May 2025

40-hr Aerial Level 1 Teacher Training

Friday, May  23: 5pm-9pm

Saturday, May 24: 9am-6pm

Sunday, May 25: 9am-6pm

Monday, May 26: 9am-6pm

Looking to take your practice to the next level?

Join us for a transformative, immersive aerial weekend at Pier to Point Wellness and Spa’s outdoor aerial deck in Point Loma. This intimate experience promises a blend of learning, practice, laughter, and community.

Spanning from Friday to Monday, this extended weekend will feel like a refreshing retreat, offering both inspiration and a vibrant space for creative expression.

Whether you're a student seeking deeper engagement or considering the next step to become an aerial instructor, this training is designed to nurture your growth and equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to take the next step. This training is not your average cookie cutter aerial training, we’ll help you dive deep into your passions and background so we can help curate a class style that speaks to you.

  • Pier to Point Wellness and Spa (Outdoor Aerial Deck)
    Located in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego!

  • Friday, May 23: 5pm-9pm
    Saturday, May 24: 9am-6pm
    Sunday, May 25: 9am-6pm
    Monday, May 26: 9am-6pm

  • The Ins and Outs of Aerial Yoga
    Safety: Rigging, Knot-Tying, and Equipment
    Building Trust with Students 
    Creating Beginner, Intermediate, and Low-Hammock Classes
    Spotting Safety
    Cueing with Confidence
    Low Hammock Principles
    Finding Your Aerial Voice
    Intuitive Sequencing 
    Advanced Poses Workshop
    Practice Teaching
    Putting the Yoga in Aerial Yoga
    Kids’ Aerial Yoga and the Benefits of Play
    The Business of Aerial Yoga
    Wisdom from the Community
    Savasana Seminar

    • Immersive course led by Emily Artalejo Frailey and Amy Thai

    • Printed Aerial Yoga Instruction Manual with a Step-by-Step Pose Directory Featuring 65+ Aerial Poses

    • Galaxy Lifestyle Empowerment Affirmation Deck

    • Welcome Goodie Bag

    • Opportunity to teach 3 Community Classes at Pier to Point Wellness

    • Level 1 Aerial Yoga Teacher Certification (upon satisfactory completion of all requirements)

    • 4 Free Classes at Pier to Point Wellness and Spa

Curriculum Highlights:

The Ins and Outs of Aerial Yoga

Explore the origins and current trends of aerial yoga. Discover your unique teaching style while acquiring the skills to design and develop your own aerial yoga classes.

Safety, Rigging, Knots, and Equipment

Acquire expertise in safely setting up your class by exploring various aerial equipment options and determining what best suits your needs. Gain hands-on experience in tying different silk knots and adjusting equipment to accommodate various class types.

Building Trust with Students 

Develop skills in cueing breath, instructing Level 1 poses, and providing effective spotting techniques. Gain expertise in conducting one-on-one interviews with students to ensure their safety and empowerment.

Practice Teaching

We go beyond theoretical instruction by offering daily opportunities to practice teaching in front of your peers. Additionally, you will have the chance to lead three Community Classes at Pier to Point Wellness.

Intuitive Sequencing

Master the art of designing classes guided by your intuition. We provide foundational principles and guidelines to help you curate sequences that naturally align with the flow of your class.

Specialized Workshops

Putting the “Yoga” in Aerial Yoga
Kids Aerial & The Benefits of Aerial Play
Savasana Seminar
Anatomical Cueing for Aerial Yoga
Advanced Poses/Sequencing Workshop

Investment is $1,400

Optional $200 Add On:
Hammock and Rigging Equipment

Meet Your Instructors

Amy Thai (Co-Facilitator)

Amy started her aerial yoga journey in 2018, she fell in love and started taking many classes. She got certified as an aerial instructor in 2019 by Galaxy Lifestyle and a sound healing facilitator in 2023 by Peace, Love and Yoga. She specializes in combining creative sequencing, playfulness and a dose of strengthening in all her classes. Her goal is to get you to build up the foundational poses and technique required to be successful in sequencing and aerial dance. On top of teaching weekly classes, Amy hosts specialized aerial workshops including: aerial burlesque, floating sound baths, acro-aerial, aerial skills, and aerial dance. In her free time, Amy loves going camping, photography, building charcuterie/pupcuterie boards, hosting elaborate dinners and cuddling with her pup Tsuki.

Emily Artalejo Frailey (Co-Facilitator)

Flying, Floating, Freedom — these are the feelings Emily strives to evoke in any client who works with her.

Emily moved to San Diego in 2019 and found community through aerial yoga. She earned her certifications in aerial, mat, and paddleboard yoga— all in an 18-month span! Her goal is to empower people to release their self-doubt and connect to their most authentic selves; that's why she created Elevated Elements Yoga: Land, Sea, and Air Yoga. Emily is a proud mama who credits aerial yoga with keeping her active and comfortable throughout her pregnancy. In her free time, Emily loves to dance and spend time with her loved ones near the ocean.

Kristina Zion (Guest Teacher)

Kristina began her aerial journey when a good friend asked if she would like to try hanging upside down and the rest is history! Kristina took her first aerial yoga class in 2016 and fell in love with the dynamic movement, inversions, and the ability to challenge her body in such a unique way. In 2019 Kristina received her Kids Aerial Yoga Teacher Training certificate through Playful Peace Yoga and currently teaches two weekly kids aerial classes at Pier To Point Yoga and Wellness Center. In 2021 Kristina completed her Aerial Yoga Teacher Training with Galaxy Lifestyle. Gravitating towards flips and tricks and dance styles of aerial, Kristina is passionate about creative expression and helping others find organic play and confidence in their movement. On top of her weekly kids classes Kristina co-hosts Aerial Burlesque and Aerial Playtime for Adults workshops.

Tam Leeper (Guest Teacher)

Practicing yoga for many years Tam found her passion for aerial yoga in 2015. Earning her teacher's certificate in 2018 she has continued to grow in her practice. Tam's classes allow students to be creative and silly while building the strength and flexibility needed for aerial yoga.

Debbie Leung (Guest Teacher)

Debbie is a certified RYT-200 vinyasa teacher and has additional certifications in stand up paddleboard (SUP), yin, aerial yoga, and Thai massage. She has been teaching at studios in San Diego since 2015. She is attracted to yoga by the subtleties of alignment in the body and the immense benefits it brings to our minds, bodies, and ability to function better on a daily basis. She originally sought out yoga as a way to calm her anxious mind and from that place seeks to help others find THEIR rhythm and beat within their own practice and lives. Debbie's classes combine her enthusiasm for creative sequencing with precise alignment and safety cues (and the occasional bad joke). 

Feedback from our past trainees:

  • “You ladies were amazing and you've made one of the most clear and beautiful manuals I've ever seen!”

    Past Trainee (Feb 2023)

  • “Amy and Emily could not have been more kind, caring, and helpful. They taught us so much in such a short time. They fostered a feeling of community for our group of students with varied levels of experience AND they made it FUN!".”

    Past Trainee (Feb 2023)

  • “This teacher training was so well-organized and I learned so much and feel fully confident to teach an aerial yoga class now. I can tell that both Amy and Emily are so passionate about aerial yoga and have so much knowledge about the poses to be able to explain everything very well and at the same time they made it so fun.”

    Past Trainee (Feb 2023)

  • “Syllabus and training material are well structured. Pictures with steps make understanding how to get into poses easy and allow for easy referencing. Having other teachers come and teach poses allowed us to experience different styles.”

    Past Trainee (June 2023)

  • "I loved this training so much. I love how you incorporated the teacher community, positive energy, all good vibes, very informative."

    Past Trainee (Sept 2023)

FAQs Frequently Asked Questions

 Do I need prior yoga or aerial experience to enroll?

You do not need prior yoga or aerial experience to enroll but we do recommend taking 5-10 aerial classes prior to our training to get familiar with the practice to get accustomed to being in the fabric. If you haven’t tried an aerial class at Pier to Point yet, contact us at happieelements@gmail.com for a complimentary class!

What topics are covered in the training?

The Ins and Outs of Aerial Yoga
Safety: Rigging, Knot-Tying, and Equipment
Building Trust with Students 
Creating Beginner, Intermediate, and Low-Hammock Classes
Spotting Safety
Cueing with Confidence
Low Hammock Principles
Finding Your Aerial Voice
Intuitive Sequencing 
Advanced Poses Workshop
Practice Teaching
Putting the Yoga in Aerial Yoga
Kids’ Aerial Yoga and the Benefits of Play
The Business of Aerial Yoga
Wisdom from the Community
Savasana Seminar

How many hours is this training?

The in-person training hours: 31 hours
Friday: 5pm-9pm
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 9am-6pm
Monday: 9am-6pm

After training hours: 9 hours
3 observation classes
3 community classes
3 hours at-home study

What should I bring to the training sessions?

We would recommend bringing a yoga mat, layers to stay warm and your training kit (provided on Friday). Please pack a lunch, snacks, and water for Saturday-Monday. There will be shared props available: aerial hammocks, yoga mats, bolsters, blocks, and blankets.

What should I wear for the training?

We recommend wearing snug-fitting, workout clothes that cover your legs and torso, like leggings and a fitted top. We’ll be using the outdoor aerial deck for most of the training, please wear layers as it does get chilly in the morning and evenings! Do not wear any jewelry or anything that will catch/rip the silks like zippers. 


Are there any physical requirements or limitations?

All participants should check with their physician or healthcare provider before embarking on a new exercise regimen, including aerial yoga.
People with the conditions below should NOT practice aerial yoga inversions, including low inversions:

Glaucoma
Hypertension
Decompensated heart failure
Carotid artery stenosis
Hiatal hernia or spinal instability
Individuals receiving anticoagulants or aspirin therapy
Individuals with a family history of cerebrovascular accidents (strokes)
High or low blood pressure
History of stroke or heart conditions
Pregnancy beyond the first trimester
Excess weight
Epilepsy
Eye problems
Inner ear problems (including vertigo)

How do I become certified to teach aerial yoga classes?

To receive your teaching certificate, you must complete the following:
Teach your in-person practicum
Pass your written test
Submit your example class 
Observe 3 aerial classes
Teach 3 aerial community classes supervised by one of our training facilitators

What if I don’t want to teach but I want to learn more about aerial?

That’s okay! You can still participate during the in-person training to deepen your aerial practice. You will not be asked to teach if that is something you are not interested in. This training is great for learning the ins and outs of aerial poses, safety, and more! Join our growing aerial community and support our new teachers. 

How do I get to know more about the training co-facilitators Amy Thai and Emily Artalejo Frailey?

Meet us in person, and join us for a class at Pier To Point Yoga & Wellness Center.
We can’t wait to meet you! 
Wednesdays 5:30pm Aerial Barre (All Levels) with Emily
Thursdays: 5:30pm Aerial Stretch and Flow (All Levels) with Amy
Thursdays: 7pm Aerial Tricks and Transitions (Intermediate) with Amy

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