Yoga Teacher Training
300/500 - Denver, CO
There are many good teachers, would you like to become a great one?
Yoga is a vast field of study and 200 hours training is just the beginning. Looking for new ways to lead classes adapted to the unique conditions and needs of each student? Take your teaching skills to a whole new level with our Yoga Teacher Certification 300/500 in Carmel, CA. Learn to effectively adjust your teaching for every body through a detailed look at anatomy, physiology, the subtle body, sequencing, and alternative forms of yoga. Teach safe, smart asana. Recognize the roots of misalignment and integrate tools that will make you a more mindful, knowledgeable, and effective teacher.
Add to your initial training
Have you already taken a 200 level yoga training course but find that there are areas where you need more information? This program is available to all who have completed a 200 level training, regardless of where they received their certification. If you’re seeking a shift in perception and awakening of your inner wisdom our Advanced Teacher Training 300 is for you! Delve into the why of asana and breath and explore cueing, sequencing and movement options that enrich your teaching and unlock your innate wisdom . Upon completion, you will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 500 (added to your already completed 200 hr training).
A schedule that fits yours
Our 300 hour training is flexible with specific topics that yoga teachers need to teach a vibrant, safe and powerful practice. We begin with advanced teaching techniques including advanced use of props, hands on adjustments and building expertise in reading a variety of bodies to assist movement and breath for any body.
We’ve created a flexible training calendar to meet your needs! If you need to miss more than one weekend of a module, you can make up the weekend when it is offered in the following year. Students in the 300 hour training will be in conjunction with the 200 hour students for the anatomy and asana weekends only. Advanced classes open only to those who have completed a 200 hour training include:
Body reading, postural assessment, understanding misalignment in Asana
Use props effectively to awaken ability and alignment
Cueing for alignment: effective cueing for maximum opening
Understanding pain and working the injured body
Create inspired classes using mudra, mantra and chakras
Advanced sequencing to empower and strengthen
Pranayama with asana for specific outcomes
Ayurveda and asana-creating classes to move with the rhythm of the seasons
Ayurveda-the art of self-care in daily life
Common Yoga injuries and how to avoid them
Yoga for the wisdom time of life-yoga and healthy aging
There are also options to take a day or weekend for Yoga Alliance CEU’s (space available)
ADVANCED TEACHING TECHNIQUES
Neuroscience and Yoga-connection the science and spirit (2019) September 7-8
Postural assessment, understanding misalignment in Asana
Neuroscience and yoga-the connection of science and spirit
Hands on adjustments that provide changes, challenge and safety for students
Reading bodies, learning to see how small shifts can free the body and let the mind soar
Unit A-Living Anatomy-Connecting Body and Breath (2019) September 20-22
Anatomy of the mind-Yoga sutras
History of Yoga-evolution to modern times
Bones, Joints, Anatomical Markers, “why” rather than “how.
The spine as the foundation of life
Advanced Yoga Practice
Yoga Therapy-working with the injured body (2019) October 6
Understanding the pain response.
Neuroscience and yoga-the connection of science and spirit
Tapping into body wisdom
Unit A-Living Anatomy-Connecting Body and Breath (2019) October 11-13
Anatomy of the hips, legs feet, ankles
Spine as the foundation of life
Muscle action-creating foundational understanding of movement
Unit A-Living Anatomy-Connecting Body and Breath (2019) October 25-27
Exploring connections and putting them into practice
Pranayama the Power and magic of the breath
Stress Response, Directions of movement, Anatomy of upper body
Unit B-Asana, Alignment and Awareness through Movement (2020) November 8-10
Yoga philosophy in the modern world
Forward Folding and Bending Back-
Creating movement patterns that are sustainable and strengthening
Unit B-Asana, Alignment and Awareness through Movement (2019) November 22-24
Twisting and bending-essential form and cues.
Asana with sparkle to embrace the feminine face of yoga
Unit B: Asana, Alignment and Awareness through Movement (2019) December 6-8
Balance, movement and strength: integrating the whole body
Exploring the psoas – piriformis and sacrum
Advanced teaching practice: (2019) December 15
Using props effectively
innovative props to advance and adapt teaching skills
Adapting the practice for every Body
Using props effectively to create a vibrant practice
Pranayama with asana for specific outcomes
Advanced Teaching Practice: (2020) January 5
Yoga Therapy for hips, knees and ankles
Injury prevention and relief
Unit C: Sequencing and Energies of the Subtle Body** (2020) January 10-12
Sequencing the art and science of putting it all together*
Weaving the Gunas into your practice
Advanced Teaching practice: Adjusting with compassion (2020) January 18
Hands on adjustments and sequencing to bring the sparkle to your practice
Unit C: Sequencing and Energies of the Subtle Body** (2020) January 24-26
Subtle Energies of the body-chakras, Gunas, Mudras, Koshas, Vayu *
Advanced Teaching practice: (2020) February 1
Creating inspired classes using the chakras, mantra and mudra
Unit C: Sequencing and Energies of the Subtle Body** (2020) February 7-9
Meditation to access the deeper self *
Ethics, Communication
Teaching challenges (timing, cueing, working with students
Advanced teaching practice: Ayurveda and Asana (2020) February 22-23
Creating classes with the rhythm of the seasons
Ayurveda-the art of self-care with the Science of Life
**300 Hour Students choose at least one (or all three) of these weekends to attend.
CLASS HOURS
Friday 5-9 p.m. - Saturday 11:30-7 p.m. - Sunday 8:30-4:00 p.m. (includes free 8:30 class on Sundays)
Practicum: Students are required to attend 15 hours of practicum to obtain RYT 300 registration
Additional Class Hours:
25 hours of take home assignments
9 hours of Student Teaching
30 Additional Yoga Class Hours or Workshops: These Classes and Workshops must be taken with instructors at Rishis Community Yoga or approved Certified Yoga Instructors in other venues.
TUITION
$3500 ($500 deposit with application). When paid in full prior to first session. (credit cards not accepted)
$3700 Installment Plan; $925 with application; Three additional Installment payments of $925 due:
October 11
November 8
January 5, 2020
Single day tuition: $150
Weekend only tuition $250
Cancellation Policy: Deposits are fully refundable up to 4 weeks prior to the beginning of training.
Tuition Includes
All classes offered-can choose one of three weekends in Unit C but can take all three if desired
Practicum offerings throughout the training
Eligibility to become a 500hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT500) through Yoga Alliance when paired with an existing RYT200 level certificate
Tuition does not include required texts. These must be purchased separately.
COURSE FACULTY
Karen Quinn, ERYT500, Certified Yoga Therapist, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner is the lead instructor for this training. She brings 20 years and over 15,000 hours of teaching experience to create trainings rich in anatomy, alignment and ahimsa. Her emphasis is on sharing the many tools of yoga therapy that allow students to discover the wonder and ease of this ancient practice. In addition, we have assembled an incredible group of instructors with years of hands on experience to share their knowledge and expertise so that you can share with others the many gifts of yoga.
Jamie Hermansen, RYT500, own an operates Rishi's Community Yoga. She shares broad and deep expertise of making the yoga practice accessible, safe and fun!
COURSE LOCATION
Rishi’s Community Yoga, 2750 S Wadsworth Blvd., Bldg D202, Denver, CO 80227