"The Art, Science and Business of Teaching Yoga"
300-hr YTT: An Advanced Mentorship
March 2025 -March 2026
Module 1
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Module 2
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Module 3
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Teaching yoga skillfully is as much art as it is science. Reconciling this ancient esoteric system with our modern 21st century lives requires a keen, discerning eye as well as a deep, abiding spirit. This training is designed to foster just that - the spaciousness to explore and revel in the mystery, while thinking critically and independently for oneself.
Through rigorous study, hands-on exploration and critical reflection, participants will deepen their understanding of yoga as a dynamic and evolving practice, setting the stage for a comprehensive journey into the art, science, and business of teaching yoga. This training empowers students to integrate personal growth with professional expertise, balancing introspection with actionable strategies for thriving as yoga teachers in a complex, ever-changing world. |
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Take all three modules to be eligible for
Yoga Alliance's 500-hr credential!
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Yoga as a Modern Movement Modality
Module 1: March 2025 - June 2025
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Weekend Dates: Schedule:
Jan. 12, 26-27 Saturday, 8am -5pm Feb. 16-17 Sunday, 8am - 5pm Mar. 9-10, 23 Apr. 13-14 
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Module 1 - Yoga As Dynamic Movement
Our first training module will look at yoga asana through the lens of a modern movement modality. This non-dogmatic, interdisciplinary approach prioritizes skill acquisition and injury mitigation. We'll learn how to best prepare our students for success using modern pedagogical methods, offering clear, concise, and empowering instruction tailored to individual needs and diverse abilities and experiences.
Thinking critically about asana, we'll learn ways to introduce variability and functionality into our classes. We’ll break down postures into their component parts and gain techniques to help keep our students safe and injury averse. We’ll also learn how to recognize and work with common imbalances and/or limitations that show up in our students and how to use movement exercises to help improve muscle balance and joint function. We'll highlight the importance of stability and strength to balance extreme ranges of motion, and we’ll tie it all together with an anatomy informed approach to sequencing and transitioning. Our first module will give you the confidence you need to teach inspired and effective classes.
Course Objectives:
Required Reading:
Anatomy of Movement: Revised Edition by Blandine Calais-Germain
A Guide to Better Movement by Todd Hargrove
Recommended Reading:
Yoga Body by Judith Hanson Lassiter
Kinesiology: the Skeletal System and Muscle Function, (3rd ed.) by Joseph Muscolino
The Muscular System Manual (4th ed.) by Joseph Muscolino
Thinking critically about asana, we'll learn ways to introduce variability and functionality into our classes. We’ll break down postures into their component parts and gain techniques to help keep our students safe and injury averse. We’ll also learn how to recognize and work with common imbalances and/or limitations that show up in our students and how to use movement exercises to help improve muscle balance and joint function. We'll highlight the importance of stability and strength to balance extreme ranges of motion, and we’ll tie it all together with an anatomy informed approach to sequencing and transitioning. Our first module will give you the confidence you need to teach inspired and effective classes.
Course Objectives:
- Design and Teach Safe, Effective Classes: Students will be able to design and teach postural yoga classes that are skills-based, inclusive, and adaptable, using modern pedagogical techniques to meet the unique needs of diverse practitioners.
- Apply Movement Science to Yoga Asana: Students will be able to incorporate principles of neuroscience, biomechanics, and kinesiology to refine their understanding and practice of yoga asana, fostering intelligent and informed movement on and off the mat.
- Mitigate and Navigate Injuries in Yoga Settings: Students will learn to identify potential injury risks, implement strategies to prevent them, and navigate injuries with confidence and care, both in personal practice and when guiding others.
Required Reading:
Anatomy of Movement: Revised Edition by Blandine Calais-Germain
A Guide to Better Movement by Todd Hargrove
Recommended Reading:
Yoga Body by Judith Hanson Lassiter
Kinesiology: the Skeletal System and Muscle Function, (3rd ed.) by Joseph Muscolino
The Muscular System Manual (4th ed.) by Joseph Muscolino
Weekend Dates: Schedule:
May 4,18-19 Saturday, 8am - 5pm Jun. 22-23 Sunday, 8am - 5pm Jul. 13-14 Aug. 10-11, 24 |
Yoga As a Healing Modality
Module 2: July 2025 - October 2025
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Module 2 - Yoga as a Healing Modality
Our second module looks at the role yoga can play in restoring the mind, body and spirit to wholeness. We’ll explore the physiology of stress and the impact our modern, 21st century lives have on our health and well-being. We'll learn specific restorative tools and techniques designed to help bring us back to our natural state of equilibrium and balance. We'll look closely at our complex relationship with pain and uncover what neuroscience has to offer us in terms of research. We’ll take a trauma sensitive approach to our teaching and discover ways we can help our students cope with grief or pain and create the sacred space necessary for transformation and healing.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the Physiology of Stress and Its Impact on Well-Being: Students will gain a deeper understanding of the physiological effects of stress on the body and mind, and learn how to apply specific techniques to foster resilience and emotional well-being.
- Apply Pain Science to Yoga Asana: Students will be able to confidently address concerns around pain in relation to asana using the bio/psycho/social framework allowing for the necessary nuance and complexity that each individual circumstance requires.
- Incorporate Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Techniques: Students will develop the skills to integrate restorative practices and trauma-informed approaches into their teaching, fostering a supportive environment for healing and transformation.
Required Reading:
Yoga as Medicine by Dr. Timothy McCall
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma, by Dr. Peter Levine
Recommended Reading:
Self-Awakening Yoga by Don Stapleton, Ph.D.
In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness, also by Dr. Peter Levine
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.
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Yoga As a Journey into the Self
Module 3: November 2025 - February 2026
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Weekend Dates: Schedule:
Sep. 7, 28-29 Saturday, 8am - 5pm Oct. 19-20 Sunday, 8am - 5pm Nov. 2, 16-17 Dec. 14-15 |
Module 3 - Yoga as a Journey into the Self
In this module, we delve into the profound intersection of self-discovery, critical thinking, and the evolving landscape of yoga in the modern world. Students will explore the importance of cultivating a personal sadhana (spiritual practice) as the foundation for authentic teaching, while honing their ability to think critically and discern effectively in an era shaped by confirmation bias and an overload of information.
We’ll address the transformative challenges and opportunities of post-pandemic yoga, including navigating the dynamics of online teaching and adapting to shifting student needs. The module also provides a comprehensive look at the business of yoga, equipping students with practical tools for success in sales, marketing, and brand development. Whether focusing on private sessions, group classes, or carving out a niche in a competitive industry, students will learn to find their unique voice and confidently share their offerings with the world.
Required Reading:
Bhagavad Gita by Ekrath Easwaran
Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing by Dr. Vasant Lad
Recommended Reading:
The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen Cope
Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution by Dr. Robert Svoboda
Yoga for Your Type by Vaidya David Frawley
Love by Leo Buscaglia
We’ll address the transformative challenges and opportunities of post-pandemic yoga, including navigating the dynamics of online teaching and adapting to shifting student needs. The module also provides a comprehensive look at the business of yoga, equipping students with practical tools for success in sales, marketing, and brand development. Whether focusing on private sessions, group classes, or carving out a niche in a competitive industry, students will learn to find their unique voice and confidently share their offerings with the world.
Required Reading:
Bhagavad Gita by Ekrath Easwaran
Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing by Dr. Vasant Lad
Recommended Reading:
The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen Cope
Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution by Dr. Robert Svoboda
Yoga for Your Type by Vaidya David Frawley
Love by Leo Buscaglia
"The Art, Science and Business of Teaching Yoga"
300-hr YTT: An Advanced Mentorship
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