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Unnata Aerial Yoga Teacher Training

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THIS TRAINING

This training occurs over two 4-day weekends, both of which are required attendance in order to receive certification. Additionally, several hours of online study and homework will be necessary to prepare for the in-person portions. The online study can be asynchronous.

In-Person Program Dates:
Thur, July 23 – Sun, July 26, 2026 &
Thur, July 30 – Sun, Aug 2, 2026

Curriculum/Schedule:
Before July 23: approximately 8 hours of necessary online study and homework
July 23 – 31: Full days beginning at either 9:00 or 11:00am, ending between 6:00 and 7:00pm, depending on the Aum Yoga studio class schedule. Lunch breaks are 1 hour.
July 31 – August 1: practice classes begin on Friday evening and run all day on Saturday; exact hours TBD
August 2: practice classes and tests, exact hours TBD, partial day

This course qualifies for a minimum 65 hours of continuing education if you are a member of YogaAlliance.org, and a Level 1 certification with the American Yoga Council.

Location: Aum Yoga, 401 E. Filmore Avenue, Harlingen, TX 78550
Instructor: Michelle Dortignac
Language: English

Tuition Prices
All tuition prices are listed in US dollars.
$1560 early-bird tuition (if paid in full by June 24, 2026) or, $1735
Spaces are limited; $400 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a place.

All course materials and post-graduation support are included in the above tuition price. Lunch/dinner/lodging not included.

Unnata teachers and studio owners, contact Michelle directly for partial or full enrollment for you or your teacher(s):

[email protected]


Michelle Dortignac, founder of Unnata® Aerial Yoga, is credited with developing the entire genre of aerial yoga. She is a YA E-RYT 500, AYC Level 3 certified Yoga instructor of close to three decades, while during a large portion of those years also being a professional aerial acrobatics performer. Her most influential Yoga teachers include Dharma Mittra, Alan Finger, Cyndi Lee, Susan Braham and Nishit Patel.

Since its inception in 2006, Unnata Aerial Yoga led the growth of popularity and the continued development of aerial yoga. Today the Unnata Aerial Yoga Teacher Training program is world renowned for its high standards, high-quality training. Participants receive large amounts of personalized instruction, and graduates receive a great amount of continuing support.


Wonder what Michelle is like as a course leader? Listen to what a recent graduate has to say…

 

“You delivered the material, concepts and content clearly, with passion, humility and humor. I think you are truly an excellent educator.”

Augusta F. (graduated November, 2021)