Online Teacher Training
Introduction
In yoga, we are all lifelong students. I’m sure you’ve heard it before, and I guarantee you will hear it again - it’s a common theme throughout the yoga journey, and one of the golden nuggets that makes it so special. There is always something new to learn, whether it be about posture, balance or simply yourself. The most seasoned practitioner is as much a student as the nervous yogi that just purchased their first mat. And, one of the best ways to learn more about your own practice is to share it with others.
Through our Yoga Teacher Training, we provide a robust and comprehensive training, registered with Yoga Alliance that gives you the tools to safely, and confidently, create and teach Hatha and Vinyasa style yoga classes. Created in partnership with an experienced instructional designer, we crafted our program to put the student first, and our intention is to nourish your love for yoga, while also setting a strong, educational foundation to further your yoga career and practice. It’s #YogaForYall, y’all.
What you'll learn
This Training is both for those wanting to dive deeper into their practice, as well as those whom wish to teach to others. You don’t need to be flexible or be able to hold fancy poses to qualify - come one, come all!
Let’s go with the #flow.
Essentials
We’re excited to teach you a methodology that propels both your yoga practice and instruction. From asana to breath work, sequencing to chakras, you will gain a well-rounded understanding of the practice, and art, that is Yoga.
Humanities
Yoga is an ancient practice with a long, compelling history. As a teacher, it’s important to know what you are teaching and understand where it comes from. Background knowledge allows you to properly share the sacred art, with purpose and intention, and it’s also really cool! There is much to learn about real-world application of the key, philosophical texts, asanas and rituals. After a year like 2020, I think we collectively learned a little bit more about the importance of human connection. Our yoga teacher training allows you to link with a community of like-minded yogis to enhance your passion, dive deeper into personal growth and reach a broader range of students. As you grow and learn, you have endless love and support from this shared, sacred, safe place.
Anatomy & Physiology
We intend to provide you a firm understanding of the human body’s anatomy - its practical application to asana - so you can practice and teach with greater confidence, skill and knowledge. Yoga gets a lot cooler when you understand the foundational aspects of your body, the literal breath and bone, that allow you to hold a pose for 5 breaths, move from strain to ease, and tap into each posture’s full potential.
Techniques & Practice
We’ll teach you the art of peak pose sequencing, which will empower you to craft safe, smart and creative classes. Through our training, you’ll deepen your own mental well-being by learning to practice, and teach, key meditation and pranayama techniques. We have dedicated journaling time, sequences to dissect and understand, structured practicums and practice-teaching that will radically deepen your personal practice and elevate your teaching. Koshas… chakras… vayus… you’ll fully understand what each of these are, where they stem from and learn more about yourself through these subtle body systems.
Topics
Your guides on this journey
Your guides on this journey have over 15 years in the class room... each
Veronica
A retired military ass kicker, physical therapist assistant, and 500ERYT who has a no BS approach to passing you her immense knowledge
Carolina
Has taught everything from yoga and meditation to nutrition and fitness in over 2 dozen countries.
Fennis
Brings a lifetime of experience in Chinese medicine, healing and movement
This isn't your average cookie-cutter training
Lemonade from lemons right?
Online training doesn't have to suck. We are going to teach you as much as we can in 200 hours and make it as easy and enjoyable as possible.
Understanding How
This is more than just memorizing 10 key poses, we're going to make sure you you understand what yoga can do for the body and how
Become more rounded
We'll be going further into the anatomy, how the body works for different body types, and developing your instruction to adapt to various body types.
A look inside
50 modules*
275 videos*
600 workbooks*
*You're going to know a thing or two after this training
Overview (Samples)
There are 50+ modules and too much to squeeze in here, so heres a quick look
Module 17
4 hours
Dive deep into the anatomy of the foot, learn about the 4th chakra - the heart chakra - and participate in a mediation to balance and open the heart. Take time to put everything you have been learning and incorporating it into your own personal practice and lastly, listen to a casual conversation about some of the weirdest things that have happened in class that Carol, Veronica and Fennis have had to deal with.
Module 25
4 hours
It’s time to dive deep into one of the classical yoga texts the Bhagavad Gita. We will discuss the key themes and how to apply the learnings into your practice, then dive deep into the anatomy of the core and understand the component parts necessary to perform inversions safely (hint - the core is one of them!) and how to cue students into and out of the inversions safely.
Module 35
4 hours
Understand how to build safe transitions and how to add (or take away) intensity for a Hatha or Vinyasa style class. Dissect a class sequence to understand why certain counterposes were chosen and their intended purpose in the sequence. Build a 30 minute Hatha sequence with cues and transition notes to submit for feedback from our team and lastly get an overview of hands-on adjustments.
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FAQs
I know I know. If this training is SO DAMN GOOD how is it SO DAMN CHEAP.
We're glad you asked.
The normal in-person courses have big expenses like rent, insurance, utilities and complicated logistics like staffing and canceling regular classes to accommodate the training.
With online training comes online savings and where other online courses turn their savings into their profits, we're turning our savings into your savings.
Yoga Alliance has approved our online course through December 31, 2023. You must have all assignments submitted by this date if you want to register with Yoga Alliance after you complete the training?
Yes! This certificate will allow you to teach anywhere in the world.
Once we have given you full access to the content its kind of hard to get it back, so refunds are possible only up to that point.
We have a variety of ways for you to ask questions as you go through the course. You can join our private Facebook group, post the question within the training portal, email us at anytime, join our weekly live Zoom calls, or join us for the monthly in-person workshops where we will answer any questions you have and give real-time feedback on your teaching in front of a group of students.
To take the teacher training from the comfort of your home, you will need a mat, an area of space to practice and some pen and paper. You'll also need a place to upload and share your videos with us (like a private Youtube or Vimeo account). A tripod and bluetooth headset will make your videos easier for both of us. If possible, a quiet environment to help you focus. Any props you have - blocks, straps, bolsters - will be helpful, as you will be learning how to teach using each.
- (Required) Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
- The Yoga Sutras - any version will be fine. You can purchase from Amazon or use free copies (both text and audio versions) that are linked to from the course
- The Bhagavad Gita - any version will be fine. You can purchase from Amazon or use free copies (both text and audio versions) that are linked to from the course
- It’s recommended to purchase an anatomy book. Either Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff or the Key Muscles of Yoga by Ray Long
Our training is focused on Vinyasa and Hatha style yoga. Much thought, knowledge and skill go into a teacher training program, as does a style of yoga, and we encourage you to teach what you have the most interest in.
