Christopher Harrison is considered the Father of Aerial Yoga and The Originating Pioneer in Suspension Fitness. He founded AntiGravity® Inc. October 1991 in New York City and has been hanging people upside down ever since. He is passionate about his work and maintains that the easiest way to defy gravity is to smile.
AntiGravity® and star device as well as AntiGravity® Yoga are registered trademarks, owned by AntiGravity, Inc. Any unauthorized or unlicensed use thereof is strictly prohibited and AntiGravity® will take all necessary action to enforce its rights. Any failure by AntiGravity® to enforce any of its rights under these Terms and Conditions or under applicable law shall not constitute a waiver of such right
Copyright © 2012 AntiGravity® Inc. AntiGravity® Yoga All rights reserved.
All trainings held at our NYC training center unless otherwise listed
Deadline for application is by *no later* than 21 days from teacher training session start date.
AntiGravity® Yoga Teacher Training is for those who want to teach others to fly through aerial yoga. The comprehensive course curriculum is a thorough, well-tested suspension fitness technique. As the originators in the genre, it is the only aerial yoga program approved by governing fitness organizations AFAA and ACE. (note: AGY trainings count as AFAA and ACE continuing education credits.) Getting certified in these techniques requires a strong background in teaching and experience/certifications from other modalities ie: yoga, dance, personal training, gymnastics, aerial arts, or hands-on experience in lunar aeronautics. During this training you will learn the copyrighted moves of AntiGravity® Aerial Yoga, a trademarked technique created in 1999 and made available to the public in 2007.
United States and Canada: Please submit a complete professional resume and a short biographical paragraph statement of your previous fitness, dance, sports and yoga experience. Be sure to mention any other trainings and certifications.
International Applicants: Applications must be submitted in English and all applicants must be fluent in English, due to the copious nature of the program and its nomenclature. Submit a complete professional resume and a short biographical paragraph statement of your previous fitness and yoga teaching experience. Note that international applicants are subject to the regulations implemented by our international program representatives. Reasons for the rejection of an international application may remain confidential.
Course Syllabus
Antigravity® Yoga Modules are:
- Module One / AGYFUNdamentals
- Module Two / AGYFlying Fitness 1
- Module Three / AGYRestorative
- Module Four / AGYFlying Fitness 2 (Coming Soon)
- Module Five / AGPilates
- Current training combinations are:
- M1 + M2 + completed apprenticeship + Exam = AGY Level One Flying Fitness Instructor Certification
- M1 + M3 + completed apprenticeship + Exam = AGY Level One Restorative Certification
- M1 + M5 + completed apprenticeship + Exam = AGPilates Level One Instructor Certification
- $1500 for complete AGYoga Flying Fitness One Certification Training,
- $1500 for complete AGYoga Restorative Certification Training,
- $1650 for complete AGPilates Level One Certification.
All are 4 days, the first two are AGYFUNdamentals, required for any of our certifications, and the last two are dedicated to the specialization of choice. Those who have already taken FUNdamentals in the past are exempt from the first 2 days, and may join the training for only the two days of specialization.
--- Pricing if taken separately ---
$750 AGY® FUNdamentals – (M1) (2 day intensive training)
$900 AGY® Flying Fitness – (M2) (2 day intensive training)
$900 AGY® Restorative – (M3) (2 day intensive training)
$900 AG® Pilates – (M5) (2 day intensive training)
By request, AG can also organize private, semi-private, or small group commissioned teacher training sessions, outside of our scheduled trainings, at an AntiGravity® approved facility.
Price structure:
1-2 people: $3000 each person
3 + people: $2500 each person
Submodule Pricing: The cost per submodule is $190 and is a 4 hour training.
There are two tracks to become an AGY Level One Certified Instructor. One is more Yoga Fitness based and it is our AGY Fitness track, and the other is more Yoga Therapeutics based and it is our AGY Therapeutics track. Choose a track that best serves your background, experience, and goals as an instructor.
Antigravity® Teacher Training Programs 2013
What is Antigravity® Aerial Yoga Teacher Training?
Paths to AGY LEVEL 1 Certified Instructor
+
+
Cost for Training
A complete 4-day training session towards becoming a Level 1 instructor consists of AGY FUNdamentals (mandatory 2-day training in the basics of our techniques) + the 2-day session in the specialization technique of one’s choice. In these four days one learns basic to intermediate suspension fitness training moves derived from the practices of yoga, fitness, pilates, calisthenics, gymnastics, dance and aerial arts. Using Asanas (poses), Vinyasas (movement sequences), flips and tricks, agility training, as well as strength conditioning and muscular flexibility exercises, the trainee will be fully prepared to teach an aerial yoga fitness technique that is a full-body workout. AntiGravity® Aerial Yoga is not only an inversion yoga training technique, but also a wellness program integrating body, mind, spirit; guiding followers to enhanced awareness and to better health.
Requirements for Acceptance:
Antigravity not only implies defying the laws of physics, but is also a state of mind standing for "against graveness." This course offers a safe environment with an emphasis on fun and levity. Applicants should be in good physical shape and adhere to a consistent fitness routine prior to enrollment. Previous teaching experience in a related field is strongly recommended in order to pass the course. Positions are limited. Places are reserved first-come, first-serve, based on experience and training. Your prompt application submission is appreciated.
Note: completion of only AGYFUNdamentals does not certify one to teach any AGY technique, in any way. It is only a prerequisite for the successive steps towards certification.
Note: AGY FUNdamentals need only be attended and successfully completed once by any trainee. So one may return to take additional trainings in other AGFitness specializations and attend only the 2 days of specialization, without, repeating AGY® FUNdamentals.
Coming Soon-Level Two Instructor Certification!!
____________________________________________________________________________________________
How to become an AntiGravity® Fitness Level One Certified Instructor
(enrollees will receive further details and information upon completed registration.)
These are the steps:
- 1. Application process - Click here to fill out our registration form)
- 2. AGYFUNdamentals (M1) Training
- 3. AGYFlying Fitness 1 (M2) Training
- OR
- AGYRestorative (M3) training
- OR
- AGPilates (M5) (2 days, click here)
- 4. Upon completion of AGYFUNdamentals (M1) + the training for the technique specialization of choice, one will be a certified AGFitness Level One Apprentice.
- 5. Completed Apprenticeship
- 6. Level One Testing
Level One AntiGravity® Pilates Trainings
Level One AntiGravity® Yoga Trainings
Dates tbd - AntiGravity® Fundamentals & PILATES
FLYING FITNESS 1 (M2)
RESTORATIVE (M3)
FITNESS
THERAPEUTICS
Payment Policy
Standard Payment Policy: Upon enrollment, trainee will receive two invoices: the first of which is for a 50% deposit, the second of which is for the remaining 50% balance. The deposit amount must be paid within 72 hours of invoice receipt to guarantee the reservation. Balance amount must be received no later than 14 calendar days prior to training session's start date.
The deposit is 100% refundable for up to 21 calendar days prior to the start date of the training session, after which time it is no longer refundable. If by 14 caledar days prior to the start date of the training session we have not received payment in full, your reservation will be cancelled and any payments already made to AntiGravity are non-refundable.
Anyone applying less than 14 days from a training's start date is subject to availability and will need to pay the full non-refundable amount at that time.
--In the unlikely event that AG, due to unforeseeable circumstances, needs to cancel or postpone a training session, the registered applicants will be notified with as much notice as feasible and any monies already paid will be refunded in full or applied towards a future training, if applicant so desires.
Important Note: AntiGravity® reserves the right to modify any of the information, policy, procedure, training dates, locations, costs, etc. found on these pages.
Creator of AntiGravity® Yoga
Final Certification Group Testing Sessions
For our apprentices ready to schedule their final certification exam, below are our upcoming group testing session dates. To register click here. Deadline for registration is 2 weeks before test date. These sessions, unless otherwise indicated, are held at our NYC Training Headquarters.
Dates tbd - AntiGravity® Yoga RESTORATIVE
Dates tbd - AntiGravity® Yoga FLYING FITNESS 1
Dates tbd - AntiGravity® PILATES
Dates tbd - AntiGravity® Yoga FLYING FITNESS 1
Dates tbd - AntiGravity® PILATES
Dates tbd - AntiGravity® Yoga FLYING FITNESS 1
For all testing details and information about scheduling a special request test date outside those above click here
April 12-15 - AntiGravity® Yoga Fundamentals and FLYING FITNESS 1 in Calabasas, CA
April 12-15 - AntiGravity® Yoga Fundamentals & RESTORATIVE
May 17-20 - AG Fundamentals 1 & 2 (formerly "Fundamentals and Flying Fitness 1")
June 7-10 - AG Fundamentals 1 & 2 (formerly "Fundamentals and Flying Fitness 1")
June 14-15 - AG Aerial Yoga 2 (formerly "FLYING FITNESS 2 (Session 1)")
June 16-17 - AG Suspension Fitness 2 (formerly "FLYING FITNESS 2 (Session 2)")
July 19-22 - AG Fundamentals 1 & 2 (formerly "Fundamentals and Flying Fitness 1")
The newest program from AntiGravity Fitness: AntiGravity Pilates! For those that carry a Pilates Mat Certification, this training will explore the amazing benefits that can be derived by training your clients in the Pilates Method on the AntiGravity Hammock.
a. Applying for Teacher Training is a 3-step process
- Form Submission
- Acceptance
- Payment
b. When you click "Next", you will be directed to the form submission page.
c. Once you have filled out the form in it's entirety,
click on the 'submit' button to receive a confirmation email.
d. If you don't receive confirmation of your submission within 3 hours,
feel free to email us at training@antigravityyoga.com or Call us at - 212-594-7691.
e. Once you are approved, we will email you the following:
1- NDA (non-disclosure agreement) for you to sign and return via email or fax
2- Training acceptance packet containing comprehensive information for the training and more
3- Paypal Button to make payment.
5 things you should know before starting your application process.