Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School
50-Hour Aerial Yoga Teacher Training
- 5 days
- Aerial silk
- 50-hour aerial
- Beginner friendly
- Yoga Alliance certified
Overview
A 5-day, 50-hour aerial yoga teacher training in Tapovan, Rishikesh, run by Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School. You learn to practise and to teach aerial yoga safely, using the silk hammock to support, deepen and lengthen the postures.
The course covers aerial fundamentals, anatomy and safety, how to build your own aerial flow, and real teaching practice. It suits complete beginners as much as yoga teachers who want to add aerial to what they offer.
You check in on the 25th, training runs to the 29th, and a new small group begins on the 25th of every month.
A day here
What a teacher training day looks like, from the morning practice to dinner. The rhythm is the same most days, and it is what makes a residential course change something.
- 07:00Pranayama
- 07:30Asana and stretching
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:30Anatomy and safety
- 11:45Aerial yoga
- 13:00Lunch
- 15:30Self practice
- 17:00Teaching methodology
- 19:00Dinner
The training
Why this training
- You leave able to sequence and teach a full aerial class, not just to perform the poses.
- You finish Yoga Alliance certified and can teach aerial yoga anywhere that recognises it.
- You learn on the silks from the ground up, so no aerial or gymnastics background is needed.
- The focus is safety first: how to rig, how to spot, and how to keep a student safe in an inversion.
- The setting is right. Tapovan sits above the crowds, a short walk from the Ganga, the ghats and the cafes.
- It is genuinely residential, on site with all meals, taught by the school behind the 100, 200 and 300-hour trainings.
Course highlights
- A 50-hour Yoga Alliance certificate
- Alignment and how to spot and assist
- Teaching practice in front of the group
- Functional anatomy and safety for aerial
- Aerial yoga fundamentals on the silk hammock
- Building and sequencing your own aerial flow
- 5 days residential with three sattvic meals a day
- Safe inversions, decompression and spinal traction
The syllabus, section by section
Aerial yoga fundamentals
- Getting to know the silk hammock and how it supports you
- Foundational aerial postures, step by step
- Entering and exiting poses safely
- Building confidence upside down
Inversions and decompression
- Safe inversions and spinal traction in the hammock
- Decompressing the spine and releasing tension
- Modifications for different bodies and levels
- Contraindications and when not to invert
Alignment, spotting and adjustment
- Alignment in the key aerial postures
- How to spot and assist a student on the silks
- Using the hammock as a prop for grounded yoga
- Keeping students safe while they progress
Sequencing and teaching methodology
- Building an aerial class with a warm-up, a peak and a close
- Creating your own aerial flow
- Cueing, pacing and clear instruction
- Teaching practice in front of the group
Anatomy and safety
- The anatomy an aerial teacher needs
- How the body moves and hangs in the silk
- Rigging and equipment safety basics
- Caring for the shoulders, spine and wrists
Who should enrol
- You want a short, focused course you can fit into a week.
- You want to practise safe inversions and spinal decompression.
- You already teach yoga and want to add aerial to what you offer.
- You want a small group and close, personal attention on the silks.
- You are new to aerial yoga and want to learn it properly, from the ground up.
How to apply
- 1Leave your details or your number and pick the month that suits you.
- 2A human from our team writes back to answer your questions and hold your place.
- 3Pay the 30% deposit to confirm. The balance is settled with the school, and the deposit is non-refundable.
- 4We send you everything you need before you fly, and your arrival is looked after.
Dates. A new small group begins on the 25th of every month. You check in on the 25th, training runs from the 25th to the 29th, and you check out on the 29th. Tell us the month you have in mind and we confirm your place with the school.
Where you stay, what you eat
The school sits in a peaceful spot in Upper Tapovan, surrounded by green hills, a short walk from the market and the Ganga. Rooms are spacious, ventilated and designed for a teacher training, kept clean and cared for through your stay. You can choose a twin sharing room or a private room; both have an attached bathroom, hot water and Wi-Fi.
Twin sharing room
$399 / person
₹19,999 for Indian students
Private room
$499 / person
₹24,999 for Indian students
Both include an attached bathroom, hot shower, Wi-Fi and all meals. You pay only a 30% deposit to book.
The food
What you eat shapes how you feel, so the kitchen serves a sattvic vegetarian diet, rooted in Ayurveda and made to nourish a full day of practice. Three fresh meals a day, balanced and clean. Tell us your needs in advance and the kitchen will look after them.
On site
- Garden
- Laundry
- Free Wi-Fi
- Close to the market
- Rooms with attached bathroom
- Single and twin sharing rooms
- Spacious, ventilated yoga hall
- 24/7 hot and cold running water
What's included
- Wi-Fi throughout
- Course study material
- Accommodation with attached bathroom and hot shower
- Use of the aerial hammocks, props and practice hall
- The full 5-day, 50-hour aerial yoga teacher training
- Three sattvic vegetarian meals each day, with herbal teas
- A 50-hour Yoga Alliance recognised certificate on completion
Add-ons you can choose
- Airport pickup from Dehradun (Jolly Grant) · add at booking
- Private taxi and transfers on request · add at booking
Experiences during the course
What's not included
- Flights
- Medical costs
- Travel insurance
- Your tourist visa
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Airport transfer (available as an add-on)
Where the school is
Tapovan, off Badrinath Road, Village Ghugtayni, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. A short walk from Tapovan Market. Close to Lakshman Jhula and the Ganga.
Places to visit nearby, most within a walk
- 1Lakshman Jhula
- 2Ram Jhula
- 3Janki Setu
- 4Tapovan Market
- 5Sai Ghat
- 6Bhootnath Temple
- 7Beatles Ashram
- 8Neer Garh Waterfall
- 9Secret Waterfall
A short drive away: Kunjapuri temple for sunrise, Vashishtha Gufa (meditation cave), Neelkanth Mahadev temple.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant, DED), about an hour away. From Delhi (DEL) it is roughly seven hours by road. We can arrange your taxi from the airport to the school as an add-on.
Good to know
Pricing
Prices are shown for international students in US dollars and for Indian students in Rupees. You reserve with a 30% deposit; the balance is settled with the school, and the deposit is non-refundable.
Visa
You travel on a tourist visa. Most guests use India's e-Tourist visa, applied for online before you fly. We will point you to the current steps once your place is held.
Season
Rishikesh runs through four seasons: summer from April to June, monsoon from July to September, a mild autumn from mid-September to November, and winter from December to February. Courses run every month.
Weather
Sitting in the Himalayan foothills, summer runs from about 10 to 40 degrees Celsius and winter from about 5 to 35. Mornings and evenings are cooler, so bring a layer whatever the month.
Electricity
India runs on 220 volts. Bring a universal adapter for your plugs. Power is steady, and there is hot water and Wi-Fi on site.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and we strongly recommend it. Choose a policy that covers medical care and trip cancellation for the full length of your stay.
Vaccinations
There are no special vaccinations required, but please check with your own doctor or a travel clinic in good time before you fly.
What to bring
- A refillable water bottle
- Modest clothing for temple visits
- Comfortable clothes you can practise in
- A notebook and any personal study material
- A warm layer for early mornings and evenings
- Your own toiletries and any regular medication
Cancellation
Cancel 7 or more days before: full refund. 3 to 6 days: 50% refund. Within 3 days: no refund.
Full payment and refund policyQuestions, answered
Do I need aerial or gymnastics experience to join?
No. The course is built for complete beginners and starts from the ground up on the silks. A basic yoga practice helps you get more from the pace, but it is not required.
What certificate do I get?
A 50-hour aerial yoga certificate. The school is Yoga Alliance registered, so on completion you can teach aerial yoga anywhere that recognises Yoga Alliance.
What is aerial yoga?
Yoga practised with a soft silk hammock that hangs from the ceiling. It supports your weight so you can deepen stretches, decompress the spine and move into inversions more safely than on the mat.
Is it safe, and should anyone avoid it?
Yes, taught with safety first. Because it includes inversions, it is best to skip it, or check with your doctor first, if you have heart or blood pressure concerns, glaucoma, recent surgery, a back or neck injury, or if you are pregnant. Tell us any concern before you book.
How many people are in a group?
Groups are kept small so the teacher can give you real attention and spot you safely on the silks.
Is accommodation and food included?
Yes. The price includes your room with an attached bathroom and hot shower, and three sattvic vegetarian meals a day with herbal teas.
How do I pay, and how much upfront?
You reserve with a 30% deposit; the balance is settled with the school, and the deposit is non-refundable. Prices are shown for international students in US dollars and for Indian students in Rupees.
Is it safe for solo female travellers?
Yes. It is a small, residential group with on-site staff and students from around the world, and Rishikesh is one of the more comfortable places in India to travel solo. Tell us any concern and your co-host will talk it through before you book.
How far is the airport and can you arrange pickup?
The nearest airport, Dehradun (Jolly Grant), is about an hour away. Airport pickup and private taxis are available as an add-on you can choose when you book.
When does it run?
A new small group begins on the 25th of every month, all year round. Check-in is the 25th and you check out on the 29th.
The school also runs the 100, 200 and 300-hour Ashtanga and Vinyasa teacher trainings, plus a prenatal and postnatal course.