In this episode, I'm sharing the story of my aerial teaching journey from day 1 to where I am today, including the joy and grief that happened in between.

We'll talk about letting go of something you still love, surviving the seasons that feel like brutal endings, and why what looks like an off-ramp may be something else altogether.

Whether you're an aerial teacher, studio owner, artist, or simply standing at a crossroads in your own life, I hope this conversation brings a light to your journey and what matters most for you.

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BLOOM Aerial Teacher Training
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Aerial Silks Online Tutorial Library: www.embodiedaerial.com/aerial-silks-online
Strength Programs - www.embodiedaerial.com/strength
Cello Intro & Outro Music by Shaun Diaz

In this episode we explore how deeply understanding skills makes you stand out as an instructor, and how generic aerial instruction is actually an equity problem.

Because describing movement isn't teaching - it's narration.

The free hidden gaps training: https://sara.wakefulascent.com/masterclass-914687-7387

Submit an idea or guest pitch
www.embodiedaerial.com/podcast

BLOOM Aerial Teacher Training
www.embodiedaerial.com/aerial-teacher-training

Aerial Silks Online Tutorial Library: www.embodiedaerial.com/aerial-silks-online
Strength Programs - www.embodiedaerial.com/strength
Cello Intro & Outro Music by Shaun Diaz

Today we consider a question from listener Rachel Lamb (@rlamb_leg) who observed that many studios have a trick-focused curriculum with significant gaps in the foundations.

We explore how this is a common pattern, when nonlinear pedagogy can workand when it introduces risk and limitations for students.

We talk about what it means to really devote ourselves to the craft of teaching and rising to the challenge of becoming an expert, not just guessing our way through.

For students who want more foundational work:
www.wakefulascent.com/aerial-silks-online
Www.wakefulascent.com/strength (technique-focused strength)

Free Hidden Gaps Training for instructors and instructors-to-be:
www.wakefulascent.com/aerial-teacher-training

Submit an idea or guest pitch
www.embodiedaerial.com/podcast

BLOOM Aerial Teacher Training
www.embodiedaerial.com/aerial-teacher-training

Aerial Silks Online Tutorial Library: www.embodiedaerial.com/aerial-silks-online
Strength Programs - www.embodiedaerial.com/strength
Cello Intro & Outro Music by Shaun Diaz