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The Shakti Rising

4.9 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Pole studio in Leesburg, Virginia

Aerial arts too Beginner-friendly

Plan your first class

Hours

Monday 5–9:30 pm
Tuesday 5–9:30 pm
Wednesday 5–9:30 pm
Thursday 5–9:30 pm
Friday 5–9:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–2 pm
Sunday 10 am–5 pm

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they teach

Pole and aerial classes on the schedule at The Shakti Rising, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Pole Fitness 6 mentions

“I decided to choose aerial yoga and mind you, I've never had any experience with aerial yoga but had strength training and yoga experience.”

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👠 Exotic Pole

“It offers classes for all aspects of women from celebrating their strength to their sensuality.”

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🌱 Beginner Pole 9 mentions

“I encountered aradia fitness through a Groupon deal which allowed me to take unlimited intro to aerial yoga or intro to Pole for 2 weeks.”

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Aerial Hoop (Lyra) 2 mentions

“My daughter recently had an aerial hoop (lyra) private lesson at Aradia Fitness.”

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🧘 Aerial Yoga 14 mentions

“I encountered aradia fitness through a Groupon deal which allowed me to take unlimited intro to aerial yoga or intro to Pole for 2 weeks.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of The Shakti Rising — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🎀 Aerial Apparatus 16 mentions

“I encountered aradia fitness through a Groupon deal which allowed me to take unlimited intro to aerial yoga or intro to Pole for 2 weeks.”

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what students have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (grip aids, showers, private parties), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What students say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 41 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“No matter if it is your first class or 100th class she will treat everyone with love and respect.”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 8 mentions

“With the very amazing instructor Neelam around, I felt completely comfortable, and in control to try and fail and learn this intricate art.”

💪 empowering & confidence-building 9 mentions

“She put my lack of confidence at rest with her extraordinary friendliness, expertise and teaching skills.”

strong community vibe 8 mentions

“Neelum is just the sweetest, every instructor puts their heart and soul and individual flair into everything they do and everyone is so supportive of one another.”

🎉 fun & non-intimidating 5 mentions

“I feel safe and well guided in class, all the instructors that I've had the pleasure of being with is well trained, professional, and so much fun!”

From the reviews

I took an introductory Aerial Yoga class at Aradia Fitnesse and have to say that it was an amazing experience. The zest and the enthusiasm of the trainers was simply enthralling. Loved every bit of that adrenaline pumping, fun filled 60 minutes of that pure ecstatic routine.

★★★★★ — Vivek, Nov 2016

I went for a month and it was so much fun! The instructors were amazing and super friendly. They care about making sure your getting all you can from the classes and will try to work with your schedule. Due to my work schedule, I'll be taking a month off but I definitely plan to come back.

★★★★★ — Beatriz, Aug 2016

I encountered aradia fitness through a Groupon deal which allowed me to take unlimited intro to aerial yoga or intro to Pole for 2 weeks. I decided to choose aerial yoga and mind you, I've never had any experience with aerial yoga but had strength training and yoga experience.

★★★★★ — Que, Jan 2018

Every once in a while, a teacher comes along who changes your brain chemistry — for me, that was Angela. From the moment I stepped into her class, I felt seen, encouraged, and completely safe to explore a side of myself I didn’t even know I was missing.

★★★★★ — Hadear, Jul 2025

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Your first pole class at The Shakti Rising

Nervous about your first pole class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects total beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. You don't need to be strong, flexible, or thin to start — pole builds all of that, and your first class is about learning to spin, walk the pole, and hold on, not inverting on day one. What to expect: a warm-up, some conditioning, and a few basic spins or a short combo — it's a real full-body workout, so expect to sweat and to feel it in your arms and core the next day. Rest whenever you need to; no one is watching or judging. What to wear: shorts and a tank or sports bra — bare skin on your arms, legs, and stomach is what grips the pole, so save the leggings for aerial or floorwork. Skip the lotion the day of class; it makes the pole slippery. Grip aids: most studios keep grip liquid (Dry Hands / iTac) on hand, and knee pads make floorwork comfy — ask at the front desk. What to bring: water and a small towel. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people leave their first class already planning the next one.

Pole is for every body, and it's about strength, artistry, and confidence — not performing for anyone else. If you're pregnant or working around an injury, check with a doctor and let your instructor know so they can offer modifications.

Where to find The Shakti Rising

19490 Sandridge Way Ste 60, Leesburg, VA20176

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