For the vinyasa portion of our training we’ll focus on sequencing around a peak flow that hits all the major movement planes of the body. We’ll examine traditional set sequences such as Baptiste, Bikram and Ashtanga so that you can develop an undersatnding of the energetic arc of a yoga class and apply it to the sequences you create. We’ll also spend time applying this knowledge to a slow flow and restorative format so that you leave the training able to teach multiple class types.

We’ll study traditional texts including The Yamas and Niyamas, Wheels of Life, Bhagavad Gita, and The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

We will explore the various types of meditation and breathwork, and when it makes sense to apply them, so that you are able to effectively use each option when it makes sense for you.

Through anatomy and body mechanics you will develop an understanding of the demands of yoga poses on the body. We’ll touch on body positions, planes of movement, mobility, and traditional strength training to help you understand the role that yoga classes have on someone’s overall movement routine.

Whether you plan to teach or not, the skills of leadership and public speaking are two that can be applied to many areas of your life. We’ll read Dare to Lead by Brene Brown, learn the art of delivering constructive feedback in a kind way, and have numerous chances to practice teach in order to hone these skills.

We’ll explore how the language you use and the way in which postures are offered can leave someone feeling strong and empowered regardless of what variation of a pose they choose to take.

We’ll teach you safe, consent-based physical adjustments to improve alignment and deepen poses, combining demonstrations with supervised practice to build competence in appropriate touch techniques.

You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a yoga studio. We’ll also cover workshop and private class best practices so you can learn how to market your unique skills and interests!

Each weekend of training will include a portion of practice teaching. We’ll start small with things like how to welcome a group and close a class, while slowly building up to teaching a complete 60 minute class on your own.