

Suspend is more than a studio. It is a safe space, a community, a place to recover and rediscover yourself. When you walk through the door you are more than just a guest, you are a part of something rare and almost magical. Suspend is about all the things we tend to lose in the toil of day-to-day living. It is play, creativity, expression, and raw childlike joy.

You don't have to have any prior experience or skill. All ages are welcome. All body types. All strengths. All people.

Learn to love yourself again, to be kind to yourself, and appreciate your mind and your body for what it is and what it can be.

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Wicked Lady

★ 3

They say they have Suspend a friend classes where a friend can tag along for free but they're not real aerial yoga classes,. The lady didn't tell me when I could bring a friend for free, just said a few times a month and that they fill up fast... I'll have to come in and pay for us both I suppose..

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Grace Gardone

★ 5

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lacee pyles

★ 5

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Shelby Large

★ 5

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Chasity Villanueva

★ 5

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GREATIMPROVEMENT

★ 5

How fun

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Maria Elbl

★ 5

This is a great place to develop yourself physically and mentally. The instructors are wonderful and patient. It's really changed how I look at working out and exercise and at myself.

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Makenzie Moore

★ 5

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N M

★ 5

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Qweerty Pi

★ 5

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N B

★ 5

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Fee

★ 5

Inclusive, safe, fun, special spot

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Asia Hicks

★ 5

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Amanda Elliott

★ 5

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Still Waters

★ 5

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

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Emma Harris

★ 5

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Julia Davis

★ 5

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Kristin Zimmerman

★ 5

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 wasn't for me. I've been at Suspend for almost a year and classes are one of my favorite parts of the week. It's a positive atmosphere that celebrates all levels of accomplishments. I've 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 I've been to.

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Cora Tennyson

★ 5

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Chloe

★ 5

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

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miss chris

★ 5

I've 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!

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Alicia Capece-Joos

★ 5

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Lindsey B Brown

★ 5

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 FACILITY
The 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 STAFF
The 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.

COMMUNITY
This 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.

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Rat Fink

★ 5

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. I'm glad I went for it!

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Rose Kohrman

★ 5

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Michele Hettich

★ 5

My daughter loves this. Great engagement.

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Holly

★ 5

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Leah Chibe

★ 5

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Amanda Beering

★ 5

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DE M

★ 5

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Jennifer Schinke Kendrick

★ 5

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

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Amy Pharris

★ 5

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Morris Harris

★ 5

Absolutely LOVED going to their previous few showcase performances.

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Rodney L Hendricks II

★ 4

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Jenny Kendrick

★ 5

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.

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Asher Taylor-Dawson

★ 5

From the first day I set foot in Suspend's beautiful training facility, I've felt welcome.

Or -- not just welcome, actually. Embraced. Adopted. Valued in spite of and even *because of* all my intrinsic weirdness.

I've 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.

That's great, of course, -- I'm the kind of person who thrives on challenge. But for a lot of us, that's not enough, and that's where many gyms and studios fall down. People find themselves feeling alienated or bored, or as if they're struggling alone, and they quit.

That's where Suspend really, truly excels.

Doing new things is hard, and when people try new things, they don't 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 that's 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, I'd say this:

Come to Suspend because after one class you'll start to feel at home, and after a week you'll start to feel more at home at Suspend than at your actual home. After a month, you'll probably want to move in, but so far it's not possible to just live in the aerial hammocks between classes. I'll keep checking on that, though.

(Also come because after a month of literally hanging around with your friends at Suspend, you'll be stronger than you ever thought you could be. You just won't necessarily notice, because you've been too busy having an awesome time. Then one day you'll be like, "Oh, I totally can't do a pull-up, watch." And then you'll totally do a freaking pull-up, and you'll 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?

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Jeff Reiss

★ 5

Great new way to exercise. The instructors, and people in general, are really supportive. I wasn't too nervous trying things I had never done before. The clearly guided instructions make everything really simple. It was so much fun, it didn't feel like exercise! Highly recommend.

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diverwife94

★ 5

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!!

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Denis Dawson

★ 5

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.

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