This program is designed to deepen the student’s own physical practice and the understanding of all aspects of the practice of yoga. Over the course of 8 weekends together, students will deep dive into yoga philosophy, yoga asana, anatomy, and practice teaching. Instruction is primarily in person with additional live online meetings and recorded content. The trainee will acquire the skills needed to instruct, teach, and guide classes in a safe and meaningful way.

In addition to the 8 weekends and 7 zoom sessions, students are required to complete additional homework and out of classroom assignments which include:

-Assigned readings

-Observe 6 classes with written reflections

-12 hour practicum including teaching 6 community service classes with reflections and 6 self lead home practices.

-Take a minimum of 20 yoga classes in a studio setting after the start of the program.

Dates: Each weekend we will meet from Friday 6-8:30pm, Saturday 12:30pm-7:30pm & Sunday 11-6:30pm. 7 additional meetings via Zoom held on a weeknight.

As part of your teacher training participation, you will receive 20 free classes during your training. We want to encourage your personal practice and growth.

At the end of this program, if you meet all course requirements and hours, you will be qualified to register with Yoga Alliance as a 200 hour Yoga Instructor. You will not be tested at the end of this course. Certification will be awarded to you based on participation and all homework completed and required hours fulfilled.

Yoga Humanities:

-History of Yoga

-Yoga Philosophy and the 8 Limbs of Yoga

-Yoga Ethics on and off the mat

Teaching Techniques:

-Asana: Alignment and Sequencing

-Subtle Anatomy: Chakras, Koshas, Pranayama practices

-Meditation techniques, Mantra, and Mudras

Anatomy and Physiology:

-Muscles, Bones, and Joints of the Musculoskeletal System

-Systems of the Body as they relate to the yoga practice

-Biomechanics in the Asana, types of movement, Language of Motion

Professional Essentials:

-Teaching methodology including cueing, sequencing, class management, scope of practice

-Professional development including ethics of yoga on and off the mat

-Business of Yoga

-Practice teaching and class observations

From early in the course, students will begin practice teaching. Practice teaching will evolve as the weeks pass, beginning with one-on-one teaching with other students, then small groups, to eventually the entire YTT class.

It is the belief of the Om Lead Instructors that “practice makes perfect” and only with ample time spent using your voice, standing in front of the group, and actually teaching, will the Om Student grow to be an exceptional teacher.

A $1000 deposit is required to hold your space. The remaining balance will we charged on the first weekend.

Course Fee: $3000 and includes the required books and Om Studios Teacher Training Manual.

1. Oct 18-20

2: Nov 1-3

3: Nov 22-24

4: Dec 13-15

5: Jan 3-5

6: Jan 31-Feb 2

7: Feb 21-23

8: Mar 21-23