Learn to Teach Aerial Yoga with Clarity, Structure, and Confidence
This isn’t just an aerial yoga teacher training. It’s a complete learning system designed to take you from student to confident aerial yoga teacher—with clear structure, real teaching experience, and ongoing support every step of the way.
Start with our online course and pose library to build your foundation. Then refine your skills in person through practice teaching and real-time feedback. Graduate ready to lead classes, not just understand the theory.
- No experience needed. We guide you step by step
- Train on your schedule with a blend of online and in-person learning
- Build real teaching experience with live students
How the Training Works
A clear, structured path from learning to teaching.
Start Online
Get instant access to your self-paced training modules, including our full pose library, sequencing frameworks, and teaching fundamentals. Move through the material on your own schedule while building a strong foundation.
Refine in Person
Join us for an immersive in-person three-day weekend where you’ll build on and refine your skills, practice teach alongside your peers, and receive real-time feedback and guidance from our expert instructors.
Teach Real Students
Before you graduate, you’ll teach actual beginner-level students in a supported studio setting. You’ll leave with real, practical experience and feel confident leading a full aerial yoga class on your own.
Inside the Training: Your Online Course & Pose Library
Get instant access to a structured online training portal that supports your full 60-hour certification before, during, and after the in-person weekend.
Inside, you’ll find organized modules, pose tutorials, guided flows, manual pages, sequencing assignments, and knowledge checks designed to help you learn in a clear, progressive way.
- 200+ aerial yoga poses and transitions
- Step-by-step instructional videos with clear teaching cues
- Organized pose families and structured learning modules
- Manual excerpts, worksheets, and teaching assignments
- Guided flows to help you apply what you’re learning
- Self-paced modules you can revisit throughout the year
People Love the Earth & Aerial Yoga Teacher Training
“Clear, well organized content and manual. Lots of opportunity to practice in real-life situations. Small group size, allowing for individual attention and productive discussions. Excellent, knowledgeable, humble, and patient teachers.”
“I actually flew from Phoenix to Massachusetts to train—and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The training is incredibly comprehensive, and you can feel the experience and heart behind it.”
“The amazing manual and the warmth of the teachers made me feel part of a real community. It was the best training I’ve ever experienced.”
What You’ll Learn (and Actually Be Able to Do)
This training goes beyond memorizing poses. You’ll learn how to confidently lead real aerial yoga classes from start to finish.
- Teach a Variety of Aerial Yoga Classes Lead thoughtfully structured beginner, mixed-level, and themed classes with clarity and confidence.
- Cue 200+ Aerial Yoga Poses & Transitions Guide students safely and effectively through a wide range of movements using clear, concise language.
- Build Seamless, Well-Structured Sequences Create flows that make sense in the body and connect various poses together seamlessly.
- Identify & Correct Misalignments Quickly recognize what’s happening in the room and adjust students safely.
- Modify & Progress for Different Bodies Meet students where they are while still challenging them appropriately.
- Lead Grounding & Savasana with Intention Create a full experience, not just a physical workout.
- Understand Equipment & Setup Learn how to safely rig, use, and manage aerial yoga equipment.
- Develop Your Own Teaching Voice Communicate clearly, confidently, and authentically.
Why Choose Our Aerial Yoga Teacher Training?
Our training is designed to prepare you for real teaching, so you leave with more than just memorized poses or a certificate. You’ll learn through a structured blend of online study, hands-on practice, expert feedback, and supported teaching experience.
The Only Aerial Yoga Teacher Training Accredited by the American Yoga Council
Earth & Aerial Yoga is the only aerial yoga teacher training program accredited by the American Yoga Council, setting it apart as a uniquely recognized program in the aerial yoga space. This 60-hour training leads to a Level 1 American Yoga Council Certification and also qualifies for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits.
Real Teaching Experience
Before you graduate, you’ll teach actual beginner students in a supported studio setting, so you leave with practical experience and confidence.
Safety-First Method
Learn alignment, cueing, observation, modifications, and support strategies that help students feel safe, successful, and cared for.
Structured Online Support
Use the online course, pose library, manual pages, and assignments to keep learning before, during, and after your in-person training.
Small Group Mentorship
Receive feedback, guidance, and support from experienced instructors who understand how to help new teachers grow.
Train with Experienced Teachers
Learn from experienced instructors who have trained dozens of aerial yoga teachers and led thousands of classes. Our approach blends traditional yoga principles with a structured, safety-first aerial methodology.
Katharine Scalora
Katharine has over a decade of experience teaching and training aerial yoga instructors. She has mentored dozens of teachers and developed a structured training system focused on clarity, safety, and real teaching outcomes.
Lora Markova
Lora brings over 25 years of yoga experience and a deep focus on breath, movement, and intelligent sequencing. Her teaching helps students build strength, awareness, and confidence both on and off the silk.
What’s Included in Your Training
This 60-hour Aerial Yoga Teacher Training leads to a Level 1 Certification through the American Yoga Council and counts toward Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits.
Your training includes:
- 26 hours of self-paced online learning with video tutorials, guided flows, knowledge checks, and manual-based study.
- 4 hours of live virtual sessions focused on teaching fundamentals and real-world application.
- 20 hours of in-person instruction during a three-day immersive training weekend.
- 10 hours of observation and self-reflection through guided observation and written reflection exercises.
250-Page Full-Color Manual
Detailed instructions, sample sequences, and photos for 200+ aerial yoga poses and transitions.
Full Video Pose Library
Step-by-step tutorials designed to support your cueing, sequencing, modifications, and teaching.
Guided Aerial Yoga Flows
Practice integrating individual poses into smooth, structured class sequences.
Teaching & Assisting Opportunities
Gain real-world experience by assisting and leading classes in a supportive studio environment.
Virtual Class Library Access
Take full-length aerial yoga classes online anytime to deepen your practice and learning.
Professional Photoshoot
Walk away with a headshot, aerial pose photos, and group photos alongside your fellow trainees.
Who This Training Is For
This training is designed for practitioners and teachers who want to build confidence, expand their knowledge, and learn how to teach aerial yoga clearly and safely.
This Training Is For You If:
- You love aerial yoga and want to go deeper.
- You’re curious about teaching but want structure and support.
- You’re a yoga, fitness, gymnastics, or dance instructor expanding your skillset.
- You care about safety, clarity, and real teaching experience.
You Do Not Need:
- Previous teaching experience.
- An advanced aerial yoga practice.
- A gymnastics, dance, or circus background.
- To have everything figured out before you begin.
Training Schedule & Investment
Training Schedule
Start anytime with the self-paced online portion of the training.
Next In-Person Weekend:
September 25–27, 2026
Friday: 3:30–5:00 PM
Saturday: 1:30–8:00 PM
Sunday: 1:30–8:00 PM
Limited in-person spots available.
Investment
Payment plans are available at checkout.
All tuition fees are non-refundable. If you need to cancel, your tuition may be applied toward a future training or studio offering.
After Graduation
If you’re interested in teaching at Earth & Aerial Yoga after completing your certification, this five-step process helps you continue developing your confidence, pacing, cueing, and teaching voice.
Assisting Classes
Begin by assisting a minimum of five aerial yoga classes or private group sessions to observe class flow, student needs, and the teaching environment.
Teaching Under Supervision
Teach one full Aerial Yoga Essentials community class under supervision so we can assess readiness and provide structured feedback.
Feedback & Continued Development
If additional development is needed, you may be asked to assist and attend additional classes before returning for re-evaluation.
Independent Teaching
Once approved, you may begin leading Aerial Yoga Essentials classes independently to continue building confidence, pacing, and teaching voice.
Final Evaluation
After your fifth independent class, your teaching will be evaluated for possible future teaching opportunities at Earth & Aerial Yoga.
Teaching opportunities at Earth & Aerial Yoga are not guaranteed. Our team is committed to supporting your growth while maintaining the quality, safety, and consistency of instruction our students expect.
Bring Our Training to Your Studio
Want to offer aerial yoga at your studio? We bring our teacher training directly to you, helping your team build a safe, high-quality, and sustainable aerial yoga program.
Whether you’re launching something new or strengthening an existing program, we’ll guide your instructors through the same structured, safety-first training system.
Join a training designed to actually prepare you to teach—not just certify you. Start online today, then step into the studio ready to practice, refine, and lead with confidence.