Lauren Kehl is a Seattle-based aerial coach, Pilates instructor, and GYROTONIC® trainer known for her technical expertise and innovative approach to coaching. She began her aerial training in 2008 and has been coaching for over 15 years, dedicating her career to refining technique and advancing coaching methodologies. As a curriculum developer and co-leader of the teacher training program at Versatile Arts, Lauren specializes in mentoring other coaches, helping them build a strong foundation in biomechanics, progressions, and student-centered teaching strategies. She has developed Movement First Aerial, her own methodology that focuses on understanding foundational movement patterns to create strength, efficiency, and artistry in the air. Lauren works with students of every level, tailoring her teaching to meet individual needs while fostering growth and confidence. Her approach blends aerial arts with Pilates and The GYROTONIC® Method, creating a holistic foundation for strength, flexibility, and injury prevention. Her work is a trusted resource for aerial instructors and students alike, providing tools to deepen technical understanding and refine their practice. Learn more about Lauren and her resources at laurenkehl.com.
My new favorite conditioning "hack"
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Hey Reader, Full disclosure: I think the whole “hack” thing is stupid. That being said, we’ve all got to try to beat the algo, so I’m going with it! This hack is something I came up with to deal with some ongoing issues I’ve had with my right shoulder. I’ve struggled for a long time to get it out of it’s “rolled forward” position, and get it fully seated in the joint so that I can get good a lat and tricep connection on that side. I’ve recently returned to training straps and straight arm skills in general, and that has only highlighted the disconnect I’ve struggled with. I take my straps lessons with a friend, and she does a remarkable job of being able to see and give me the incredibly subtle micro-corrections I need in order to get that shoulder to work good, but what do I do the rest of the time when I don’t have her there to poke me in the back of the shoulder? And this is what I’ve come up with! You can add this mini-band “hack” to a lot of different aerial conditioning exercises, and in this video I breakdown the set-up and share a few options, but I’m sure there are so many more! You should play around with it and let me know what you figure out! Check it out and let me know what you think. If you've got thoughts or questions about this, I'd really love to hear them! Just reply to this email and we can chat! Love, Lauren |
Lauren Kehl Aerial Fitness
Lauren Kehl is a Seattle-based aerial coach, Pilates instructor, and GYROTONIC® trainer known for her technical expertise and innovative approach to coaching. She began her aerial training in 2008 and has been coaching for over 15 years, dedicating her career to refining technique and advancing coaching methodologies. As a curriculum developer and co-leader of the teacher training program at Versatile Arts, Lauren specializes in mentoring other coaches, helping them build a strong foundation in biomechanics, progressions, and student-centered teaching strategies. She has developed Movement First Aerial, her own methodology that focuses on understanding foundational movement patterns to create strength, efficiency, and artistry in the air. Lauren works with students of every level, tailoring her teaching to meet individual needs while fostering growth and confidence. Her approach blends aerial arts with Pilates and The GYROTONIC® Method, creating a holistic foundation for strength, flexibility, and injury prevention. Her work is a trusted resource for aerial instructors and students alike, providing tools to deepen technical understanding and refine their practice. Learn more about Lauren and her resources at laurenkehl.com.