My name is JoAnn, and I am so excited to welcome you to Chrysalis Aerial Movement!

My journey to this moment began in June 2023. After years of living with low back pain and knowing I needed movement back in my life, I went searching for something gentle, nourishing, and zero-impact. I tried many ideas, wandered down many paths—and then I discovered Flight Room.

From my very first Flight Foundations Workshop with Patty, I was hooked. Aerial yoga not only supported my body in ways I didn’t expect, it opened a door to freedom, joy, and a deep personal transformation. Attending the Dominican Republic retreat reawakened my soul, and the opportunity to join the Flight Room staff shortly after felt like the universe nudging me toward a new chapter. I wanted to be more a part of this community, this practice, and this movement that had already changed my life.

Today, I am thrilled to share the next evolution of that journey.

I am relaunching the Ballard and Lower Queen Anne studios under a new name:

 Chrysalis Aerial Movement

The chrysalis symbolizes so much of what this past year has meant for me—rest, renewal, and the courage to transform. In the hammock, savasana feels like resting within a cocoon, suspended, supported, and safe. My vision for our new logo—a chrysalis with a butterfly just emerged, hanging nearby to prepare it’s wings for flight—captures the essence of metamorphosis, flight, and the movement that carries us forward.

As we enter this new phase, my heart is full. Flight Room has given me community, belonging, and space to grow into myself. Now, I’m honored to spread my wings and lead Ballard and Lower Queen Anne into their next chapter.

Chrysalis Aerial Movement will continue to bring joy, positivity, and the transformative power of movement to our staff, students, and all who step into our space.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

The best is yet to come—and we’re ready to take flight together.