200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Energetics of Yoga 200-hour Foundational Teacher Training at True North Yoga
The October 2018-March 2019 program will be held at True North Yoga in Keene Valley, New York. Dates are below.
We respect each individual’s truth in this training. Be prepared for lively discussion!
This 200-hour 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.
Debbie is a fantastic instructor. She demonstrates how to be an outstanding yoga teacher and gives you guidance with compassion and understanding. She encourages you to go and find your style of Hatha Yoga. I always trust her opinion and still contact her for suggestions. Since April 2013 I have started my own yoga business, teaching 2-3 evenings a week, in the small town of Ticonderoga, NY. People started coming to my classes to “try” yoga, many who had never practiced before. I get a lot of thanks for bringing yoga to them, and I feel like I make a difference in people’s lives. It is the most rewarding experience to give back! I also have been hired at a few spa locations to teach yoga. Opportunities present themselves in amazing ways!
After graduation, I found Debbie to remain available and open to the developing styles of the new teachers, offering her support and opportunities to teach at True North Yoga. She also offers plenty of inspiration while getting a practice started. Debbie fosters a non-competitive, safe haven with vital instruction in how to teach who is in front of you with certainty and readiness to offer modifications to those with limitations while simultaneously challenging the advanced. She welcomes those who have limitations into the program, knowing that they will progress forward carrying a special understanding and compassion for helping those who suffer to improve their quality of life. Love and peace.
The True North Advanced Yoga Studies program was perfect for me in so many ways! It allowed me to pursue my passion for yoga on a whole new level without requiring me to take a significant chunk of time off from my daily life. And the pacing of the program allowed me to really absorb and integrate what I was learning into my daily life, making for a very rich experience, indeed. Debbie is one of those teachers who really “gets it” and knows how to bring out the best in her students!
The teacher training with Debbie offered me a safe and nurturing space in which to explore myself. Debbie offers a beautiful way of holding space for each and every person to develop in their unique way, honoring differences and honoring the needs of each. I recommend this to anyone looking for an experience of exploring with others into your self through the practice of yoga.
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.
Sign Up:
Ready to commit to a life-altering program? Click here to register online.
I hope you’ll join me for this grand adventure, the first leg of a lifetime’s exploration of yoga.