Foundational Teacher Training
Energetics of Yoga 200-hour Foundational Teacher Training
at True North Yoga
The next group of yoga teacher trainees will gather in October 2020! The program will run October 2020 – March 2021. Dates will be announced and registration will open in April 2020. Our email list is the first to be notified of upcoming trainings, so sign up here!
We respect each individual’s truth in this training. Be prepared for lively discussion!
This 200-hour, Yoga Alliance registered foundational program is designed for North Country yoga students interested in a deep immersion into the practice of yoga. Many former graduates have gone on to teach yoga, safely and effectively, at various places throughout the Adirondacks and the Champlain Valley. This program reflects a commitment to ensuring all of our communities have access to yoga, meditation, and other wellness practices. This teacher training program is your opportunity to take a deep dive into the practice of yoga, to develop your own strength and flexibility in a non-competitive environment, and to gather tools, such as breath exercises and mindfulness practices, to reduce stress and anxiety in your daily life. If you choose, you can share these benefits with your family and friends, or by teaching in a yoga studio or in a variety of community settings.
Participants commit to eleven weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) from October to March. Participants are required to take at least one yoga class per week during the training period outside of the scheduled training sessions. There will also be home study requirements including reading, written assignments, research and practicing the asanas.
What former graduates are saying:
The course will include:
Yoga History and Philosophy
- History and evolution of yoga from its roots to today
- Pranayama and the use of breath as a transformative tool
- Art of meditation – developing deeper levels of awareness
- Yoga philosophy and its application in contemporary life
- Modern traditions and styles of yoga
- The Chakra system and it’s use in the practice of yoga
Asana
- Knowledge of basic- to intermediate-level asanas (postures) and their variations from which to build a practice
- Basic anatomy and physiology
- Safe alignment cues to avoid injuries
- Skillful verbal and hands-on adjustments
Teaching or Developing a Personal Practice
- Sequencing to create a balanced practice
- Ethics, insurance and other business considerations
- Developing as a unique and authentic yoga practitioner and teacher
Program Dates:
Mark the dates in your calendar NOW! While an absence may be unavoidable due to sickness or an emergency, you will get the most out of the program by attending every session. Make this a priority and plan events with family and friends on other weekends.
Program dates for the October 2018 to March 2019 session at True North Yoga in Keene Valley, NY:
2018
October:
October 6th and 7th
October 20th and 21st
November:
November 3rd and 4th
November 17th and 18th
December:
December 1st and 2nd
December 15th and 16th
2019
January:
January 5th and 6th
January 19th and 20th
February:
February 2nd and 3rd
February 23rd and 24th
March:
March 9th and 10th
Program Cost:
The cost of the program is $2,000, which includes all the required sessions as well as books and other materials. A 25% deposit, due in September with your training agreement, will be required to secure your place in the program with the balance due monthly over the six month course duration.
I hope you’ll join me for this first step on a lifelong exploration of the practice and philosophy of yoga. Any questions? Contact me.
Not local?
There are beautiful places to stay close to the True North Yoga studio in Keene Valley.
I recommend the Roostercomb Inn, just a short walk from the studio and run by one of our yoga teachers. Visit their website at www.roostercombinn.com for information and booking.
Also within walking distance are the Ausable Inn (contact them at (518) 576-9584) and the Keene Valley Hostel.
There are a number of dining options in the area, including Old Mountain Coffee next door (opening in December 2018) and the Noonmark Diner directly across the street, as well as the Ausable Inn and the Rivermede Market up the road.
Our High Peaks location is in the heart of the Adirondack mountains and a wonderful place to visit in all seasons. Your teacher training weekends will feel like mini-vacations.