Aerial Yoga…I wasn’t gonna write this.

Because honestly? I didn’t want to share it. I wanted to keep it my little secret. Like when you find this perfect corner café and you’re like, “If I tell people, I’ll never get a seat again.” Yeah. That’s how I feel about Neon Soul.

But fine. You win.

Let’s rewind a second.

Me, A Hot Mess in Yoga Pants

A few months ago, I was basically glued to my desk. You know the drill—shoulders up to your ears, stress eating granola bars that you don’t even like, that kind of chaos. And one night, scrolling aimlessly, I land on this video of someone doing aerial yoga. Hanging upside down like a peaceful vampire. I was equal parts intrigued and terrified.

Anyway, fast forward a week and my friend texts me like,

“Go to Neon Soul in South Barrington. You’ll love it. Trust me.”

Now… I don’t usually trust fitness people. They’re always trying to sell me on stuff like celery juice and waking up at 4am. But this friend? She knows me. So I booked a class.

I Showed Up Thinking I Might Die

I walked in ready to trip over the hammock, knock over a candle, and leave in shame. But nope. It was warm. Chill. Friendly, even. The instructor had this grounded energy that made me feel instantly like, “Okay… I might actually be able to do this.”

And y’all—I hung upside down. I freaking did it.

Was it graceful? Not really.
 Did I look cool? Not at all.
 Did I feel like a floating goddess with every vertebra humming in gratitude? Uh… yeah.

It was like the tension just dripped out of my spine and puddled on the mat. 10/10, would float again.

This Isn’t a Gym. It’s a Sanctuary with Swings.

If you’re anywhere near Hoffman Estates, Barrington, or Schaumburg, this place is not just “aerial yoga nearby.” It’s a full-on reset button.

Like, it smells good. The lights are soft. There’s zero pressure to be bendy or Insta-perfect. You just show up, get in the hammock, and breathe.

Oh, and the classes? All kinds:

  • Aerial Flow – for when you feel a little spicy

  • Aerial Restore – for when your brain needs a nap

  • Also some wild thing called FitSprings® that I haven’t tried yet but apparently involves trampoline resistance bands?? (I’m scared but also intrigued.)

And everyone there—from the front desk to the folks awkwardly figuring out their hammocks—feels like they’re in it with you. No weird vibes. Just humans doing weird yoga stuff together. It’s kind of beautiful.

Real Talk: You Don’t Need to “Be Fit”

Let me just say it straight: I am not a yoga person. I slouch. I snack. My downward dog looks more like a sad hyena.

And still—I didn’t just survive aerial yoga. I loved it.

You don’t need to be strong. Or flexible. Or confident. All you need is a willingness to dangle a little and trust that the hammock won’t betray you.

I’ve seen people of all shapes, sizes, and ages in class. I’ve also seen laughter, swearing, and that awkward “uh how do I get out of this” moment. It’s all part of the charm. Discover more!

People Don’t Shut Up About It

I mean, just listen to this:

“I walked in nervous and walked out addicted.”
 – Steph, who now goes 3x a week and probably floats in her dreams

“It’s like therapy, but with abs.”
 – Literally someone in my class last week

“I cried in savasana and I’m not even sorry.”
 – Me. That was me.

Want to Try Without Selling Your Soul?

Here’s the scoop: $49 for two weeks. Unlimited classes.
 You can do a little aerial, try regular yoga, even test out that trampoline madness. And if you hate it? No worries. You tried something new and now you have a fun story for brunch.

But if you don’t hate it—which, spoiler alert, you probably won’t—then welcome. You just found your thing.

TL;DR (But Not Really)

You’re tired. You’re stiff. You’re stressed.
 You’re looking for something new. Something that doesn’t feel like a workout punishment or a cult.

This is it.

The best aerial yoga near Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, and Barrington?
It’s Neon Soul Yoga in South Barrington.

And I really, really think you should try it.

Like… what’s the worst that could happen? You get a little tangled? Cool. You laugh. You learn. You come back.

Aerial Yoga: Let’s Get Weird and Weightless 🧘‍♀️

📍 Neon Soul Yoga
 100 W. Higgins Rd, Suite F-50
 South Barrington, IL
 🖥 neonsoul.com
 📞 (224) 276-6001

Come float with us. Or cry in a hammock. Or just stretch your spine and pretend the world doesn’t exist for 60 glorious minutes.

Honestly? You deserve that.