At Elevate + Flow you’ll be guided through a slow, safe, and fun exploration of your body, thoughts, and feelings. ​​Expect to regenerate, relax, and reconnect to self and others by swinging and swaying away stress.

“Sarah did a wonderful job leading the group and encouraging participants to slow down and connect with our bodies. My goals of quieting my inner voice, slowing down, and feeling a sense of freedom with the silks were met through Sarah's guidance.”

~ Oli

E L E V A T E + F L O W

Five people in a fitness class using aerial yoga swings, with yoga mats on a dark wooden floor and a plain wall in the background.
Four smiling people standing inside a photo frame prop, with two women in front and two men behind, on a wooden floor with some papers on the ground.
A woman smiling and lifting her arms in a gym, with two small figures resembling mannequins or dolls, one hanging from a frame and the other seated against a wall near a bench.
Orange fabric hanging structures in a dimly lit indoor space with stage equipment in the background.
A woman with curly pinkish hair taking a selfie against a blue background with abstract yellow and dark blue shapes.

Sarah E Anderson, LPC has 20 years of experience in the aerial arts, as a performer, instructor, and creative director. When she made the pivot from her career in the aerial arts to the art of the mind, psychology, she hoped to find a way to bring them together. Elevate + Flow combines the aerial with the psyche to create a unique experience like no other. Sarah has the knowledge and ability to give participants what they need to approach the aerial silks confidently and curiously while feeling seen and safe. Her passion for both these arts comes through in her approach to this unique experience and inspires more freedom of expression in both the mind and body!

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sarah-elizabeth-anderson-chicago-il/1165382

C O M E S W I N G W I T H U S !

Event flyer with a background featuring a person holding draped fabric, promoting a musical event. The flyer includes details about a weekly event called 'Elevate + Flow Thistledown,' with scheduled date, time, sign-up instructions, location, parking info, cost, contact info, and a QR code. The event emphasizes relaxation, good music, and an inclusive, alcohol-free environment.

To register for Thistledown Thursday

please email Sarah at

sarahbrownandschwartz@gmail.com

Location

C5 Creative Sapce

5066 N Kimberly, Chicago, IL 60630

Free Parking

$35 Zelle @sea724, Sarah Anderson (4394 last 4 digits of phone number)



Thistledown Thursday will be held the second Thursday of each month.

​​Expect a stress-free space where your body is allowed to explore sensation from a whole new perspective.

  • No aerial experience needed, just come as you are to experience body floating & flying.

  • Wear clothes to move in, barefoot or warm socks suggested. Yoga mats are provided for floor movement. 

Past Events

A promotional poster for a dance event titled "Thistledown Thursdays" features a person in a dance pose balancing upside down on a pole, with a light blue background adorned with illustrations of feathers, flowing lines, and text about the event date, time, and speaker.
Poster for an event called 'Together we Heal' with black silhouettes of women dancing in front of a fiery background. The poster discusses addressing collective trauma among women in communities, with details about the event date, time, location, and activities, including sharing emotions, art projects, and a QR code for registration.
Flyer for a fall-themed silent retreat with Halloween special, scheduled for October 27, 2024, from 5 pm to 8 pm at C5 aerial arts studio. The flyer features a background with autumn pumpkins and a coffee mug, with text detailing activities like silent exploration, guided meditation, tarot card activity, and hot cider. A QR code and URL for registration are included.
Two performers on stage, one hanging from a rope, the other standing underneath, in a theater with red curtains and colorful lighting.
An indoor space with orange fabric hanging in the shape of cones, a brick wall on the left illuminated with colored lights, and a dark ceiling with visible structural elements.
An art installation of pink circular and square paper notes with handwritten messages, illuminated with pink and purple lighting, with a person in a dance pose near the notes.
A colorful abstract digital artwork with swirling lines in shades of blue, purple, yellow, and orange, featuring a smiling face in the center.

Thoughtful Feedback:

“I have some neurological problems. One of the treatments revs the nervous system and causes severe anxiety. The anxiety makes a different neurological problem worse. The work in the cocoon of the slings was extremely helpful. Stretching, swinging, breathing, flying, flipping, being pushed, having the upper body alone in the sling, all of these were extremely helpful.”

“Loved taking time out of a busy schedule for relaxation and movement.”

“A good workshop for general body positivity and affirming of ability.”

“It felt great to feel like a kid and try something not only new but outside of my comfort zone. I have used the breathing techniques we learned regularly post the workshop— and it's been a very helpful tool to ground myself. Thank you <3”