50 Hour Aerial Yoga
Teacher Training course

Aerial Yoga combines traditional yoga with the use of a suspended hammock, drawing on its rich history of blending yoga, acrobatics, and aerial arts. This unique practice engages various aspects of anatomy and physiology, offering a distinctive sensation of weightlessness and freedom.

What sets Aerial Yoga apart is its ability to enhance flexibility, strength, and spinal alignment while addressing specific contraindications. The hammock, which comes in different types and measurements, supports a range of movements. Proper installation and height adjustments—such as half tibia, knees, under glutes, hips, or acrobatic levels—are crucial for a safe and effective practice.

General guidelines for using the hammock include understanding its pros and cons and learning the basics of handle straps and aerial asanas. Sequencing and transitions are integral parts of the practice, as is the careful opening and closing of sessions, including adjustments in Shavasana and Cocoon positions.

• 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.

• 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 selfcare.