200 hr YTT
|
|
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
We are a Yoga Alliance certified school, and the curriculum is prepared to be a well rounded experience. You will be offered tools to best prepare you to offer yoga experiences that are empowered, intelligent, creative and safe. We foster a learning environment that is experiential, deeply rooted in community and personal accountability. Whether your interest is to teach as a career or deepen your personal awareness of your yoga practice, we will meet you where you are and encourage your growth all along the way.
We are a Yoga Alliance certified school, and the curriculum is prepared to be a well rounded experience. You will be offered tools to best prepare you to offer yoga experiences that are empowered, intelligent, creative and safe. We foster a learning environment that is experiential, deeply rooted in community and personal accountability. Whether your interest is to teach as a career or deepen your personal awareness of your yoga practice, we will meet you where you are and encourage your growth all along the way.
200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
YOUR FACILITATORS
BREE KOENIG
MAGGIE GELINEAU
Bree and Maggie have a combined experience of over 20 years in the yoga and fitness industry. Each teacher has an authentic and unique style with a strong foundation in the philosophy of yoga, fostering community and building strong relationships with students that harness each individual students skill sets, interests and areas for growth and elevation. At the very depth of their hearts lies a strong passion for sharing yoga and encouraging others to find purpose and joy in life.
BREE KOENIG
MAGGIE GELINEAU
Bree and Maggie have a combined experience of over 20 years in the yoga and fitness industry. Each teacher has an authentic and unique style with a strong foundation in the philosophy of yoga, fostering community and building strong relationships with students that harness each individual students skill sets, interests and areas for growth and elevation. At the very depth of their hearts lies a strong passion for sharing yoga and encouraging others to find purpose and joy in life.
|
THE ART OF SEQUENCING
The iHeartYoga sequence is well rounded, intelligent , safe and creative. It provides a strong foundation for teachers to develop the skills required to create inspired, artfully crafted personalized yoga sequences. Through the lens of the iHeartYoga sequence as a blue print teachers will understand the importance of seamless transitions, layering foundational postures that lead to body awareness and preparation for more advanced layers of posture. The sequence emphasizes a balance of strength and flexibility with freedom and structure. Together we explore crafting classes that deliver anatomically focused themes with variations and offerings for students of all levels of practice. You will be given the tools to navigate through injury prevention and recovery. Learn to incorporate props such as blankets, bolsters, blocks, and straps for both the progression and regression of postures to support students in a fully integrated and successful understanding of their bodies and postures. |
|
HANDS ON ASSISTS
Touch and connection are basic human needs, they are healing, empowering and transformational when delivered with intention and clarity. You will learn how to assist your students from a place of purpose through alignment and appropriate depth. Intentional touch encourages and empowers the student to understand the “WHY and HOW” of the posture. We teach key concepts such as energy lines and sensation based anatomy language. You will observe bodies and make decisions based on what you see in the present moment with each body. We will explore assists that are universally known and also learn how to assist from a more personalized and informed perspective that is unique to each individual student.
Touch and connection are basic human needs, they are healing, empowering and transformational when delivered with intention and clarity. You will learn how to assist your students from a place of purpose through alignment and appropriate depth. Intentional touch encourages and empowers the student to understand the “WHY and HOW” of the posture. We teach key concepts such as energy lines and sensation based anatomy language. You will observe bodies and make decisions based on what you see in the present moment with each body. We will explore assists that are universally known and also learn how to assist from a more personalized and informed perspective that is unique to each individual student.
|
PRACTICE TEACHING
The opportunity to practice teach and refine your skills is not often focused on in every training. We believe that you need time to foster your skills and confidence in teaching your sequences and providing hands on assists. You will have plenty of opportunity to receive feedback from both your teachers and fellow trainees. We deliver feedback from a place of love, encouragement and a deep belief in your potential. We want you to leave knowing you won’t have all the answers and it is always safe to ask for clarity....this is how we grow!!! |
|
MIND + BODY + SPIRIT
We will explore the foundation of yoga known as the 8 Limb Path, this is the blueprint for living a yogic life and goes far beyond practicing physical postures. It integrates personal boundaries, moral behavior, mediation, discipline, breath work, curiosity and devotion. You will be prepared to support your students with deeply, meaningful and tangible intentions and themes that support both yogic philosophy and daily world experiences. These tools increase, mental health, fortitude, personal awareness, communication and support the well being of relationship to self and others. What you can offer your students through the iHeartYoga curriculum takes yoga off the mat and in to everyday life.
We will explore the foundation of yoga known as the 8 Limb Path, this is the blueprint for living a yogic life and goes far beyond practicing physical postures. It integrates personal boundaries, moral behavior, mediation, discipline, breath work, curiosity and devotion. You will be prepared to support your students with deeply, meaningful and tangible intentions and themes that support both yogic philosophy and daily world experiences. These tools increase, mental health, fortitude, personal awareness, communication and support the well being of relationship to self and others. What you can offer your students through the iHeartYoga curriculum takes yoga off the mat and in to everyday life.
|
MEXICO RETREAT
YOU GET TO GO TO MEXICO WITH US!!! The iHeartYoga 200 hour teacher training includes a 3 day yoga retreat at the gorgeous Las Rocas resort in Baja. You will take your final written exam while sitting poolside in the sun. Each participant teaches the entire group an hour long class with the breathtaking ocean as your back drop. You will have time to relax and celebrate with your new yoga family! Eat delicious food, soak in the beautiful infinity pool and hot, bubbly jacuzzis. The best part...a closing ceremony where you receive your 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certificate while in Mexico!! There is no better way to complete 200 hours of hard work and dedication. |
|
GUEST LECTURERS
|
ELSA STUART - FOUNDER OF I HEART YOGA
Elsa started teaching yoga in the park 10 years ago, and since then has helped to cultivate the massive iHeart community we have today. She opened the iHeartYoga studio in 2015, had led 7 teacher trainings, 35 retreats to Mexico, has organized events such as Yoga at the Mission, and Vino & Vinyasa at Doheney State Beach. She is excited to share the business of yoga with us, and ways to help launch your teaching career! |
|
KIM FITZGERALD - ANATOMY
Anatomy will be easy to learn, understand and apply to your daily instruction of yoga classes. Renowned anatomy teacher, Kim Fitzgerald will deliver a full body Yamuna Ball rolling workshop. You will be guided in identifying the bones, muscles and tendons that support your skeletal structure's movement through yoga posture. You will be able to incorporate anatomical cues that support and empower your students through form, function and full range of motion. You will understand how the body moves and the benefits of the posture when supported with proper personalized anatomical awareness. |
|
SANDHIYA RAMASWAMY - AYUREVEDA
A specialized workshop and lecture provided by Sandhiya Ramaswamy will introduce you to Ayurveda. This is often referred to as the sister science of yoga! The doshas, also known as mind-body types, express unique blends of physical, emotional, and mental characteristics. In Ayurveda, health is defined as the dynamic state of balance between mind, body, and environment. You will identify your dosha type through fun questions and explorations. Get to know how food, climate, season and life experiences effect your personal health from a wholistic perspective. You will be given self care practices and meditation techniques to support you through the inventible changes of life! Our experiential anatomy lessons will help you to identify the bones, muscles and tendons that create and support the skeletal structure of the body. |
|
DESIREE LEE - KUNDALINI / REIKI MASTER
The purpose of Kundalini is to awaken the energy of consciousness, to practice in a way that sheds light on our self-imposed limitations, and invites us to think out of the box and develop our intuitive mind. Through the expertise of guest instructor, Desiree Lee and a fun field trip to the Kundalini House, you will experience firsthand the powerful benefits of Kundalini. You will be given tools to support your personal practice and teaching skills with this powerful workshop and lecture. The Chakras govern your energetic body, both in subtle and obvious ways they influence your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. You will learn about the chakra system as it applies to you both in and out of balance. This information can directly enhance class offerings you provide to your students after graduation. |