50 & 100 hour Aerial Yoga Teacher Training Course

What is Aerial Yoga & What will you learn?

Aerial Yoga is a unique practice that combines traditional yoga poses with the use of a hammock suspended from the ceiling. In this upcoming discussion, you will delve into the history of Aerial Yoga, understanding its evolution and influences over time. Discover what sets Aerial Yoga apart: the graceful fusion of yoga, acrobatics, and aerial arts, which offers a sense of weightlessness and freedom. You’ll explore the numerous benefits, including improved flexibility, strength, and spinal alignment, while also becoming aware of contraindications for certain health conditions.

Central to Aerial Yoga is the hammock itself, available in various types with different features. You’ll learn how to properly hang the hammock, considering measurements, height, and the pros and cons associated with each type. Understanding the optimal height of the hammock – be it at half tibia, knee, under glutes, hips, or acrobatic levels – is crucial for safety and comfort.

Moreover, you’ll be introduced to handle straps, essential for executing various asanas. While a comprehensive exploration of asanas will be undertaken in the 100-hour course, you’ll gain insights into their diverse forms and benefits. Sequencing and transitioning between poses will be addressed, enhancing your ability to create fluid and balanced routines. Techniques for opening and closing sessions, along with adjustments during Shavasana and the cocoon pose, will be covered, ensuring a holistic practice experience.

Embark on this journey into the world of Aerial Yoga, where history, technique, and mindful practice converge to offer a unique and transformative experience for both body and mind.

Aerial yoga tips for beginners:

• Start with a qualified instructor: Beginners should join classes led by certified Aerial Yoga instructors to ensure proper guidance and safety.
• Wear comfortable clothing: opt for snug-fitting attire that allows freedom of movement while avoiding loose or slippery fabrics.
• Build core strength: Prioritize building core muscles to enhance stability and control during aerial poses.
• Gradual progression: Begin with basic poses, gradually advancing to more complex ones as you develop strength and flexibility.
• Communicate and listen to your body: Pay attention to your body’s limits, communicate any discomfort to the instructor, and always prioritize safety and self-care.

Physical benefits of aerial yoga:

• Increased Flexibility: Aerial yoga’s suspended poses encourage greater range of motion, enhancing overall flexibility and joint mobility.
• Improved Strength: The hammock challenges muscles throughout the body, fostering greater strength in both large and stabilizing muscle groups.
• Enhanced Spinal Alignment: Aerial yoga decompresses the spine, promoting better alignment and reducing pressure on vertebral discs.
• Core Engagement: Balancing in the hammock engages the core muscles, leading to improved core strength and stability.
• Better Circulation and Lymphatic Flow: Inversions in aerial yoga encourage blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, promoting overall circulation and detoxification.

Just a few Common Aerial yoga poses:

• Cocoon Pose: A gentle, relaxing pose where you wrap yourself in the hammock, resembling a cocoon. It’s great for gentle stretching and relaxation.
• Flying Downward Dog: Similar to the traditional yoga pose, this version involves placing your feet in the hammock and your hands on the ground, creating an inverted “V” shape.
• Pike Pose: With your hips suspended in the hammock, you lift your legs straight up, forming a pike shape. This pose challenges core strength and flexibility.
• Back Flip (Salto): An advanced inversion where you flip backwards, supported by the hammock, to achieve a suspended backbend.
• Bow Pose (Star Pose): Lying on your belly, grasp the hammock behind you and lift your chest and legs off the ground, resembling a bow. This pose opens the chest and strengthens the back.
• Spider Pose: This pose involves wrapping the hammock around your arms and hanging in a suspended, spider-like position. It’s great for decompressing the spine and stretching the shoulders.
• Floating Savasana: A relaxing pose where you lie back in the hammock, allowing it to support your entire body while you enjoy a floating Shavasana.
• Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana): With your shoulders supported by the hammock, lift your legs up, creating an inversion that benefits the thyroid and relieves pressure on the spine.

Pranayama

Pranayama is an ancient breath technique that originates from yogic practices using which you can control every juncture of your life. Some pranayama techniques you will learn in this course are:

• • • Surya & Chandra Bhedana
  • • Ujjayi Breath
  • • Sitkari
  • • Sitali
  • • Bhramari
  • • Anulom Vilom
    • Kapalbhati & Bhastrika

Is it safe to do aerial yoga at home?

Aerial yoga at home can be safe if you have proper equipment, knowledge, and experience. Ensure strong ceiling anchors, high-quality hammocks, and follow precise instructions. Novices should begin with a certified instructor to learn proper techniques and safety measures.

Art of Teaching:

• History of Aerial Yoga
• Anatomy & Physiology
• What makes Aerial Yoga so special
• Benefits of Aerial & Contra- indications
• Hammock
• (Types of Hammocks, how to hang it & the measurements, pros & Cons
• General Guidelines!!! Hight-Level of the Hammocks (Half Tibia, Knees, Under Glutes, Hips or Acrobatic
• Introduction to the Handle Straps (Asanas) just mention in 100 hr
• Aerial asanas
• Sequencing & Transitions
• Opening & Closing (adjustment in Shavasana and Cocoon)

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