AIReal Yoga® 50-Hour Teacher Training
Study hammock placement, cueing, and supported inversions with Carmen Curtis, founder of AIReal Yoga®.
Who it’s for: Students deepening their practice, yoga teachers adding hammock classes, and aerial teachers looking for a different way to teach familiar poses.
50 hours: Nearly 25 hours of video instruction plus approximately 25 hours of practice. A teaching credential is optional for personal study.
Digital tuition: $650. Includes lifetime course and manual access, lesson plans, and one complimentary year of the class membership.
In person: Honolulu, February 18–22, 2027 · $1,100 through January 18, then $1,200. Join the Ventura interest list.
Inside the 50-hour aerial yoga curriculum
Explore the core study areas below. Select a topic to read more.
Module 1: The Anatomy of Suspension — Spinal Support & Alignment
Explore anatomy and alignment as the hammock changes support and resistance. Practice fabric placement, observe joint stability and range of motion, and choose modifications or grounded alternatives for the student in front of you.
Module 2: Rigging, Safety & Fabric Height Mechanics
Study hammock setup, rigging education, safety, fabric height, and student positioning. Practice choosing the height and placement for a pose, explaining a supported entry, and guiding a controlled return to the floor.
Module 3: Sequencing Floor-to-Air Transitions
Connect familiar yoga postures on the mat with hammock-supported variations. Develop clear cueing, pacing, progressions, and transitions, then practice teaching the sequence aloud with options for different students.
Your 50 hours, resources & continuing support
Work through 148 instructional videos with nearly 25 hours of recorded material and approximately 25 hours of practice.
- A downloadable illustrated manual covering more than 100 postures.
- Lesson plans, sequences, progressions, and modifications.
- Lifetime course and manual access.
- One complimentary year of the online class membership, including classes, printable lesson plans, and discussions.
- Access to the private teacher community and continuing education opportunities.
Lifetime access to the course and manual
Both formats include the digital videos and downloadable manual. Replay a setup before you teach, revisit a sequence after class, or reach out to Carmen with a question.
Train online or in person
Start the self-paced course now or see the dates for hands-on training.
Who takes the 50-hour training?
Students use this training to deepen their practice. Yoga teachers use it to introduce the hammock or revisit familiar cues. The 200-hour program includes this specialty for those also preparing to teach floor-based Hatha yoga.
Already teach aerial yoga?
Bring a pose you know, such as supported Warrior III. First keep the back toes on the mat and let the hands rest lightly on the fabric. Then try lifting the back leg just a few inches. Does the standing knee lock? Does the pelvis rotate or the grip tighten? Try the first variation again and compare where the student feels the work.
Use the same process to explore balance, functional movement, healthy aging, and cueing for students with hypermobility. Read Carmen’s Double Stag progressions or ask about training your studio team.
What happens when I finish my AIReal 50 training?
Upon completion, you receive an AIReal Yoga® 50-Hour Teacher Training Certificate of Completion from AIReal Yoga. This specialty training develops hammock-based teaching skills. If you’re working toward your foundational yoga teacher credential, the 200-hour program is the appropriate path.