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The Transcending Yoga Lifestyle & Teacher Training program offers a comprehensive curriculum for aspiring teachers and students who wish to deepen their hatha yoga practice.
The 200 Hour Program focuses on the instruction and practice of essential hatha yoga techniques including asana, pranayama and deep relaxation. To build a better understanding of the principles of the Yoga Tradition, the course explores the history and philosophy of yoga, basic anatomy and physiology, and teaching methodology. Students get to apply their practical skills with the guidance and feedback of an experienced teacher.
The 200 Hour Program focuses on the instruction and practice of essential hatha yoga techniques including asana, pranayama and deep relaxation. To build a better understanding of the principles of the Yoga Tradition, the course explores the history and philosophy of yoga, basic anatomy and physiology, and teaching methodology. Students get to apply their practical skills with the guidance and feedback of an experienced teacher.
Curriculum
Requirements for Certification
6-Weekend Immersion Format
15-Day Intensive Format
Frequently Asked Questions
Required Reading List
Tuition, Schedule, Application, & Scholarship Information
Code of Ethics
Cancellation Policy
Affiliate Locations
Host or Sponsor a Training
Requirements for Certification
6-Weekend Immersion Format
15-Day Intensive Format
Frequently Asked Questions
Required Reading List
Tuition, Schedule, Application, & Scholarship Information
Code of Ethics
Cancellation Policy
Affiliate Locations
Host or Sponsor a Training
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Classes & Series | Workshops & Events | Teacher Training Modules | Calendar | Affiliate Program | Ambassadors
Curriculum
| Technique | Anatomy & Physiology |
Teaching Methodology |
Philosophy & Lifestyle |
Practicum |
| •Hatha Yoga Practice •Centering •Posture specific warm-ups •Salutations •Essential postures •Breathwork •Introduction to locks & seals •Introduction to chant & meditation •Principles of central alignment •Using props and modifacations •Sequencing •Overview of yoga schools •Deep relaxation |
•Muscles, bones, and connective tissue •Applied anatomy •Intro to cardio-respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems •Injury prevention and adaptation •Intro to energy anatomy: •Pranayama, chakras, and nadis •Five layers of the body |
•Sacred space & safety •Centering & integration •Guiding warm-ups •Guiding asanas •Props & hands-on adjustments •Effective communication: verbal & physical •Teaching new asana •Teaching pranayama •Teaching meditation •Guiding a relaxation experience •Sequencng •Class design •Lesson planning •Creating a complete experience •Guiding a practice class •The business of teaching yoga: planning, marketing, commitment, and creating a budget |
•Chronology of Yoga •Intro to Pantanjali's Yoga •Sutras & the 8 limbs of yoga •Yamas & Niyamas •Intro to the Vedas, •Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita •Introduction to Sanskrit |
•Practice teaching with guidance and feedback •Independent karma teaching •Assisting •Observing |
Requirements for Certification
*Choice: All teachers and presenters must be a YogaAlliance® designated ERYT, or have a minimum of 100 documented credit hours of education and experience in the subject. Electives must be through the lens of yoga or within the scope of your educational goals.
| Requirement | 225 Hours |
Description |
| Core Curriculum Course |
120 Hours |
6-Weekend Immersion (Friday-Sunday) 15-Day Intensive (2-3 Weeks) |
| Elective Workshop |
15 Hours |
Offered at least once a month at affiliate studios. May be taken with teacher and venue of student's choice*. |
| Guided Practice |
20 Hours |
Practice classes with a certified, registered teacher to experience the benefits of yoga. |
| Observe |
15 Hours |
Observe a certified, registered teacher to see the teaching and learning. |
| Assist | 15 Hours |
Assist a certified, registered teacher to experience offering adjustments, props, and modifactions to make students more comfortable. |
| Teach | 15 Hours |
Teaching classes under the guidance or observation of a certified, registered teacher as well as independantly. |
| Assignments | 30 Hours |
Students will be required to show up and participate fully in group discussions as well as complete reports, worksheets, and pass the final exam. The final exam will be issued on the last day of the of the core curriculum course. Reports and documentation of practical requirements are submitted as one package (manually or electronically) within 6 months of completing core immersion. |
*Choice: All teachers and presenters must be a YogaAlliance® designated ERYT, or have a minimum of 100 documented credit hours of education and experience in the subject. Electives must be through the lens of yoga or within the scope of your educational goals.
6-Weekend Immersion Format
6 Weekends, usually every other weekend or once a month for 3-6 months. Immersions is progressive and are taken consecutively at one location. See Scheduled Weekend Immersions
15-Day Intensive Format
This intensive is offered in either 15 consecutive days over the course of two weeks or in three 5-day workshops. Intensives are progressive and are taken consecutively at one location. No electives are required for the intensives as they are built into the program. See Scheduled Intensives
This intensive is offered in either 15 consecutive days over the course of two weeks or in three 5-day workshops. Intensives are progressive and are taken consecutively at one location. No electives are required for the intensives as they are built into the program. See Scheduled Intensives
Required Reading List (Available in print as well as Kindle)
Teaching Yoga, Essential Foundations and Techniques by Mark Stephens, North Atlantic Books
Wheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakra System by Anodea Judith, Llewellyn Publications
30 Essential Yoga Poses by Judith Hansen Lasater, Rodmell Press
Living Your Yoga by Judith Hansen Lasater, Rodmell Press
Recommended Reading List
The Yoga Bible by Christina Brown
Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar
How Yoga Works by Michael Geshe Roach
Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
Teaching Yoga, Essential Foundations and Techniques by Mark Stephens, North Atlantic Books
Wheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakra System by Anodea Judith, Llewellyn Publications
30 Essential Yoga Poses by Judith Hansen Lasater, Rodmell Press
Living Your Yoga by Judith Hansen Lasater, Rodmell Press
Recommended Reading List
The Yoga Bible by Christina Brown
Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar
How Yoga Works by Michael Geshe Roach
Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
Affiliate Locations
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www.secondwindecotours.com | 208 West Main Street Swansboro, NC 28584 |
(910) 325-3600 Ambassador: April Clark |
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www.yogaforyouandme.com | 2900 Arendell Street Morehead City, NC 29557 |
(252) 247-YOGA (9642) Ambassador: Linda McGregor |
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www.yogaonpine.com | 503 Pine Avenue Albany, GA 31721 |
(229) 869-0591 Ambassadors: Roger White & Laura Terry |
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www.k10yoga.com | retreats vary |
Ambassador: Kristen Williams |
Tuition, Schedule, Application, & Scholarship Information
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Download Full Catalog or Application Only
Scholarships Available
| Core Curriculum Course |
6-Weekend Fall 2011 |
6-Weekend Spring 2012 |
15-Day Intensive Summer 2012 |
| Schedule | Friday 6-9PM Saturday 10AM-8PM Sunday 10AM-5PM |
Friday 6-8PM Saturday 10AM-8PM Sunday 10AM-8PM |
TBA |
| Location | Second Wind, Swansboro, NC |
Second Wind, Swansboro, NC |
TBA |
| Super Early Bird Tuition |
$1600 by April 30, 2011 |
$1600 by November 15, 2011 |
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| Early Bird Tuition |
$1800 by July 15, 2011 |
$1800 by December 25, 2011 |
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| Regular Tuition |
$2000 by August 24, 2011 |
$2000 by February 1, 2012 |
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| Registration Deadline |
August 24, 2011 |
February 1, 2012 |
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| Dates | Friday, Saturday & Sunday September 9-11, 2011 September 23-25, 2011 October 7-9, 2011 October 21-23, 2011 November 4-6, 2011 November 18-20 |
Friday, Saturday & Sunday February 3-5, 2012 February 17-19, 2012 March 2-4, 2012 March 16-18, 2012 March 30-April 1, 2012 April 13-15, 2012 |
TBA |
| Sample Schedule |
Friday 6-8PM Practice & Review Saturday 10am-Noon Practice 1-3PM Anatomy/Asana Lab 4-6PM Lecture 6-8PM Playshop Sunday 10am-Noon Lecture 1-3PM Lecture/Lab 3-5 Practice & Meditation |
Friday 6-8PM Practice & Review Saturday 10am-Noon Practice 1-3PM Anatomy/Asana Lab 4-6PM Lecture 6-8PM Playshop Sunday 10am-Noon Lecture 1-3PM Lecture/Lab 3-5 Practice & Meditation |
TBA |
| Non-Refundable Deposit & Application Fee $200: In addition to the tuition amount, students are required to submit an additional $200 non-refundable deposit & application fee. Admission is on a first-come, first-serve basis and trainings do fill up. If for any reason, the training is already full at the time of application OR the application is denied, the fee will be returned in the same method received UNLESS the student requests to be placed on the waiting list. |
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Apply Online Today
Download Full Catalog or Application Only
Scholarships Available
- Work-study
scholarships are offered by Transcending Yoga and/or Affiliate Studios
on a limited, as-needed basis. Scholarships do not include the cost of
classes and studio membership. Click here to download application. (.PDF version)
- MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) scholarships are offered to eligible military spouses. Go to https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/ for more information or click here to download the MyCAA Fact Sheet.
- Yoga Basics offers a competitive scholarship annually of $600. Award is issued annually in July, applications must be submitted BEFORE June. Click here for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I miss a class? Attendance is essential in this program. Students are expected to show up and participate fully for the group process. However, if circumstances prevent a student from attending the class, the students can miss up to 3 days or 20 hours of the program without being dropped from the course. Student will be required to make that time up with the Primary teacher, which may including traveling to the Primary's home studio and paying for private instruction--both travel, time, and cost will be the student's responsibility.
Will I be registered as a YogaAlliance® Teacher upon completing the course? Upon completing the course, students will receive a Transcending Yoga Teacher Training Certificate with the YogaAlliance® approved seal. However, students are responsible for registration and fees with YogaAlliance®. Instruction on How to Register will be given the last day of class.
Do you accept payment plans? Students may make installments up to the first day of class at the regular tuition rate as long as the first payment is made within the early bird schedule. Payments arrangements are not extended beyond the first day of class. Students may also apply for partial or full scholarships if a financial hardship should arise.
Do I need to teach public classes if I do not intend on teaching yoga? Not necessarily. Affiliates and Ambassadors offer monthly Circles for Change playshops that are a donation-based collaborative opportunity for teachers, teachers in training, and students to teach and practice together to raise awareness and funding for underprivileged communities. Also, a format has also be set up for one-on-one sessions to provide feedback. If the student wishes to teach one-on-one with another teacher, they are responsible for any private session fees or work-trade arrangements made with that teacher and/or studio.
Do you offer boarding or a meal plan? No, however, students may request to be published on a list of students interested in sharing accommodations. Students occasionally collaborate a potluck-style meal to save the cost of eating out and explore eating vegetarian and sustainable living. A list of local stays, restaurants, and businesses will be included in your welcome letter as well as in your online student resource center.
I am already teaching yoga classes, may I use my previous experience toward my practical requirements? No the purpose of the practical requirement is to provide an opportunity for the student to apply the knowledge and skills they receive from the program with the guidance and feedback of an experienced teacher. If you are already a 200 RYT, you may apply your time and experience toward the 500 RYT certification.
What if I miss a class? Attendance is essential in this program. Students are expected to show up and participate fully for the group process. However, if circumstances prevent a student from attending the class, the students can miss up to 3 days or 20 hours of the program without being dropped from the course. Student will be required to make that time up with the Primary teacher, which may including traveling to the Primary's home studio and paying for private instruction--both travel, time, and cost will be the student's responsibility.
Will I be registered as a YogaAlliance® Teacher upon completing the course? Upon completing the course, students will receive a Transcending Yoga Teacher Training Certificate with the YogaAlliance® approved seal. However, students are responsible for registration and fees with YogaAlliance®. Instruction on How to Register will be given the last day of class.
Do you accept payment plans? Students may make installments up to the first day of class at the regular tuition rate as long as the first payment is made within the early bird schedule. Payments arrangements are not extended beyond the first day of class. Students may also apply for partial or full scholarships if a financial hardship should arise.
Do I need to teach public classes if I do not intend on teaching yoga? Not necessarily. Affiliates and Ambassadors offer monthly Circles for Change playshops that are a donation-based collaborative opportunity for teachers, teachers in training, and students to teach and practice together to raise awareness and funding for underprivileged communities. Also, a format has also be set up for one-on-one sessions to provide feedback. If the student wishes to teach one-on-one with another teacher, they are responsible for any private session fees or work-trade arrangements made with that teacher and/or studio.
Do you offer boarding or a meal plan? No, however, students may request to be published on a list of students interested in sharing accommodations. Students occasionally collaborate a potluck-style meal to save the cost of eating out and explore eating vegetarian and sustainable living. A list of local stays, restaurants, and businesses will be included in your welcome letter as well as in your online student resource center.
I am already teaching yoga classes, may I use my previous experience toward my practical requirements? No the purpose of the practical requirement is to provide an opportunity for the student to apply the knowledge and skills they receive from the program with the guidance and feedback of an experienced teacher. If you are already a 200 RYT, you may apply your time and experience toward the 500 RYT certification.
Code of Ethics
The nature of yoga (union of body, mind and spirit), on or off the mat, is to open the body and psyche through which profound transformation can occur. As teachers of yoga, we are stewards of the trust our students place in us. It is our responsibility to uphold and foster a safe and sacred environment in which to allow this work to happen. It is essential that anyone teaching yoga have a high degree of personal integrity and maintain clear boundaries in the role of serving the students.
Holding ourselves as teachers places us in a position of power over our students, however subtle or obvious. We become their mentors, facilitators and helpers. Some students may idealize us or project that we are wiser or more evolved than they are.
As professionals , we must remain aware of this power dynamic and never exploit the vulnerability of a student for personal gain or gratification. Students need to have a place to come where they can safely open their hearts, observe their own deeper dynamics and be free from sexual distractions and conditioned behaviors. Because of this, we ask that yoga teachers adhere to the code of ethics as outline by Yoga Alliance:
The nature of yoga (union of body, mind and spirit), on or off the mat, is to open the body and psyche through which profound transformation can occur. As teachers of yoga, we are stewards of the trust our students place in us. It is our responsibility to uphold and foster a safe and sacred environment in which to allow this work to happen. It is essential that anyone teaching yoga have a high degree of personal integrity and maintain clear boundaries in the role of serving the students.
Holding ourselves as teachers places us in a position of power over our students, however subtle or obvious. We become their mentors, facilitators and helpers. Some students may idealize us or project that we are wiser or more evolved than they are.
As professionals , we must remain aware of this power dynamic and never exploit the vulnerability of a student for personal gain or gratification. Students need to have a place to come where they can safely open their hearts, observe their own deeper dynamics and be free from sexual distractions and conditioned behaviors. Because of this, we ask that yoga teachers adhere to the code of ethics as outline by Yoga Alliance:
YOGA ALLIANCE CODE OF CONDUCT:
1. Uphold the integrity of my vocation by conducting myself in a professional and conscientious manner.
2. Acknowledge the limitations of my skills and scope of practice and where appropriate, refer students to seek alternative instruction, advice, treatment, or direction.
3. Create and maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for the practice of yoga.
4. Encourage diversity actively by respecting all students regardless of age, physical limitations, race, creed, gender, ethnicity, religion affiliation, or sexual orientation.
5. Respect the rights, dignity, and privacy of all students.
6. Avoid words and actions that constitute sexual harassment.
7. Adhere to the traditional yoga principles as written in the Yamas and Niyamas.
8. Follow all local government and national laws that pertain to my yoga teaching and business.
Cancellation Policy
If, for any reason you must cancel, the following conditions apply:
If, for any reason you must cancel, the following conditions apply:
- If cancellation is 30 days before the program start date, you will receive a full refund, less the $200 non-refundable deposit and application fee.
- If cancellation is less than 20 days before the program begins, you will receive a refund less your application fee and a $15 service charge for each contact hour used. (example: if attended 10 hours, $150 will be retained as a service charge.)
- If cancellation is more than 30 days after the program begins, there will be no refund. Student will be able to transfer credit for up to one year toward another Transcending Yoga program semester.
- $200 Non-Refundable Deposit & Application Fee: If for any
reason, the training is already full at the time of application OR the
application is denied, the fee will be returned in the same method
received UNLESS the student requests to be placed on the waiting list.