Aviana's Aerial Yoga Teacher Training was designed to provide you with everything that you need to be successful in teaching aerial yoga while expanding upon your current yoga practice.
Presented as a 3-day in-depth training, this course sets you up to receive a 50-hr certification as an aerial yoga instructor and is proficient in connecting with your unique learning style to aid you in achieving success and help you stretch beyond your perceived limitations of what is possible.
Since 2014, instructors around the globe have received their Aviana Aerial Yoga Instructor Certification and now you can join the blossoming tribe to spread your wings and shine with your talents as an empowered guide in the yoga community through body intelligent, mindful classes infused with the principles of yoga, moving meditations, and nurturing inner child play.
Presented as a 3-day in-depth training, this course sets you up to receive a 50-hr certification as an aerial yoga instructor and is proficient in connecting with your unique learning style to aid you in achieving success and help you stretch beyond your perceived limitations of what is possible.
Since 2014, instructors around the globe have received their Aviana Aerial Yoga Instructor Certification and now you can join the blossoming tribe to spread your wings and shine with your talents as an empowered guide in the yoga community through body intelligent, mindful classes infused with the principles of yoga, moving meditations, and nurturing inner child play.
Discover your Wings...Whether you are looking to create a career teaching aerial yoga or simply desiring to discover how to apply the hammock to your daily practice in order to deepen your mind-body connection and open up new possibilities of exploration while expanding your energy to new heights, this training program can serve you.
Those that have graduated from this program can be found pursuing their dreams of traveling the globe sharing aerial yoga with others, or rooted in their local communities aiding in deep growth and somatic understanding with their students, or applying the knowledge of the hammock as a complimentary tool for the other modalities and services they already practice with others. The mission of this program is to inspire the spark within you to discover your niche for serving others with the versatile and liberating properties of the aerial yoga hammock. The inspiration contained within each fiber of fabric is ready to unlock the creative spirit within you to soar to new heights of your self expression. Certification Pre-requisites:
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This training has traveled the globe and has been shared with a diverse population of instructors that are actively supporting their local communities with aerial yoga...
It is time for you to join the Sisters of the Silks and aid others in finding their wings! |
The Curriculum
- Principles of Aviana Aerial Yoga
- Aligned with the planets, moon, and sun these principles will help you to shine as a powerful instructor of integrity, aiding you in building relationships of trust with your students inviting them to further expand in the space made available by the hammock with your guidance.
- Principles of Yoga
- We will touch base on the principles of yoga in order to ensure that as we move forward in our aerial yoga offerings, we maintain the integrity of the practice of yoga in our classes without crossing the line into the 'circus performance' application of the aerial sling.
- Sequencing of a Body Intelligent Aerial Yoga Class
- Aviana offers the guidance to understand how to structure a class experience in a way that will flow gracefully from one asana to the next to allow the body to open through the muscular chains that will invite a deeper connection in order find ease in more challenging asanas.
- Transitions for Elegance and Grace
- We will focus on the space in between each of the asanas and how to create a class that takes you out of the mind and into the dynamic functional motion of the body because yoga is not just about the pose itself but the connection of poses that move energy.
- Modifications and Spotting
- A hands-on approach will be practiced to be able to ensure your confidence in keeping your students safe as they branch into new asanas with the hammock.
- Over 60 Aerial Yoga Asanas
- We will cover many asanas that explore utilizing the hammock for traditional yoga poses as well as the infusion of performance aerial sling shapes into a mindful yogic expressions of discovery
- 2 Full Class Sequences
- We will explore two different styles of class sequencing to expand your toolbox of inspiration when creating your own sequencing to serve your class intention.
- Aromatherapy 101
- Essential oils offer a wonderful enhancement to any yoga class experience, but when infused with the sensory input of the aerial yoga hammock, it takes a practice to a whole new level. We will discuss and explore the use of essential oils with your classes to maintain a relationship of respect for the potency of the plants gifts.
- Chakra Therapy
- We will touch on the energy centers to bring them to the forefront of the mind while understanding the methodology of sequencing and how to enhance your classes with a deeper meaning and intentional approach.
- The Business and Industry of Aerial Yoga
- Aerial yoga is BOOMING in yoga studios and there are many opportunities to be able to share your new knowledge with communities, we will discuss the important things to consider when getting started as an instructor and how you can set yourself up for success.
- Archetypes of Goddesses
- Each day of the training we will learn about different archetypes of mythical goddess such a Lakshmi, Kuan Yin, and Sophia which can serve as sources of inspiration and guidance for the creation of classes or for your own personal journey of discovering your divine feminine essence.
- Aerial Yoga Niches Available for Specialties
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Certification Requirements:
This program is presented as a 3-day or 4-day intensive packed with an abundance of information to set you up for success as an aerial yoga instructor. In order to become a 50-hour certified aerial yoga instructor you will need to complete the following:
- 25-contact hours completed over the course of a 3 or 4-day intensive
- 25-hours self-study and integration over the course of 5 months following the intensive. There are four training modules that are specifically designed to aid you in the understanding of the material covered in the intensive as well as support you in creating a vision for yourself as an instructor of aerial yoga
- Module 1: Brief Exam with Multiple Choice, True/False, and a few short essays
- Module 2: Research Paper to help you develop your niche or deepen your understanding of some aspect of aerial yoga and/or teaching
- Module 3: 20 Practice teaching hours this is where you will develop yourself as an instructor! Sessions can be with 1 student at a time at your home or in a class setting in a studio.
- Module 4: Video submission for a class audit, here you will receive supportive feedback and ensure that you embody an instructor that sets your students up for success! You are ready!
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What Students are Saying
Meet Kerri from the UK ...Vertical Divider
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Meet Valentina from Italy... |
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Holly is absolutely amazing and one of the most inspiring women I have ever met, I am honored and grateful to have met her and to continue this journey. The training was more than I ever expected!
- Diane D. Chicago, IL Vertical Divider
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The training was playful, but serious when necessary. I feel like I got everything I need and then some! I feel the knowledge shared was invaluable and the fact that Aviana is willing to teach and share this much is so amazing!
- Rachael Y. Fort Collins, CO Vertical Divider
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Holly teaches with integrity, she inspired me to think beyond the curriculum and explore new ideas. This training was invaluable to me, I learned much about myself, my desires, and I've been given the courage to soar.
- Sandy D. Chicago, IL Vertical Divider
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This training has meant the world to me and has inspired my passion for teaching and empowering young women to spread their wings. I feel more confident in myself and my femininity.
- Sierra L. Valparaiso, IN |
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"AMAZING experience! One of the best things I've ever done for myself. Holly's passion, integrity, & spunk shine through her teaching as she guides aspiring teachers on an amazing journey of self-discovery, healing, and fun. Holly's encouraging and positive spirit make you feel comfortable while learning - teaching you to meet yourself with patience and grace as you master the craft. Aerial yoga is like dancing with the sky. Limitless. Do it. You won't regret it!" |
"Thank you, again for such an amazing time during our training! I learned some things about myself and my teaching that will push me to be a better teacher and guide for others." |
I give heartfelt thanks for being a wonderfully patient and enthusiastic teacher. You made achieving and believing an exciting opportunity! Thank for you making this learning a fun adventure to be on! I am inspired to delve deeper into the art and practice of aerial yoga. Your knowledge, intelligence, and humor are motivating! |
Tuition Investment50-hour Aerial Yoga Certification
with payment plans available Tuition varies based on location and early bird specials. Private trainings are a customized price and are available upon request. If the training is being offered in conjunction with a Restorative Aerial Yoga Teacher Training, a special discounted tuition applies in order to attend BOTH of the trainings! To secure your spot for an upcoming training a non-refundable deposit is required, due to the limited spaces available for each training, early registration is recommended to secure your spot and to get the benefit of early bird pricing! |
"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
-Benjamin Franklin |
Upcoming Aerial Yoga Teacher Trainings Available:
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October 11th - 13th 2024
Columbia, Maryland Location: The Pearl 10275 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 102 Columbia, MD 21044 Times: Friday the 11th 10 - 6:30 pm Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th 10:30 - 7 pm Tuition: Early Bird Tuition NOW Extended Until September 14th! Early Bird Tuition: $1,275 After September 14th Tuition Increases to: $1,450.00 *Special discount applies for The Pearl Associates A $350 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot for this training, the remaining tuition is due in full by September 27th. |
Private and Semi-Private Teacher Trainings
Available upon request
Available upon request
With patience, perseverance, and a strong will all things are possible.
Real strength begins in the mind. Stop giving your power away.
There is no one else who should care more about your success than you!
- Brooke Siler
Real strength begins in the mind. Stop giving your power away.
There is no one else who should care more about your success than you!
- Brooke Siler
