September 2022 – November 2022
Become a 200-Hour Certified Yoga Instructor
Training with YogaSource Palo Alto
Training Schedule
September
- Saturday, September 10th – 9am-5pm
- Sunday, September 11th – 9am-5pm
- Saturday, September 24th – 9am-5pm
- Sunday, September 25th – 9am-5pm
October
- Saturday, October 8th – 9am-5pm
- Sunday, October, 9th – 9am-5pm
- Training Retreat: October 22nd-29th
- *Room and board not covered in cost of training
November
- Saturday, November 12th – 9am-5pm
- Sunday, November 13th – 9am-5pm
- Final Practicum – To Be Scheduled in November
Live Virtual Classes - Wednesdays 5-7pm
- Every Wednesday from September 7th-November 9th- 5pm-7pm PST
- Live Virtual Workshops on Zoom
| Wednesday, September 7th – Week 1 | Zoom Virtual Workshop – Training Overview & Meditation |
| Wednesday, September 14th – Weel 2 | Zoom Virtual Workshop – Teaching Skills & Practice |
| Wednesday, September 21st – Week 3 | Zoom Virtual Workshop – Guest Lecture |
| Wednesday, September 28th – Week 4 | Zoom Virtual Workshop – Guest Lecture |
| Wednesday, October 5th – Week 5 | Zoom Virtual Workshop – Teaching Skills & Practice |
| Wednesday, October 12th – Week 6 | Zoom Virtual Workshop – Guest Lecture |
| Wednesday, October 19th – Week 7 | Zoom Virtual Workshop – Guest Lecture |
| Wednesday, October 26th – Week 8 | Special Workshop *In Person* During Retreat |
| Wednesday, November 2nd – Week 9 | Zoom Virtual Workshop – Teaching Skills & Practice |
| Wednesday, November 9th – Week 10 | Zoom Virtual Workshop – Closing & Practicum Preparation |
| Saturday, October 22nd – 5pm – 9pm | 5:00pm-7:00pm Opening Practice & Ceremony 7:00pm-9:00pm Group Dinner |
| Sunday, October 23rd – Friday, October, 28th – 9am-5pm | 9:00am-11:00am Morning Yoga Practice 11:00am-12:00pm Break 12:00pm – 1:30pm History/Philosophy 1:30pm – 2:30pm Anatomy and Asana Lab 2:30pm -4:30pm Teaching Skills 4:30pm-5:00pm Evening Practice 7:00pm-9:00pm (Wednesday only) – Special Workshop Schedule may vary. |
| Saturday, October 29th – 9am-12pm | 9:00am-11:00am Morning Yoga Practice 11:00am-12:00pm Closing Group Brunch |
Weekend Agenda
| 9:00am-11:00am | Morning Yoga Practice |
| 11:00am-12:00pm | Break |
| 12:00pm – 1:30pm | History/Philosophy |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Anatomy and Asana Lab |
| 2:30pm -4:30pm | Teaching Skills |
| 4:30pm-5:00pm | Evening Practice |
| 9:00am-11:00am | Morning Yoga Practice |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Break |
| 12:00pm-2:00pm | History/Philosophy |
| 1:30pm-2:30pm | Anatomy and Asana Lab |
| 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Teaching Skills |
| 4:30pm – 5:00pm | Evening Practice |
Topics Covered
Advanced asana, pranayama, and meditation practices
Functional anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics
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, and how to instruct with inquiry and encourage active learning
Teaching skills, including how to use hands-on adjustments and keep students safe
History of yoga and the influence of different cultures on yogic practices
Philosophy of yoga including the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Vedic Texts
Modern application of yoga and teaching to special populations
Faculty
LEAD TRAINER
Hillary Acer, E-RYT 500
Hillary’s classes draw from carefully crafted, alignment-based sequences that invite students to explore balance, concentration, and calm amidst any challenge.
Hillary has been studying anatomy and kinesiology for many years. She received a B.A. in Biology from UC Berkeley, conducted researched in Neuroscience labs, and assisted Physical Therapists, all of which contribute to her knowledge as a yoga teacher. Outside of yoga, she works in medical education, focused on creating learning communities and enabling medical students and professionals with learning tools and strategies.
She is a 500-Hour (E-RYT) Yoga-Alliance Certified Instructor and continues to study under SmartFlow Founder, Annie Carpenter, while drawing inspiration from instructors such as Jason Crandell, Kathryn Budig, Tiffany Cruikshank, as well as Insight Meditation instructors Will Kabat-Zinn, Joseph Goldstein, Tara Brach, and more.
Kevin Collins
MBA, CYT
Kevin Collins Bio coming soon
Misha Krepon
E-RYT 200
Alicen Divita
Hillary Easom
E-RYT 500
Bio coming soon
Nikki Smithson
E-RYT 500
Bio coming soon
Mary Lynn Fitton
CYT, NP
Bio coming soon
Tuition
EARLY BIRD PRICING
$3150 until July 31st
REGULAR PRICING
$3450 after August 1st
Not Included:
- Room, Board, & Transportation for Retreat
- Yoga Mat, Props, and Accessories
- Required Books
Included:
- 10 weeks of training courses, personalized instruction, and community support
- Yoga Alliance 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certificate (upon course completion)
- Access to online course materials and community forum
- One group Dinner & Brunch at October Retreat
- Unlimited complimentary classes at YogaSource Palo Alto
- 20% off YogaSource Purchases from September – November 2022
FAQs
Email info@yogasource.com if you have any additional questions.
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