Yoga Teacher’s Training
(Advanced Studies) Program
with Brigitte Snyder and Martin Doluz

Receive Yoga Alliance RYT - 200 Status

Mission Statement

The Yoga Teacher’s Training (Advanced Studies Program), which when completed makes the student eligible to receive Yoga Alliance RYT-200 Status, is a 4 month intensive course for a small group of students who wish to make yoga an integral part of daily life. Designed primarily for the committed yoga practioner wishing to teach yoga, the program is also appropriate for those who desire to deepen their personal practice.

From their extensive training and experience the instructors will share in depth techniques, sequencing, philosophy and teaching methods. This course is dedicated to a mentorship approach and the teachers are passionate about helping and being available during this journey of self discovery and understanding of the ancient practice of yoga. Guest teachers will be participating in the sharing of Anatomy, Physiology and other specific focus areas.

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Program Curriculum:

100 hours of Techniques of Yoga:

Includes exploration of all standing and seated poses, twists, backbends, forward bends, balancing poses and inversions with a strong emphasis on alignment. Understanding and teaching yoga for all levels, connecting the poses into a rhythmic flow, restorative yoga and use of props. Pranayama, centering and meditation techniques. Principals of sequencing and developing class themes.

30 hours of Yoga Teaching Methodology:

Principals of demonstration and observation, including hands on and verbal skills in assisting and making adjustments, oral presentation skills, how to create a sacred yoga space through the use of music and lighting. Teaching styles, developing the qualities of a teacher, understanding the student’s process of learning and business aspects of teaching yoga.

20 hours of Yoga Anatomy & Physiology:

Both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, glands, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, prana, bhandas, etc.). Includes both the study of the subject and the application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, ect.).

30 hours of Yoga Philosophy, Ethics & Lifestyle:

Basic Philosophy of yoga, history of yoga, the study of the sutras of Patanjali (including the 8 limbs of yoga). Ethics for Yoga teachers, living the life of a yogi, how to run a yoga business.

20 hours of Yoga Practicum:

Practice teaching, developing oral presentation skills, hearing/giving feedback, as wells as observing and assisting classes taught by others.

Courses, Dates and Times:

10 day yoga intensive, Friday, July 18th - Sunday, July 27th, 8:00am-6:30pm
3 weekend yoga workshops, August 15th, 16th & 17th; September 12th, 13th & 14th; October 10th, 11th & 12th
Friday 6:00-10:00pm
Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm and 2:00-6:00pm
Sunday, 9:00am-1:00pm and 2:00-6:00pm

Tuition & Payment Options:

Course fee: $3,500.00 due by July 10th
Early registration discount if received by June 18th: $3,300.00
Nonrefundable deposit of $200.00

Required Reading:

“Light on Yoga” by B.K.S. Iyengar; “Yoga: The Iyengar Way” by Silva, Myras and Shyam Mehta; “The Anatomy Coloring Book” by Wynn Kapit/Lawrence M. Elson, “Yoga Anatomy” by Leslie Kaminoff and ”Yoga, Power, and Spirit – Patanjali the Shaman” by Alberto Villoldo.

Required reading books not included in tuition cost.