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Episode #8: Why Real Aerial Progress Needs More Than Tricks & Tips





















In this episode, Jessica discusses the “Shortcut or System” approach to aerial training.

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Episode #7: Why Aerialists Keep Getting the Same Nagging Shoulder Injuries (and What to Do About It)












In this episode, Jessica discusses why intermediate and advanced aerialists often suffer from nagging shoulder injuries. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR:* aerialists&#...

In this episode, Jessica emphasizes the foundational nature of inversions, explaining how mastering them can enhance other aspects of aerial practice.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR:

-the foundational nature of inversions, explaining how mastering them can enhance other aspects of aerial practice.

-the physical requirements for inversions, such as compression, spine articulation, scapular stability, and arm strength.

-the importance of not applying the same approach to all students without considering their unique needs.

-introduction of the GPS framework: Gather movement data, Pinpoint limitations, and Score where the student is.

-announcement of upcoming master class, “Inversion GPS,” which will teach the GPS framework for assessing and coaching inversions.

LINKS & RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:

The Inversion GPS Masterclass is scheduled for March 15 at 12pm Pacific Daylight Time and costs $37, with lifetime access to the replay. Sign up for the Inversion GPS Masterclass at: https://courses.circusmobility.com/inversion-GPS

Check out the full transcript for this episode here: https://circusmobility.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Episode-6-Inversion-GPS.pdf

Catch me on Instagram at @circusmobility.

In this episode, Jessica talks about how to craft an online offer that sells for aerial coaches scared to make the transition online.

In this episode, Jessica talks about why flow matters and why she decided to create an online flow summit just for aerialists and pole dancers.

If you're an aerial or pole coach who is wondered what it takes to have true lasting results with your students, this is the episode for you.

Welcome to Crux, a podcast about big pivots, beautiful diversions, and essential truths of life… and of circus.

I’m your host, Jessica John, the founder of Circus Mobility. I was a CIA analyst who at the pinnacle of my career, fell in love with being upsidedown. In this life, it’s easy to fixate on climbing a ladder that just leads up, but not to your happiness. So I’m asking friends and experts, and often myself, to share knowledge and tools about how they are finding their way through movement, through business, and through life.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR:

- How to build buy in with your students so they trust your coaching.
- How to create more value for your students so they keep coming back for more.
- How to create a space agreement for your classes and build a brave space.

Go to circusmobility.com to sign up for my free 14-day course on straight-arm inversions for aerialists.

Have you heard the phrase “aerial training age?” Do you know your training age? Aerial and pole instructors, do you know your students training ages? Join me for this discussion of how to adapt your aerial coaching for different levels to help students excel.


Aerial training, mobility, performance… Let’s chat, y’all!


Welcome to Crux, a podcast about big pivots, beautiful diversions, and essential truths of life… and of circus.


I’m your host, Jessica John, the founder of Circus Mobility. I was a CIA analyst who at the pinnacle of my career, fell in love with being upsidedown.


In this life, it’s easy to fixate on climbing a ladder that just leads up, but not to your happiness.


So I’m asking friends and experts, and often myself, to share knowledge and tools about how they are finding their way through movement, through business, and through life.


Alright, lets get to the F-ing point.


IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR:

How aerial training age shapes coaching, expectations, and goals in classes or private lessons.

How to cue and coach aerial beginners to enhance their learning and enjoyment.

How to cue and coach advanced aerial students that require novel stimuli and individualized attention.

The difference between teaching and cueing in the classroom.


LINKS & RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:


Get on the Waitlist for Cardinal for Coaches - https://courses.circusmobility.com/crux/cardinal
Get my FREE 14-day straight-arm inversion course, Inversion Conversion Lite - https://courses.circusmobility.com/inversion-conversion-lite-2
Check out the full transcript for this episode here! - https://circusmobility.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Crux-Pod-Episode-2.pdf
Watch on YouTube! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Td1HSjB2WI&t=731s

Just starting out in aerial? There are eight things that I wishing I would have known when I was where you are today that would have saved me a world of hurt.


Aerial training, mobility, performance… Let’s chat, y’all!


Welcome to Crux, a podcast about big pivots, beautiful diversions, and essential truths of life… and of circus.


I’m your host, Jessica John, the founder of Circus Mobility. I was a CIA analyst who at the pinnacle of my career, fell in love with being upsidedown.


In this life, it’s easy to fixate on climbing a ladder that just leads up, but not to your happiness.


So I’m asking friends and experts, and often myself, to share knowledge and tools about how they are finding their way through movement, through business, and through life.


IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR:
▪️8 things I wish I would have known when I was first starting out as a baby aerialist
▪️How I recovered from a major injury
▪️Why relating is important to your training
▪️How to modulate your training
▪️Why mobility matters


LINKS & RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
Get on the Waitlist for The Conclave - https://courses.circusmobility.com/the-conclave
Get my FREE 14-day course, Inversion Conversion Lite - https://courses.circusmobility.com/inversion-conversion-lite-2