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Yogis + Leaders + Seekers
Are you ready to deepen your personal practice, learn how to teach yoga and become a certified yoga instructor?
Get ready to embark on your personal yoga practice, learn to teach yoga, embody leadership and begin a journey and a relationship with yoga that will last a lifetime.
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Picture this: You're standing in front of a yoga class, packed mat to mat with students. You're calm, confident, and ready to share your love and knowledge of yoga. Students find your classes irresistible.
Your investment of time now will become a life long journey of teaching and personal inquiry.
You've been taking yoga classes for awhile, you're curious about teaching yoga, but it feels a little scary and overwhelming.
You've been taking yoga classes for a year or more. You've started to wonder how teachers build a sequence or learn the Sanskrit words of all the poses? You've even wondered about and started to dream of teaching.
All of your favorite teacher were once where you are now...
It starts with a spark and a dream of "what if," or "maybe I could do that".
But then the voice of your inner critic pops up saying things like...
That's a big financial Investment and you don't even know if you'd like teaching.
It will take too long and be too much time.
I'm not sure if I'm physically ready for this yet, I probably need to do way more yoga first.
I don't think I really have what it takes to teach. I can't imagine remembering all of the names of the poses or getting in front of a big class.
Our inner critic gets louder and louder with bigger and bigger objections the closer we get to important work and break throughs.
We've been there too!
If you're scared AND excited at the same time, keep reading.
There are at least a 108 reasons not to do a 200 hour YTT certification .
When you're ready to deepen your practice, get outside of your comfort zone, develop a new skill and step into leadership the reasons to take this leap out of your comfort zone become bigger than your fear.
When you embark on this journey you can expect so much magic to unfold.
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If you've been practicing yoga about once a week or more over the last year you'll be ready physically. This immersive experience will strengthen you even more in mind, body, and spirit. It will be demanding and satisfying to see what your body can do.
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The time commitment will build your confidence, new relationships and community while giving you a foundation to teach yoga for decades to come.
- Even if you're not sure you want to teach yoga yet, you'll gain a greater understanding of your body, mind, and spirit while deepen your own personal practice. You'll also gain leadership and personal development skills that are transferable to all aspects of life.
If you're passionate about yoga, leadership, personal development and living an intentional life you're in the right place.
Every single yoga teacher you love was once teetering on the edge of this decision too...
Introducing
Mindful Asana: A Journey Within
An in-person, seven-month, 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification Program.
By the end of this program, you'll have...
In-Depth Knowledge and Skill Development
A 7-month program allows for a comprehensive exploration of yoga philosophy, anatomy, asana (postures), pranayama (breath work), meditation and teaching methodologie.
Personal Transformation
Yoga teacher training is not just about becoming an instructor; it's also a transformative journey for your own personal growth. ver seven months you'll likely experience physical, mental, and emotional changes. The seven month container provides ample time for self-reflection, introspection, and personal evolution.
Effective Teaching Techniques
Our seven month long program allows for gradual integration of teaching techniques. You'll have more opportunities for practice teaching, receiving feedback and refining your queuing skills.
Deep Connection and Community
You'll develop life long bonds with your fellow yoga teacher trainees. The shared experiences, challenges and growth create a sense of community and support that will grow well beyond the training itself.
And That's Not All...
You'll learn specialized personal development techniques, leadership strategies and hear from guest teachers.
“I love your group meditations!”
Hey Andra! I love your group meditations because you are excellent at leading us back into the present moment and bringing more awareness to our bodies. I also love how you use real world examples from your own life that make it simple to understand how to apply mindfulness to everyday life along with creating a space that's so comfortable it inspires people to open up and share.
– Chris Martin
“Holds space for insightful meditation”
Andra holds space for insightful meditation. Whether you have a meditation practice or are new to sitting you will feel welcomed into the community she is building with open arms.
– Phoebe Hyatt
“Alisha, has been instrumental in my development”
“The time I've spent with Alisha, has been instrumental in my development as a whole person. Working with Alisha was one of the greatest gifts I've ever given myself”
– Amy Banocy
Michaela Coleman
I had a wonderful experience in Andra's and Alisha's 200 hour yoga teacher training! They were so nurturing and encouraging and they have tons of wisdom and skills to share. They strike a great balance of being patient and understanding while also pushing you to grow rapidly and overcome any fear or doubt. I liked that my training covered different styles of yoga, so I graduated prepared to teach more than just one style. To their credit, I dove into teaching immediately after graduation and have not stopped since. Teaching yoga still brings me great joy, and I wouldn't be where I am today without Alisha and Andra's guidance.
Andra and Alisha
Andra West
Andra West LeBauer is a Registered Yoga instructor, a Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist, an Integrative health coach, and a mindfulness teacher. Andra began her study and practice of Hatha Yoga in 1996, as a way to relax her mind and heal her body. She incorporates her understanding of massage, meditation, yoga, and the human body into every thing she does with the intention of making the experience a complete mind, body, spirit interaction.
Alisha Wielfaert
Alisha Wielfaert is a certified yoga teacher with both 200-hour and 500-hour RYT certifications. She is also a life coach and an expert facilitator with a talent for bringing women together for deep dives into spirituality and creativity. Alisha has been teaching yoga for 15 years and is particularly fond of sharing vinyasa yoga with her students. She is the founder of Yoke and Abundance, a platform committed to amplifying the voices of emerging women through various programs, including a wise women podcast, press publishing arm, and individual and group coaching sessions. Her first book, “Little Failures: Learning to Build Resilience Through Everyday Setbacks, Challenges, and Obstacles,” became a best-seller upon its release in May 2022. Currently, Alisha is working on her second book, “Little Rituals.” In her free time, Alisha enjoys watercolor painting and is an avid traveler, writer, and speaker who enjoys working with anyone with the drive to pursue their dreams.
Here's a peek
The 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification requirements, and so much more!
Techniques, Training, Practice:
75 hours
- Asana: Historical context, poses, complete sequencing (asana, pranayama, meditation). Anatomical and alignment principals plus contradictions.
- Pranayama & Subtle Body: Historical context, effects of pranayama on anatomy and subtle body. Complete sequencing of pranayama safely, including alternatives and adaptations. Koshas, kleshas, chakras, nadis and prana vayus
- Meditation: Key meditation terms. Methods by lineage. Chanting, mantras, and mudras
Anatomy & Physiology:
30 Hours
- Skeletal system, incl.: Major bones, types of joints, major muscles involved in asana, types of muscle contractions.
- Physiology:Nervous system, incl.: flight, freeze’ stress response, vagal theory, overall mind-body connection. Cardiovascular/circulatory, endocrine, digestive systems as they relate to yoga practice. Respiratory system, incl. muscles that affect breathing, involuntary vs voluntary breath, how air enters and leaves body.
- Biomechanics: Types of joint movements. Joint stabilization. Safe movement as it pertains to balancing, stretching, awareness, and physical limitations. Contraindications, misalignments, adaptations.
Yoga Humanities:
30 hours
- History: The term yoga. Our lineage, style, and methodology. Dates and key ideas such as the Vedas, Vedanta, Hatha, Colonial, Modern .
- Philosophy: Definition of yoga and key terms. Relationship between asana, pranayama, meditation. Familiarity w/ major yogic texts (i.e., Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Hatha Yoga Pradipika). Self-reflection on how philosophy relates to practice
- Ethics: Awareness of Yoga Sutras or similar yogic ethical precepts. Relationship to Yoga Alliance Ethical Commitment including Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct, and Equity Position Statement. Comprehension of and responsibility to increase equity in yoga accountability measures. Self-reflection on how yoga ethics relate to practice and teaching
Teaching Methodology:
50 Hours
- Sequencing, pace, environment (cueing, verbal, visual, physical), class management.
- Professional Development: Yoga-related professional organizations, including the Yoga Alliance credentialing process. Ethical Commitment, including Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct and Equity Position Statement. Lifetime of learning and continuing education. General professionalism, including timeliness, consistency, cleanliness. Marketing and promotion. Liability insurance, waivers, invoicing
- Practicum (Practice Teaching): Knowledge, skills, experience across 12 key competencies. Mentorship component,incl. apprenticeship, feedback
Elective Hours:
15 Hours
- The business of yoga. How to make it work for you.
- Leadership Development.
- Personal development work.
- Guest Speakers.
You'll hear from 3 amazing guest speakers!
Stay Tuned For Details
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Choose the plan that's right for you
Deposit
Once your application has been received you'll hear back from us within 3 business days. If your application is accepted your spot in the program will be reserved with a $500 non refundable deposit.
This program is for you if...
- You want to deepen your personal practice.
- You're deeply interested in an immersive, and intensive experience of learning and growth.
- You're willing to participate fully in our weekends together and do the homework outside of class.
- You love yoga and you're excited about where this journey could take you.
This program is not for you if...
- Aren't willing to get outside of your comfort zone.
- You don't have the time or financial means to fully invest in the program.
- Aren't willing to do the work outside of class time.
- You need to miss more than 1 of the immersive in person weekends
Next steps!
How It All Works
step 1
Apply
Submit an application and pay your deposit.
step 2
Sample a YTT weekend
Join us at Radiance yoga for a 3-day Vinyasa flow workshop. (this is not a mandatory step, although it is highly recommended)
step 3
Commit
Choose your payment plan, pay your deposit and commit to completing the program.
Questions? Ask Away!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the weekends and hours of the program?
What is the cost of the program?
Are there additional costs to the program?
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