June is right around the corner!

The first month for Elevated Aerial Studio was a heartwarming whirlwind, filled with energy, joy, and community. I am excited to highlight a few photos of the month below.

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✨Week One: We kicked things off with a sold-out aerial silks series, setting the tone for everything to come.

✨Week Two: We hosted our very first Girls Night Out party—complete with a visit from our talented photographer friend, Jacq Guertin.

✨Week Three: We were ready to celebrate big with our grand opening Open Studio party photoshoot, beautifully captured photos by the amazing April Ament.

Having a space to train all the aerial apparatuses again—and to share it with such a supportive and vibrant community—means the world to me. Thank you, truly, for being a part of this beginning. I can’t wait to see what we can manifest together.

For June, I am recommending a powerful talk from Mel Robbins on Youtube: Change Your Life in Just 1 Hour a Day It’s all about how dedicating just one hour daily to your goals can completely shift your mindset, productivity, and future. Feeling like an hour a day is too much? What about one hour a week? By simply showing up to class once a week, you could be 12 hours deeper into your aerial journey by the end of summer. Small steps really do lead to big transformations.

Starting now lays the foundation, and the summer months offer the benefit of smaller class sizes, meaning more personalized attention and growth. Whether it’s rain or shine, I encourage you to show up for yourself and your practice. Explore our current class offerings here: www.elevatedfitnessmt.com/book

We’re dreaming big with performance opportunities for students at the end of summer (Faery Festival) and fall (student showcase). If performing piques your interest, you might want to check out Bailey's 8-week Stage Ready Series to help you develop your own choreographed routine and master the art of performance. This class is suitable for all levels including total beginners!

The Upcoming Month's Mantra:

"If you only act when you feel motivated, you won't be consistent." ~ Mel Robbins

Things I Am Excited About

Elevated Aerial Performers Catherine, Bailey, & Mindy at the WTC fundraiser.

Recap of an incredible event in May:

❤️Adult Prom ~ Elevated Aerialists Bailey, Catherine, and Mindy were honored to participate in a Las Vegas–themed fundraiser supporting the Whitefish Theatre Company (WTC). As Elevated Aerial Instructor / Performer Bailey put it: ""Very few genuine safe spaces like WTC exist anymore and even when they do, they are often very much underappreciated, so it’s really exciting to be able to support them and help them raise funds to continue being a pillar in the community.” We were grateful they tagged our new studio and even created a flyer to highlight us. Their appreciation for our performance meant a lot, and the event truly felt like a win-win for everyone involved.

❤️Area 406 Music & Arts Festival ~ We are honored to serve as the performance artist coordinators for Area 406 Music & Arts Festival June 27 & 28th, 2025.👽🚀💫Area 406 the ultimate electronic dance music experience that is not to be missed! This two-day festival, held in Kalispell, Montana, promises to be an unforgettable event filled with pulsating beats and electrifying performances from some of the biggest names in the EDM industry. To find out more about the festival, visit the Area 406 website, and watch for our aerialists crushing on the stages!

My heart is full as I wrap up May's recap and look ahead to the future for Elevated Aerial. Thank you for your support in any and all ways, and please know that we are excited to support you in return. We will hope to see you in the new Elevated Aerial Studio very soon. XOXO, ~Mindy

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Me, Mindy, in our new Elevated Aerial Studio!

Article by Mindy Cochran. Mindy is a practitioner, teacher, and performer of aerial silks, aerial hammock, and aerial hoop; as well as a health columnist for Montana Woman Magazine. Her column shares expertise for elevating health & wellness which she has acquired through her certifications as a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and life coach. To connect with Mindy on Instagram, please visit: www.instagram.com/aerial.mindy; or visit her Linktree here.