Deena Nekoukar - Student of the Month

Sep 2020

When did you start at the studio?

Why did you start aerial?

I saw someone doing aerial yoga on America’s Got Talent and I thought that looked like fun. There was a studio 5 minutes away, so I called and signed up for a class.

What made you come back and stick with it?

It was so much fun, and when I flipped, I was hooked! Zina made me laugh, every class was different, and Zina never doubted me.

What would you tell someone just starting aerial
fitness?

You aren’t going to throw up. Classes are super fun and just do the best you can do. It takes more than one class to be successful.

What have been some of your challenges?

All of it. Every class is a challenge. Every class I try to pick a flow that I did ok with. It takes me a long time to understand other poses, and that’s ok. If I show up for class, I’m already ahead of the game.

What apparatuses do you train on at the studio?

Your fav pose(s), and why do you like it?

I love tic tocs. They are super fun. I also enjoy shoulder stands, flipping, and restorative bat. And nap time!

One word that defines you?

What path would you like aerial to take for you?

Upside down. Lol. Aerial and Zina have changed my life. I know I’m stronger physically and mentally now. I would like to eventually be able to do silks effortlessly. Oh, and a handstand without the hammock support!

Some of the alternative training Deena and her family did during the covid break. This was taken right before the parks were closed.

Deena Nekoukar - Student of the Month - Sep 2020