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The Way of the Hammock: Trainings in Aerial Yoga

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Aerial Yoga Teacher Training

Develop a deeper understanding of aerial yoga by learning the fundamentals of the asana practice, philosophy, and methodology; and by discovering the basic principles behind the hammock as an assist. This training is designed for yoga teachers and curious students, alike. If you intend to teach aerial yoga, this certification will give you the confidence and safety instruction you need to do so.

This training counts as 50 hours of continued education with the Yoga Alliance.

Training Overview

In this AIReal Yoga Certified Training, we will focus on:

the fundamentals of aerial yoga postures and their progressions
(Includes: standing postures (on the floor and in the hammock), suspended inversions and "flying" poses, balance postures, back bends, forward bends,

hip-openers, seated postures, and restorative poses)

the theory behind using the hammock as an assist

teaching principles

creative sequencing

hands-on assists/ adjustments

rigging & gear safety

styles of aerial yoga (Hatha style, Power, Gentle, and Fitness)

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In-Person Training Space

The entire training is In-person, located at the ALIVE hOMe Studio or at an On-location site.

the HYBRID Training Space

The HYBRID Training is both a
Live-Stream and In-person offering.
Live-Stream sessions are hosted by the Instructor online,
where participants will join from their home space.
The In-person portion of the training will be located at the ALIVE hOMe Studio or On-location.

Why Train under AIReal Yoga Certified Instructor

1. AIReal Yoga, based in Ventura, California was the first program to work with the Yoga Alliance to certify aerial yoga teacher trainings. Currently, this training is offered as continuing education credits through the Alliance. Years of collaboration were spent designing curriculum that was aligned with standards recommended by the Alliance. If the Hammock did not contribute to posture as a propped assist (to meet rigor as an identifiable yoga posture), the aerial posture was omitted from the training.

2. Carmen Curtis, Founder of AIReal Yoga, with her background in professional gymnastics, depth as a yoga instructor, and as a premier cirque performer, created this thoughtful practice with safety and wellness benefits at the forefront of her offerings.

3. Support and innovation from AIReal Yoga lives beyond your training. Recognized throughout the yoga community as a leader in aerial yoga, this training offers a network of other teachers, studios, and students that believe in sound aerial yoga practices.

Cadence & Completion Requirements

Cadence:

Refer to specific trainings for times, dates, and logistics for the hours of study.

Completion Requirements:

Tuition paid in Full.

Attend all in-person and/ or Live-stream sessions. (50 contact hours)

Complete all curriculum, readings, videos, or other practices assigned during the training.

Complete additional (3) hours of class observation. (May be in-person or via live-stream. Schedule with instructor.)

Submit final project - Projects include sequencing, assisting, or some other form of practice integration.

You Leave this Training with:

50 Contact Hours of Training

Familiarity with ways to bring aerial yoga into your personal and planetary path of resilience

Access to Online Training Materials

Downloadable detailed manual featuring over 100 postures, including in-depth descriptions, visual walkthroughs, and explanation of poses
148 Focused Training educational videos, featuring nearly 25 hours of content and 25 hours of practice

Lesson Plans and Sequences in a range of styles

Progressions and modifications for working with all levels of experience and expertise

Teacher insights gained from 2 1/2 decades of hands on work with students in the studio and in the backcountry

Training in proper safety methods and hammock rigging

Certificate of Aerial Yoga 50 Hour Training Completion

Continuing education credits with the Yoga Alliance under curriculum established by AIReal Yoga, and taught by certified AIReal Yoga Lead Training Instructor, Tanya Miller

Note: There is no official governing body like the Yoga Alliance for an aerial certification. AIReal Yoga was the first program to work with the Yoga Alliance to create standards for this type of continuing education.

Special access and pricing for live events and further continued education opportunities

(1) Free 60 minute 1 with 1 private session with Tanya Miller. (Available within training period up to 60 days after training completion).

Lifetime access to the ALIVE Community Collective and (1) year of free ALIVE aerial yoga online digital membership.

a supportive space where an international community of like-minded instructors, practitioners, and studio owners come together to engage in radical movement. Online aerial classes, modules, and immersions are offered through the collective.

1 year of free Access to the AIReal Online Digital Membership