YogaWorks, www.yogaworks.com, one of the largest providers of yoga classes in America, offers more than 1,000 yoga classes a week with over 300 of the country's most qualified yoga instructors. A leader in high-quality yoga instruction, YogaWorks has spent the last 15+ years developing a world-renown teacher training program that has trained some of the most celebrated modern-day yogis (Baron Baptiste, Shiva Rea, Seane Corn to name a few). The YogaWorks style of teacher training is known for its systematic approach to teaching teachers how to lead and create inspiring, energizing and effective yoga classes. Its ability to cultivate talented yoga teachers, in a wide range of teaching styles, has also been a driving force in developing some of the most successful yoga studios in the United States.
The YogaWorks 200-hour teacher training program blends the best from the East and the West and covers in depth the study of asana, philosophy, anatomy, meditation and the art of teaching. It is available to be taught in an intensive format (30 days) in addition to weekend modules. Currently we have over 20 teacher trainers on our faculty, responsible for training hundreds of teachers a year across the US and internationally.
200-Hour Program
The foundational (200–hour) program is ideal for serious students of yoga and aspiring teachers. It is recognized by Yoga Alliance and comprises three areas of study: The Theory and Practice of Yoga, Yoga Philosophy and The Art of Teaching.
Students who complete the 200-hr teacher-training program will:
• Deepen their practice and understanding of yoga
• Know how to structure and create a cohesive, well-rounded class
• Acquire an understanding of yoga philosophy
• Build relationships with highly experienced yoga teachers
• Become a member of a learning community that includes well-renowned teachers worldwide
• Have the confidence and tools to begin teaching yoga
• Qualifies students to register with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level
Tuition:
$3,150 if paid in full by December 5, 2008.
$3,400 if paid after December 5, 2008.
$500 non-refundable deposit required to register.
Click here for an application.
Session 1
| Date |
Day |
Time |
Topic |
| January 9 |
Friday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Welcome |
| January 10 |
Saturday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Neutrally Rotated Standing Poses |
| January 11 |
Sunday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Externally Rotated Standing Poses |
Session 2
| Date |
Day |
Time |
Topic |
| January 23 |
Friday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Asana / Neutral & External Review |
| January 24 |
Saturday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Surya Namaskar |
| January 25 |
Sunday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Surya Namaskar |
Anatomy
| Date |
Day |
Time |
Topic |
| February 7 |
Saturday |
Noon–6:00 p.m. |
Anatomy Intensive |
| February 8 |
Sunday |
Noon–6:00 p.m. |
Anatomy Intensive |
Session 3
| Date |
Day |
Time |
Topic |
| February 20 |
Friday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Inversions |
| February 21 |
Saturday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Inversions |
| February 22 |
Sunday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
YogaWorks Classic |
Session 4
| Date |
Day |
Time |
Topic |
| March 20 |
Friday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Standing Twists |
| March 21 |
Saturday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Seated Twists |
| March 22 |
Sunday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Simple Backbends |
Session 5
| Date |
Day |
Time |
Topic |
| April 17 |
Friday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Urdvha Dhanurasana |
| April 18 |
Saturday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
How to Teach Beginners |
| April 19 |
Sunday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
How to Teach Beginners |
Session 6
| Date |
Day |
Time |
Topic |
| May 15 |
Friday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Forward Bends |
| May 16 |
Saturday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Chair Backbends |
| May 17 |
Sunday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Restoratives & Relaxation Response |
Session 7
| Date |
Day |
Time |
Topic |
| June 5 |
Friday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Arm Balances & Abdominals |
| June 6 |
Saturday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Hip Openers & Lotus |
| June 7 |
Sunday |
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
In-Class Teaching & Closing |
Application details:
For more information or to apply please contact Liana Shantal of Yogaworks at 646.442.1481 or email lianas@yogaworks.com. Questions can also be directed to Erin Morgan (Invoke Studio Manager and recent grad of Yogaworks 200-hour summer intensive) 317.513.3125 or erin@invokestudio.com.
