2020 Teacher Training /
Weekend Program
2018 Teacher Training / Immersion
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2018 Teacher Training /
Weekend Program
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Yoga School is a 200-Hr Immersion program & personal journey for those looking to connect to a more complete system of yoga. We layer pranayama, mantra, meditation, mudras, and storytelling into each {sacred} Flow class and focus on these elements in our training. Because we are committed to enabling strong teachers immediately, your skills can be put to use working in the community, advocating for yoga in corporate environments, teaching in a studio setting, improving your personal connection to yoga and creating an empowered home practice.
Our program is unique. With over 70 combined years of teacher experience our faculty is some of the most experienced in Georgia. Yoga School is designed to make an immersion accessible for high-level professionals, caretakers & parents, artists, students and those who may traditionally have a difficult time with the intensive schedule of most trainings. We dive deep into physical alignment but weave in energy work, mantra, meditation, breath work, trauma-sensitivity, inclusivity, & service. Graduates have gone on to open studios, develop community programs, integrate yoga into schools & medical settings and change their communities! Our next training is in weekend format with sessions on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday nights and Saturday & Sunday daytime.
TOPICS COVERED
History of Yoga Yoga
Philosophy - 8-Limbed Path
Alignment Principles
Anatomy & Physiology
Mantra / Japa Mantra / Bhakti
Ayurveda
Subtle Body Wisdom
Chakras, Koshas, Vayu's
Meditation
Pranayama
Seva
Ayurveda Foundations
Chair Yoga
Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga
Stillness Practices (Yin/Restorative/Nidra)
Creative Sequencing
Business of Yoga
Dharma of Teaching / Development of Your Voice
LEAD INSTRUCTORS
Annelise Krisoffersen, 500 E-RYT
Alignment, Energetics, Creative Sequencing, Yin Yoga & Teaching Methodology.
Cassandra Ferland, 500 E-RYT
Philosophy, Pranayama, Alignment & teaching methodology.
Ewa Cater, 500RYT
Restorative Yoga & Chair Yoga
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Stefanie Boettle, 500 E-RYT, C-IAYT
Philosophy, Meditation, Manra & Ayurveda
Slesha Dahake, 500E-RYT
Philosophy & History of Yoga
Ashely Sorensen,
200Hr
Program Liaison & Training Support
SCHEDULED DATES
Our program starts with an Online Foundational Training. This is a short, go-at your-own-pace course to level-set our group and introduce basic concepts and elements of yoga philosophy so that our weekends together can go deeper! Expect to spend about 4 hours of your own time studying with us online (at your own pace). You'll receive access to our online course in late November to allow you time to browse before our in-person schedule beings in January.
In Person Weekends run Wednesday, Thursday & Friday evening from 6:00-8:30P and 9A-5P on Saturday & Sunday. Wednesdays are a "grounding" and "gathering" day. We'll discuss readings, move self-study assignments forward, answer questions, and share our experience.
Each Wednesday we'll also practice within our community so that our trainees get a monthly example of the structure they are learning to teach.
Thursdays are virtual learning days with us meeting live on zoom.
Fridays are "teaching" nights - and when our trainees will be teaching and learning more about the methodology of teaching yoga.
Saturdays & Sundays are full learning days with a combination of lecture, conversation, practice, group work and hands-on experience.
Our 2025 schedule is...
January 22nd-26th, 2025
February 5-9th, 2025
February 26th - March 2nd
March 26th-30th, 2025
April 23rd-27th, 2025
May 14th-18th, 2025
June 4th-8th, 2025
June 25th-28th, 2025
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What is the time commitment for the 200HR training?Our 200HR program begins in January and runs through May. During this time we meet every other weekend. Our schedule is generally as follows: Wednesday Evening (6:00-8:30P) - in Studio Thursday Evening (6:00-8:30P) - via Zoom Friday Evening (6:00-8:30P) - in Studio Saturday (9:00-5:00P) - In Person Sunday (9:00-5:00P) - In Person
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Is this training appropriate for me if I don't want to teach or am not sure about my interest in teaching?Absolutely! Our yoga teacher training program is designed for individuals who are passionate about yoga and want to deepen their practice, regardless of their future intentions. Our program provides a comprehensive understanding of yoga, including its philosophy, history, and techniques, which can benefit individuals in many aspects of their life. Even if you do not intend to teach, our training can help you gain a deeper connection with your body, mind, and spirit and enhance your overall well-being. You'll learn concepts that simply aren't able to be shared in a 60 minute class format. Many of our past participants have remained lifelong students and still deeply value the foundation training provided them.
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What if I need to miss a session?We allow up to 12 hours of self-study make up time. This means your lead teacher will assign you a self-guided project to be completed within 3 weeks of the missed session. Beyond the 12 hours of missed time, participants who wish to be certified with Yoga Alliance must make up any additional time with "teacher contact hours". This can be done through a combination of attending workshops or private 1-on-1 sessions with a faculty member. Workshops are a more affordable option but must be lead by Sacred Yoga teachers (preferably faculty). We can work with you to help set up a make up plan in advance so that we are sure that we get in front of your needs. If you do not plan to get Yoga Alliance certified - which is not required by many studios anymore, then you're welcome to attend what you can. If you do plan to be absent our only requirement is that you let the lead faculty for that session know at least two weeks in advance (unless your absence is resulting of an emergency or illness). This allows us to plan properly for the rest of the group.
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What is the total cost of training and what is included?Our 2024 200HR Program is $3600 with a monthly payment plan or $3,300 with a lump sum payment thru Dec 1st. Attending an info session (first one is on Sunday, Sept 29th) offers you an opportunity to register onsite and save money. Our Sunday 9/29 info session is at 10:30A and we are offering $600 off a payment plan if you register on 9/29 in studio with us. Cost includes: Our full 200HR Program 10 In Person Classes at Sacred Yoga in Summerhill (6 Must be Taken with Lead Instructors) Access to our Online Platform for Virtual Classes Manual and an Anatomy Text During the duration of training you'll also get 50% off additional classes and 10% off workshops. You'll need to purchase three additional texts and will be given a recommended reading list to supplement training (at your leisure and option - before or after the program).
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How do I apply for training?We do not currently have an application process. We've found even when we set a standard of what's necessary to be accepted - applications are often misleading and those who we expect to be most prepared are not always. We don't believe in sitting in judgement of your experience - we trust that you'll know when you're ready to dive in deeply... We've found that the biggest hurdle to training is having the time to do it. If you're able to attend without missing a lot of time, and willing to make this commitment we invite you to put a deposit to hold your space.