Monday, 7:45pm – 9pm

If you’ve ever wondered how to create fluid, connected movements or travel across the floor with ease this floorwork focused workshop is for you! In this workshop you’ll explore the foundational techniques of Liquid Motion® which is a method and style of dance and movement education that uses the floor as its classroom and helps you tap into your body’s sensual, seamless movement quality. 

So whether you’re new to dance or looking to deepen your connection to your body you’ll gain tools to move with intention, build strength and confidence, and unlock the art of seamless floorwork transitions.

No heels or experience required—just an open mind, knee pads, and a willingness to explore.

Cost of workshop: $55

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.

9/16, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21
Tuesday 6 – 7pm

In this 6 week series you will work on inversions, climbing, as well as different poses including aerial poses on the pole. The focus will be on strength training and practicing proper safe technique for these intermediate moves.

For intermediate students. Prerequisite: Inversions and climbing (aka Klimbing with Kat) workshop and teacher’s approval.

Cost of workshop: $300 for the series

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.

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

Class Time: Sundays, 12:15pm – 1:15pm
Class Dates: 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19 (skip), 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16
3 Extra Practices @ ON St. Elmo: 11/23 (1–2:15 pm), 12/7 (1–2:15 pm), 12/14 (4–5:15 pm)
Showcase Performance @ ON: Saturday, 12/20, 7pm

In this series students will be taught an aerial dance routine over the course of 8 weeks, followed by 3 weeks of rehearsal in the performance space, ending with a performance for family, friends, and community at ON St. Elmo on Saturday, 12/20.

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

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

Prerequisites: Aerial Arts (Hammock) 4-Week Series

Cost of series: $610

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 – 5:00 PM
Sundays: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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

Weekly Practice Lab:

Tuesdays, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Designed for trainees, open to the public)

These weekly labs cover different topics, tailored to each teacher trainee’s needs and requests. They provide extra time with the lead trainer and an opportunity for the group to stay connected. While attendance is optional, these 90-minute sessions count toward the 50 hours of required public classes in your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training—so the hours add up quickly!

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

• Cost: $3,250 (a $4,500 value, with aerial/wall/mat classes and manual included).
• 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.

Saturday, 12:45pm – 1:45pm

This workshop is designed for new students who have never taken pole and for those 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. You will leave this workshop confident and with a solid foundation built for success.

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

Note: This workshop is a prerequisite to all pole fitness classes. If you are not new to pole, please contact the Front Desk for approval to attend other classes.

Class limited to 10 students.

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

Cost of workshop: $55

Friday, 7:30 pm – 8:30 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.

10/4, Saturday, 4pm-5:15pm
10/11, Saturday, 4pm-5:15pm

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

10/4, Saturday, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
10/19, Sunday, 1:30pm – 2:30pm
10/25, Saturday, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

This workshop is designed for new students who have never taken pole and for those 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. You will leave this workshop confident and with a solid foundation built for success.

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

Note: This workshop is a prerequisite to all pole fitness classes. If you are not new to pole, please contact the Front Desk for approval to attend other classes.

Class limited to 10 students.

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

Cost of workshop: $55

Sunday, 2pm – 3:15pm

You’ve seen beautiful performances and cool tricks on the Lyra, but you don’t even know yet how to get yourself up there? You think you are not strong enough, your hands get tired way before the class ends and have no idea where to even start? Start here with a Lyra Foundations workshop. You will learn easy and graceful ways to get onto the Lyra, beginner-friendly poses, transitions and shapes, low flow on the bottom of the Lyra, and aerial-specific safety and conditioning techniques and drills.

 Lyra Foundations is the prerequisite to attending other lyra classes on the schedule.

Cost of workshop: $55

New student special: Lyra Foundations + 2 Lyra Classes for $95

Monday, 7:45pm – 9:15pm

A big rule of freestyling is to practice freestyling and this movement space is dedicated to helping you do just that! Focusing on the senses and using basic movement sequences, prompts, music, and helpful tips this workshop is supportive for anyone who is looking to take their freestyle practice on the floor and pole even further. Time for individual processing and reflection will also be included to help you deepen your understanding of your body and connection to movement.

A journal/notepad, pen, and kneepads are required. Long socks or heels are welcome.

Cost of workshop: $55

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

Grab your best costume and get ready for a night of dinner, drinks, and dark delights at ON St. Elmo. Sip signature Halloween cocktails while our students and teachers take the stage with aerial dance and pole performances that are spooky, seductive, playful, and everything in between.

Saturday, October 25
7:30pm – Aerial Hammock/Lyra/Chains performances (family-friendly)
10:00pm – Pole performances (adults only)
ON St. Elmo – Flying Buddha’s sister business and Bethesda’s hottest new restaurant, lounge & entertainment venue

Expect a live DJ, a wild party, wicked aerial tricks, and more than a few treats.

Reserve your table now before it vanishes into the night…

Sunday, 3:30pm – 4pm

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.

Class Time: Saturdays, 9:45am – 10:45am
Class Dates: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15
3 Practices Dates @ ON St. Elmo: 11/22 (4–5:15 pm), 12/6 (4–5:15 pm), 12/14 (4–5:15 pm)
Showcase Performance @ ON: Saturday, 12/20, 7pm

Have you participated in an aerial dance series with us before? Here’s your chance to revisit past choreography, polish it, and transform it into a Winter Wonderland performance piece! Over 3 weeks, you’ll prepare your piece, followed by 3 weeks of rehearsal in the performance space. The series culminates in a live showcase at ON St. Elmo on Saturday, 12/20, for friends, family, and community.

In this 6-week series, students will refine and expand on previously learned choreography while adding performative elements to bring their routine to life.

Students will learn how to:

• Select a song that enhances their performance
• Build a character and express it through movement
• Add creativity, musicality, and nuance to choreography

Prerequisite: Must have completed a previous aerial dance series at Flying Buddha. A strong aerial flips and tricks practice is recommended.

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

Cost of workshop: $360 for the series. Payment plans available—please inquire at the Front Desk

Class Time: Saturdays, 9:45am – 10:45am
Class Dates: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15
3 Practices Dates @ ON St. Elmo: 11/22 (4–5:15 pm), 12/6 (4–5:15 pm), 12/13 (4–5:15 pm)
Showcase Performance @ ON: Saturday, 12/20, 10pm

Have you been wanting to take your pole journey to the next level and share your movement with an audience? This series is all about building your own performance piece with support and encouragement every step of the way.

Over 6 weeks, you’ll choose a song that inspires you, create choreography that fits your style, and shape it into a performance you’ll feel proud to share. The first 3 weeks are about exploring ideas and building your routine, and the last 3 weeks focus on polishing, rehearsing in the showcase space, and bringing your performance to life.

This series is open to all levels, but we recommend that students feel comfortable with beginner spins and transitions before signing up.

The series culminates in a live showcase at ON St. Elmo on Saturday, 12/20, for friends, family, and community.

In this 6-week series, students will refine and expand on previously learned choreography while adding performative elements to bring their routine to life.

Throughout the series, you’ll have guidance on:

• Creating movement that highlights your strengths
• Building a character or theme for your performance
• Adding artistry, confidence, and stage presence

Prerequisite: Pole Foundations

Limited to 4 pole students. Sign up now to reserve your spot!

Cost of series: $360

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

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, 2pm – 6pm

Join Feral Binds and wrap yourself in a sensory seducing day of self connection, compression, and exploration as we bite into a few of the many intersections of play that rope bondage has to offer. 

In this playful and supportive adults only Self Tie Intensive, expect to tap into inner power dynamics and lean into new spaces of play that will leave you tuned in, turned on, and even a little breathless. 

Throughout the day we will focus on the cadence of the ropes, their movement, and how to create a meditative flow state in the binding, settling, and unbinding of each tie.

Students can expect to leave with a working knowledge of fundamental binds and how they will play best with their bodies to support their own movement/mindfulness practice and aid in physical and emotional wellness.

We will be using an aerial hammock for a portion of the day. You may bring your own or rent one from the studio upon arrival for $10.

Hemp ropes from Twisted Monk will be provided during class and also available for purchase from your instructor.

Suitable for beginners and those who want to explore different modalities in their existing rope practice. 

Please come dressed comfortably in layers; form-fitting clothing such as a sports bra and shorts is ideal. Having direct skin contact will heighten the sensory pleasures of the fabric as you feel the connection, tug, and slide across the skin and will provide a better connection to hold you in the binds.

Cost of workshop: $220 without hammock rental, $230 with hammock rental

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 – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Weekly Practice Class: Tuesdays, 7:30pm-9pm, starting 1/27 through 2/17 (Designed for trainees, open to the public)

These weekly labs cover different topics, tailored to each teacher trainee’s needs and requests. They provide extra time with the lead trainer and an opportunity for the group to stay connected. While attendance is optional, these 90-minute sessions count toward your CE hours.

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 21-27 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 – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Weekly Practice Class: Tuesdays, 7:30pm – 9pm, starting 2/24 through 3/17 (Designed for trainees, open to the public)

These weekly labs cover different topics, tailored to each teacher trainee’s needs and requests. They provide extra time with the lead trainer and an opportunity for the group to stay connected. While attendance is optional, these 90-minute sessions count toward your CE hours.

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 21-27 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.