Learn to live present and be all that you can be! Upon completion of the course requirements, students will receive Yoga Alliance Certification. This unique, comprehensive program includes a kick-off workshop event, 26 classroom sessions that meet weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly as weekend immersions, and a fabulous final weekend retreat.

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Our next Fall training begins September 2020,

This kick-off workshop event takes place in Clayton Hall, University of Delaware.

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Coursework proceeds with class session work. Each class includes asana, pranayama & meditation practice, lecture, discussion, sharing, experiential learning, accountability and practicum. The weekly classes follow the school calendar so national holidays are recognized as time off.

There are six class options. Please select the
training option that best meets your schedule to enroll:

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(26) Tuesdays: 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. Newark, DE

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(26) Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Kennett Square, PA

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(26) Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Newark, DE

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(13) Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Chadds Ford, PA

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(6) Weekend Immersions: Dover, DE

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The training concludes with a weekend retreat at the beautiful Capital Retreat Center in Waynesboro, PA. It is the perfect way to conclude our journey work and includes delightful nourishing meals and comfortable accommodations. It’s all included in the tuition. 

The Capital Retreat Center is nestled between serene lakes and surrounded by the Appalachian Trail; it is a unique and welcoming first-class facility on a 270 acre campus in the stunning Catoctin Mountains of Pennsylvania.

Address: 12750 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, PA 17268

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Take the first step towards your teaching certification. Choose the location that works best for you!

Yoga Training Techniques and Practice: In-depth study of the postures, purpose, benefits, modifications and class sequencing. Techniques include: Hatha, Vinyasa, Therapeutic Yoga (Chair / Limited Mobility). You will learn about creating safe space, the class container, its structure, symbolism, meaning, and designing classes for specific populations. Meditation, breathing and MBSR techniques are taught weekly to provide each student the opportunity to experience and learn the benefits of practice.

Anatomy and Physiology: Basics of anatomy, muscular skeletal systems, connective tissue, the nervous system, and interrelated issues of injury and imbalance. Principles of Functional Movement and the kinetic chain.

Teaching Methodology: Is grounded in the belief that we as yoga teachers represent living examples of the practice of yoga. The art of assisting the student verbally, directive and with loving-healing touch. Connecting through universal truths.

Philosophy and Spiritual Connection: Grounded in classical tradition (The Eight-Limbed Path and Vedanta), understanding the chakras, spiritual anatomy, energy and pranayama practices.

Practicum: Practice teaching and learning the art of hands-on adjustments, observation and assists.

Integrating Yoga and Ayurveda: Ayurveda restores balance of bodily systems using diet, herbal treatment, Dinacharya practices and yogic breathing for remedial health.

The personal practice of living yoga on and off the mat.

The business of yoga, yoga therapy and applications.

Registration Information

Program Tuition:

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Standard: $2,950 (plus required textbooks, approximately $50).

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Early Bird Discount: $2,750 (Pay in full and save)

Payment Plan Option: A non-refundable deposit of $500 (required to hold your space) and (7) monthly payments of $350. Payments will be deducted from the credit card on file at the end of each month beginning in September.