Sneak peak at the modules

One full weekend a month you will immerse yourself in the transformative teachings and practice of yoga. The flow of each weekend session fluctuates between active and passive learning to support stamina and receptivity.  Allowing one month in between sessions offers trainees time to assimilate and deepen what they have learned through personal practice and reflection.  There is ONE Zoom call in between weekends.

Each month there will be mild to moderate homework and reading to complete between sessions. 

Weekends will be divided into segments of Teaching Methodology, Anatomy and Physiology, Yoga Lifestyle and Ethics, as well as Techniques, Training and Practice. 

Each weekend must be attended within the time period of one year to fulfill national standards of certification. 

Training Schedule Dates The 12 trainings are held one weekend per month, for a year. Sessions will be on Saturdays (8am to 5pm), and on Sundays (9am to 5pm). 

Here’s a rough schedule of topics and dates: Sankalpa – 

​MODULE ONE:  Clarify Your Intentions:  Sankalpa in Sanskrit means to clarify your intentions. Take your highest ideals and integrate them into the very foundation of your practice. This session will explore the Muladhara (root) chakra. Align from the ground up with principles that support your greatest potential and abundant soul expression. Learn techniques to set the tone, and center your students. Hip openers and standing poses will be the asana investigated. Learn stories of the Goddess Kali to enrich the teachings and meaning of yoga. 

​MODULE TWO:  Shiva / Shakti – Finding Balance:  Hatha Yoga as the union of opposites. Embrace the paradox to find balance and expand what is possible. In this session the Svadhisthana (sacral) Chakra will be our focus and the intimacy of relationship as it manifests in our physical bodies. Find your optimal blueprint. We will move into the fluidity of the breath and principles of flow. Other topics will include basic Tantric Philosophy, the Quadrinity model, and pranayama practices. ​ Principles of alignment for hips.

​​MODULE THREE:  The Five Acts of Shiva:: 

This session we will expand our knowledge of ancient Tantric Philosophy and how it relates to our modern day lives as Yogis within the world. Recognize the pulse and ride the waves of life from this perspective. Discover the Malas of yoga and the bliss of recognition. ​ Focal points and Primary pulses of energy.

MODULE FOUR:  Taking the Seat of the Teacher: In This session we will move into the Manipura Chakra and the solar plexus. This topic relates to activating your power and your unique path in the world. We will learn about “Tapas” and blaze the path for personal Truth. Other topics will include the bandhas, the primary currents of prana, the essence of Kundalini, and more. 

​MODULE FIVE:  Unfolding the Heart: 

Connecting to the heart of each student. This session we will explore the Anahata (heart) chakra as well as focus on alignment principles of the upper body (neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists). Primary asana will be back bends and shoulder openers. Step into the abundance and beauty of your heart through stories of Lakshmi Maha Devi to support this process. Learn the different approaches of yoga and where the various paths are leading. Seva: live from the heart, learn to serve. 

​MODULE SIX:  Find Your Voice & Speak Your Truth: 

The Vishuddha (throat) Chakra will bring us into the practice of mantra, chant, and sound. This chakra is the bridge between the heart and mind. Mantra is the vehicle. Learn methods of precise communication and language techniques to enhance teaching skills. We will discuss the qualities of effective and balanced leadership. Learn specific alignment for skull and throat in asana postures including Salamba Sarvangasana (shoulder stand). 

​MODULE SEVEN:  Drishti – Inner and Outer Vision: With the Ajna (third eye) Chakra as our backdrop, we will cultivate clarity of inner awareness and vision, explore different meditation techniques, and learn to guide others in practice. This is Jnana Shakti (the power of knowledge and discernment). Listen to stories of the Goddess Saraswati. Here we will jump into the art of class composition and sequencing with purpose and direction. Learn about the meaning and description of “OM”. 

​MODULE EIGHT:  The Bliss of Being Sat / Chit / Ananda:  This week we will unfold the Sahasrara (crown) Chakra and our individual connection to Universal Energy. What is the highest purpose of yoga? We will dive into inversions of all types and turn the world upside down! Learn how to prepare students for this challenging asana category and how to keep them safe. 

​MODULE NINE:  The Art of Theming:

Explore the art of weaving inspirational themes into your classes. Reach the hearts and minds of students at a much deeper level. Through the process of self-exploration, we will dig deep to find the themes that ring most true, and discover how these personal themes relate to Universal Truth.

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