Testimonials
"I chose to certify through VaihAyasa Arial Yoga after extensively researching several AYTTs. Some of the AYTTs I researched were as few as 4 days. Given the enormity of yoga and the safety involved in Aerial Yoga, I just couldn't feel confident that I would be thoroughly prepared or qualified to teach Arial Yoga after such a brief training. Certifying to Instruct VaihAyasa Aerial Yoga was an amazing experience. The Master Trainer, Heather Diamond, is outstanding. The actual training was organized in a way that first established a strong foundation of basic knowledge and skills. Then more details and skills were layered in which both reinforced the basics and made the progressions clear and logical. The training manuals are very thorough and succinct. They include pictures which provide a helpful visual point of reference in addition to the descriptive cues. Heather equipped us with all of the tools necessary to provide a safe, well planned out Aerial Yoga Class. The practicums were a valuable learning experience, as was the apprenticeship. I finished feeling completely confident in my teaching."
-Suangela Abrams, RYT-200
"I have offered classes, workshops and trainings in this style at my own studio for 4+ years due to its accessibility, therapeutic focus, commitment to safety, and alignment with the greater principles of a foundational yoga practice. There is plenty of space within the program for variety and creativity; empowering of individual teachers is a clear priority. Ample guidance on creating essential levels of consistency in classes and instructor teams provides balance and unity to the Vaihaiyasa system. I have been grateful to work with Heather at multiple times and in a variety of circumstances, and I deeply respect her care for the training she has nurtured, the studio owners she mentors and the teachers she instructs. I highly recommend her program for individual yoga teachers looking to add aerial training to their experience or to studios looking to expand and refresh their program offerings."
-Rachel Wilson, E-RYT 500, VaihAyasa Aerial Yoga Master Trainer
"As a student with Heather Diamond's [VaihAyasa] AYTT program, I received the best training of all of my yoga teacher trainings to date. First, Heather is a highly organized master trainer, and practicing yogi. As a generous teacher who always offers one on one tutoring, and adjustments, she continually updates her class materials which has resulted in the finest aerial asana protocol practice and that I continue to reference. Her use of language, pacing and instruction is process-oriented, thought-provoking and wise. She reinforces one's mind, body, and spirit potential. The student takes away the gold standard in safe aerial practices. Through a test-out, peer feedback and thorough class planning, no one leaves the training without a strong foundation of skill sets. What continues to make a difference for me as an aerial yoga instructor are the ongoing annual teacher reunions where the latest techniques are shared and Heather's grads can integrate their experiences and trainings with our collective group of VaihAyasa Teachers."
-Patricia Truitt, RYT-500, LMT