Namaspa 200h Teacher Training

The SPRING 200H Teacher Training will start on March 23 - apply today and begin your process of becoming an amazing yoga teacher!

This is a yoga teacher training that places the emphasis on TEACHING. You will learn how to share of yourself, connect with others, and create positive change in the world - skills applicable to any leadership role in or out of a yoga studio. If you are ready to step up and positively influence people's lives, this training is for YOU!

Graduates will be eligible to be 200 Registered Yoga Teachers by Yoga Alliance.

Overview:

Learn to design and teach a challenging power vinyasa yoga class
Learn basic anatomy and physiology as it applies to specific yoga poses and common injuries
Learn the breakdown, alignment, modifications, and sequencing of postures
Learn how to assist, evaluate bodies physically, emotionally and prevent injuries
Learn Ujayii and other Pranayama breathing techniques to incorporate into your class
Participate in Practice-teaching sessions, intimate study groups, observing and assisting classes
Yoga philosophy that will guide you in your daily life
Learn Yoga's roots or beginnings and compare/contrast Eastern and Western practices
Learn the lifestyles and ethics for yoga teachers
Learn effective presentation and communication skills to teach to different levels of health and ability
Learn the business of yoga and how to run your own studio

Program Curriculum

Techniques ~ 100 hours
Teaching Methodology ~ 25 hours
Anatomy and Physiology ~ 20 hours
Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle ~ 30 hours
Practicum ~ 25 hours
Homework and Exams ~5 hours

Requirements:

Pre-requisite: 6 months minimum practice at Namaspa Power Yoga, or Completed Level 1 Teacher Training from Baron Baptiste, or permission from Suzie

100% attendance to all scheduled classes (make up sessions may be scheduled with Suzie at $65 per hour)

100% participation in all sessions and completion of course assignments

Attend 40 regularly scheduled classes at Namaspa (50% discount on all yoga passes and memberships to YTT students)

Pass the final exam with a 70% or higher score (will include written and oral portions)

Required Reading- Please purchase these books prior to the program:

Journey Into Power, by Baron Baptiste
40 Days to Your Personal Revolution, by Baron Baptiste
Anatomy and Asana, Preventing Yoga Injuries by Susi Hately Aldous
Yoga Sutras (any translation you prefer)

Recommended Reading

Wisdom of Yoga, by Stephen Cope (includes a translation of the yoga sutras in the back)

Bhagavad Gita (any translation you prefer)

Wheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakra System by Anodea Judith

Kripalu Yoga: A Guide to Practice On and Off the Mat by Richard Faulds

Program Dates:

Weekend Intensives (Fridays: 6pm-10pm, Saturday and Sunday 7:30am-6:30pm):

March 23, 24, 25
April 20, 21, 22
May 4, 5, 6
May 26, 27, 28
June 1, 2, 3
June 22, 23, 24

Additional Saturday workshops, 1-4pm: 3/31, 4/28, 5/12

Community Classes/Practice Teaching: Tue & Thur 4-5:15pm (20 minimum)

40 Days Program: 4/21 - 6/2

Tuition:

$2200

$200 discount if prepaid in full by 3/1.

$300 application fee will be credited towards tuition for accepted candidates and will be refunded if you are not accepted to the program.

Program balance due 3/20, or 4 installments can be made with a service charge of $20 each.

Refunds:

The $300 application fee is non-refundable except for students who are not admitted.

Once the program has started, no refunds will be given. Pro-rated credit may be transferred to future programs if you are unable to complete the program.

To Apply:

Complete Application form

Pay $300 application fee (under "workshops")