Fly Karavek

Shout out to our Team If you’ve visited Fly Karavek, no doubt you’ve met the team that makes our unique experiences a reality. So many of you have expressed your gratitude for the incredible time spent in Thailand, and we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge Yoon, Putter, Gong, Eve, Jee, and Nat, our Fly Karavek family, for their meticulous attention to all the details that ensure you experience our warm, Thai hospitality. Our mission and values shine through in the way our team shows up each day for our retreat participants, ready to deliver exceptional service and an environment that supports growth. We know you feel their heart for the work they do, and we wanted to take a moment to honor their commitment for making each retreat something to savor. Thank you for the shout outs, love, and gratitude you’ve extended to Fly Karavek, and the team we consider family. We love knowing for so many of you that you considered this “an experience of a lifetime”. Yoon, Putter, Gong, Eve, Jee, and Nat…THANK YOU. Special thanks to 📹 @jeanarnas #honorthepeopleinyourlife #aerialretreat #creation #aerialsilks #aerialnation #aerialist #aerialsilkslove #aerialhammock #aerialistofig #silkslove #aerialhotairballoon #aerialelephant #hotairbaloonaerial #gratitude #behindthescene #honor #love #respect #dreamteam

A dream realized. The day has finally come and Fly Karavek, a mere dream our founder had almost 5 years ago, has become reality. Today we launch our very first retreat at this magical space on this serene and peace-filled day. The entire team worked tirelessly to ensure the property and hotel are ready for our guests (special shout out to Yoon (property manager), Putter (our transportation coordinator) and Gong (our on-site butler) for their perseverance and commitment to make this day possible. Our Founder, @pinpresence , is here today surrounded by some of her closest and dearest friends, Jill & TC, Nafeesa, and Shawna (writing this) and in just a few hours, we will be welcoming the first group of retreat participants to Fly Karavek Retreat Center. It is only fitting that the first retreat would be led by Jill Franklin, owner of Aerial Physique, who has been a friend, instructor and supporter of @pinpresence and this dream for many years now. Jill is truly an inspiring individual, and we are honored to have her kick things off on this day that was fueled by such meaning and intention. At some point, I’ll write about the symbolism woven throughout this space, but for now, I leave you with this: 8 happens to be a number of special meaning and significance to Panna. It is literally on her license plate and repeated in many ways throughout her home in California. And today we launch what she hopes will be her own legacy, exactly 1,745 days after her mom’s passing. If you are familiar with numerology, you know those numbers = 8 and we are launching on 11/6…1+1+6 = 8. Eight, when laid on its side, is the symbol of infinity which is yet another profound symbol for Panna. These subtle reminders have served as a guide and confirmation for her to carry on, allowing her heart to lead the way. On behalf of @pinpresence , thank you to everyone who has supported her dream that is now realized. I hope the legacy she intends to leave here is a source of love and friendship that creates lasting community…and perhaps even provides a dose of inspiration to pursue your own dreams. Much love, Shawna #aerialretreat #aerialsilks #aerialnation #privateretreat

What makes our retreat experience special? Aside from the amazing training space, beautiful accommodations, farm-to-table meals, and complete privacy for you and your fellow retreat goers, we believe our excursions are pretty unique. Our founder personally selects our excursions to ensure you’ll experience cultural immersion, education and restoration. And when we include visits to elephant sanctuaries, rest assured these are not spaces that will allow you to ride the elephants or visit caged animals. The sanctuaries we support rescue and retire elephants and allow them to live the rest of their days in a peaceful, nature-filled setting. You can fly along side these gorgeous creatures in a hammock or silk, and if they take interest, then you’ll have an audience. We’ll take care of the photos or video to help you remember what we think is an experience of a lifetime. A portion of our retreat goes directly to sanctuaries where you can learn about the history of Thai elephants, ethical practices, and elephant behaviors. Getting up close and personal with the elephants is certain to be an unforgettable experience and a highlight of your time with us in Thailand. Hammock flow inspo by @margaritab16 @charlottehop Custom designed by @rachelleappelle #intothewild #aerialretreat #aerialwithelephants #aerialdance #aerialhammock #aerialfitness #aerialsilks #aerialist #aerialistofinstagram #aerialarts #thailand

Happy Birthday Jee, to a truly wonderful, kind, and loving person who makes the world a brighter place just by being around. Your soul is gentle yet strong, filled with warmth, compassion, and quiet, radiant light. You have a rare kind of kindness that reaches beyond words, touching hearts in ways you may not even see. Thank you for the three beautiful seasons we have shared, each one filled with memories, growth, joy, and moments we will hold close to our hearts. May your birthday be as beautiful as the love and joy you bring into this world, and may your journey ahead be even brighter than the one behind you. 🌸🩷 #aerialretreat #flyfamily #birthday #love #honor

Happy Mother’s Day. 🤍 Today, we honor Samantha of @gettinginverted , the artist behind these beautiful silk fabrics that have carried so many moments of movement, healing, strength, and connection within our community over the past seasons. Samantha’s journey in aerial arts began in 2009 through performance, teaching, and a deep love for movement. In 2013, she opened her own studio and launched GettingInverted, sharing Aerial Yoga and Silks while creating high-quality fabrics for aerial artists worldwide. But in 2015, life changed forever when she lost her son during labor. In the midst of unimaginable grief, Samantha stepped away from teaching to heal. Over time, she found solace through creating custom hand-dyed aerial fabrics — transforming heartbreak into art, purpose, and something that could uplift others. Every silk she creates carries intention, care, and energy. What began as personal healing became a way to bring beauty, joy, and connection to aerial communities across the world. Her story resonates deeply with us, Fly Karavek. A mother who lost a child and a daughter who lost her mother somehow found their paths crossing through creation, community, and healing. Through grief, both chose to build spaces that give something back to others — whether through hand-dyed silks that help people fly, or through opening a home to create meaningful retreat experiences filled with connection, growth, and joy. This is the kind of energy we believe the aerial community is built upon: 💫 Turning pain into purpose, 💫 Loss into love, and 💫 Art into healing. In Samantha’s own words: “It’s the best feeling ever — my own personal therapy. I hand-dye each silk, pouring my time and energy into every piece. Seeing something I created bring joy and happiness to others lifts my spirit beyond words.” Thank you, Samantha, for sharing your heart, your artistry, and your story with all of us. We are truly honored to work with you and excited to continue flying together in the seasons to come. 🤍 #aerialretreat #aerialsilks #aerialcommunity #womensupportingwomen #Transformation

Time to enjoy our summer ☀️ It’s Songkran, the Thai New Year in Thailand. If you’re lucky, you get about 80 summers. Eighty chances to feel warm air on your skin. Eighty springs to begin again. That’s not endless. That’s sacred. When you see time this way, everything sharpens. Popularity fades. Approval shifts. Applause moves on to the next person, the next trend, the next noise. But peace—real peace—stays. With Fly Karavek, we choose peace over popularity. Popularity asks you to perform. Peace asks you to be. We choose authenticity over approval. Approval depends on others changing their minds. Authenticity depends on you honoring your own. Not every connection is meant to be quick— a favor, a benefit, a convenience. Some connections change us. They stretch us. They return us to ourselves. Those are the ones worth making space for. Our home is not a marketplace. It is a sanctuary. We choose soul over surface. Surface is charm without depth. Surface is polish without presence. Surface is performance. Soul is integrity. Soul is kindness when no one is watching. Soul is consistency—over charisma. Who we invite into our space matters. Energy doesn’t stay at the door— it becomes part of the air, the rhythm, the memory. There are only so many summers to trade for pretending. So many mornings to wake up as someone else. So many years to chase rooms that were never built for you. To everyone who shared this season with us— thank you for not just receiving love, but for being present enough to feel it. Guard your time. Guard your energy. In the end, you won’t count likes— you’ll count moments. So live them honestly. Live them peacefully. Live them fully. Sending love as we return home—back to ourselves, grounded and grateful for it all. 💛 Happy Thai New Year. See you again this fall. 📹 @meesakulnattakit ❤️ #time #love #value #alignment #aerialretreat

Value-driven attraction ✨ Alex @bendy.bish is a certified aerial coach and performer based in Arizona whose work is rooted in passion, precision, and purpose. Since beginning her aerial journey in 2019, she has cultivated a deep devotion to the art - transforming foundational technique into expressive, signature movement while continually exploring new paths for creativity. As a teacher, Alex brings integrity, respect, and thoughtful guidance to every student she works with. She creates a supportive environment where aerialists can grow both technically and creatively, balancing high standards with genuine warmth. Through honest feedback and intentional progressions, she helps each student build strength, confidence, and artistry while honoring their individual journey. Alex’s work is guided by a simple belief: like attracts like. Leading with love, gratitude, and intention, she trusts that authentic energy draws the right people and opportunities together. By sharing her passion openly, she inspires others to pursue their own aerial paths while strengthening the community through collaboration and encouragement. With Fly Karavek, we honor the teachers and artists who become part of our extended family. Alex is one of those soul connections - someone whose values, energy, and dedication resonate deeply with the spirit of the Fly Karavek experience. We are grateful to share space and community with her and to host her beautiful Glow • Grow • Flow Retreat each year. ✨When aligned people come together, something powerful happens. #aerial #aerialretreat #honor #alignment #aerialist

With Fly Karavek, giving is not an add-on. It is part of who we are. For every meal our hosts provide, we match a meal. Together, each season, we help provide nearly 40,000 meals - because we believe the secret of living is giving. The strong, disciplined, extraordinary humans who gather here - many inspiring people, came from all over the globe to train, grow, rise. But what makes this experience truly powerful is not only the skill in the air; it’s the generosity on the ground. When you step into your strength, when you receive support, sisterhood, and abundance, you expand. And from that expansion, you give. What a beautiful way to celebrate our 60th retreat - reunited with @aerialphysique and hosted by @pinpresence - not only by flying together again, but by serving together. Every participant was invited into this act of shared giving Not from obligation, but from purpose. Not for recognition, but from heart. Because true empowerment is not just about how high you fly. It’s about how deeply you care. Each meal offered is a reminder that strength and compassion can live in the same body. That success and service are not opposites - they belong together. To everyone who joined us: thank you. You showed up open. You trained fiercely. You gave generously. May you return home knowing your presence matters - here and far beyond this retreat. The secret of living is giving. And you are proof of that. ✨ #aerialretreat #givingback #givingbacktothecommunity❤️

This week, we mark our 60th retreat - a moment that feels both grounded and dreamlike. ✨ From our very first gathering to this new chapter, we continue to evolve together - guided by vision, devotion, and a deep belief in what healing spaces can become. As we prepare to share a new aerial experience - dancing with sheep - we’re reminded that life itself is a dance: between joy and sorrow, strength and softness, laughter and tears. In that dance, we choose presence. We choose to smile through grief, to honor contradiction, and to stay true to what makes us human. Honoring our dreams requires alignment with a higher purpose. Turning pain into purpose is not a straight path - it’s a cycle of resilience, courage, and transformation. When we embrace our wounds, stay rooted in our values, and dare to dream big enough to walk forward, something beautiful begins to grow. Not just within us, but between us. This is how we cultivate hope. This is how we transform wounds into wisdom. This is how we create spaces where humanity can heal - together. We are deeply grateful to share this milestone with our first-ever reunion and to welcome @jillmariefranklin and @aerialcoachgabe of @aerialphysique , along with their guests, who are joining us this week. 🤍 Here’s to our 60th. Here’s to dreaming, healing, and dancing - together. 🐑💫 Lovely sequence by @megantb_ #aerialretreat #60th #flykaravek #aerialdance #aerial

✨ LOVE LIVES HERE ✨ This Valentine’s season, we rise with respect and celebrate the kind of love that goes beyond romance. The love of movement. The love of discipline. The love of community. The love that forms when people from around the world gather in one space to rise. With Fly Karavek Thailand, we have the honor of welcoming artists from the USA, Hong Kong, Colombia, Singapore, India, and beyond. Different stories. Different journeys. One shared heartbeat in the air. Aerial arts teach us something beautiful: You cannot rise without trust. You cannot grow without respect. You cannot heal without connection. Love, in this space, looks like: ✨ Encouraging someone through a hard climb ✨ Applauding another’s breakthrough ✨ Holding space for growth ✨ Choosing kindness, even when it’s hard This is the kind of love that strengthens communities. The kind that transforms energy. The kind that allows humanity to heal — one connection at a time. To everyone who enters our space with heart, integrity, and openness — we are grateful for you. May this season remind us to move with love, lead with respect, and lift one another higher. With appreciation, Fly Karavek Thailand 💞 📸 week from @charlottehop ‘s aerial experience with flower groups. #Aerialretreat #ValentinesEnergy #LoveInMotion #AerialCommunity RiseWithLove

1.25.2019 Seven years since you left this world, yet your wisdom still breathes through everything we create. Today was not only a remembrance of you, Mother, but a gathering of hearts from across the world, souls who came together in a sacred space of healing, movement, and devotion. From the USA, Hong Kong, Colombia, Singapore, and beyond, we stood as one community, united by love, strength, and intention. The beauty of death lives in its duality. It is an ending, yet also a beginning. It invites us to reflect on the meaning of our lives, the depth of our connections, and the way love continues even when form is gone. When we embrace this truth, grief softens into understanding and remembrance becomes a living act of love. This year, we gathered with friends and family to hold an annual ceremony rooted in gratitude and reverence. In this sacred space, we prayed together and dedicated our merits and good deeds to over 300 names-beloved mothers, fathers, teachers, friends, and ancestors-as well as to everyone who has crossed paths with us through Fly Karavek retreats. May our collective love and peace reach you all, wherever you are. May it hold you gently. Thank you for teaching me that nurturing the soul is as essential as strengthening the body. Thank you for reminding me that love does not disappear-it transforms. What we have created through Fly Karavek is more than an aerial retreat. It is a living offering. A place to give and receive love, to heal together, and to remember that even in absence, connection remains. You are still here. And so is the love. #wateryoursoul #love #respect #honor #FLY

In today’s world, we often admire stunning images without considering the safety, care, and integrity that underpin them. With FLY Karavek, safety is not just an afterthought; it’s a core value and a profound responsibility. It reflects our respect for the body, the practice, the trust others place in us, and the land that supports our work. This season, we had the honor of hosting a remarkable gathering of inspiring women from across the globe—dedicated aerialists and teachers from the USA, Hong Kong, Colombia, Singapore, Austria, Mexico, and Dubai—united in shared purpose and presence. We welcomed an extraordinary highline rigging team from the United States - @marco_fontana @wildflwrnicole @_.emily_may @adventurous.aerialist , whose years of nonprofit work in California exemplify outdoor aerial safety. Their dedication goes beyond technical skill; it embodies deep care, effective communication, and respect for this vital work. We are immensely grateful for the humility, precision, and heart they brought to our gathering. After 20 months of meticulous planning, our inaugural safety-focused silks-on-highlines event came to fruition. Ten returning FLY hosts, many of whom are instructors, along with 13 seasoned guests, convened to deepen their understanding of true safety. Collectively, these educators have guided over 1,000 students in their communities. By investing in our education, we create ripples of care that empower others to ask important questions, choose aligned spaces, and prioritize their well-being. These safety experiences are sacred opportunities, not part of our regular retreats. With FLY Karavek, we commit to intention, working with those who lead with love, and creating spaces where empowerment arises from alignment. It’s about honoring those who do this work with devotion and values. Ultimately, it’s not just about the picture; it’s about the purpose that drives it. With deep gratitude to our highline team, our hosts, and every woman who showed up with openness, courage, and care, we continue this vital journey together. Beautiful silks custom made by @gettinginverted #aerialsilks #aerialist #highline #aerialarts #aerialistsofig