what is aerial yoga teacher training?

aerial yoga teacher training is a structured education program that teaches you how to safely and confidently lead aerial yoga classes using a fabric hammock suspended from the ceiling.

while aerial yoga may look playful or acrobatic from the outside, a well-designed training focuses on safety, biomechanics, sequencing, and clear instruction — not just learning poses in the air.

at moondog yoga in quakertown, we host aerial yoga teacher trainings for practitioners and teachers who want to deepen their understanding of supported movement and expand their teaching skillset.

how is aerial yoga different from traditional yoga?

in aerial yoga, a soft fabric hammock acts as a prop. it can:

• support body weight

• assist with balance

• provide spinal decompression

• offer new ways to explore inversions

the hammock changes the relationship between gravity and the body. this allows practitioners to experience familiar postures in new ways while also accessing movements that aren’t available on the mat.

a teacher training helps you understand how to use this tool safely and progressively.

what do you learn in aerial yoga teacher training?

a comprehensive aerial yoga teacher training typically includes:

• hammock setup and safety principles

• foundational aerial postures

• transitions and sequencing

• spotting and assisting techniques

• contraindications and modifications

• teaching methodology and cueing

the goal is not just to perform shapes, but to understand how to guide students with clarity and awareness.

who is aerial yoga teacher training for?

most aerial yoga certification programs are designed for:

• certified yoga teachers

• movement professionals

• dedicated students with a consistent practice

prior aerial experience is often helpful but not always required. comfort with foundational yoga movement and body awareness is important.

if you’re considering training, it’s helpful to ask:

• do i enjoy learning through structured study?

• am i committed to practicing consistently?

• do i want to teach, or deepen my personal understanding?

is aerial yoga teacher training physically demanding?

yes — and thoughtfully so.

while the hammock offers support, it also requires strength, coordination, and body awareness. a good training builds progressively and emphasizes nervous system regulation, safe load management, and sustainable sequencing.

the focus is on developing skill over time, not pushing intensity.

where can you take aerial yoga teacher training in quakertown, pa?

moondog yoga hosts aerial yoga teacher training in partnership with Unnata® Aerial Yoga, bringing an established certification program to bucks county.

you can learn more about our upcoming training here:

[link to your aerial yoga teacher training page]

final thoughts

aerial yoga teacher training is an opportunity to expand how you understand movement, gravity, and support.

whether you plan to teach or simply want to deepen your practice, training provides structure, safety education, and progressive learning that isn’t available in a drop-in class.

if you’re curious, we’re always happy to talk through whether it’s the right next step.

light your lamp & you light the world

- june

june Hunt is the owner of moondog yoga and has been practicing yoga since 1996 and teaching since 2005. she is an E-RYT 500 with advanced training through the Himalayan Institute, and currently leads the 200- and 500-hour yoga teacher training programs at moondog. june is passionate about yoga as a tool for healing, balance, and accessibility, and feels deeply honored to support students in their individual paths.