FORM 50-Hour Aerial Yoga Continuing Education Training
transFORM yourself.
Empower others.
Teach with FORM.
FORM — Foundations of Refined Movement.
A Yoga Alliance YACEP-recognised training for yoga teachers, movement professionals and passionate practitioners who want to deepen their Aerial Yoga practice and learn to teach with confidence, clarity and purpose.
At Little Mandarin, we approach the aerial hammock as a prop for movement exploration. It can support the body, challenge stability, change load and offer a completely different relationship with gravity.
Rather than focusing on increasingly complex shapes or performance, FORM encourages you to look beneath the movement:
What is the intention? What is happening in the body? What is the hammock contributing? And how can we adapt the experience for the person in front of us?
Led by Jowing Zhang, co-founder of Little Mandarin and FORM academy, the program brings together over a decade of teaching experience and the learning developed through three previous Aerial Yoga teacher training cohorts.
Across 50 hours, you'll develop your understanding of alignment, equipment and safety, movement progression, sequencing, observation, cueing and practical teaching — giving you a stronger foundation from which to develop your own teaching.
Jowing Zhang YAID: 67826
FORM 50-Hour Aerial Yoga Continuing Education Training
Next Intake: TBA
Daily Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
(Includes breaks and lunch hour)
Location: Little Mandarin Camberwell
Accreditation: Yoga Alliance YACEP continuing education
Educator: Jowing Zhang
Language: English and Mandarin Chinese
Tuition fee: TBA
A payment plan is available.
Course overview
The FORM 50-Hour Aerial Yoga Continuing Education Training is a practical, alignment-focused program designed to develop thoughtful, confident and safety-conscious Aerial Yoga teachers.
Across three intensive weekends, you'll explore how the hammock can support and challenge movement, while developing practical skills in equipment setup, alignment, applied anatomy, spotting, progressive sequencing, cueing and class planning.
The training progresses from foundational floor and low-hammock work through suspension, supported inversions and flowing sequences, with supervised teaching and real-time feedback throughout.
Rather than simply learning a catalogue of poses, you'll learn to understand why a movement works, how the hammock changes it, and how to adapt it for different students.
FORM stands for Foundations of Refined Movement — building strong foundations so that movement, practice and teaching can continue to evolve.
Who this is for
This training is suitable for:
Yoga teachers looking to expand their teaching into Aerial Yoga
Pilates, fitness and movement instructors interested in adding an aerial modality to their teaching
Aerial Yoga practitioners who want to deepen their understanding and explore a pathway towards teaching
Existing Aerial Yoga teachers wanting to refine their alignment, sequencing, observation and teaching skills
Studio owners and movement educators looking to strengthen their understanding of Aerial Yoga methodology and safety
You don't need to be an advanced aerial performer.
Some previous trainees joined knowing they wanted to teach, while others came simply to deepen their own practice and discovered an interest in teaching along the way.
What you will learn
1. Equipment & Safety Fundamentals
Build confidence in working with the hammock and creating a safe teaching environment.
Equipment and anchor-point awareness
Load ratings and equipment considerations
Hammock setup
Adjusting for different bodies and practices
Pre-class equipment inspection
Studio safety principles
2. Alignment & Movement Principles
Learn to look beyond the shape and understand what is happening in the body.
Key alignment landmarks
Joint positioning and safe range of movement
Weight distribution and points of support
Stability and mobility
Understanding how suspension changes load
Progressive pathways from floor to low hammock, suspension and inversion
The goal isn't simply to reproduce a movement, but to understand its intention and how the hammock changes the experience.
3. Spotting & Student Support
Develop practical skills to support students with greater confidence.
Spotting principles and techniques
Supporting beginners
Managing fear and uncertainty
Fall-prevention awareness
When and how to offer physical support
Recognising when a student may not be ready to progress
4. Progressive Sequencing
Learn to create classes that feel connected and purposeful rather than like a collection of individual poses.
You'll explore how to build sequences that are:
Progressive and easy to follow
Beginner-friendly
Creative while remaining purposeful
Balanced between strength, mobility, stability and flow
Adaptable for mixed-level groups
You'll also work with class-planning frameworks that can be applied to your own teaching.
5. Teaching Skills & Communication
Knowing a movement yourself is different from teaching it to another person.
You'll develop:
Clear verbal cueing
Visual demonstration
Alignment and movement cues
Hands-on support
Teaching mixed-level groups
Voice projection and timing
Building student confidence
Cueing in English and Mandarin Chinese
The aim is not to teach students to copy you, but to help them understand their own movement.
6. Applied Anatomy for Aerial Yoga
Explore anatomy in the context of actual Aerial Yoga movement.
Key areas include:
Spinal movement in suspension and inversion
Shoulder stability and mobility
Core integration
Weight distribution
Understanding support and load
Considerations for inversions
Recognising when movement may need to be modified
7. Supervised Practice Teaching
Teaching is a practical skill, so a significant part of FORM happens through doing.
You'll participate in:
Peer teaching
Micro-teaching sessions
Observation
Real-time feedback
Class planning
Practical teaching scenarios
Final practical assessment
This gives you the opportunity to practise, make mistakes, receive feedback and refine your teaching in a supportive environment.
Practice. Observe. Teach. Refine.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion, you will receive:
✔ Little Mandarin FORM Academy 50-Hour Aerial Yoga Continuing Education Certificate
✔ 50 Yoga Alliance YACEP-recognised continuing education hours
You'll leave the training with a stronger foundation in equipment safety, alignment, observation, sequencing, spotting and practical teaching — and greater confidence to continue developing your own approach as an Aerial Yoga teacher.
Dates and attendance
Attendance at all scheduled training dates is required to successfully complete the program and receive your certificate.
Venue
Little Mandarin Camberwell Studio
Level 1, 576 Burke Road, Camberwell
Training takes place inside Little Mandarin's working Aerial Yoga studio, giving you the opportunity to learn in the same environment in which our regular Aerial Yoga classes are taught.
The studio is accessible by public transport, with nearby parking, cafés and amenities.
What to bring
Wear comfortable practice clothing and bring a water bottle, notebook and an open mind.
All hammocks and required studio props are provided.
Your educator
Jowing Zhang
Founder · Little Mandarin Yoga & Pilates
FORM Academy Educator · E-RYT 500 · YACEP
Jowing has more than a decade of experience teaching across yoga, Aerial Yoga, Wall Yoga and movement.
Her approach is grounded in alignment, observation and understanding the intention behind movement.
Rather than giving trainees a catalogue of poses to memorise, she encourages them to question what they see: What is happening in the body? What is the hammock contributing? What does this particular student need? Could the movement be approached differently?
Her bilingual teaching in English and Mandarin Chinese also makes the training accessible to a broader community of movement practitioners.
FAQs
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Some Aerial Yoga practice experience is recommended, but you don't need to be an expert or advanced aerial performer.
The training progresses from foundations towards more complex movement and teaching skills.
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Yes. FORM Aerial Yoga Teacher Training is a Yoga Alliance YACEP-recognised continuing education program, providing 50 continuing education hours upon successful completion.
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No.
At Little Mandarin, the hammock is used as a movement prop. The training focuses on alignment, movement understanding, support, suspension, sequencing, observation and teaching rather than aerial performance.
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The training is designed to give you the foundations to lead structured Aerial Yoga classes, including beginner-friendly practices, progressive sequences, strength and mobility work, and supported inversions.
Individual studios, employers and insurers may have their own requirements, so you should also check the requirements relevant to where you intend to teach.
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FORM means Foundations of Refined Movement.
Rather than teaching poses as isolated shapes, we encourage you to understand the intention behind movement, how the hammock changes the experience, and how teaching can be adapted for different people.
The program combines alignment, applied anatomy, safety, observation, sequencing and substantial practical teaching, informed by more than a decade of studio teaching and three previous training cohorts.
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Full attendance is required for certification.
If an unavoidable situation occurs, please contact us as early as possible to discuss your circumstances.
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Yes. Payment plans are available.
Please contact us and we'll help you find an appropriate payment arrangement.
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A limited number of partial scholarships are available for the November 2026 intake. Scholarship applications are considered individually based on the applicant's motivation, background and how they hope to use the training.
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Expect a balance of practical movement, technique, teaching practice, discussion and applied learning.
The program is progressive and designed to work with different bodies and levels of experience.
Ready to take your Aerial Yoga practice further?
Whether your goal is to begin teaching, refine the way you already teach, or simply understand your practice at a deeper level, FORM gives you the foundations to continue developing.
FORM — Foundations of Refined Movement
50-Hour Aerial Yoga Teacher Training
November 2026 · Camberwell
Tuition: TBA
Unable to make it for this intake? Please fill in the form to let us know your preferred studio, day and time. We will consider your suggestion when we schedule our next intake.
What Our Students Say
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Lela
I found Little Mandarin by chance and fell in love with aerial yoga from my very first class. It challenged me, grounded me, and kept me coming back, so I joined their first aerial yoga teacher training.
Jowing is incredibly knowledgeable and knows exactly how to guide, support, and nudge you. The training was comprehensive, covering anatomy, cueing, teaching skills, and how different bodies move in each pose. As a full-time professional, the schedule was perfect.
I also made wonderful friendships with my fellow trainees, and the safe, supportive environment Jowing and Jamie created made the whole experience unforgettable. If you’re considering taking your aerial practice further, this is the place to be.
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Elva
Little Mandarin's teacher training program was highly informative, covering a comprehensive range of topics essential for anyone aspiring to be an aerial yoga instructor. From anatomy and asanas to philosophy and teaching methodologies, the program delved into every facet of yoga. However, what truly distinguished this teacher training program and rendered it an exceptional experience in life was the lead instructor Jowing's dedication to exploring the essence of yoga and her passion for sharing with us her profound knowledge and skills. I unreservedly commend this program to anyone seeking to deepen their yoga practice and embark on the path of becoming a yoga instructor.
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Nicole
I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of this amazing training. Jowing's passion and extensive knowledge of yoga are truly inspiring. Her classes and studio immerse one in an irreplaceable sense of positive energy. The training not only struck a perfect balance between professionalism and intimacy, making the lessons enjoyable and memorable. But also provides a great platform and opportunity to confidently pursue a teaching role after completing the YTT. Although my original goal for joining the training was to deepen my self-practice, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself developing an interest in teaching despite it not being my initial intention. I highly recommend this training to anyone looking to expand their knowledge and embrace personal growth, even if you aren't considering becoming a yoga instructor. You may just discover something unexpected along the way!
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Steph
My aerial yoga teacher training (AYTT) journey at Little Mandarin with teacher, Jowing was both rich and extremely rewarding. Jowing continually took the approach of instilling her passion, knowledge, and practice of precisions of asana alignments throughout the course. You will be challenged both mentally and physically, but the knowledge you gain after completing the course will be just priceless! I would highly recommend Little Mandarin AYTT to anyone wanting to embark on the journey to becoming an aerial yoga teacher or simply deepen and further develop their self-practice skills.
Scholarship Opportunity
Supporting the next generation of movement teachers.
We believe teacher training should bring together people with different experiences, perspectives and reasons for wanting to teach.
A limited number of FORM Aerial Yoga Teacher Training Scholarships are available to applicants who demonstrate genuine commitment to developing their practice and sharing movement with others.
Scholarships provide partial financial support toward tuition fees.
We welcome applications from aspiring teachers and existing yoga, Pilates, fitness, or movement professionals who feel FORM could meaningfully support the next stage of their development.
You don't need to have the longest teaching résumé or the most advanced aerial practice.
We're interested in why you want to learn, what you hope to do with the training, and the perspective you could bring to the FORM and Little Mandarin community.
Scholarship places are limited, and applications are considered individually.
Scholarship recipients will receive a partial tuition contribution. Scholarship amounts may vary and cannot be exchanged for cash. Successful applicants will be contacted directly.
