FAQ

  • Once an Awaken aerial trainee has completed the 40 hour course, we welcome you to join our Awaken Aerial apprenticeship program to support you on your teaching journey.  Here you will observe other instructors, gain hands-on experience teaching, and receive valuable feedback from our Awaken Aerial mentors.

  • Yes, all program attendees must be 18 years of age. ​

  • Absolutely!  There is no prerequisite to participate in the Awaken Aerial instructor training program.  It is helpful if you’ve attended aerial hammock classes and are familiar with the aerial hammock; however, we will teach you everything you need to know!

  • If you have vertigo, heart disease, pregnancy, recent surgeries, high or low blood pressure, glaucoma, severe arthritis, artificial hip, cerebral sclerosis, disc herniation, several muscle spasms, carpal tunnel syndrome, radiculitis, sinusitis or tendonitis. Please consult your Doctor before taking any aerial classes or courses if you have any of the mentioned above.​

  • ​Our 40 hour course is $997 USD 

    Awaken Aerial  is not responsible for the cost of flights, meals, or accommodations. Due to COVID-19, we recommend getting travel insurance in case plans change.

  • ​No, the manuals are purchased separately from Awaken Education 

  • Yes! Everyone attends our courses for different reasons. Many participants join to gain more awareness and understanding of their own practice. If this is your intention, please indicate it on the application.

  • Attendees will receive an Awaken Aerial Certified instructors upon completion of their Awaken Aerial Level 1 exam. See  Exam FAQS (link) for more information.

  • Each aerial arts course covers unique skills and curriculum. For this reason, we require all attendees to complete and pass the full 40 hour scope of the Awaken Aerial training to proceed with our apprenticeship program or to become certified with Awaken Aerial. 

  • Students who complete the Awaken Aerial certification program are asked to keep their skills fresh by completing 6 Continuing Education Credits per year through Awaken Education. If you choose to not participate in CEU’s, your certificate will expire one year after the completion date of your Awaken Aerial Education program.   

  • All course materials are in English. 

  • We are an extremely safe and positive environment. As it is done with proper equipment, training and supervision,  aerial is as safe as any other recreational sport or rigorous physical activity you may engage in. If you have any physical impairments that could impact your own well being, please let us know so that before class.

  • Our equipment is rated to hold the weight of a small elephant.  There is no weight limit.

  • Everyone starts somewhere. The most important factor in success is a good attitude and a commitment to your training.