Set yourself apart as a yoga teacher with advanced certification. Empower your teaching as you dive deeper, and journey into your own personal growth and as a teacher.
Yoga Alliance (ID# 95807).
"I’ve grown as a yoga teacher immensely"
"The 300 Hr training was so rich and in-depth; it nourished my whole being.
It was one of the best decisions I've ever made." MB 2018
Rise True: Shoulders & Upper Body
October 29 - December 10
Feel the power rising within your spirit as we align with upward energy and inner clarity. Gain greater understanding of upper body anatomy, muscular balance, how to alleviate constriction, improve strength and range of motion to have healthy shoulders and neck!
Schedule
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Sundays 9:00-6:00
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Off until January 7 when taking full course
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Thanksgiving Break 11/26
Topics and Explorations
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Become versed in an array of poses that focus on the shoulders and upper body
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Expand the poses you are comfortable with in your practice and teaching!
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Explore making shapes with your body in a variety of ways
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Practice several variations of each pose to meet individual needs for ease and challenge
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Explore ways to consciously prepare for shoulder focused poses
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Learn therapeutic and restorative asanas to address areas of restriction, weakness and common imbalances
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Delve into anatomy of the shoulder, neck, wrist, and upper back
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Refine your teaching skills for intermediate and multi-level classes
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Develop intermediate or multi-level classes and receive individualized feedback
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Deepen your awareness of subtle breath energy and refine your pranayama
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Explore and discuss the yogic philosophy of karma and how it relates to our lives
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Practice the art of letting go through meditation
Investment
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$675 through 10/8, then $725
Honor Wisdom: Yoga for Well-Being & Private Students
January 7 - March 3, 2024
Experience the deep healing powers of yoga through all of your koshas (5 layers of your being) and increase your ability to share this gift. This training is perfect for any yoga teacher interested in the deep benefits of yoga, private yoga, personal practice, helping people with limitations and improving well-being through yogic techniques.
Schedule
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Sundays 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/11, 3/3 9:00-6:00
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Saturdays 2/10 and 2/24 12:30-6:00
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Off 3 weekends when taking the full course
Topics and Explorations
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Learn to conduct the Yoga Movement Guide, which uses nine asanas to observe movement, balance, stability and flexibility
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From this guide, design a personal practice for your yourself and clients consisting of yoga postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques
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Soak up asanas for wellness and therapeutic benefit
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Gain more insight into Anatomy through a healing lens
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Awaken inner core musculature for greater stability and ease of movement
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Explore the mind's role in the perception of pain
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Holistic Healing and the Koshas
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Pulsate with healing energy from the Medicine Buddha meditation practice
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Explore mindful eating and basic Ayurvedic food principles for wellness
Expand & Enhance: Adjustments & Teaching Skills
March 30 - May 11, 2024
Explore your perceived boundaries and expand your Self physically, emotionally, and spiritually! Enhance your teaching and your students' experience! Find the courage and skill to make deeper connections with your students. Build your confidence and expand your teaching capacity!
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Saturdays 3/30 9:00-6:00, 4/13 & 4/27 12:30-6:00, 5/11 9:00-6:00
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Sundays 4/7, 4/14, 4/28 9:00-6:00
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Off for the Summer when taking the full course
Topics and Explorations
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Connect with greater compassion and self-care
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Meditate with the energy of Goddess Tara
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Experience self-adjustments through PNF, props, and creative means
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Practice hands-on adjustments for beginning through intermediate postures
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Learn a wide range of adjustment methods to help you develop your own creative approach
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Fine tune your observation and communication skills
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Explore more partner yoga and Thai Massage
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Become versed in how to integrate adjustments into your classes
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Consider and discuss the ethics of touch
Dance of Shakti: Vinyasa Flow Training
September 8 - October 6, 2024
Dance and flow with the creative energy of the Universe that is within you! This fun, energizing module focuses on specific techniques to develop creative classes with greater understanding of preparing well for peak poses, layering, deep themes, sequencing, use of Namaskars, and having fun. This is the final module of our 300 hour!!
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Sundays 9/8- 10/6 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Saturday 10/5 12:00-6:00
Topics and Explorations
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Learn to design creative sequences for a vinyasa flow class
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Practice getting off your mat while teaching
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Illuminate your cueing and communication
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Experience physiological benefits of vinyasa flow
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Explore a variety of ways to create a namaskar including chandra (moon), surya (sun), and mandala (circular)
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Step into moving meditation through pranayama, inner focus and mantra
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Take home vinyasa flow class sequences and class planning templates
Deep Roots: Hips and Lower Body
Dates: TBA
Your body, mind and spirit will blossom like a lotus flower as we practice being fully grounded while aspiring towards Higher Consciousness. Gain greater understanding of lower body anatomy, muscular balance, how to alleviate constriction, improve range of motion and have healthy hips, low back and legs.
Schedule
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Each Sunday 9:00-6:00
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2 Saturdays 9/16 & 9/30 12:30-6:00
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Break for 2 weeks before Rise True module
Topics and Explorations
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Become versed in an array of poses that focus on the hips and lower body.
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Expand the poses you are comfortable with in your practice and teaching!
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Practice several variations of each pose to meet individual needs for ease and challenge
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Explore ways to consciously prepare for hip focused poses
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Learn therapeutic and restorative asanas to address areas of restriction, weakness and common imbalances
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Delve into anatomy of the hip, leg, and low back
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Refine your teaching skills for intermediate and multi-level classes
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Develop intermediate or multi-level classes and receive individualized feedback
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Sink into the breath as a gateway to deeper states of consciousness
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In meditation, vibrate with mantra, explore the chakras, and deepen subtle body awareness
What people are saying about our 300 Hr TT
"Om Ananda imparts such depth of knowledge that the instructors who complete it have a level of skill in sequencing, creativity, and teaching to all abilities that sets them apart from others." ET 2022
"It made me the best teacher I can be and I wish there were more!" RW 2019
"When thinking of the 300 Hr TT program, one mantra really encompasses the quality & quantity of Om Ananda's teaching style & curriculum, " Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyai Swaha" Abundance in all ways. I am so blessed. GC 2021
"I really experienced an opening in my spiritual practice which has been soo beneficial" LA 2018
300 Hour Investment
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Save $500 and have an incredible experience! Sign up for our whole 300 hour course and preregister! $3125 (instead of $3625 for individual modules)
Individual Modules
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Does it work better for you to sign up for individual modules? Preregister by 3 weeks ahead for $675, after $725. For example, register by 10/8 for Rise True which begins 3 weeks later on 10/29
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Each module has it's own manual and is $20 (no other books are required)
Cancellation Refund Policy
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For 300 hour training: If no materials have been received, cancellation fee will be calculated as the greater sum of $300 or 15% of the total course cost.
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If materials have been received, then the deposit of $500 will be deducted prior to the refund calculation.
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Withdrawal after first day onsite will be pro-rated at $15 per hour of tuition for classes attended.
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For Individual module: $125 is non-refundable. $15/hr for in class time.