Four Elements Aerial and Creative Movement

This studio is gorgeous and located right in the heart of downtown. This is the only pole studio in Austin with 12′ competition grade poles, both 45 mm & 40 mm poles spin/​static. The instructors are fun, knowledgeable, and very encouraging. I love that they offer so many apparatuses to choose from; pole, trapeze, lyra (aerial hoop), silks, hammock, aerial yoga, dance, and flexibility. There is even a studio bunny, Mr. Lilly. He sure is a character and really adds to the unique and fun vibe at Four Elements. I love it here and never want to leave!

Amazing pole teachers (and awesome stuff happening on the silks/​lyra/​trapeze side as well I just rarely venture over), beautiful dance space, top quality equipment and a supportive and friendly environment. Love this place!

Saturday class was canceled by the instructor. The owner refuses to refund my group’s money after several requests. She offered to give a credit for a future class however we do not live in Austin so it really doesn’t make sense. I explained this about three times over email, but it just appears that the customer service here is really lacking.

This beautiful studio has grown to 2 spaces to offer such a wide variety of aerial and dance opportunities. Trapeze, AerialSilks, Ballet, CyrWheel, SpanishWeb, Lyra and more.
The teachers are amazing and professional, and the owners make you feel like family. I feel like more than an athletic skill is taught here.
Plus they give you your first month of 10 classes for only $ 100, just so you can feel out what you like!
And sometimes there’s a bunny.

I train in San Diego but was in Austin for work and went to Four Elements for a hammock class after my meetings. The location is great, and it’s a really cool space. The instructor was having a little bit of trouble with the sign-​in system but still honored the Unilocal ½ off discount, which I appreciated. I would definitely come to another class if I get back in town any time soon.

I’ve been here a few times and purchased a ten class pass. The studio is nice and the instructors are knowledgeable but the organization and classes lacked structure. It’s a lot of, «so, what do you guys want to do next.» I’d prefer a course plan, but that’s just me. However, then I ran into a really poor customer service situation.
I signed up for a Saturday class online in the middle of the week. When Saturday rolls around, I had an accident and was left with a busted and bloody knee. I didn’t think I should attend class so I called ahead to let them know what happened and that I wouldn’t be able to come. What happens next was surprising.
They said that I had to come to class or I would be charged. I said I didn’t think that was wise because I was bleeding and in pain. The man on the phone said that they had a strict policy on the 10 class pass that since it was so cheap they made zero exceptions. Therefore, this studio has confronted me with the following dilemma. Walk into their studio bruised and bleeding to complete the class or loose my money. Looks like I’ll be loosing my money… Bad business ethics.

So it’s a Monday night in Austin and I have nothing better to do so I start looking up workout classes within walking distance of my hotel.
One of the first to pop up was Four Elements and after reading some reviews I was sold. They even had a 50% off your first class deal so I was double sold! I had never tried any kind of aerial class before but I had always wanted to because they make it look so graceful and easy.
Let me tell you friends, it is not easy but it is a fantastic workout for your entire body. Apparently the class I signed up for (Aerial Conditioning) was one of their hardest classes but I didn’t realize that because the description said it was an all levels class. Given that I had no prior experience, I think I held my own pretty well and it was still a good time.
Check it out if you get the chance!

The studio is beautiful, classes are so much fun, and teachers are wonderful!

I have been taking aerials for two years and recently started going to this studio. I don’t go very often as it is generally out of my price range unless they have a deal, but I’ve been happy with my experiences. The owner, Lydia, actively seeks to give dedicated aerialists, dancers, and movers a personalized experience, and I haven’t seen that from many (if any) other teachers in the area. She kept coming up to each individual student in her classes, including me, and asking what we wanted or needed to work on or modify. The current collective group of pole teachers at this studio is also the best of any other group of pole teachers in the Austin area. I am beginner at pole, but my classes with Lindsey Dement were so much fun that I’ll definitely come back for more! Dement is a spark of positive energy, and a patient and encouraging teacher. I also loved my Pilates class, which was recommended to me by my physical therapist, and my ballet class as well. They definitely hired a solid group of teachers!

I went to this studio because they offered a discounted week & I knew a couple of the instructors otherwise, I wouldn’t have bothered because of the inconvenience of parking downtown. THE OWNER WAS TERRIBLY RUDE. She brings her pet rabbit to the studio and asked me & my son to wash our hands before touching it… she didn’t make that request of anyone else. I guess she thought we were dirtier than the floors that the rabbit was laying on. Also, the studio has so much «air freshener» sprayed that when I left, my nostrils were soaked & my skin was permeated with the smell. It was nauseating. As much as I like the instructors, I will never go back.

My daughter and I went to Four Elements and had a wonderful experience! The instructors/​owners were welcoming, kind and patient (we were new to the whole experience). It’s a beautiful studio and has many options for classes. I would highly recommend it!

prettty fabulous!

Four Elements is a beautiful studio in downtown Austin. I have been going to Four Element since summer 2013. Their smaller class sizes give individual attention you will not get anywhere else. They have the best aerial and pole teachers in town. I love Lydia’s air conditioning and aerial asana. Both are challenging and fun which will bring your training to the next level. Lydia always takes extra time to address your alignment and that you are effectively doing the exercises. Caty Mae is the best Lyra teacher in town. She challenges your movements to make them precise and perfect. Luki, Lindsey and Summer are amazing pole instructors. Their knowledge of the apparatus and skill are unmatched. They are always willing to help when discouraged and will work with your level to help with conditioning and placement for beautiful poses. All the instructors have a great love for what they do and it translates to their teaching.
I can’t wait to take more dance and yoga classes here!!!
Parking is the only issue but that goes with being downtown. Usually I can find a spot close on the street, if not there are plenty of parking lots nearby to pay for parking.

I’ve taken two classes here, and they were both amazing! I took an aerial restorative class on Free Yoga Day (yay!) and an aerial asana class a few weeks later. The space is beautiful, and the instructors are lovely and have lots of helpful tips.
The only downside is parking — they don’t have any, and since it’s downtown street parking can be a bit difficult. However, their location is very easily accessible via public transportation.

The people, the place, the practices and the price. Everything about Four Elements Yoga has been great for me. I have a lot of serious health issues and they have made me feel right at home and like I could handle things at my own pace. I feel like I can fly when I’m in that silk and off the ground. If you haven’t tried it yet you need to!

I have been taking aerial asana classes with Lydia at Four Elements for the last 3 months. As a pole fitness instructor, I am always looking for ways to cross train and increase my strength and flexibility. Lydia has helped me focus on areas of my body that I have not been using as I should be. In the time that I have been going, she has helped me deepen my splits as well as increase the use and strength in my upper back. During the day the studio is filled with natural light that reflects off the beautiful bamboo floors and at night it is lit with the city lights. I really can’t say enough good things about Lydia and Four Elements Yoga.

What a wonderful experience! Where do I even start?
I have taken four Aerial Asana classes here and I am officially in love with this studio! Lydia is the owner and Aerial Asana teacher. She is very knowledgeable, experienced and friendly! Each week she challenges the class more and teaches new poses. The class is fun and freeing!
Also the space is absolutely gorgeous! Open ceilings, clean floors, everything is beautiful and new!
If you are looking to try something new, look no farther!

I just had my first class at Four Elements — an aerial yoga class. Lydia is a fantastic teacher, and it was both an intense workout and stretching/​relaxing/​freeing all at the same time. You really are challenged to use your core when doing yoga suspended from the air — and the feeling of being cocooned in the silk hammock is something I never wanted to end. BEAUTIFUL studio as well, very peaceful vibe. Love it!

Four Elements is an amazing yoga experience. The knowledge and experience possessed by the instructors guarantees a quality of experience unmatched in Austin. Four Elements pushes beyond the typical yoga experience to offer aerial and Forrest yoga in addition to more traditional forms. These unique classes give the student opportunities to expand and deepen her yoga practice.
The studio space is magical, inside a historical building with exposed stone and brick walls on Congress Avenue. It’s as if you practice yoga with the pulse of Austin beating around you. There is no better yoga experience to be had in this city!