From Curious to Certified - How Air Control Pilates® Guides You

Your Pathway to Becoming an Aerial Pilates Teacher 

 From Curious to Certified - How Air Control Pilates® Guides You

Are you curious about Aerial Pilates training but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Many Pilates teachers, aerialists, and movement lovers want to add something fresh to their practice — but the journey can feel overwhelming at first.

That’s why I Debbie, founder of Air Control Pilates® created clear, step-by-step training pathways that meet you exactly where you are.

Whether you just want to explore or are ready to get fully certified, this guide shows you how to start your journey with clarity and confidence.

1. Free & Introductory Stage: Explore with Intention

Every great journey begins with a single step — and yours can start here, for free.

What this includes: 

•  📨 Foundations in Focus (Free 5-Week Series) — bite-sized education on breath, alignment, and the magic of the foundations
•  🪶 Info Pack & Webinar — get a behind-the-scenes look at training, meet Debbie, and explore whether this pathway is for you. 

Why start here? 

•  No cost, no pressure.
•  Learn the fundamentals before making a bigger commitment.
•  Understand if aerial Pilates fits your goals and teaching style.

👉 Explore Foundations in Focus 

2. Bite-Size Pathways: Build Confidence

When you’re ready for a little more — but not quite ready for a full course — these mini programs give you a real taste of aerial training

Choose your pathway

•  Hammock Confidence Builder Challenge (3 days) — perfect if you want to feel more at home in the hammock and build strength and ease. Find out more 
•  Butterfly Challenge (21 days) — daily guided movement and mindset practices that help you build consistency and courage. Find out more

✨ Bite-size training is ideal if you want to test the waters, refine your technique, and grow at your own pace. 

👉 Join - Butterfly Challenge (21 days) 

👉 Join - Hammock Confidence Builder Challenge 

3. Step Into Training: The Foundational Mini-Training

This is the bridge between exploring and fully committing.

What you’ll receive: 

•  1-day live online training 
•  Theory modules, downloadable guides & lifetime replay access
•  Aerial Pilates foundations + hammock safety & set-up
•  Pilates principles applied to the air

💡 Bonus: Your mini-training fee rolls into the full teacher training course if you decide to continue. It’s the perfect next step if you want clarity and confidence before going all in.

👉 Learn more about Foundational Mini Training 

 4. Professionally Endorsed Certification: Aerial Pilates Teacher Training 

This is where the magic takes flight.

Our Aerial Pilates Teacher Training is a globally accredited program that combines strong Pilates foundations with the creative freedom of aerial movement.

What’s included: 

•  4-day in-person training or self-directed version
•  Safe rigging awareness education (with a qualified rigger)
•  Interactive 3D anatomy
•  Full Air Control Pilates® syllabus, practical and written assessment
•  Professional endorsement by Active IQ 
•  Lifetime access to all content and updates

This pathway is perfect for Pilates instructors, aerialists, or movement professionals ready to elevate their teaching and stand out in their field.

👉 Become a certified Aerial Pilates teacher  - Self directed option

Specialty Courses: Deepen Your Practice

For those who want to add unique offerings to their classes, speciality courses like the Hammock Meditation Course give you the tools to lead restorative, soulful sessions — complete with scripts and guidance.

This is a beautiful way to bring softness, calm, and balance into your teaching. - Find out more

Get access - Hammock Meditation Course 

📱 Learn Anywhere, Anytime

Every course is delivered through our easy-to-use learning app, giving you:

•  Forever access to videos, syllabus, and teaching tips
•  Flexibility to learn at your own pace
•  Access to a global community of teachers and movers

Whether you’re training in your living room or at your studio, your Aerial Pilates education travels with you.

Why Train with Air Control Pilates®

•  Professional, internationally recognised training
•  Clear and supportive pathways for all levels
•  Safety, creativity and anatomical intelligence at the core
•  A vibrant global community of Air teachers
•  High-quality resources, mentoring, and lifetime access

When you train with Air Control Pilates®, you’re not just learning moves — you’re joining a movement, a whole vibe!

🛫 Which Path Suits You Best?

✨ Not sure where to begin? Start small. Foundations build strength and clarity — and the rest unfolds naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need previous aerial experience to start?
Nope, the Foundations in Focus and Bite-Size pathways are designed to ease you in safely.

2. Is this training suitable for Pilates teachers?
Absolutely. Our method blends the Pilates principles with aerial arts movement, making it ideal for Pilates professionals looking to expand their offerings.

3. Can I learn online from anywhere in the world?
Yes — our training is accessible globally through our online app and replay access.

4. How long does it take to become certified?
You can begin exploring for free today and move through training at your own pace. The Full teacher training (in-person includes 4 days face to face learning) and the online self directed version you can complete flexibly.

5. Do I need special equipment at home?
For the full Aerial Pilates teacher training a safe aerial hammock from a safe rigging point are all you need to practice and follow along. The free and bite size courses do not require an aerial hammock. 

✨ Take the First Step Today

Your aerial journey doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With clear pathways, expert support, and a community that lifts you up, you can move from foundations to flight — one step at a time.

I'm with you all the way! 

Air Hugs

Debbie