Aerial Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Our 50-hour aerial yoga certification course — also known as anti-gravity yoga TTC — blends traditional yoga with the freedom of silk hammock practice. This Yoga Alliance YACEP programme at our Tapovan ashram combines strength, balance, inversion therapy, and surrender, helping you experience yoga from a completely new perspective above the ground.
At Rishikesh Yog Nirvana, one of the best yoga schools in Rishikesh India, this ancient meets modern approach comes alive through our Aerial Yoga Teacher Training Course. Designed by experienced instructors and international yoga asana champions, the program helps you master alignment, safety, and creative sequencing while deepening your understanding of Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga.
Limited seats available — maximum 12 students per batch for hands-on silk hammock guidance.
What is Aerial Yoga?
Aerial Yoga — also called flying yoga or anti-gravity yoga — is a modern extension of traditional yoga that uses a suspended silk hammock to support and enhance each movement. It combines the strength of Hatha Yoga, the flow of Vinyasa Yoga, and the stillness of Yin Yoga to create a balanced, transformative practice that offers benefits traditional mat-based yoga cannot — including spinal decompression, joint traction, and full-body inversions without neck compression.
Regular practice of flying yoga supports physical well-being, mental clarity, and spiritual balance. The hammock acts as both a support tool for beginners and a challenge tool for advanced practitioners, making aerial yoga one of the most versatile and accessible forms of modern yoga education.
Key Benefits of Aerial Yoga
- Improves Flexibility and Strength — The hammock allows deeper stretching and improved alignment in traditional yoga poses, helping to build core strength and balance.
- Relieves Back and Joint Pressure — The gentle support of the hammock reduces stress on the joints and spine, making it a safe and low-impact workout for all fitness levels.
- Increases Energy and Circulation — Inversions in anti-gravity yoga help improve blood flow, energize the body, and enhance mental clarity.
- Enhances Body Awareness — Through guided movements and alignment practice, aerial yoga develops coordination, awareness of the human body, and control of breath and posture.
- Promotes Relaxation and Stress Relief — The feeling of weightlessness promotes deep relaxation, releasing stored tension and encouraging positive energy and calmness.
- Encourages Self-Discovery — Aerial practice helps you explore new limits, overcome fear, and connect with your inner self, supporting a journey toward a peaceful and happy life.
- Complements Other Yoga Styles — Aerial Yoga integrates easily with Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga, enriching your overall yoga journey and expanding your teaching skills.
Why Learn Aerial Yoga in Rishikesh?
Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital of the World, is where yoga transcends routine and becomes a way of life. Learning Aerial Yoga here connects you to the heart of yogic tradition while exploring a modern, uplifting style that brings strength, grace, and mental clarity.
At Rishikesh Yog Nirvana in Tapovan, this experience unfolds in serene yoga halls overlooking the Ganga River, surrounded by the calming energy of the Himalayas. Here, ancient practice meets flying yoga — guided by international asana champion instructors and supported by a warm, encouraging community. Many students combine this 7-day aerial yoga certification with our 200-hour yoga teacher training for a comprehensive multi-style qualification.
What Makes Learning Here Special:
- Peaceful Surroundings: Train in a calm, natural environment that promotes focus, self-discovery, and positive energy.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from international yoga asana champions and certified yoga instructors with years of teaching experience.
- Holistic Approach: Blend Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga with the creativity of aerial yoga for a balanced mind-body practice.
- Hands-on Training: Gain confidence through self-practice, hands-on adjustments, and real class simulations.
- Spiritual Connection: Deepen your awareness through mantra chanting, meditation, and the spiritual aspects of yoga.
- Supportive Community: Experience a nurturing support system that helps you grow as both a practitioner and an inspiring yoga teacher.
Aerial Yoga Teacher Training Course Curriculum
The course at Rishikesh Yog Nirvana is designed to give you a complete understanding of aerial practice from foundation to teaching mastery. Each module combines theory, practice, and teaching methodology.
Aerial Asanas & Alignment
Learn how to perform and teach traditional yoga poses using the suspended fabric hammock to enhance flexibility and core strength.
Sequencing & Class Design
Discover creative ways to structure aerial yoga classes for different skill levels, balancing flow, safety, and relaxation.
Hatha, Vinyasa & Yin Integration
Blend the discipline of Hatha Yoga, the rhythm of Ashtanga Vinyasa, and the calm of Yin Yoga to create a well-rounded aerial and mat-based practice.
Yoga Anatomy & Physiology
Understand how aerial yoga supports the human body, spinal decompression, and muscle engagement while maintaining low-impact workouts.
Pranayama, Mantra & Meditation
Explore the spiritual aspects of yoga through breath control, mantra chanting, and guided meditation and Yoga Nidra techniques that promote mental clarity and deep relaxation.
Teaching Methodology
Build confidence through hands-on practice, partner work, and supervised teaching sessions with experienced instructors.
Sound Healing & Relaxation
Experience sound healing sessions that promote stress relief, deep rest, and a peaceful and happy life.
Philosophy & Lifestyle
Study key principles of yoga philosophy to align your teaching with the deeper values of balance, compassion, and self-awareness.
From Student to Confident Aerial Yoga Teacher in 7 Days
This aerial yoga certification course in Rishikesh offers not just the techniques to teach, but the wisdom to inspire. Our asana champion instructors break down every silk hammock transition into teachable components — so you understand not just how to perform a pose, but how to communicate it clearly to students of different levels.
By day three, you begin supervised teaching practice with your batchmates. By day five, you are leading full 30-minute sequences with instructor feedback. By graduation on day seven, you have the confidence, vocabulary, and safety awareness to walk into any studio and lead an aerial yoga class from scratch.
Graduates receive: 50-hour Yoga Alliance YACEP certificate, a complete aerial yoga class sequencing manual, equipment setup guide, and lifetime access to our alumni WhatsApp group for ongoing support and teaching tips.
Who Can Join the Aerial Yoga Certification Course?
This 50-hour aerial yoga teacher training is open to practitioners at every level — no previous anti-gravity yoga or silk hammock experience required. What makes training at Rishikesh Yog Nirvana different is our instructors: our aerial yoga faculty includes competitive asana champions and national-level yoga athletes who bring precision, safety awareness, and technical mastery that recreational-only teachers cannot match. You learn inversions, wraps, and transitions from practitioners who have performed them under competition-level pressure.
This Aerial Yoga TTC is Designed For:
- RYT 200/500 Certified Yoga Teachers wanting to add aerial yoga as a specialty skill and earn 50 Yoga Alliance continuing education hours (YACEP). Our silk hammock methodology integrates directly with your existing Hatha and Vinyasa teaching.
- Pilates, Dance & Movement Professionals looking to expand into anti-gravity yoga. Your existing body awareness accelerates learning — our instructors adapt the curriculum to leverage your background in controlled movement and core stability.
- Physiotherapists & Rehabilitation Specialists exploring aerial yoga's therapeutic applications — spinal decompression, joint traction, and proprioceptive training using the hammock as a support tool, not just a prop.
- Complete Beginners with Basic Fitness who are drawn to the creativity and freedom of suspended practice. No acrobatic background needed — we build progressively from foundational wraps to supported inversions over 7 structured days.
- Studio Owners who want to add aerial yoga classes to their offering. You learn not just the practice but the business side — equipment sourcing, safety protocols, class size management, and how to market aerial yoga effectively.
The programme is intentionally small-batch (maximum 12 students) to ensure every participant gets hands-on guidance during inversions and complex wraps. Our Tapovan ashram in Rishikesh provides a focused, distraction-free environment with Himalayan views — ideal for building confidence in a practice that requires trust and presence.
Structure of Our Aerial Yoga Teacher Training
The course at Rishikesh Yog Nirvana is structured to balance theory, self-practice, and teaching methodology. The course follows a disciplined routine that helps students develop confidence, deepen awareness, and gain hands-on teaching experience.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 7 Days / 50 Hours |
| Course Level | Beginner to Intermediate |
| Yoga Styles Covered | Aerial Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga |
| Eligibility | Open to all yoga practitioners and certified teachers |
| Mode of Study | Residential, Intensive Training |
| Certification | 50-Hour Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) |
| Batch Size | Small groups for individual attention |
| Assessment Method | Teaching demonstration, participation, and self-practice evaluation |
Daily Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:00 – 06:30 AM | Meditation and Pranayama |
| 06:30 – 08:30 AM | Aerial Asana Practice |
| 08:30 – 09:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 10:00 – 11:30 AM | Anatomy and Alignment Workshop |
| 11:45 – 01:00 PM | Yoga Philosophy / Teaching Methodology |
| 01:00 – 02:00 PM | Lunch |
| 03:00 – 04:30 PM | Aerial Flow and Sequencing Practice |
| 04:45 – 06:00 PM | Yin or Restorative Yoga Session |
| 06:15 – 07:00 PM | Sound Healing or Meditation |
| 07:30 PM | Dinner and Rest |
Note: The schedule may slightly vary based on batch size and instructor availability.
A Typical Day in the Aerial Yoga Certification Course
The training maintains a holistic balance between physical silk hammock practice, yoga philosophy, anatomy workshops, and spiritual development. Every session is designed to help you progress safely and mindfully — building from supported wraps and basic inversions in the first two days to full aerial flow sequences and teaching practicum by day seven.
Mornings begin with pranayama and meditation as the Himalayan sun rises over the Ganga below our Tapovan studio. The first aerial session focuses on technique and alignment — learning wraps, mounts, and transitions with instructor spotting. After breakfast, anatomy workshops explain how the silk hammock supports spinal decompression, joint traction, and proprioceptive development. Afternoon sessions shift to creative sequencing, partner work, and supervised teaching practice. Evenings close with Yin or restorative aerial poses followed by sound healing — leaving your body deeply released and your mind clear for the next day.
Safety Protocols & Professional Equipment
Safety is non-negotiable in aerial yoga — especially during inversions and complex wraps. At Rishikesh Yog Nirvana, every aspect of the silk hammock setup follows international safety standards.
- Professional-grade silk hammocks — TÜV-certified fabric rated to 300 kg (660 lbs), replaced annually and inspected before every session
- Steel ceiling rigging — industrial-strength mounting points bolted into reinforced concrete beams, not screwed into drywall
- Crash mats below every hammock — 8 cm thick foam mats positioned under each station for the full 7-day training
- Maximum 12 students per batch — ensures every participant has a dedicated hammock station and one-on-one instructor access during inversions
- Instructor spotting for all inversions — no student attempts a full inversion without physical guidance until the instructor confirms readiness
Students with pre-existing conditions (high blood pressure, glaucoma, pregnancy, recent surgery) should consult their doctor before enrolling. Our instructors adapt the practice for individual limitations.
What You Will Be Able to Teach After 7 Days
By the end of the 50-hour aerial yoga certification course, you will be able to confidently:
- ✓ Lead a complete 60-minute beginner aerial yoga class from warm-up to savasana in the hammock
- ✓ Teach 60+ aerial yoga postures with correct alignment cues and safety modifications
- ✓ Design progressive aerial sequences for mixed-level groups
- ✓ Set up and rig silk hammocks safely, including weight testing and height adjustment
- ✓ Spot students during inversions and provide hands-on adjustments with confidence
- ✓ Integrate aerial yoga into existing Hatha, Vinyasa, or Yin classes as a complementary offering
- ✓ Explain the anatomy and therapeutic benefits of anti-gravity practice to students and studio owners
Your 50-Hour Aerial Yoga Certification — What It Means
On successful completion of the 7-day programme, you receive a 50-hour aerial yoga certification from Rishikesh Yog Nirvana, a Yoga Alliance YACEP registered provider. This credential is recognised globally and serves two purposes:
For Existing RYT Holders
The 50 hours count directly toward your Yoga Alliance continuing education requirements. Log them on your YA profile as YACEP hours. This keeps your RYT-200 or RYT-500 registration active and adds aerial yoga as a verified specialty on your teaching profile.
For Non-RYT Practitioners
The certificate serves as a standalone aerial yoga teaching credential. Studios and fitness centres hiring aerial yoga instructors recognise 50-hour specialty certifications. Many graduates use this as their entry point into yoga teaching before pursuing a full 200-hour yoga teacher training.
Accommodation and Meals
At Rishikesh Yog Nirvana, every element of your stay is designed to complement your Aerial Yoga Teacher Training and enhance your journey of self-discovery.
Accommodation Highlights
- Comfortable private and shared rooms with attached bathrooms and hot water
- Clean, peaceful rooms located close to yoga halls for early morning practice
- Access to Wi-Fi, filtered drinking water, and daily housekeeping
- Open spaces and common areas for reading, meditation, and relaxation
- 24-hour security and a safe, nurturing campus atmosphere
Meals and Well-being
- Three sattvic vegetarian meals prepared fresh daily to support your fitness routine and energy balance
- Herbal tea and light snacks available during breaks
- Meals designed to sustain high energy levels and aid focus throughout your training
The peaceful surrounding environment, nestled near the sacred Ganga and the foothills of the Himalayas, creates the perfect space for reflection, learning, and inner balance. For details on course fee, room options, and upcoming dates, refer to our training schedule or contact our team for assistance. Living and studying at Rishikesh Yog Nirvana is more than a stay — it's a life-changing experience rooted in tradition, awareness, and inner peace.
Aerial Yoga Teacher Training Fees & Inclusions
Not included: flights, visa, travel insurance, personal expenses, Yoga Alliance registration fee ($50, paid directly to YA after completion).
See Our Aerial Yoga Training in Action
Watch what daily life looks like at Rishikesh Yog Nirvana — from silk hammock practice sessions in our Tapovan studio to meditation by the Ganges.
What Our Students Say
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