Acrossage, Aerial Massage, Aerial Stretch

[Tom N]

Does anyone have any experience with these modalities? I'm curious if anyone would know about the requirements/regs for teaching classes like these? I am currently learning aerial yoga on my own, and would love to teach classes using it to do massage and stretching, is this within my scope of practice in Missouri? Thanks for any info!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUDKTzbqfDM

Here is a video of aerial yoga, obviously I can't teach yoga classes since I am not a yoga teacher, but I think I could incorporate more gentle stretching style exercises. (At least I want to lol!! )

 

[Wyatt]

Acrossage, Aerial Massage, Aerial Stretch

And if anyone has any info on where to buy aerial silk that would be awesome! And conversely, if you are looking for a cheaper alternative, I made my own yoga swing with a hammock =)

 

[kend]

Acrossage, Aerial Massage, Aerial Stretch

Does anyone have any experience with these modalities? I'm curious if anyone would know about the requirements/regs for teaching classes like these? I am currently learning aerial yoga on my own, and would love to teach classes using it to do massage and stretching, is this within my scope of practice in Missouri? Thanks for any info!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUDKTzbqfDM

Here is a video of aerial yoga, obviously I can't teach yoga classes since I am not a yoga teacher, but I think I could incorporate more gentle stretching style exercises. (At least I want to lol!! )

Unless you are a qualified instructor, don't even consider it. It looks like a ton of fun, but you really should know the material very very well (instructor level) before you teach classes, let alone suggest using it for therapeutic stretching. For that matter, you should first be very well versed in a standardized form of active stretching such as AIS or PNF. These are extremely effective and the therapeutic applications are far better understood. They can also be performed without any special equipment - a major advaneforum.xxxe for clients that wish to practice on their own. Also, being excellent at one (or more) of these other forms of stretching will prepare you to understand positioning, contraindications, and muscle activation patterns - critical considerations for anyone who uses stretching in their practice.

If you really want to incorporate something like this into your therapeutic practice, go get qualified as a yoga therapist - there are a number of programs for that, and they go FAR beyond basic yoga teacher training.

 

[Tinky Winky]

Acrossage, Aerial Massage, Aerial Stretch

Can't answer your question, but Wow! I've never seen arial yoga and doesn't that look fun! I would love to get my body to work like that!

 

[Mum knows best]

Acrossage, Aerial Massage, Aerial Stretch

Jason, you do bring up some good points.. and I'm definitely considering taking courses to teach. I just can't seem to find any information on the regulation of it. I don't even know where to begin to look? It's more an issue of do I need to be certified with group fitness to teach, or do I need a yoga license to teach, or do I just need to take classes from a qualified "air school"?

I actually have a rig set up in my basement, I have been trying to use it every day. I can already feel the benefits of inversion, especially in my low back and my cervicals have really loosened up!

 

[Vote Repubs Nov 2010!]

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50 views and only 4 comments? Lol, surely all you others have an opinion or some knowledge to divulge to me!

 

[McHaggis Scoticus]

Acrossage, Aerial Massage, Aerial Stretch

Jason, you do bring up some good points.. and I'm definitely considering taking courses to teach. I just can't seem to find any information on the regulation of it. I don't even know where to begin to look? It's more an issue of do I need to be certified with group fitness to teach, or do I need a yoga license to teach, or do I just need to take classes from a qualified "air school"?

I actually have a rig set up in my basement, I have been trying to use it every day. I can already feel the benefits of inversion, especially in my low back and my cervicals have really loosened up!

I would start with standard yoga instructor training. By the time you have completed that process, you should have a better idea of which direction to go next. A quick google search for "yoga therapy" links to lots of relevant info on that growing field. For the aerial yoga, I'd contact the folks who put that video out for more info.

There are tons of courses on various types of stretching available, some via distance learning or home study, though the best are live, hands-on seminars.

 

[PuppyMama]

Acrossage, Aerial Massage, Aerial Stretch

Yeah, I have considered the yoga route for about 2 years.. as of now it just hasn't been in the cards, or maybe I haven't been pursuing the opportunity enough. I might however have an opportunity to work at a yoga/aerial studio that is opening up down the street from me. I'm thinking about working part time and take as many classes as I can! I figure I can also meet like minded people, certified instructors, and hopefully pick up some clients there! I'll write an update when I hear more about this. =)

 

[Jinstar]

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Though I don't know much about Aerial work in general, the few videos I've seen are fascinating & I would love to see it offered in my area. It would definitely be a great goal to pursue, once you've gotten your yoga teacher training completed. Enjoy the process of gaining more info & experience in all that you do & keep us posted!

 

[msdixie]

Acrossage, Aerial Massage, Aerial Stretch

Yea! I have an interview on Wednesday for the aerial studio down the street on Wednesday! I'm really hoping the interview goes well and that we are on the same page! The studio doesn't currently offer massage, so crossing my fingers that they might have a few private rooms there and that i can use one lol! This place also offers cardio "strip fit pole" classes, and they do bachelorette parties, so I'm hoping to cash in on bringing my massage chair along! I'll post another update after my interview!

 

[ubernerd122]

Acrossage, Aerial Massage, Aerial Stretch

Hey everyone, I had my interview on Wednesday and it went.. so so? The woman I talked with was very nice, but I couldn't seem to connect with her except superficially. She seemed very "nit picky" about my resume and experiences, so far as saying "You switch jobs a lot, can you not find somewhere you fit?". Now maybe she meant that more kindly than it seems, but it felt a little awkward. I tried to explain that I am not a "serial job hunter" and in my defense I have always moved to a job where I received more money, training and responsibility so I could grow in this field. Plus add in the fact that I moved from Tx to Mo and had to go back to school again and then tried out a few places here to see how I would like it.. Geez. All I want is a part time position with the opportunity to learn more about aerial work first hand! LOL. Maybe I just couldn't read her very well because she did mention a second interview.. so we shall see if she calls back in a week or so. The location will not be open to mid to late April, so no rush I guess. On the plus side, the owner was in such fantastic shape that it has motivated me to make my workouts harder! Maybe if I can lose 10 lbs before the next interview she will be impressed with my willingness to work hard? Lol.

 

[callsignfuzzy]

Acrossage, Aerial Massage, Aerial Stretch

And in the mean time.. I am practicing at home with my yoga swing, and I hope to be able to buy some aerial silk soon so I can start learning on my own!

 

[Ben W]

Acrossage, Aerial Massage, Aerial Stretch

This first time I've seen this thread, (been a little busy, still am but that's another story)

This looks incredible, but this is the first thing I've seen about it. I would try contacting yoga associations to find out more.

Good luck!

 

[Michealla]

Acrossage, Aerial Massage, Aerial Stretch

Well I didn't get the job at the aerial studio, but it is opening soon! LOL. That's ok, it would have only been 1 or 2 days a week part time, guess I will just have to pay for the classes =) If anyone is thinking about trying aerial yoga I highly recommend it! After a long day of massaging people I go hang my swing up outside and I flip upside! Really relieves my stress level and I have definitely noticed that my neck has been feeling really good, guess I'm getting a good stretch!

 

[Joel]

Acrossage, Aerial Massage, Aerial Stretch

I saw this when I went to the yoga journal conference in Boston, MA. Very fun to watch

 

[BuStErBaBy]

Acrossage, Aerial Massage, Aerial Stretch

Be very carefull about which version of 'aerial' yoga you try. It is a trend and a bit of a gimmick right now much like hot stone is to massage therapists. I'm a yoga instructor and aerial yoga is like another modality that you need to learn the basic version first before you begin expanding. Its rather like wanting to learn hot stone massage w/o becomming a massage therapist first. The only serious place I found for teaching you to teach aerial yoga is Unnata in New York City and it is a week long workshop that requires an RYT status first.

It is fun, it is cool, and I myself plan on teaching it someday.. But just be carefull that the program you found is up on their training and make sure your apparatus is safetly installed.

 

[solstice_baby]

Acrossage, Aerial Massage, Aerial Stretch

And if anyone has any info on where to buy aerial silk that would be awesome!

Googled "where to buy aerial silk" and found this: http://aerialrevolution.com/aerialequipment.htm

 

[Alan G]

Acrossage, Aerial Massage, Aerial Stretch

Hey everyone! Been a while on this thread, so I thought I would finally update =) So.. the studio opened up about 4 months ago now, and they decided to not go with aerial classes, instead they teach pole fitness and dance classes. So.. I signed up. And I fell in love with the pole arts! I've gained so much core strength, my shoulders are in better posture, my flexibility has increased, and I've lost 20lbs! Truly amazing. I get my aerial love when I climb and invert, and man is it addicting! Here is a video on youtube of actual pole art, (not to be confused with just the stripper pole =) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwNpaxkhefI

It's been a fantastic experience, and I've progressed very quickly! And... I got my second interview after 3 months of non stop classes! And I'm now teaching classes part time! Sometimes you just have to work harder to get what you want, but it's definitely paid off!

I still do aerial yoga on my own, and I hope to someday save some extra cash to take a silks class.. but we'll see :mrgreen: