learn how to teach yoga
TEACHER TRAINING
ONLINE OR IN THE STUDIO
2020 YOGA SCHOOL PROGRAM
You will develop a full toolbox of fundamentals—postures, breathwork, meditation, anatomy, sequencing, philosophy, history, adjustments, and the business of yoga.
Once you have received the minimum requirement of 200 hr according to Yoga Alliance standards – that is just the beginning, and I do mean the beginning. There will be years of practice and much more education. Most studios don’t tell you that, but I do.
REQUIREMENTS
Two years of consistent asana practice and a letter of recommendation from a teacher before accepting students into the teacher-training program.
HOURS
- 200 hr Class Study and Practice at the Barn
- 20 hr Practicum
- 25 hr Personal Study
- 2 hr Testing and Video
DAYS
Fridays :
6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Saturdays and Sundays:
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
START
LOCATION
2020 MODULE DATES
First Module:
How to Teach a Yoga Class: FULL
Interested in teaching yoga or changing up your yoga routine? In this training, you’ll join Connie for a 40-hour immersion that is dedicated to teaching the practice of yoga.
Also, you can use the 40 hours toward your YA 200 training.
April 17-19 May 15-17
Cost: 275.00
Dates: April 17-19 May 15-17
Friday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Second Module: FULL
Yoga meets Physics,Anatomy and Physiology
In this training, you’ll join Connie for a 40-hour immersion that is dedicated to the science of yoga. Learn about Physics, Anatomy and Physiology how it applies to Yoga Poses.
Required Reading:
Keil, David. Functional Anayomy of Yoga. Nutbourne, Chichester, PO18 8RJ
Cost: 275.00
Dates: July 31st-August 2nd Sept 11th -13th Friday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Third Module:
Why It Matters!
In this training, you’ll join Connie for a 40-hour immersion that introduces the classic works of Indian philosophies; The Yoga–Sutras is a road map of human consciousness and in the Bhagavad Gita or “Song of the Lord”, The Bhagavad Gita presents a synthesis of the concept of Dharma, theistic bhakti, the yogic ideals of moksha through jnana, bhakti, karma, and Raja Yoga and Samkhya philosophy.
Cost: 275.00
Dates: Sept 25th- 27th Oct 9th-11th
Friday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Fourth Module
You- The Yoga Teacher
In this training .you will refine your yoga practice & expand your teaching capabilities. Yoga, like life, is a never-ending journey. There is always more to explore and learn. Yoga, like life, is a never-ending journey. Business of Yoga.
Cost: 275.00
Dates: Nov 13th-15th Dec 4th-6th
Friday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
200 HOUR CURRICULUM
- Advanced study of asana (proper alignment, benefits, and potential risks)
- Principles of anatomy
- Science and art of sequencing
- Hands-on adjustments
- How to observe bodies
- Informed use of props to improve or modify a posture
- Cultivating your voice
- Confidence-building through practice teaching
- Yoga history and philosophy
- Sanskrit names of postures
- The Business of Yoga
INVESTMENT
Program cost: 4 Module Required Module Cost 275.00
Payment plan or a Work Program is available
WHY WE'RE UNIQUE
Teaching Tradition Lineage: Krishnamacharya, TK Desikachar, Leslie Kaminoff, co-author of the bestselling book “Yoga Anatomy,” and Sadie Nardini, founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga, Iyengar and Anusara Yoga.
Intelligent Sequencing: Learn the art and science of designing and delivering a safe, dynamic class.
Learn to teach truly: Our program is not about memorizing and reciting sequences. Instead, an emphasis is placed on teaching principles for clearly instructing students bodies into alignment.
Find Yourself: We give you space and opportunity to find your teaching style.
School Holiday Closures (no TTC classes on the following days): Labor Day Weekend, Halloween Evening, Thanksgiving (Weds – Fri), Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Easter, Memorial Day Weekend