Ana Glacken is the Treasurer and co-founder and aerial hammock/ aerial yoga instructor of; Academy of Aerial Fitness.
Born in Ecuador, raised in New York, and served seven years in the United States Army as a Supply Sergeant, Ana Glacken currently holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland.
Ana is a mother of two, and married to a soldier currently stationed in Fort Bliss.
Ana started off as a pole fitness instructor in 2013 and then went on to teach aerial yoga in 2015. An expert motivator due to her years of service in the Army, Ana also offers a unique perspective as an instructor as she lives with, works around, and has thrived as an instructor in spite of having back, shoulder, and hip pain that would normally be considered disabling.
This led her to devise workouts that are safe, effective, and beneficial not only to herself but most importantly her students of all health and fitness levels.
Ana has attended workshops with Miss Texas Pole Star 2012- Crystal Belcher, International Pole Dance Fitness Competitor, David C. Owen and World Pole Champion, Pantera Blacksmith