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Meet The Team
Lyn Kirkman
ERYT 500, ERYT 200, YACEP, CERTIFIED REIKI MASTER, CERTIFIED SOUND PRACTIONER,
AERIAL COACH/PERFORMER, FOUNDER
Lyn Kirkman is the founder & lead instructor of Atomic Lotus Yoga & Aerial Fitness. Lyn loves to share her knowledge & passion for aerial fitness & yoga with others. Lyn has been practicing & teaching aerials/yoga since 2013 in studio class settings, private class events, & group settings. More than anything, Lyn loves to share aerial arts with others & is most comfortable teaching her love for the art & practice with people from diverse backgrounds & fitness levels.
Lyn is inspired by her students & lives for the moments of achievement that only comes with the development of strength & mental clarity that aerial arts, fitness, & yoga provides. With a background in biological sciences/genetics & with a passion for anatomy, various forms of yoga, pilates, & aerial arts have been a natural continuation of her love for creative movement arts & restorative fitness. Lyn's drive & passion for helping others in her community by way of yoga, aerial arts, movement, & meditation continue to fill her heart daily.
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Lyn teaches:
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Monday Slow Flow Yoga 1015a, Lyra (hoop) 6p, & Hammock 730p
Wednesday Yin Yoga 10a, Aerial Yoga 6p, & Bungee Fitness 715p
Friday Hammock 1030a & Somatic Deep Stretch Yoga 6p
Saturday (2nd & 4th ONLY) Bungee Fitness 930a & Lyra (hoop) 1030a
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She also teaches private lessons & private group lessons; Perfroms at parties, & events.
Michael Knapp
Aerial Coach
Performer
Michael Knapp has been teaching aerial and performing in St. Pete for 5 years.
On stage, Michael combines strength and technique with theatraticallity, as a coach he focuses on these skills to create a challenging but fun and rewarding atmosphere where everyone can leave feeling accomplished and beautiful.
Michael specializes in fabric but loves all forms of aerial and circus arts.
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Micheal teaches:
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Tuesday Silks 1030a
Thursday Hammock 6p & Silks 730p
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Seeking New Coach
Aerial Coach
Performer
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Rachel "Kittie" Howard
Aerial Coach
Performer
Rachel "Kittie" Howard is a Florida native that has been a performing aerialist for over five years, and a contortionist for over three years. She has studied under a number of the country's best coaches, including Womack and Bowman, an aerial duo based in L.A., and Katie Brier, who is a world-renowned contortion instructor.
She has performed at numerous local events, such as the city of St. Petersburg's "First Night" NYE event, Florida's Hulaween, Brainquility, and Sunset music festivals, and with Tampa Bay's premier burlesque troupe "Femmes and Follies". She also began teaching flexibility and aerial arts classes in 2019. Kittie specializes in aerial silks, but also performs on aerial hoop/lyra, rope, and hammock, as well as practicing contortion.
She has a BFA in photography, is a dog mom of four, and works by day in St. Petersburg as the manager of a fine wine retailer. She has a mind, body, and soul that's built for the circus.
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Kittie teaches:
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Tuesday Silks 6p & Lyra (hoop) 730p
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