Body Inclusive Teaching

Let’s talk about it! Body inclusive training, what is it and why does it matter? (I’m so glad you asked!) I think we all can agree that no two bodies are made the same or move the same, so we must be inclusive and adaptive with our teaching practices. everyBODY is my all inclusive term for the variety of people that entrust us to help them achieve their movement goals in the air and on the ground. Bodies come in a variety of shapes, sizes and abilities, it is our responsibility to be able to meet those needs and help them achieve their movement goals.

Taking any sort of aerial, pole, circus, fitness or dance class can be a vulnerable experience for anyone. Add to that, the challenges that we encounter when it comes to gravity, especially for those of us that live in “non–traditional” body types (whatever the heck that is) face such as being plus-size, underweight, blessed in the chest or derrière, physically disabled and/or mentally disabled.

It’s because I’ve been there myself. As a professional shapeshifter and professional beginner, I have had every BODY with just this one body. It is through these lived experiences, research and continuing education that I began to rethink how I teach. This shift in my own teaching gave birth to everyBODY in hopes of helping to set a better standard of teaching in our industry.

I understand the desire to be in a class and have someone and that not only looks more like me, but to also feel like “they understand me and my struggles”. I know that it’s also reassuring to work with a coach that has the strength to physically spot me. I use my experiences and struggles to create and operate a judgment-free zone, where everyBODY feels comfortable,, safe and supported.

I believe that all people, with all abilities, in all bodies deserve helpful and supportive teaching practices that meets them where they’re at to help them reach their aerial ambitions. And we have to go beyond the rah rah, “take it all off and just love your body” talk and back it up with safe, smart, progressive training and actionable drills and skills that helps make aerial-gravitaitonal fetch happen.

everyBODY Training Info

Click here to save your Spot in the everyBODY Masterclass

Who is everyBODY For?
Is everyBODY a Plus-Size Training?
Although everyBODY was originally created to help support plus-size students, it has grown into an everyBODY training that explores adaptive training for bodies that are:
- plus-size
- underweight
- youth
- masters (40+)
- pregnant/postpartum
- disabled
- injured
- suffering from chronic pain
- returning from
- injury/surgery
everyBODY Masterclass
The everyBODY masterclass is a 1-hour seminar introducing participants to body inclusive teaching and best practices. The focus of the masterclass is on the who, what and why of everyBODY training.

The next class is 6.30.23. Click here save your seat!

What We’ll Cover In This Training:
- Different body types you’ll encounter in the pole/aerial classroom.
- “TFW” – awareness and consideration of common thoughts and concerns often experienced by students with non-traditional body types.
- Tools that every studio should keep on hand to creatively solve any training challenge.
- The gender slanted focus in the aerial community in resources, marketing and merch.
- What strength to weight ratio is and why it’s more important than scale weight alone.
- Why movement and understanding how the body works are some of the most important factors in teaching.
everyBODY Teacher Training
Completed the everyBODY Masterclass? Take your teaching to the next level with everyBODY Teacher Training. This four hour course is designed for studios and independent instructors wanting to do a deep dive into body inclusive teaching and creative teaching practices.

By the end of this training course you’ll be able to:
- Point out what people get wrong about everyBODY training and what really matters.
- Types of Plus-Size Aerialists and how or why they identify as such.
- Why size isn’t always the limiting factor, and what other things instructors should be able to identify.
- Apply creative teaching methods using floor based drills that train muscle mechanics and movement memory.
- Implement student support and helpful training hacks using general fitness equipment.
- Confidently perform spotting techniques that keep students and instructors safe.
- Provide actionable steps for real training success and regular deposits to that trick bank.
- Build progression ladders and progressive teaching curriculum.
Also includes:
- Workbook
- Teaching practicum
- Teaching Demos
- Course creation and promotional material design discussion

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