Course Details:

• Duration: 35 Hours
• Location: Rishikesh
  
  

The 35-Hour Aerial Yin & Restorative Teacher Training (TTC) at Pancha Koshas Aerial Yoga and Arts School, Rishikesh is designed for practitioners and teachers who wish to explore the quieter, subtler dimensions of movement. This program blends the therapeutic benefits of Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, somatic practices, and aerial hammock support to create a learning environment that is both grounding and transformative.

Unlike dynamic aerial formats, this TTC focuses on nervous system regulation, fascia decompression, safety principles, emotional awareness, mindful sequencing, and traumasensitive teaching. With the hammock acting as a stabilising, supportive prop, students learn how to facilitate deep release, mindful stillness, and sustainable healing.

The course is led by Rachel Vaz—a yoga instructor and psychologist—whose approach integrates body-based understanding, psychological insight, and compassionate teaching methodology. Her training style emphasizes authenticity, functional movement, emotional literacy, and accessible guidance for diverse student populations.

Who This Training Is For

• Yoga teachers seeking to add aerial yin, restorative, and therapeutic yoga to their offerings.
• Practitioners wishing to understand the mind–body connection, fascia, meridians, and somatic principles.
• Individuals interested in creating calming, deeply nurturing, and healing yoga spaces.
• Anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of slow, meditative, traumasensitive practices.
  
  

What You Will Learn

If you prefer a custom training aligned with your schedule, private TTC sessions can be arranged upon prior notice. 

1. Foundations of Yin Yoga

• Understanding fascia, connective tissue, joints, ligaments, and long-hold postures.
• Functional vs. aesthetic alignment.
• The Three Principles of Yin Yoga.
• Breathwork for stillness and parasympathetic activation.
• Rebound, mindful transitions, and sensory awareness.

2. Restorative Yoga: Principles & Methodology

• The art of creating “supported stillness”.
• How to use props and the hammock for total comfort.
• Sequencing for deep rest, nervous system reset, and emotional release.
• Restorative posture variations and safety considerations.

3. Aerial Yin & Restorative Techniques

• Hammock height variations (low, medium, high) and their therapeutic uses.
• Safe entry, hold, and exit strategies.
• Supported inversions, hip openers, backbends, shoulder openings.
• Understanding gravity-assisted decompression.
• How suspension changes fascia, breath, and proprioception.

4. Somatics & Nervous System Education

• Interoception and body awareness.
• Polyvagal-informed teaching.
• Stress response patterns and grounding techniques.
• Teaching for emotional safety and psychological support.

5. Chakras, Meridian Theory & Energetics

• Yin-specific meridian pathways.
• Chakra balancing through aerial postures.
• How long holds influence prana, qi, and energy flow.
• Yoga philosophy applied to stillness-based practices.

6. Trauma-Sensitive & Inclusive Teaching

• Language that supports safety.
• Consent-based physical and verbal guidance.
• Creating a classroom environment that nurtures emotional wellbeing.
• Working with diverse bodies, ages, and needs.

7. Teaching Practice & Sequencing

• Structuring a full aerial yin or restorative class.
• Themed sequencing (meridians, emotions, chakras, seasons).
• Voice modulation, cueing techniques, and class pacing.
• Observations, feedback, and guided teaching rounds.
  
  

Why Train With Us

• A blend of psychology + yoga for a deeply holistic and informed approach.
• A comprehensive manual designed by Rachel Vaz (Yoga Instructor & Psychologist).
• Supportive environment rooted in Rishikesh’s yogic heritage.
• Focus on mental health, emotional wellbeing, and somatic integration.
• A nurturing space that encourages students to understand themselves as much as they learn to teach others.

Private Teacher Trainings

If you prefer a custom training aligned with your schedule, private TTC sessions can be arranged upon prior notice. Additional charges apply for personalised timelines, one-on-one guidance, and flexible pacing. 

Online Aerial Yin & Restorative TTC (Private or Group Options)

For students who cannot travel to Rishikesh, we also offer an online version of the Aerial Yin & Restorative Teacher Training. This format preserves the same depth, intention, and personalised guidance as the in-person course. You may choose a private online TTC, ideal for individuals or small groups who prefer flexible timings and one-on-one attention, or join our online group cohorts, which are conducted several times throughout the year. Group training dates will be announced at least one month in advance so participants can plan and prepare comfortably. The online curriculum mirrors the complete 35-hour structure, ensuring that you receive a thorough and meaningful learning experience from wherever you are in the world.

Eligibility for Online Aerial Yin & Restorative TTC

To participate in the online training, students must have access to a safe and dedicated space where an aerial hammock can be rigged securely. This space should allow for uninterrupted practice for at least 4 hours daily during the course. If you do not currently have an appropriate setup but wish to create one at home, you may inform the Pancha Koshas management team. We can arrange to courier a high-quality aerial hammock to you at a discounted rate before your training begins, ensuring you are fully prepared and supported throughout your Aerial Yin & Restorative TTC journey.

*Additional charges apply for personalised training, one-on-one guidance, and flexible pacing.
* You will recevied a certificate Yoga Alliance partner
Certification: Upon completion, you will receive a 35-Hour Aerial Yin & Restorative Teacher Training Certificate 

* For Questions or submissions, contact us.

*Eligible for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) hours for already registered Yoga Alliance teachers.