200Hr Yoga Teacher Training Can Be For You!

Wondering if you are “advanced” enough? Want to know more about yoga, but don’t want to teach? Nervous, but still curious?

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Explore YOUR yoga practice in-depth and bring more balance and peace into your life

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Gain the skills to create an effective yoga class with an emphasis on both the physical and emotional safety of your students

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Complete the program in-person OR online - a training that considers all communities, spaces, and ways of living

Join a community that supports your learning and holds space for you to explore and grow

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"I decided after many years of wanting to complete a yoga certificate to teach and took the plunge to sign up for the 200 hour certification. It was the best decision I ever made."

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"[I] completed the 200hr yoga teaching training with Live. Breathe. Grow... The program was excellent, Nancy is warm, inclusive, knowledgeable and authentic, as are all her teachers. Can’t recommend highly enough!"

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"Absolutely love my experience with [the] Studio and every one of their staff that I have met... I have learned so much. A deep love for yoga has been awaken in me and I will continue with it for life."

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Aside from an amazing learning experience, you'll also benefit from:

Blended Learning.

Our courses allow you to complete the trainings from anywhere. You can attend in-person, online, or a mix of both. Distance learners can join our LIVE virtual classroom online for all trainings.

Never Missing Out on Content.

Every class is recorded. We know that things happen. If you miss a class, our recordings enable you to catch up. With easy access to recorded content, you can watch missed material, submit your notes, and receive credit for those hours.

Easy Review and Study.

Class recordings also provide a great way to review and study. All class recordings are available for on demand viewing whether you miss a class or not. It can help to go back to the material after you’ve had time to process your initial thoughts.

Flexible Payment Plans.

Our tuition is not a one size fits all offering. Our highest priority is supporting our students. We achieve this by offering multiple payment options, from receiving an additional discount* for paying tuition in-full, to personalized payment plans designed specifically for your needs.

*Payments must begin before the start of the program*

Very Flexible Student Practicums.

We offer several ways to complete practicum hours*. You’ll have the opportunity to practice teach in our studio or, for distance learners, in your local studio; you can teach online; you can provide us with a recording of you teaching to friends or family, or teach one-on-one classes with the instructor. That’s a lot of options!

*Trainings that require a practicum: 200YTT & 300YTT*

The Perks!

As a Trainee, you will receive a 20% discount on all studio events, yoga trainings, and more! We encourage you to talk to our teachers, and explore new ideas. Our community welcomes you!

It is important to us to nurture your unique gifts and passions. Our comprehensive curriculum is based on the Eight Limbs of Yoga to support you to embody the soul of Yoga as a teacher and in your life.

This 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certified program is the perfect program to enhance your life or start your career as an instructor.

What will I Learn?

Techniques, Training, and Practice
- Asana (postures), Meditation, Pranayama (breathwork), Chakras, Koshas
Yoga Humanities
- History of Yoga, Yoga Sutras, Ethics, Teaching with Yoga Philosophy, Ayurveda

Topics Covered in 200 YTT

Professional Essentials
- Teaching Methodology, Class Sequencing, Business of Yoga
Anatomy and Physiology
- Language of Anatomy, Individual Body Parts (Knee, Hip, etc.), Nervous System, Circulatory System, Prenatal Considerations, Injuries

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 200 YTT a good fit for me?

What are the course requirements?

Course Description

Topics covered in the 200 hour level program meet or exceed all the required standards set forth by Yoga Alliance in the areas of:

Techniques, Training, and Practice: the guided practice of, an analytical training in traditional yoga techniques, including yoga asana, pranayama, chanting, mantra, and meditation.
Professional Essentials: principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, and business aspects of teaching yoga.
Anatomy and Physiology: both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems of bone, muscle, organs, etc) as well as energy anatomy and physiology, chakras, nadis, meridians, etc).
Yoga Humanities
Teaching Practicum: actual practice teaching, giving and receiving feedback and observing others teaching.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate, a student must

Complete with a passing grade for all requirements for their program of study within the maximum time frame permitted.
Return all property belonging to Live. Breathe. Grow.
Fulfill all financial obligations to Live. Breathe. Grow.
Complete quizzes, final exam, and personal project.
Submit a complete list of hours in compliance with certification requirements.

Attendance Policy

Students are required attend weekend training sessions and attend weekly classes provided by the Live. Breathe. Grow. over the length of the program. All planned absences should be approved by the instructor. Arrangements must be made by the student to complete the missed amount of classroom time via online learning tools and self-study. Failure to make such arrangements may result in termination. If a student must be absent due to an illness or emergency, he/she must make every attempt to inform the instructor prior to class start time.

Tardiness

Tardiness and leaving class early (by more than 15 minutes) is subtracted from the total time of the program, and counts against the minimum required attendance.

Make-Up Work

Assignments and projects not completed on schedule during a course must be made-up within the time frame of that course. Arrangements must be made with the instructor.

Grading System

Whether the student passes or fails the program is based on completion and participation in all assignments, electives, apprenticeships, and performance evaluations given during the course of the program.

Weekends

There are eight weekends of coursework (dates in next FAQ below) scheduled for the duration of the 200Hr YTT. Students have the option of in-person, online, or hybrid (some in-person and some online) attendance. The purpose of the weekends is to provide time for integration of the course content. Weekends include instructor-led practices, material review and discussion, personal reflection, and group work. All weekend sessions will be recorded for future access and review.

Each weekend day runs from 9:30am - 4:30pm Newfoundland Time (or 8:00am - 3:00pm EST) with a 45 minute lunch break.

Weekdays

There are eighteen weekday sessions of coursework (dates in next FAQ below) scheduled for the duration of the 200Hr YTT. Students have the option of in-person, online, or hybrid (some in-person and some online) attendance. These sessions occur biweekly throughout the duration of the course. Lead instructors will provide time for integration and review of previous material. Weekday sessions will be 2.25 hours in length and will occur two Wednesday evenings a month. Come with questions, comments, reflections, or simply to hear other students’ inquiries and perspectives. This is an opportunity to request clarification and review of specific concepts and to work through the course material with your instructor and fellow students. All will be LIVE virtual and recorded. All weekday sessions will be recorded for future access and review.

Each weekday runs from 7:00 - 9:15pm Newfoundland Time (or 5:30 - 7:45pm EST).

Practicum - 10 Hours of Practice Teaching

Each student is required to complete ten hours of practice teaching and teach three practice classes. This can be accomplished in several ways, including teaching in-person or online classes to fellow students or the public, teaching recorded online classes to a group, or teaching a private class to a lead instructor.

Attending Classes - 20 hours

This course requirement is ongoing throughout the duration of the program. Practice is key to not only connecting with the material being studied, but also to understanding how yoga relates to life off the mat. Students may attend classes on the LBG schedule. Attendance will be recorded in the system for classes taken through LBG. If you are practicing elsewhere, you will need the initials of the instructor leading each of your practices.

Online Course

The online course IS your manual. You will have access to the course by signing in on your computer online, or using an app on any mobile device. Here you will find each of your lessons with specific action instructions. IN each lesson you may find written content, recorded video and audio links, slideshows, or links to our live groups meetings. It is organized by week (Week of April 20th) so you can follow along with ease, always knowing where you are expected to be in your studies.

Practical Exam / Written Exam

The written exam is in two parts. The majority of the exam is an open book take home options. Twenty percent of the exam is scheduled and closed book.

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