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Are you ready to dive deeper into the practice of Yoga?

Are you interested in becoming a certified teacher?

Starting this November 2024, we invite you to join YogaSource Palo Alto for an in-depth 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, with a focus on alignment-based vinyasa styles.

Accredited by the Yoga Alliance, this immersive training will guide you to skillfully advance your personal practice in all dimensions and cultivate a felt sense of equanimity (samatva). On that foundation, you will begin to explore the vast pedagogy of yoga, build skills to think critically about the practices of yoga, teach others using clear, simple methodologies, and make lifelong friends along the journey.

At the end of the training, you will not only have a deeper understanding of Yoga, but you will have also gained a heightened awareness of yourself.

We heard you! We’ve added new schedules for the Virtual Info Sessions! Sign up on these dates to learn more:

Friday, November 1 at 10:00 am PST

Click here to register to the Virtual Info Session 1

Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 pm PST

Click here to register to the Virtual Info Session 2

TAKE THE FIRST STEP ON YOUR TEACHING Journey TODAY

Yoga Teacher Training Overview

This training, accredited by Yoga Alliance, is designed to give students a comprehensive foundation of Yoga – including philosophy, history, pranayama, meditation, and asana.

We provide students with tools and practices to develop their own equanimity, sense of self, and authentic voice.

On that foundation, students will begin to explore the vast pedagogy of yoga, build skills think critically about the practices of yoga, and teach others using a simple, methodical approach.

Students will practice advanced alignment-based asana each morning and dive into discussions, lectures, and hands-on skills labs each afternoon.

They will also complete take-home work and submit assignments to prepare them to lead a public class by the end of  the training.

Our Curriculum

We have carefully curated an approachable and comprehensive training to give you the best foundation to start your teaching journey. Our training integrates evidence-based learning science and covers a wide variety of topics:

Example Topics:

  • Advanced asana, pranayama, and meditation practices
  • Functional anatomy, physiology, and injury prevention and recovery for teachers and students
  • Smart, logical, and purposeful sequencing
  • Subtle body anatomy and traditional Eastern healing systems
  • Finding your voice as a teacher and developing clear, concise cues
  • Detailed alignment of commonly taught postures, as well as modifications and benefits
  • Pedagogy of yoga, how to instruct through inquiry and empower your students
  • Teaching skills, including how to use hands-on adjustments and keep students safe
  • History of yoga, key figures, and the evolution of modern yogic practices
  • Philosophy of yoga including the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Vedic Texts
  • Modern application of yoga and teaching to special populations
  • Trauma-informed teaching practices and somatic experiencing techniques

Faculty

LEAD TRAINER

HILLARY ACER, E-RYT 500

This fall, your lead facilitator and trainer is Hillary Acer, E-RYT 500. Hillary has been teaching yoga since 2012 and has studied with some of the most respected teachers in the Bay Area, including Annie Carpenter (Creator of SmarFLOW) and Jason Crandell. Her teaching is informed by both Iyengar and Ashtanga lineages, marrying flow and precise alignment in a perfectly blended practice and training.

Hillary is also the creator and director of the LELA Yoga & YogaSource 200-Hour Teacher Training Program and has been leading trainings since 2015.

Our experienced and certified instructors are passionate about sharing the practice of yoga with others. They meet you where you are in your training and provide personalized attention and support to ensure that every student can effectively participate in our training.

Program Schedule

Program Dates

5 Weekends (Friday-Sunday)

  • November 15, 16, 17
  • December 6, 7, 8
  • January 10, 11, 12
  • February 7, 8, 9
  • March 7, 8, 9

Immersion Retreat in Half Moon Bay

  • April 11-18

Teaching Practicum at YogaSource

  • April 19-20

Live & Recorded Lectures & Assignments

Example Schedule

Friday-Sunday Weekends:

8:00am – 10:00am – Morning Yoga Practice
10:00am – 11:30am – Break
11:30pm – 1:30pm – History & Philosophy
1:00pm – 3:00pm – Anatomy & Asana Lab
3:00pm – 3:30pm – Break
3:30pm – 5:30pm – Teaching Skills & Practice
5:30pm – 6:00pm – Evening Practice

Retreat Schedule will be released in March

Students should plan to be available 6am-8pm

Informational Sessions

Want to learn more? Sign up here for a virtual info sessions on these dates:

Friday, November 1 at 10:00 am PST

Sign up to the Nov. 1 Info Session here

Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 pm PST

Sign up to the Nov. 2 Info Session here

IN PERSON MEET & GREET

Sunday, November 10th

11am – 1pm PST

1:1 meetings available upon request

Email info@yogasource.com

Investment

Early Bird Rate: $3450

(Before October 28th)

Regular Rate: $3850

(October 28th-November 11th)

Includes:

Training Manuals

20% off YogaSource Retail & Workshops

2 FREE classes each week from Nov-April

Does Not Include:

Required or recommended books
Retreat room and board (Students may commute to Half Moon Bay during the retreat or book any lodging of their choice nearby)

Student Testimonial

“I can’t speak highly enough about my experience in yoga teacher training with Hillary Acer of YogaSource Palo Alto! Hillary is extremely knowledgeable in asana, anatomy, physiology, and yogic philosophy and clearly walks her talk. The class was comprehensive, very well organized, and well paced. Hillary’s wisdom is well beyond her years. She manages to combine excellent instruction with deep compassion in meeting her students where they are. As such, she is an exemplary model for budding yoga teachers. The training covered detailed asana instruction and sequencing, anatomy and physiology, yogic philosophy, as well as yoga for different populations and the business of yoga. I highly recommend YogaSource’s alignment-based vinyasa yoga teacher training with Hillary. As a bonus, she offers mentorship to students after the training, which is invaluable in helping to create a culture of new yoga teachers who value continuous learning and are dedicated to the safety, wellbeing, and growth of their students.”

~Margaret S., Palo Alto, CA

Secure your spot today! Click here to register

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Send us a note to express interest in participating in our upcoming 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training!

200-Hour Hybrid Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training

Training Schedule

Training Dates

INFO SESSIONS

  • September 11, Monday: 7:15 pm – 7:35 pm
  • September 13, Wednesday: 7:40 pm – 8 pm

INSTRUCTION DATES

  • 30 September
  • October 01, 07, 08, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
  • November 04, 05, 11, 12

FINAL & TEACH OUT

  • November 18 – 19, 2023

SILENT RETREAT

  • December 2 – 3, 2023

Training Agenda

Saturday Schedule

7:30 am – 7:45 amGrounding
8:00 am – 10:00 amPractice (meditation, breath work, movement)
10:00 am – 10:30 amBreakfast
10:30 am – 12:30 pmPractice Analysis & Anatomy
12:30pm -1:30pmLunch
1:30 pm- 4:30 pmMyofascial Meridians
4:30 pm- 5:30 pmMyofascial Integrated Movement (MIM)
5:30pm – 6:30pmMIM Analysis & Restoration

Sunday Schedule

7:30 am – 7:45 amGrounding
8:00 am – 10:00 amPractice (meditation, breath work, movement)
10:00 am – 10:30 amBreakfast
10:30 am – 12:30 pmPractice Analysis & Anatomy
12:30 pm -1:30 pmLunch
1:30 pm- 4:00 pmYoga Philosophy & History
4:00 pm- 5:30 pmPractice Teaching
5:30 pm- 6:30 pmRestoration, Satsang, & Satya

Our Curriculum

We have carefully curated an approachable and comprehensive training to give you the best foundation to start your teaching journey. Our training integrates evidence-based learning science and covers a wide variety of topics:

Advanced asana, pranayama, and meditation practices

Functional anatomy and physiology

Injury prevention and recovery for teachers and students

Smart, logical, and purposeful sequencing

Subtle body anatomy and traditional eastern healing systems

Finding your voice as a teacher and developing clear, concise cues

Detailed alignment of commonly taught postures, as well as modifications and benefits

Pedagogy of yoga, how to instruct through inquiry and empower your students

Teaching skills, including how to use hands-on adjustments and keep students safe

History of yoga, key figures, and the evolution of modern yogic practices

Philosophy of yoga including the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Vedic Texts

Modern application of yoga and teaching to special populations

FAQs

Email info@yogasource.com if you have any additional questions.

Do I need to make a reservation?

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