Welcome to Aerial Yoga South Africa
Aerial Yoga South Africa invites you to explore movement through softness, structure, and breath. Our approach is rooted in the traditions of yoga while embracing the lightness and freedom of suspension. Here, strength and stillness meet in the air — creating a practice that supports balance, awareness, and connection.
Aerial Yoga South Africa is home to the Aerial Yoga Foundations Teacher Training, a small-group professional program for yoga, Pilates, and movement educators. Founded by Julie Fowler, this program has guided teachers across South Africa toward a deeper, safer, and more embodied approach to aerial yoga.
WHAT IS AERIAL YOGA?
Fun & Challenging Workout
A routine combining aspects of Yoga, Pilates, Aerial Arts and Strength Training designed to increase strength, mobility, balance and flexibility, and you will have a great time while doing it!
Benefits
- The sling forces the core muscles to work - Increased upper body strength and tone - Reduced spinal compression - Stretch further and deeper with the sling - Hold challenging yoga poses and inversions for longer and correctly with the support of the sling - Decompression of joints and spine while aligning the vertebrae without gravity
Suspended from the ceiling
Aerial Yoga makes use of the fabric sling to distribute the body weight between the floor and the sling, allowing a variety of strength-building, balance awareness, flexibility and core strength moves. The sling assists supporting the body’s weight during poses, allowing the body to lengthen, allowing the practitioner to focus on alignment and uses gravity to deepen the stretch.
Increase strength & flexibility
The class is designed for most levels of fitness, with modifications offered for different levels of strength and flexibility. A total mind and body workout for those who want to combine fitness with FUN.
THE FOUNDATIONS APPROACH & PROFESSIONAL TEACHER TRAINING
The Aerial Yoga Foundations Method blends mindful suspension with grounded, awareness-led movement. Rooted in yoga principles and safe sequencing, our approach focuses on slow, intentional practice — prioritising body awareness, stability, and clarity in teaching.
The Aerial Yoga Foundations Teacher Training is a 100-hour, Yoga Alliance–recognised programme offered twice a year, 2026 dates to be confirmed.
Move with awareness. Teach with integrity.