Finding Belonging in the Air: The Heart of Air Control Pilates

“I used to feel like I didn’t fit in.
Now, every time I get into the hammock, I remember -  I don’t need to.
I’ve built a community where we all belong, exactly as we are.
That’s the heart of Air Control Pilates.” 💫

🌿 A Personal Journ...

Aerial Pilates is a form of Pilates that combines traditional Pilates principles and the artistry of Aerial with the use of a suspended Aerial fabric hammock. Aerial Pilates focuses on the precision, control, and alignment principles of Joseph Pilates while adding the creative freedom and liberat...

The Balancing Act: Energising and Restoring Your Nervous System Through Aerial Pilates

Resting and rejuvenating the nervous system, especially for Pilates teachers and aerialists is an area that I'm passionate about. 

I know I'm not the only one who has worked hard to balance this throughout th...

There's something profound when you're looking at the world from a different angle - literally hanging upside down in an Aerial hammock doing Aerial Pilates, Aerial Yoga or Aerial arts.  It's not just blood rushing to your head, it's a rush of perspective. And it got me thinking...

What if we ap...

What skills are important when teaching Aerial Pilates? 

When teaching Aerial Pilates, there are a few different and important skills that can support teachers journeys as they teach and guide their clients with the Aerial hammocks.

Teaching is both a very rewarding skill and career, it can al...

 they said WHAT about Air Control Pilates?

Hey there,

You've heard me go on about Aerial Pilates before—I mean, I could rave about it until I'm blue in the face. But you know what's even better than me rambling on? Hearing straight from the horses' mouths.

That's right – the lovely folks who've a...

Aerial Pilates: 8 Key Do's and Don'ts for a Safe and Effective Practice

 
Aerial Pilates is a unique and exhilarating form of exercise that combines the principles of Pilates with the use of aerial hammocks.  This practice offers numerous benefits, including improved strength, flexibility, and body ...

Avoid these mistakes with Aerial Pilates

Having been an aerialist for over 17 years, I have a passion for sharing the art form.  For sharing not only the artistic side but also the safety.  I want you to be safe.  It's important to keep clients safe and educate yourself on what you don't know.  

O...

"The more fearful a person is, the more he uses his mind.  

The more fearless a person is, the more he uses his heart."

Quote:  Teal Swan

Artistry:  @garrapacaya

Overcoming analysis paralysis: embracing fearlessness with Aerial Pilates 

Beginning an Aerial Pilates journey can be an exc...

Finding Fun in Movement!

In our fast-paced lives, finding joy and fun in movement is sooooo good for our overall well-being.

One unique and exhilarating way to experience this is through the use of an aerial hammock.

Aerial hammocks offer a dynamic and playful approach to Pilates or activity in g...

What to look for in an Aerial Pilates or Aerial Yoga Teacher Training course

How do you know if a course is good?  

Does it provides you with ALL of the relevant safety

information you need to know?

Hi, I'm Debbie, Founder of Air Control Pilates.  As an Aerialist of 16 years and Pilates ...

What is Aerial Pilates?

Hi there!  I'm Debbie, the Founder and Artistic Director of Air Control Pilates. ® ​ Let me take you on a personal journey through my world of Pilates and aerial arts.

Ever since 2003, I've been dedicated to teaching Pilates.  Helping people discover the incredible benefits...