Overview
Our 200-hour yoga teacher training is open to dedicated students of yoga who wish to teach in their communities or workplaces, or simply delve into a deepening of their personal yoga and mindfulness practice through this in-depth program. The training will provide a strong foundation in alignment-based yoga asana and mindfulness meditation and weave the two seamlessly together.
Program Goals
In this program, participants will gain:
– The fundamentals of teaching a comprehensive yoga practice, including alignment principles of asana, pranayama, meditation, anatomy and physiology specific to teaching yoga, teaching methodology, classical yoga philosophy, and mindfulness practices rooted in the Buddhist tradition
– A solid foundation to teach alignment-based yoga classes with assurance
– An understanding of intelligent sequencing, anatomy and physiology specific to yoga that promotes healthy biomechanics and a balanced practice
– Confidence to modify asana practice for varying populations, physical limitations, and levels of practice
– Ability to confidently guide mindfulness meditation
– An understanding of the historical context of yoga and mindfulness
– Capacity to integrate mindfulness practice seamlessly into an asana class
– A deepening of personal yoga and mindfulness practice
Program Requirements
– Minimum two years of yoga asana practice and 6 months of personal practice at start of training.
– Basic experience with Mindfulness Meditation
– Attendance of all training weekends*
– Completion of required reading list and homework
– Attendance at one asana class per week at Source Yoga or other yoga studio
– Maintaining a personal home yoga and meditation practice
– Passing grade on final exam
– Research paper and presentation on topic of choice
Join us for a free and informative info session – we have 2 info sessions scheduled:
– Friday, February 7th, 11:15am-12:15pm at our University Place Studio
– Friday, February 21st, 7-8pm at our North Tacoma Studio
Let us know you are coming! Email us at [email protected]
