This week's Someone 2 Know came to our attention from a viewer who shared how impressed they are with one of Reno’s young adults; telling us she always puts others before herself.
We couldn’t resist and looked into it and discovered this 20-something recently launched a non-profit to promote the wellness of underserved youth populations in northern Nevada ..and she does it in a very unique way.
Meet Karynn Sucaldito, an aerialist and the founder of Aerial Equanimity. We caught up with her at a movements-arts studio on east 4th street in Reno, called Acro Enso where Sucaldito holds classes.
What starts as a regular warm up for an exercise regime, quickly turns into something beautifully different; Aerial Silks.
Silks is a physical discipline using suspended fabrics to climb, twist, swing and pose - all in midair.
"This kind of movement practice really whips us into the present moment,” explains Karynn with a smile so bright, it shines through her mask.
Karynn Sucaldito discovered aerial arts about five years ago and now practices it every day and everywhere, often with her partner, Parker. She says it calms her overactive mind;
"I'm constantly thinking about what I'm going to do tomorrow or what I did yesterday, what I have to do next - and when I'm doing silks and aerial arts, I'm just focused on my movement"
Karynn wanted to share the physical and personal discipline she was gaining - with under-served children in Washoe County, many, struggling now more than ever, with depression, anxiety and loneliness.
"To show them that there is a community here that will help them gain a sense of self awareness, social awareness, self-confidence"
So, mid-pandemic Sucaldito launched Aerial Equanimity- offering classes in aerial silks, acrobatics, hoop flow, and ballet/barre
The non-profit raises money to allow students who are unable to pay, the chance to take classes free of charge. Karynn says she learned the importance of being of service early in life;
"I have such a profound level of respect and admiration for everyone in in my family, but especially for the women in my family"
Karynn says she couldn't do it without the support of her parents, sister and brothers- and those in the northern Nevada community who have helped open doors;
"I'm so grateful for all the support I've seen and people rallying together during this time - to encourage us to follow our dreams"
Karynn is also preparing to graduate from UNR while working a job in education, so any financial support of the non-profit is greatly appreciated.
All donations help provide classes for underserved youth in northern Nevada
For links to the website and Facebook for Aerial Equanimity, see below
https://www.facebook.com/AerialEquanimity
