So a little background. I started in pole a few years back. And before starting: I did a lot of google-ing/research before eventually going to S Factor. I stopped for a multitude of reasons: the main being at some point my dad was in the hospital a lot and there just wasn't time with his hospitalization and my work schedule. But in my research I found Axis. And honestly they were what I wanted (They have aerial and a dedicated flexibility class) but it was a matter of distance/time/$$. So, yeeeeears later, while in a depressed funk, I decided to take the dive and try them out. I had my heart set on loving pole classes, but realized how much I enjoy, and also more easily grasp the concepts of, lyra and cube. Without listening to my broken, broken heart 💔, I wouldn't have realized that. So kind and talented. They don't realize how much it helped me deal with my depressed funk. Update: I have not yet gone back. Budget is still tight (I have a NYC trip in a few weekends) and typically Jan-March are slow in my industry so I am trying to stack cash for three months of monetary obligations (bills wait for no one). Axis is SUPER affordable for what they offer. It's niche and aerial classes in other cities (for example) can go for 66/class or 63/class with a $300+ multi class pass. I want to take classes at a few NYC aerial/circus gyms but the place I reeeeeeeally want to go to has a class pass, which would be fine if I were native, but IDK if my travel buddy would enthusiastically join me for a drop in flexibility class for 66. I would want him to join me for the class since we are traveling together. Just sayin: I LOVE AXIS and will come back. In the mean time I do my best to incorporate daily stretching. But yea: listen to your heart/gut. Access your situation. Weigh your options. Make a plan of action. I think that works with most passions. Results don't happen overnight, everything takes time to develop.