Aerial Yoga Teacher Training
Level 1
Step into a new dimension of teaching with our Aerial Yoga teacher trainings — dynamic, hands-on weekends to get you comfortable teaching with the yoga hammock. Our Level 1 weekend is a standalone training that is perfect for those curious about aerial yoga, and it can also be applied as an elective toward the 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher pathway at Insight Wisdom Center.
This module blends creativity, safety, and skill-building to give you a strong foundation in aerial practice. You’ll learn how to confidently guide students through a basic aerial yoga class, while also gaining essential knowledge in hammock tying and introductory rigging techniques.
The training includes:
16 hours of in-person instruction in Madison (Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.)
4 hours of asynchronous coursework to be completed prior to the first day
Whether you’re expanding your teaching toolkit or exploring something new, this training will equip you with the confidence and competence to begin teaching aerial yoga in a safe, accessible, and engaging way.
Upon registration, you will be directed to our online learning portal to access your manual and materials. This portal will be accessible to you by July 31, 2026, and you will have lifetime access to the materials. Questions? Email valerie@insightmadison.com.
Level 2
Advance your aerial yoga practice with this hands-on teacher training.
This module introduces more advanced and yin postures as well as more class flows to use in your teaching or 1-1 work. You will also learn more about creating a therapeutic plan for your students from two certified yoga therapists.
The training includes:
16 hours of in-person instruction in Madison (Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30-31, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
4 hours of asynchronous coursework to be completed prior to the first day
Upon registration, you will be directed to our online learning portal to access your manual and materials. This portal will be accessible to you by December 31, 2026, and you will have lifetime access to the materials. Questions? Email valerie@insightmadison.com.
Note: Aerial Yoga Level 1 is a prerequisite for this class. This two-day Level 2 training does not count as an elective for the Insight Wisdom Center 200-hour yoga teacher training.
Presenter: Valerie Hesslink, MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
As a yoga practitioner, Valerie initially explored yoga teacher training to deepen her practice in her bigger body. Along the way, she discovered a passion for making yoga accessible to all non-conforming bodies. Credentialed with an MS in Yoga Therapy, she’s weaving her journey as a teacher into offering yoga therapy tools as a powerful and accessible healing mechanism.
Presenter: Jeanne Kolker, LPC, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
Jeanne is the founder of Insight Counseling & Wellness, an outpatient mental health clinic in Madison that incorporates somatic interventions into mental health care. Jeanne is also a Certified Intuitive Eating Pro with more than 10 years of experience facilitating groups and workshops on managing emotional eating and body image concerns.
