The Yoga Tree offers a limited number of scholarships to its YTT program to BIPOC and members of the LGBTQ community. Please note: our scholarships have been awarded for the 2021 program.
Whether you are interested in deepening your own practice, or plan to teach, we are here for you as teachers, mentors, and guides as you travel your path throughout the program and into your yoga future. This program aims to provide you with an in-depth learning experience giving you tools to carry with you so that you will be prepared to confidently practice and teach safely and mindfully, and with deep knowledge and understanding of the ancient practice of yoga.
Our Hatha Yoga Studies 200 Hour Teacher Training Program teaches all aspects of yoga as required for Yoga Alliance registration, and much, much more! Throughout the course of your studies, you will be attending Modules and group classes with our talented instructors. Each of them brings years of experience in their varied backgrounds of study and expertise as well as personal passion to ensure a well- rounded and thorough educational experience. We will also have guest instructors to deepen your understanding and education.
You will gain an in-depth understanding of:
Our Hatha Yoga Studies 200 Hour Teacher Training Program teaches all aspects of yoga as required for Yoga Alliance registration, and much, much more! Throughout the course of your studies, you will be attending Modules and group classes with our talented instructors. Each of them brings years of experience in their varied backgrounds of study and expertise as well as personal passion to ensure a well- rounded and thorough educational experience. We will also have guest instructors to deepen your understanding and education.
You will gain an in-depth understanding of:
- Techniques, Training and Practice - Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Introduction to Sanskrit and Mantras, and Mudras. You will have guided practice of techniques and learn how to teach and practice techniques safely and correctly.
- Teaching Methodology – Learn to address specific needs of individuals and special populations. Understand principles of demonstration, observation, and the art of assisting. Understand the learning process, qualities of a teacher, teaching styles and your dominant teaching style. Understand the business aspects of yoga. Understand use of language and voice.
- Anatomy and Physiology – Understand the physical body and bodily systems and the energy body/chakras. Learn the benefits and contraindications of the asanas and healthy movement patterns.
- Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – Study yoga philosophies and traditional texts – the 200 Hour program will focus primarily on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Learn the principles of Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga. Create a 40 day personal practice. Learn ethics for yoga teachers including student- teacher relationships, community and the value of teaching yoga as a service.
- Practicum – To meet requirements for graduation from the program and to apply for Yoga Alliance registration, the following must be completed and are included in your tuition:
- 50 group classes at The Yoga Tree (40 minimum required), 10 Observations, 10 Assists (minimum), teach a Yoga for Beginners Series to friends/family, complete quizzes, reading requirements, and homework. After completion of all training modules, homework and assignments, you will be eligible to apply to become an RYT, Registered Yoga Teacher. In this program you will also explore Kundalini Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra.
Announcing 2021 Training Dates:
January 29-31
February 26-28
March 26-27
April 23-25
May 21-23
June 11-13
July 23-25
August 27-29
September 24-26
October 22-24
January 29-31
February 26-28
March 26-27
April 23-25
May 21-23
June 11-13
July 23-25
August 27-29
September 24-26
October 22-24
Time:
Friday 6:30-8:30 pm
Saturday 1:00-7:00 pm
Sunday 1:00-5:00 pm
*times may vary as a few weekends may have longer hours. Exact schedule will be sent to you upon confirmation of your registration in the program.
Tuition:
$3200 paid in full or $350 per module with first two modules paid at time of registration in the program.
Tuition includes all modules and unlimited classes at The Yoga Tree while you are enrolled in the program. Books and study materials are not included.
Refund policy: 90% refund up to 7 days prior to the start of the program.
Friday 6:30-8:30 pm
Saturday 1:00-7:00 pm
Sunday 1:00-5:00 pm
*times may vary as a few weekends may have longer hours. Exact schedule will be sent to you upon confirmation of your registration in the program.
Tuition:
$3200 paid in full or $350 per module with first two modules paid at time of registration in the program.
Tuition includes all modules and unlimited classes at The Yoga Tree while you are enrolled in the program. Books and study materials are not included.
Refund policy: 90% refund up to 7 days prior to the start of the program.