Class Time: Saturdays, 9:45–10:45 a.m. (except 8/23: 3:45–4:45 pm; no class 8/30)
Class Dates: 8/16, 8/23, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11
2 Extra Practices @ ON St. Elmo: 10/18 (3–5 pm), 10/19 (3–5pm), or 10/20 (6–9:30 pm)
Showcase Performance @ ON: Saturday, 10/25, 7:30–9 pm

Get ready for a hauntingly fun aerial dance experience! In this 10-week series, you’ll create your very own Halloween-themed performance piece—whether spooky, mysterious, playful, or dramatic—and perform it live at ON St. Elmo for a real audience, mixed with friends and family.

You’ll spend 8 weeks preparing your routine and 2 additional weeks for rehearsal in the performance space,  followed by the showcase on Saturday, 10/25.

What to expect:

• Choose your apparatus: hammock or lyra
• Build your own choreography with guidance and support from your instructor
• Learn shapes and transitions
• Connect sequences with fluidity
• Explore creative ways to enter and exit the apparatus
  
• Develop movement on the ground between aerial segments
• Learn how to work with music to tell your story
• Gain performance confidence in a real show setting
  

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced aerialist, your instructor will offer support, options, and inspiration every step of the way. 

Prerequisites: Aerial Arts 4 Week Series for hammock & Lyra Foundations for lyra

Limited to 4 hammock and 4 lyra students. Sign up now to reserve your spot!

Cost of workshop: $550 for the series

Payment plans are available. Please inquire at the Front Desk.

Saturday, 2pm – 3:15pm

This summer, let your little ones fly, play, and discover movement in a safe, creative space designed just for them! 

This aerial and acro (partner yoga) playtime is for toddlers (ages 2 to 5) and their parents or caregivers. Our goal is to create a special bonding experience for you and your child. Some playtime activities are designed to be shared with a parent or caregiver and others are for your child to explore his or her own body awareness and creativity. We include a light snack and a fun craft.

Tiny Buddha Toddler Time includes a light snack, a fun craft, and playful aerial/acro activities that support:

🎈 Gross motor skill development
🎨 Imagination & creativity
🤸 Confidence through movement
🤝 Social interaction & bonding
💫 Sensory-friendly fun

Space is limited to 8 pairs (child and parent or caregiver). Sign up early to reserve your spot!

Cost of workshop: $55 without hammock rental (per pair)/$65 with hammock rental (per pair) 

Receive 3 Certifications in 1 Training: Hatha Yoga, Aerial Yoga, The Great Yoga Wall

8/17, Sunday, 12:15pm–1:00pm

Are you curious about becoming a certified yoga teacher—or looking to deepen your personal practice? Join us for a free in-person information session to learn more about our upcoming 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) program. 

Ask questions directly to the studio owner and your lead trainer—whether you’re wondering about the curriculum, schedule, or what it’s really like to teach. 

🎁 Special Bonus: Attend the info session and receive an exclusive early bird discount when you enroll!

What to Expect:

• Meet Sarah Rehman—Flying Buddha founder and lead YTT instructor—and ask your questions directly
  
• Get an overview of the three core practices included in the training:
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Aerial Yoga
  • The Great Yoga Wall
    
• Learn about the Flying Buddha classes and weekly practice labs included in your training journey
• Observe a short prop-based demo showcasing how props are integrated across all three yoga practices
• Ask questions, take notes, and connect with others exploring this path

About Sarah Rehman

Sarah Rehman is the founder and lead instructor at Flying Buddha Studio and the guiding force behind our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. Her yoga journey began as a path to personal healing—and quickly grew into a passion for guiding others.

Sarah completed her 200-hour YTT at Urban Ashram Kashi Atlanta in 2011 and has since pursued advanced studies in yoga anatomy, yoga therapy, Thai massage, aerial arts, and more. Her training includes:

• The Breathing Project with Leslie Kaminoff & Amy Matthews
• Senior Yoga Therapy certification, Duke Integrative Medicine
• Thai Massage certifications from SomaVeda and Thai Institute of Healing Arts
• Advanced aerial, Lyra, and Great Yoga Wall Fundamentals trainings
  

In 2017, Sarah opened Flying Buddha as a small home studio in Potomac, Maryland. Today, it’s a vibrant wellness and movement space in Gaithersburg, offering everything from aerial yoga to pole and bungee fitness. Sarah also co-founded ON St. Elmo, a unique restaurant and lounge that features live entertainment and aerial performance art.

With over a decade of experience and a strong foundation in inclusive, anatomy-based teaching, Sarah is passionate about helping trainees become confident, authentic, and empowered teachers.

Cost: FREE

Class Time: Mondays, 7:45pm – 8:45pm
Class Dates: 8/18, 8/25, 9/1 (skip), 9/8 (skip), 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/19 (1pm–3pm @ ON St. Elmo)
2 Practices @ ON St. Elmo: 10/18 (1–3 pm), 10/20 (6–9:30 pm)
Showcase Performance @ ON: Saturday, 10/25, 10pm

In this 10-week series, you’ll create your own Halloween-themed performance piece—spooky, sexy, playful, flirty—and perform it live at ON St. Elmo for a real audience of friends, family, and community.

You’ll spend 8 weeks developing your routine, followed by 2 weeks of rehearsals in the performance space, leading up to the final showcase on Saturday, October 25.

What to expect for Pole Silks:

• Build your own choreography with guidance and support from your instructor
• Learn shapes and transitions
• Connect sequences with fluidity
• Learn how to use the silks as part of your costume, how to rig as you perform, and/ or how to bring drama and flair into your performance
• Explore music and how it can enhance your character
• Gain performance confidence in a real show setting

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced aerialist, your instructor will offer support, options, and inspiration every step of the way!

Prerequisite: This series is ideal for folks who have some experience with pole, silks/hammock, or both.

Cost of series: $550

Payment plans are available. Please inquire at the Front Desk.

Class Time: Mondays, 7:45pm – 8:45pm
Class Dates: 8/18, 8/25, 9/1 (skip), 9/8, 9/15, 9/22 (skip), 9/29, 10/6, 10/12 (1:30-2:30pm), 10/13
2 Practices @ ON St. Elmo: 10/19 (1–2:30 pm), 10/20 (6–9:30 pm)
Showcase Performance @ ON: Saturday, 10/25, 10pm

In this 10-week series, you’ll create your own Halloween-themed performance piece—spooky, sexy, playful, flirty—and perform it live at ON St. Elmo for a real audience of friends, family, and community.

You’ll spend 8 sessions developing your routine, followed by 2 sessions of rehearsals in the performance space, leading up to the final showcase on Saturday, October 25.

What to expect:

• Build your own choreography with guidance and support from your instructor
• Learn shapes and transitions & adapt them to your own style
• Connect sequences with fluidity
• Learn how to engage the audience through timing, musicality, and artistry 
• Gain performance confidence in a real show setting

Your instructor will offer support, options, and inspiration every step of the way!

Prerequisite: Pole Foundations

Cost of series: $550

Payment plans are available. Please inquire at the Front Desk

Monday – Friday, 1:15pm – 4:30pm

Flying Buddha Kids Camp will teach kids to play and move mindfully through a variety of activities: aerial yoga, aerial arts (including lyra, aerial dance), acrobatics, gymnastics, circus arts (i.e. juggling), breathwork/meditation, and time outside incorporating mindfulness with art and other activities (i.e. tie dye, chalk mandalas).

Ages 6 – 11 and older. Camp is limited to 15 students. Sign up early to reserve your spot!

Cost of workshop: $450 for the week (includes Flying Buddha t-shirt, healthy snacks, and a take home meditation) *hammock rental not included, hammock kits are available for purchase. Payment plans are available, please inquire at the Front Desk.

Upon registering please email us your child’s shirt size by 8/1/25 so we can order the appropriate amount of t-shirts for our tie dying activity.

SCHEDULE

Monday
1:15pm: Arrival/Set Up
1:30pm-2:30pm: Aerial Hammock Class
2:30pm-2:45pm: Bathroom Break/Snack Time
2:45pm-3:45pm: Tie Dye/Customize Camp T-shirts
3:45pm-4:00pm: Clean Up/Bathroom Break
4:00pm-4:30pm: Mindfulness/Sensory Activity

Tuesday
1:15pm: Arrival/Set up
1:30pm-2:30pm: Aerial Hammock Class
2:30pm-2:45pm: Bathroom Break/Snack Time
2:45pm-3:00pm: Aerial Obstacle Course Set Up
3:00pm-4:00pm: Aerial Obstacle Course
4:00pm-4:30pm: Mindfulness/Sensory Activity

Wednesday
1:15pm: Arrival/Set up
1:30pm-2:30pm: Aerial Hammock Class
2:30pm-2:45pm: Bathroom/Snack Time
2:45pm-3:00pm: Lyra Set Up
3:00pm 4:00pm: Lyra Doubles Class
4:00pm-4:30pm: Mindfulness/Sensory Activity

Thursday
1:15pm: Arrival/Set up
1:30pm-2:30pm: Aerial Hammock Class
2:30pm-2:45pm: Bathroom/Snack Time
2:45pm-3:00pm: Hungry Hippos Aerial Style Set Up
3:00pm-4:00pm: Hungry Hippos Aerial Style
4:00pm-4:30pm: Mindfulness/Sensory Activity

Friday
1:15pm: Arrival/Set up
1:30pm-2:30pm: Aerial Jenga
2:30pm-2:45pm: Bathroom/Snack Time
2:45pm-3:45pm: Aerial Dance Prep Class
3:45pm-4:15pm: Aerial Dance Performance Practice
4:15pm-4:30pm: Aerial Dance Performance for Family & Friends

8/23, Saturday, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

For new students who have never taken pole and students just beginning their pole journey. This workshop is for you! Students will learn the basics of pole, proper technique and cueing, and safety practices for spins and transitions on the pole. You will leave this workshop confident and with a solid foundation built for success. Note: This workshop is a prerequisite to all pole fitness classes. If you’re not new to pole, please contact the Front Desk for approval to attend other classes.

Be sure to bring or wear shorts, as skin contact is important for safely gripping the pole and executing certain moves.

Class limited to 10 students.

Please email us at info@flyingbuddhastudio.com if our workshop days/times are not possible with your schedule or if you’d prefer a private one-on-one or private group setting, we can make arrangements for you.

Cost of workshop: $55 per workshop

New student special: Pole Foundations + 2 pole classes for $95

8/24, Sunday, 2pm-3:15pm

In this workshop students will learn the basics of bungee fitness; including equipment, terminology, and safety practices. Please note that you will learn to set up your lane, size your harness, and how to use and work with the bungee system. We will introduce you to a variety of movements with the bungee and link the movements together to create beginner sequences. The workshop will be a 35 minute set up, a 30 minute class, and a 10 min cool down. This experience will leave you feeling confident and ready for our bungee series!

What is bungee? Bungee is a high intensity, low impact workout that is easy on your joints and a ton of fun! This apparatus requires a pack of bungee cords and a harness worn around the hips and waist to support a person while they move their body into various shapes and practice creative movements from leaping, bouncing, to lunges, push-ups, squats, handstands, jumps, etc. This cardiovascular workout will build coordination, strength, and endurance all while toning your body!

Cost of workshop: $65

Tuesdays, 5pm -6pm

Enjoy the process of continuing to build your strength on the pole by joining this pop-in session to strengthen and tone. This is a wonderful fun way to build on what you have learned and condition on the pole. 

In this class we will stretch out and train on the pole. All while building your endurance.  We will hold poses for longer periods of time, learn new moves, and tone that core – all while building strength!

Prerequisites: Pole Foundations.

This class is limited to 5 students so please sign up early to reserve your spot.

Cost of workshop: $55

Class Time: Wednesdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Class Dates: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22
2 Extra Practices @ ON St. Elmo: 10/18 (1–3 pm), 10/20 (6–9:30 pm)
Showcase Performance @ ON: Saturday, 10/25, 10pm

Join us for a supportive, beginner-friendly flow series where you’ll learn Halloween-inspired combinations and tricks tailored to your strengths and style. You’ll receive guidance in building your routine and support in developing a performance character based on your chosen song and theme. Over 8 weeks, you’ll prepare your piece, followed by 2 weeks of rehearsal in the performance space. The series culminates in a live showcase at ON St. Elmo on Saturday, 10/25, for friends, family, and community.

Prerequisite: Pole Foundations

Limited to 6 pole students. Sign up now to reserve your spot!

Cost of series: $550

Payment plans are available. Please inquire at the Front Desk.

Friday, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Saturday, 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm

Saturdays, 2pm – 3:30pm

If you are brand new to aerial yoga this workshop is the start of your journey! We will introduce you to using the aerial hammock as a yoga prop. Students will learn the basics of aerial yoga; including terminology, wrist wraps, hammock placement, inversions, and safety practices. We will also help you understand the difference between the various aerial yoga class offerings. Leaving you feeling confident and ready for classes on our weekly schedule.

Please email us at info@flyingbuddhastudio.com if our workshop days/times are not possible with your schedule or if you’d prefer a private one-on-one or private group setting, we can make arrangements for you.

This workshop is the prerequisite to taking any aerial yoga class listed on our weekly schedule. Class is limited to 12 students. Sign up early to reserve your spot!

Cost of workshop: $55 without hammock rental, $65 with hammock rental

New student special: Aerial Yoga Foundations + 2 aerial classes for $95 (does not include hammock rental)

*Please note that we require a hammock rental to cover the costs of properly sanitizing our hammocks after each use. There is also the option to purchase your own hammock (payment plans are available). If you are bringing your own hammock that was not purchased at our studio please let your instructor know so they can evaluate the equipment for safety. Only climbing grade equipment may be used in our studio.

Sunday, 2:30pm – 3:45pm

This transformative experience will combine the lightness of a suspended, floating body with the soothing practice of a sound bath. 

Harmonizing the body with sound has the power to regulate energy along the meridians and calm negative emotions. It also breaks down old patterns of behavior and the fears attached to them, and resets the physical, emotional and mental body.

The hammock offers a cocoon-like environment, which some compare to the maternal womb that cradles and protects your body.

Enjoy the ultimate experience of relaxation and meditation through a sound bath as you float weightlessly to the binaural sounds of crystal singing bowls.

Cost of workshop: $40 without a hammock rental, $50 with a hammock rental

About Your Teacher:

Elise Pierre is a musician and yoga teacher who has adopted a holistic approach to treating an autoimmune disease developed after endometriosis cancer. Her practice integrates sound, holistic breathwork, movement, and mindfulness to create energy-liberating experiences. Particularly dedicated to Sound Bath and Yoga Nidra practices, Elise helps individuals achieve deep relaxation and healing. Her journey began from personal need and has evolved into a passion for guiding others towards wellness.

Outside of her professional life, Elise enjoys working in her vegetable garden and drawing with her two daughters. She loves hiking in the Shenandoah Mountains, swimming in the Mediterranean, and enjoying a good glass of wine with bread and cheese. These activities reflect her belief in a balanced lifestyle, blending physical activity, creativity, and relaxation.

Elise’s extensive teaching experience includes leading sound healing sessions at Wondering Wellness and Thrive Yoga Rockville. She has taught various yoga styles, including Hatha, Flow, Yin, and Vinyasa Yoga, at several reputable institutions. Her dedication to education extends to children and tweens, showing her commitment to spreading the benefits of yoga and mindfulness across different age groups.

With certifications in Meditation in Motion, Breath Therapy, Reiki, and Sound Healing, Elise has also trained extensively in Yoga Nidra, specializing in trauma and PTSD. Her diverse training allows her to offer a comprehensive and compassionate approach, helping students find peace and healing.

9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28
Sunday, 9:45am – 10:45am

For new students who are just starting their Aerial Arts journey we offer a 4 week class series that will provide a solid aerial arts foundation. You will leave this series feeling confident and ready to attend Hammock Flips, Tricks, and Transitions Level 1 or Beginner Aerial Dance.

• Hang 101: In this class you will learn primary hammock hangs and variations (i.e. Sacral Hang, Hip Hang, Hip Key) that are used in Aerial Arts.
• Climb & Press 102: In this class you will learn different ways to climb and press into the hammock to create various fundamental shapes and transitions used in Aerial Arts.
• Wraps 103: In this class you will learn different ways to wrap the hammock around your body to create various fundamental shapes and transitions used in Aerial Arts.
• Flips 104: In this class you will bring together everything learned in 101-103 and learn different ways to flip in and out of the hammock.

Prerequisites: These Aerial Arts Foundation classes are meant to be taken in order (e.g. 101, 102, 103, 104) to build on what was learned in the previous class. You must complete 101 before moving to 102 and so on. An Aerial Yoga Foundations workshop is not required for these classes but still highly recommended.

Cost of workshop:  $200 for series *does not include hammock rental

9/7, Sunday, 12:30pm-1:45pm
9/20, Saturday, 4pm-5:15pm
9/21, Sunday, 2pm-3:15pm

In this workshop students will learn the basics of bungee fitness; including equipment, terminology, and safety practices. Please note that you will learn to set up your lane, size your harness, and how to use and work with the bungee system. We will introduce you to a variety of movements with the bungee and link the movements together to create beginner sequences. The workshop will be a 35 minute set up, a 30 minute class, and a 10 min cool down. This experience will leave you feeling confident and ready for our bungee series!

What is bungee? Bungee is a high intensity, low impact workout that is easy on your joints and a ton of fun! This apparatus requires a pack of bungee cords and a harness worn around the hips and waist to support a person while they move their body into various shapes and practice creative movements from leaping, bouncing, to lunges, push-ups, squats, handstands, jumps, etc. This cardiovascular workout will build coordination, strength, and endurance all while toning your body!

Cost of workshop: $65

Saturday, 2pm – 3pm

9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26
Sundays, 1:30pm – 3pm

Navigating the world of Shibari can be daunting on many levels. This series offers a safe and supportive environment in which to explore the intersections of rope bondage – affirming you are not alone or at any disadvantage in choosing to “knot alone” at any stage of your rope practice. 

Over the course of 8 weeks we will explore and unravel foundational knots, behaviors, binds and postures that will provide a fluid skill set applicable to any direction you choose to take your rope practice.

As we learn to recognize and master patterns and sequences in the rope that connect our mind and body, we will foster a connective community based on the care and consent that are non-negotiables in any healthy rope practice. 

We will meet every other week in studio for 90 minutes and stay connected throughout on a private chat to share progress, give and receive feedback and support each other. Each Cohorts curriculum is fluid and interchangeable to suit interests and skill sets. 

Prerequisite- Shibari for Self Connection or with permission from instructor @Feral.Binds 

Rope Kit requirement: 

1 10-15 foot hank 

2 30-40 foot hank

1 pair safety shears 

Twisted Monk Natural Hemp Rope Kits will be available for purchase on site from the instructor or choose your own at this link https://bit.ly/4kbi8Ep. Additional practice ropes may be made available during class to expand and explore application of binds. 

Dress with personal comfort and level of sensory stimulation you’d like to experience in mind. A tank top and shorts are ideal. If you choose to experience the rope with your skin covered, tight fitting long sleeves/ leggings recommend. 

This is a self tie led course, but you may bring a partner to tie/be tied by if you prefer. All participants must register and pay to attend. 

Any questions on requirements or curriculum please contact your instructor Feralbinds@gmail.com or https://www.instagram.com/feral.binds. 

Cost of workshop: $240 for the series

Mondays, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
9/15, 9/22, 9/29, (skip 10/6), 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 performance 11/17

In this series students will be taught an aerial dance routine over the course of 8 weeks, ending with a performance for family and friends on the ninth week. Students can expect to learn:

• How different aerial moves and tricks link together to create a dance routine
• How to dance with the aerial hammock
• How to add in musicality and performance elements to the routine

Prerequisite: Prior aerial experience and/or an Aerial Kids Foundations workshop. Class limited to 12 students. Ages 11+.

Cost of workshop: $420 for the series *hammock rental not included, hammock kits are available for purchase. Payment plans are available, please inquire at the Front Desk.

Tuesdays, 5pm – 6pm
9/16, 9/23, 9/30, (skip 10/7), 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 with performance on 11/18

In this series students will be taught an aerial dance routine over the course of 8 weeks, ending with a performance for family and friends on the ninth week. Students can expect to learn:

• How different aerial moves and tricks link together to create a dance routine
• How to dance with the aerial hammock
• How to add in musicality and performance elements to the routine

Prerequisite: Prior aerial experience and/or an Aerial Kids Foundations workshop. Class limited to 12 students. Ages 11+.

Cost of workshop: $420 for the series *hammock rental not included, hammock kits are available for purchase. Payment plans are available, please inquire at the Front Desk.

Wednesday, 5:15pm – 6:15pm
9/17, 9/24, 10/1, (skip 10/8), 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 with performance on 11/19

In this series students will be taught an aerial dance routine over the course of 8 weeks, ending with a performance for family and friends on the ninth week. Students can expect to learn:

• How different aerial moves and tricks link together to create a dance routine
• How to dance with the aerial hammock
• How to add in musicality and performance elements to the routine

Prerequisite: Prior aerial experience and/or an Aerial Kids Foundations workshop. Class limited to 12 students. Ages 6-10.

Cost of workshop: $420 for the series *hammock rental not included, hammock kits are available for purchase. Payment plans are available, please inquire at the Front Desk.

Thursdays, 5pm – 6pm
9/18, 9/25, 10/2, (skip 10/9), 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 with performance on 11/20

In this series students will be taught an aerial dance routine over the course of 8 weeks, ending with a performance for family and friends on the ninth week. Students can expect to learn:

• How different aerial moves and tricks link together to create a dance routine
• How to dance with the aerial hammock
• How to add in musicality and performance elements to the routine

Prerequisite: Prior aerial experience and/or an Aerial Kids Foundations workshop. Class limited to 12 students. Ages 6-10.

Cost of workshop: $420 for the series *hammock rental not included, hammock kits are available for purchase. Payment plans are available, please inquire at the Front Desk.

Sundays, 12:15pm – 1:15pm
9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19 (skip), 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 – with performance on 11/23

In this series students will be taught an aerial dance routine over the course of 8 weeks, ending with a performance for family and friends. Students can expect to learn:

• Beginner aerial moves and tricks
• How they link together to create a dance routine
• How to dance with the aerial hammock
• How to add musicality and performance elements to the routine

Prerequisite: Aerial Arts (Hammock) Foundations 4 Week Series

This workshop is limited to 8 students. Sign up early to hold your spot!

Cost of workshop: $420 for the series. Payment plans are available, please inquire at the Front Desk.

Deepen Your Practice. Learn to Teach. Explore the Practice Through Props.

Join us for a comprehensive 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training that uniquely weaves together three powerful practices in one transformative program.

You’ll begin by building a strong foundation in the eight limbs of Hatha yoga, then deepen your understanding through the intelligent use of yoga props—culminating with advanced tools: the Aerial Hammock and the Great Yoga Wall.

This is more than a certification. It’s a journey of presence, purpose, and practice.

Whether you’re on the path to becoming a yoga teacher or looking to strengthen your personal practice, this immersive 6-month program offers a supportive, in-depth journey through body, breath, and mindful movement. You’ll gain practical tools to lead powerful and authentic yoga experiences for diverse bodies and abilities.

Throughout This Training, You Will:

Mat Yoga Foundations

• Study the Eight Limbs of Yoga and build a conscious, ethical foundation for life and teaching, rooted in ancient wisdom.
• Learn classical Hatha Yoga sequencing: Master alignment-based asana, pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, and philosophy to create impactful classes.
• Gain skills in cueing, class structuring, and inclusive teaching for diverse bodies and abilities, ensuring every student feels seen and supported.
• Explore anatomy, biomechanics, and prop usage to support safe, empowering, and accessible classes for all levels.
• Develop your authentic teaching voice through hands-on labs, ample practice teaching opportunities, and personalized mentorship.

Aerial Yoga

• Use the aerial hammock as a prop to support alignment, cultivate confidence, and unlock new levels of creativity in your practice and teaching.
• Master foundational rigging, spotting, and safety techniques specific to aerial yoga, ensuring a secure and empowering experience for your students.
• Learn 108 postures and variations adapted for the aerial hammock, and receive a curated sequence to build dynamic and engaging aerial classes effortlessly.
• Learn how to plan and lead aerial yoga classes with presence, intention, and clarity, guiding your students through a truly unique and transformative experience.
• Learn myofascial release techniques to incorporate into your aerial yoga practice.

The Great Yoga Wall

• Train in Yoga Wall postures and inversions with a focused emphasis on achieving traction, precise alignment, and enhanced accessibility for all practitioners.
• Learn wall-specific modifications, safety protocols, spotting techniques, and effective class sequencing to integrate the Yoga Wall into your teaching seamlessly.
• Learn myofascial release techniques to incorporate into your yoga wall practice.
• Receive a complete Yoga Wall sequence and invaluable tools for building your own powerful, grounded, and innovative wall classes.

Ready to expand your practice and empower your teaching?

Training Schedule

In-Studio Weekends:

September 26, 2025 – February 22, 2026
Fridays: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sundays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Dates:
9/26–9/28 | 10/24–10/26 | 11/7–11/9 | 12/12–12/14 | 1/23–1/25 | 2/20–2/22

Weekly Practice Class:
Tuesdays, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Required for trainees, open to the public)

Additional Training Elements

• Mentorship: Monthly meetings with your lead trainer for feedback, questions, and support.
• Seva Project: Engage in conscious service as part of your journey toward embodied leadership.
• Practice Labs: Develop your teaching skills in real time with feedback and integration.
• Studio Access: Enjoy full access to Flying Buddha’s mat, wall, and aerial yoga classes throughout your training.
• Accredited Hours: Flying Buddha Studio is a Yoga Alliance accredited school.

Tuition

• Regular: $3,250 (Includes training manuals, aerial/wall/mat classes)
• Payment Plan: Please inquire at the Front Desk.

Who This Is For

• Open to all students with at least 6 months of yoga experience.
• You don’t need any aerial or wall yoga experience.
• Perfect for aspiring teachers and lifelong students ready to deepen their path.

About Your Instructor

Sarah Rehman is the founder and lead instructor at Flying Buddha Studio and the guiding force behind our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. She began her yoga journey after college as a path to personal healing and quickly discovered her passion for helping others do the same. Since completing her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Urban Ashram Kashi Atlanta in 2011, Sarah has pursued extensive education across the country in yoga anatomy, yoga therapy, Thai massage, aerial arts, and more.

Her extensive credentials include training with Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews at The Breathing Project, a Senior Yoga Therapy certification through Duke Integrative Medicine, and Thai Massage certifications through both SomaVeda and the Thai Institute of Healing Arts. Sarah has also completed multiple advanced aerial and Lyra trainings, as well as The Great Yoga Wall Fundamentals Training with Jason Cull.

In 2017, Sarah opened Flying Buddha as a small home studio in Potomac, Maryland. Her nurturing, inclusive approach and passion for aerial yoga quickly attracted a loyal community. Just two years later, Flying Buddha expanded into a full wellness and movement studio in Gaithersburg, Maryland, becoming a regional leader in mindful movement through aerial yoga, aerial arts, yoga/yoga wall, as well as pole and bungee fitness. In 2024, Sarah and her husband, Michael Romeo, opened ON St. Elmo—a restaurant and lounge designed to blend movement, creativity, and community. Extending the heart of Flying Buddha into a new setting, ON St. Elmo features live entertainment and aerial performance art in a vibrant and inclusive space.

With over a decade of teaching experience and deep roots in anatomy-based movement and accessibility, Sarah brings a grounded, compassionate, and innovative approach to teacher training. She is especially passionate about empowering students to teach authentically and inclusively, honoring each individual’s body, background, and journey.

Sarah lives in Maryland with her husband and their three daughters—Bella, Maddy, and Eliza—and remains deeply committed to creating space for community, movement, and transformation.

Saturdays, 2pm – 3:30pm

If you are brand new to aerial yoga this workshop is the start of your journey! We will introduce you to using the aerial hammock as a yoga prop. Students will learn the basics of aerial yoga; including terminology, wrist wraps, hammock placement, inversions, and safety practices. We will also help you understand the difference between the various aerial yoga class offerings. Leaving you feeling confident and ready for classes on our weekly schedule.

Please email us at info@flyingbuddhastudio.com if our workshop days/times are not possible with your schedule or if you’d prefer a private one-on-one or private group setting, we can make arrangements for you.

This workshop is the prerequisite to taking any aerial yoga class listed on our weekly schedule. Class is limited to 12 students. Sign up early to reserve your spot!

Cost of workshop: $55 without hammock rental, $65 with hammock rental

New student special: Aerial Yoga Foundations + 2 aerial classes for $95 (does not include hammock rental)

*Please note that we require a hammock rental to cover the costs of properly sanitizing our hammocks after each use. There is also the option to purchase your own hammock (payment plans are available). If you are bringing your own hammock that was not purchased at our studio please let your instructor know so they can evaluate the equipment for safety. Only climbing grade equipment may be used in our studio.

10/4, Saturday, 4pm-5:15pm
10/11, Saturday, 4pm-5:15pm
10/19, Sunday, 3:30pm-4:45pm

In this workshop students will learn the basics of bungee fitness; including equipment, terminology, and safety practices. Please note that you will learn to set up your lane, size your harness, and how to use and work with the bungee system. We will introduce you to a variety of movements with the bungee and link the movements together to create beginner sequences. The workshop will be a 35 minute set up, a 30 minute class, and a 10 min cool down. This experience will leave you feeling confident and ready for our bungee series!

What is bungee? Bungee is a high intensity, low impact workout that is easy on your joints and a ton of fun! This apparatus requires a pack of bungee cords and a harness worn around the hips and waist to support a person while they move their body into various shapes and practice creative movements from leaping, bouncing, to lunges, push-ups, squats, handstands, jumps, etc. This cardiovascular workout will build coordination, strength, and endurance all while toning your body!

Cost of workshop: $65

Sunday, 1:30pm – 3pm

In this 90 minute workshop, you will have the freedom to float and sway to the womb-like environment of the supportive, aerial yoga hammock. You’ll learn a few restorative aerial yoga poses, so that you can explore the most relaxing shapes for you during the workshop. Poses can be grounded or flying. After taking shape with the support of the aerial hammock, you’ll enjoy deep vibrational, highly tuned sounds from perfect-pitch crystal quartz empyrean and alchemy singing bowls, Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, chimes, ocean drum and more. These powerful vibrations can balance dissonant frequencies in the body, bringing them to harmony and creating feelings of relaxation and connection. Each bowl and tone represents a different energy system or chakra, for deeply healing effects. Bring your intentions and be prepared to float away into bliss. You’ll leave feeling refreshed and relaxed in a very unique way. 

Space is limited. Sign up early to reserve your spot! Please note, each attendee must create a Mindbody profile and register in order to reserve their spot in this workshop.

Cost of workshop: $45 without a hammock rental, $55 with a hammock rental

Saturday, 2pm – 3:30pm

If you are brand new to aerial yoga this workshop is the start of your journey! We will introduce you to using the aerial hammock as a yoga prop. Students will learn the basics of aerial yoga; including terminology, wrist wraps, hammock placement, inversions, and safety practices. We will also help you understand the difference between the various aerial yoga class offerings. Leaving you feeling confident and ready for classes on our weekly schedule.

Please email us at info@flyingbuddhastudio.com if our workshop days/times are not possible with your schedule or if you’d prefer a private one-on-one or private group setting, we can make arrangements for you.

This workshop is the prerequisite to taking any aerial yoga class listed on our weekly schedule. Class is limited to 12 students. Sign up early to reserve your spot!

Cost of workshop: $55 without hammock rental, $65 with hammock rental

New student special: Aerial Yoga Foundations + 2 aerial classes for $95 (does not include hammock rental)

*Please note that we require a hammock rental to cover the costs of properly sanitizing our hammocks after each use. There is also the option to purchase your own hammock (payment plans are available). If you are bringing your own hammock that was not purchased at our studio please let your instructor know so they can evaluate the equipment for safety. Only climbing grade equipment may be used in our studio.

Sunday, 2pm – 3:15pm

This transformative experience will combine the lightness of a suspended, floating body with the soothing practice of a sound bath. 

Harmonizing the body with sound has the power to regulate energy along the meridians and calm negative emotions. It also breaks down old patterns of behavior and the fears attached to them, and resets the physical, emotional and mental body.

The hammock offers a cocoon-like environment, which some compare to the maternal womb that cradles and protects your body.

Enjoy the ultimate experience of relaxation and meditation through a sound bath as you float weightlessly to the binaural sounds of crystal singing bowls.

Cost of workshop: $40 without a hammock rental, $50 with a hammock rental

About Your Teacher:

Elise Pierre is a musician and yoga teacher who has adopted a holistic approach to treating an autoimmune disease developed after endometriosis cancer. Her practice integrates sound, holistic breathwork, movement, and mindfulness to create energy-liberating experiences. Particularly dedicated to Sound Bath and Yoga Nidra practices, Elise helps individuals achieve deep relaxation and healing. Her journey began from personal need and has evolved into a passion for guiding others towards wellness.

Outside of her professional life, Elise enjoys working in her vegetable garden and drawing with her two daughters. She loves hiking in the Shenandoah Mountains, swimming in the Mediterranean, and enjoying a good glass of wine with bread and cheese. These activities reflect her belief in a balanced lifestyle, blending physical activity, creativity, and relaxation.

Elise’s extensive teaching experience includes leading sound healing sessions at Wondering Wellness and Thrive Yoga Rockville. She has taught various yoga styles, including Hatha, Flow, Yin, and Vinyasa Yoga, at several reputable institutions. Her dedication to education extends to children and tweens, showing her commitment to spreading the benefits of yoga and mindfulness across different age groups.

With certifications in Meditation in Motion, Breath Therapy, Reiki, and Sound Healing, Elise has also trained extensively in Yoga Nidra, specializing in trauma and PTSD. Her diverse training allows her to offer a comprehensive and compassionate approach, helping students find peace and healing.

Saturday, 4pm – 5:15pm

This transformative experience will combine the lightness of a suspended, floating body with the soothing practice of a sound bath. 

Harmonizing the body with sound has the power to regulate energy along the meridians and calm negative emotions. It also breaks down old patterns of behavior and the fears attached to them, and resets the physical, emotional and mental body.

The hammock offers a cocoon-like environment, which some compare to the maternal womb that cradles and protects your body.

Enjoy the ultimate experience of relaxation and meditation through a sound bath as you float weightlessly to the binaural sounds of crystal singing bowls.

Cost of workshop: $40 without a hammock rental, $50 with a hammock rental

About Your Teacher:

Elise Pierre is a musician and yoga teacher who has adopted a holistic approach to treating an autoimmune disease developed after endometriosis cancer. Her practice integrates sound, holistic breathwork, movement, and mindfulness to create energy-liberating experiences. Particularly dedicated to Sound Bath and Yoga Nidra practices, Elise helps individuals achieve deep relaxation and healing. Her journey began from personal need and has evolved into a passion for guiding others towards wellness.

Outside of her professional life, Elise enjoys working in her vegetable garden and drawing with her two daughters. She loves hiking in the Shenandoah Mountains, swimming in the Mediterranean, and enjoying a good glass of wine with bread and cheese. These activities reflect her belief in a balanced lifestyle, blending physical activity, creativity, and relaxation.

Elise’s extensive teaching experience includes leading sound healing sessions at Wondering Wellness and Thrive Yoga Rockville. She has taught various yoga styles, including Hatha, Flow, Yin, and Vinyasa Yoga, at several reputable institutions. Her dedication to education extends to children and tweens, showing her commitment to spreading the benefits of yoga and mindfulness across different age groups.

With certifications in Meditation in Motion, Breath Therapy, Reiki, and Sound Healing, Elise has also trained extensively in Yoga Nidra, specializing in trauma and PTSD. Her diverse training allows her to offer a comprehensive and compassionate approach, helping students find peace and healing.

Sunday, 1:30pm – 3pm

In this 90 minute workshop, you will have the freedom to float and sway to the womb-like environment of the supportive, aerial yoga hammock. You’ll learn a few restorative aerial yoga poses, so that you can explore the most relaxing shapes for you during the workshop. Poses can be grounded or flying. After taking shape with the support of the aerial hammock, you’ll enjoy deep vibrational, highly tuned sounds from perfect-pitch crystal quartz empyrean and alchemy singing bowls, Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, chimes, ocean drum and more. These powerful vibrations can balance dissonant frequencies in the body, bringing them to harmony and creating feelings of relaxation and connection. Each bowl and tone represents a different energy system or chakra, for deeply healing effects. Bring your intentions and be prepared to float away into bliss. You’ll leave feeling refreshed and relaxed in a very unique way. 

Space is limited. Sign up early to reserve your spot! Please note, each attendee must create a Mindbody profile and register in order to reserve their spot in this workshop.

Cost of workshop: $45 without a hammock rental, $55 with a hammock rental

Deepen Your Practice. Learn to Teach. Explore the Practice Through Props.

Are you ready to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and transformation? Join us for a comprehensive Aerial Yoga Teacher Training that blends classical yoga principles with the dynamic support of the aerial hammock.

This teacher training is designed to deepen your personal practice while equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to teach safe, effective, and creative aerial yoga classes. Whether your goal is to become a certified teacher or to explore aerial yoga on a deeper level, this training will help you align with purpose, presence, and play.

Throughout This Training, You Will:

• Use the aerial hammock as a prop to support alignment, cultivate confidence, and unlock new levels of creativity in your practice and teaching.
• Master foundational rigging, spotting, and safety techniques specific to aerial yoga, ensuring a secure and empowering experience for your students.
• Learn 108 postures and variations adapted for the aerial hammock, and receive a curated sequence to build dynamic and engaging aerial classes effortlessly.
• Learn how to plan and lead aerial yoga classes with presence, intention, and clarity, guiding your students through a truly unique and transformative experience.
• Learn myofascial release techniques to incorporate into your aerial yoga practice.

Ready to expand your practice and empower your teaching?

Training Schedule

In-Studio Weekend:

January 23, 2026 – January 25, 2026
Friday: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Weekly Practice Class: TBD

Additional Training Elements

• Mentorship: Access to your trainer for feedback, questions, and support.
• Practice Labs: Develop your teaching skills in real time with feedback and integration.
• Accredited Hours: Receive Yoga Alliance CEs for 20 hours of training.

Tuition

• Regular: $850 (Includes training manual)
• Early Bird: $750 (Save $100 when paid in full by Nov. 15, 2025, discount does not apply to payment plan)
• Payment Plan: Please inquire at the Front Desk.

Who This Is For

• Open to students with all levels of experience (you don’t need any aerial yoga experience).
• Perfect for aspiring teachers and lifelong students ready to deepen their path.

Deepen Your Practice. Learn to Teach. Explore the Practice Through Props.

Ready to explore yoga in a whole new way? Our Yoga Wall Teacher Training bridges tradition with innovation, offering you the tools to teach confidently and creatively while refining your own practice.

This immersive training is rooted in classical Hatha yoga and explores the power of The Great Yoga Wall—using the yoga wall, along with its various attachments (adjustable straps, swings, and bars) offers unique support for the body. You’ll learn how to use the yoga wall to provide alignment, strength, and traction that meet students exactly where they are.

Whether you aspire to teach or simply want to enhance your practice, this training will guide you toward greater clarity, embodiment, and impact.

Throughout This Training, You Will:

• Train in The Great Yoga Wall postures and inversions with a focused emphasis on achieving traction, precise alignment, and enhanced accessibility for all practitioners.
• Learn wall-specific equipment utilization, modifications, safety protocols, spotting techniques, and effective class sequencing to integrate the Yoga Wall into your teaching seamlessly.
• Learn myofascial release techniques to incorporate into your yoga wall practice.
• Receive a complete Yoga Wall sequence and invaluable tools for building your own powerful, grounded, and innovative wall classes.

Ready to expand your practice and empower your teaching?

Training Schedule

In-Studio Weekend:

February 20, 2026 – February 22, 2026
Friday: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Weekly Practice Class: TBD

Additional Training Elements

• Mentorship: Access to your trainer for feedback, questions, and support.
• Practice Labs: Develop your teaching skills in real time with feedback and integration.
• Accredited Hours: Receive Yoga Alliance CEs for 20 hours of training.

Tuition

• Regular: $850 (Includes training manual)
• Early Bird: $750 (Save $100 when paid in full by Dec. 15, 2025, discount does not apply to payment plan)
• Payment Plan: Please inquire at the Front Desk.

Who This Is For

• Open to all students with any level of experience (you don’t need any yoga wall experience).
• Perfect for aspiring teachers and lifelong students ready to deepen their path.