FAQs

We offer virtual and in-person trainings at multiple locations throughout the world and in several time zones.  Click here for the current  schedule.

Although the training is a short period of time, it is very extensive and thorough. From the AntiGravity® Fitness philosophy to the exact sequencing and progressions, to the maintenance of the hammock, to how to structure a class, you will be given everything you need to know in order to teach a class. Whether or not you want to become an instructor or just deepen your at-home practice, success has to do with the time you put in to learning the technique thoroughly.

In order to receive AntiGravity Fitness certification, you must take Fundamentals. Other aerial certifications do not count as they are not based on our techniques. 

Each  option below will re-certify you but offer a different path depending on your capabilities and interest: 

1.     Advanced Training: 2-day program where you learn new skills, build on existing knowledge, and offer your clients new content. 

2.     Refresher Course: This is the only rectifying 1-day course which provides: 

a.     1 master class taught by a qualified Instructor Trainer / Master Instructor. 

b.     New variations to poses and sequences. 

c.     A new class design. 

d.     A review of basic spotting techniques. 

e.     Individualized peer to peer discussion on challenges. 

3.     Retaking a Teacher Training: revisit a training to review content in more depth, fine tune pose execution, spotting, and understand specific layers of cueing you may have missed before. 

4. Take any two 1-day courses (such: The Art of Class Design and D-kink).

Many locations, including AntiGravity Affiliates, require their instructors to maintain active certification status. It is always a good idea to keep active.

You can take a virtual training from the comfort of your home or attend an in-person training.  All AntiGravity teacher trainings are listed here

2 years from the last date of your training.  Example: If you take Fundamentals 1&2 on March 15-17, 2022, your Certification expires on March 17, 2024. If you then take Aerial Yoga 1 on June 1-2, 2023, your Certification expires on June 2, 2025. 

No, you do not get 4 or more years. Your Certification expires two years from your LAST training. Therefore, your Certification will expire two years from the date of your last training. Example: If you take Fundamentals 1&2 on March 15-17, 2022, your Certification expires on March 17, 2024. If you then take AY1 on June 1-2, 2022, and SF1 on June 20-21, 2022, your Certification expires on June 21, 2024. 

It is in your interest to complete any testing requirements as soon as possible.  Your Certification date will be the last day of your training, not the date you complete any testing requirement. 

As of January 1, 2022, AGDA membership is not required to maintain active status. AGDA remains available as an optional subscription and a valuable tool for instructors to access reference materials and content updates. 

After January 1, 2022, your Certification status will expire when your AGDA membership expires.

Each training comes with a free 90-day membership to AGDA. 

Yes, ALL of our programs are approved by AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America) and NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) for Continuing Education Credits / Units. To claim your Credits,  follow each organization’s protocols and use our Provider number that is listed on your AntiGravity® Fitness Certificate.

Ideally you have taken AntiGravity® classes or have a home practice on an AntiGravity Hammock. However, if that is not an option, you can study the website to learn more about AntiGravity® the company, get your core strong and go over your anatomy terms. Be sure to sign up / register HERE and follow the host studio’s policies and procedures surrounding payment, schedule, paperwork, dress code, etc. 

There are no specific prerequisites to attend an AntiGravity Fundamentals training. Previous certification in Yoga, Pilates or any other Fitness program is helpful, but not required. 

Throughout the Teacher Training, there is ongoing assessment and feedback from the Instructor Trainer. There is a practicum on the last day of every training with the opportunity for immediate feedback from the Master Trainer. This determines pass/fail at the discretion of the Master Trainer and our testing protocols. Upon completion of the in-person attendance of the training, certification is granted upon successful completion of an online, open-book, test. 

Practice makes perfect, of course. However, our trainings are designed to set you up for success and you should be able to teach an AntiGravity class right after your training. 

AGDA always has the most updated version of our manuals digitally. If you prefer a printed copy, you can request a hard copy to be shipped to you. Prices vary depending on course, number of manuals, and location to be shipped. To request, email training@antigravityfitness.com  Please note: Active status is required to receive an updated Manual. Be sure your AGDA membership is up to date.

We strongly recommend that you teach at an AntiGravity Affiliate/ Licensee. This ensures that AntiGravity Hammocks are present and that you are in an environment that is setup according to our standards. If you teach at a location that is not an AntiGravity Affiliate, you may teach an AntiGravity class, as long as it is taught on AntiGravity Hammocks. Classes that are taught on non-AntiGravity equipment may not be called or advertised as “AntiGravity”.