Level 1: Aerial Yoga Foundations

Learn the foundational aerial yoga postures and sequences that make up the core of our beginner aerial yoga classes. We will learn the basic training principles behind how to safely and effectively teach an aerial yoga class for beginners, begin building a movement and cueing vocabulary, and define what type of teacher you want to be. This level is about building confidence and strength using class-tested poses, flows, sequences, and plans.

Level 2: The Art of Aerial Yoga

Now that you already have a solid grasp on the basics, it’s time to unleash your creativity!

We will work on creating and leading a dynamic, creative, and fun all levels aerial yoga class.  We’ll dive more deeply into the science of stretching and strength building, and how to create a class that not only delivers fun, but results. In additional to unlocking dozens more poses and sequences, you’ll learn how plan and teach your own peak flows for students of all abilities.

There will be dedicated time for practice teaching, with plenty of feedback so you can refine your teaching style and voice.
 
Each level is taught over two separate weekends, for a total of four weekends, with a month off in between Level 1 and Level 2. We host these trainings twice per year: in the spring, and in the fall. If you have less than 6 months of experience taking aerial yoga classes consistently, we recommend taking each level separately. For example: take Level 1 in the spring, practice and teach Level 1 for a semester, and then take Level 2 in the fall. This allows you time to fully learn and integrate all of the foundational movements and sequences before learning how to be create your own flows.

Mentoring Program

The mentoring program is designed to help solidify the skills learned in each teacher training course. It is included for those who are serious about wanting to teach at Valkyrie Fitness.

It consists of teaching about 3 full length community classes over the course of 1-2 months, based on the core routines that were taught in the Level 1 course. You’ll receive personalized feedback on each session. This will be scheduled based on your availability and you will be matched with a senior teacher based on the class formats you’re interested in teaching. Any trainees who wish to teach aerial at Valkyrie Fitness must first complete this mentoring program. 

Receiving your certification: you will receive your certificate following a successful full-length “test out” class. You are welcome to schedule this anytime following the second weekend course. 

These courses will all use the hammock at a hip height setting. We will not be learning low hammock postures in these courses.

Save $111 per course if you sign up for the spring training by 1/31/25. As an added bonus, we’ll gift you a free 3 month membership if you sign up for the end of 2024.

Scholarships:

Scholarships are available to those who are interested in teaching at Valkyrie Fitness, and can commit to teaching at least one regularly scheduled class per week for a minimum of 6 months after their training and mentorship is complete. You are also agreeing to completing the mentorship within 3 months of completing the course.

To qualify, you must meet any (not all) of the following qualifications:

1. Have been practicing aerial yoga for at least 6 months

2. Have completed a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training

3. Have experience teaching other fitness modalities

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