Aerial Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training @ Jiminy Peak – 33hrs

The bliss of attending a yoga festival just got even better with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Become an Aerial Yoga Teacher at the Berkshire Yoga Festival. Training starts on Monday, and concludes on Thursday—leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the festivities.

Aerial Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training @ Jiminy Peak

Includes a 3-day pass to Berkshire Yoga Festival

Take your teaching to new heights—literally! This unique opportunity blends self-transformation and education, with the immersive energy of a yoga festival surrounded by nature and community.

In this specialized training, you’ll learn the fundamentals of teaching aerial yoga, including proper technique, alignment, and safety considerations, all while exploring the therapeutic benefits of working with a suspended hammock.

Whether you’re looking to become a certified aerial yoga instructor or simply wish to deepen your personal practice, this course will provide you with the tools, confidence, and support you need to soar.

Upon completion of the training, you’ll receive a certification that enables you to teach aerial yoga classes and incorporate this dynamic modality into your teaching repertoire.

  • Inversions, Safety, & Spotting:
    You’ll be guiding students as they hang from the ceiling, so trust and safety are paramount. In this training, you’ll develop confidence in your verbal cues, clear and concise instruction, and hands-on assisting techniques to ensure your students are always safe and supported.
  • Beginner-Friendly Aerial Poses & Sequences:
    Learn how to lead students through accessible aerial poses and sequences that build strength and flexibility, while ensuring a safe, enjoyable experience.
  • Traditional Yoga Poses & Aerial Adaptive Poses:
    Explore how traditional yoga postures can be adapted for aerial practice, offering a fresh approach to familiar poses while deepening students’ engagement and alignment.
  • Class Sequencing:
    Master the art of class sequencing, focusing on time management, addressing different learning styles, and effective communication strategies. You’ll leave with a diverse range of class sequences and the skills to design your own tailored flow.
  • Practice Teaching for Integration:
    The most essential aspect of any teacher training is feeling confident to teach. Throughout the training, you’ll design and practice teaching your own class sequence with interchangeable options to make it adaptable for various student needs.
  • Beginner Tricks & Flips:
    Learn fun and accessible aerial tricks and flips that you can incorporate into your classes, boosting your students’ confidence and creativity in the hammock.
  • Modifications & Assists:
    Gain an understanding of how to modify poses for different body types, levels, and injuries, as well as learn key spotting techniques to keep students safe during inversions and dynamic movements.
  • Anatomy & Observation Studies:
    Deepen your understanding of the body’s biomechanics and how they apply to aerial yoga. Study common postural patterns, alignment, and the anatomy involved in each pose.
  • Teaching Methodology:
    Refine your teaching approach with techniques that foster a supportive, empowering learning environment for your students.
  • Yoga Philosophy & Ethics:
    Integrate the philosophical and ethical teachings of yoga into your aerial practice and teaching style, helping you cultivate a mindful, respectful classroom environment.
  • Aerial Pranayama Techniques:
    Learn breathing techniques designed specifically for aerial yoga that enhance focus, support inversions, and improve overall performance.
  • Safe Rigging Technique & Setup:
    Understand the essentials of rigging, from choosing the right equipment to setting up the hammock securely, so you can confidently prepare your practice space for safe aerial sessions.

  • Comprehensive aerial yoga training alongside inspiring festival events
  • Focus on alignment, safety, and advanced aerial techniques
  • Expert instructors with years of experience
  • Integration of aerial yoga with mindfulness and therapeutic practices
  • Community-based learning in the serene, nature-filled setting of the Berkshire Yoga Festival
Training Schedule:
  • Monday June 9th: 12 PM- 6 PM
  • Tuesday June 10th: 9 AM – 1 PM, 2 PM- 6 PM
  • Wednesday June 11th: 9 AM – 1 PM, 2 PM- 6 PM
  • Thursday June 12th: 8 AM – 1 PM
  • (2) 1-hr zoom session prior to training TBD
  • Co-teach/assist 2 classes @festival
  • 1 community practice class post festival (video/zoom accepted, or @Good Karma Studio)
Training Value:
  • Aerial YTT @ Jiminy Peak: $1,399
  • BYF 3-Day Festival Pass + Krishna Das Concert: $654

Total Value: $2,053

Earliest Bird Cost: $1,399  WOW SAVE $600+

(Only 3 left at this rate before 3/31/25)

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Regular Price: $1,799 (4 Available)

Reserve Your Spot for Our Aerial Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training @ Berkshire Yoga Festival

A $400 non-refundable deposit is required at registration to secure your spot. The balance is due 5/1. Please inquire about payment plans via email.

Housing is not included however options to house with other attendees in a mountainside condo for discount are available. Please email or text Jessica Lubin about housing inquiries. jessica@thegoodkarmastudio.com or 518-526-4786

4 DAYS OF WORLD–CLASS YOGA, MEDITATION, AND MOUNTAIN MAGIC • JUNE 12–15, 2025

Come join us in the beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts for the second year of Berkshire Yoga Festival. After so many festivals were taken away during the pandemic, we knew it was time to bring a top-notch yoga festival back to New England. We’ve got an amazing lineup of yoga teachers, local healers, artists, and performers ready to create another unforgettable experience in the heart of the Berkshires.

OUR CROWD – Our attendees are passionate yoga lovers who care deeply about the planet, health, wellness, and making a positive impact. The Berkshires is the perfect place for this festival, known for its natural beauty, culture, and wellness vibe. We’re expecting more than 500 yogis from all over New England and 2,000 locals to join us at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort from June 12-15, 2025.

Learn more & check out this amazing lineup: https://www.berkshireyogafestival.com/