Functional Flexibility Yoga Teacher Certification Course
Now more than ever, people are looking for effective ways to increase their flexibility and mobility to improve athletic performance, reduce stress and chronic pain, aid in their quality of life, andslow the aging process.
Become a Certified Functional Flexiblity Yoga Teacher and only make the difference you can make!
Already a 200/300/500 RYT with the Yoga Alliance?
RYT's are required to complete 45 hours of continuing education through a YACEP approved provider every three years to maintain their memebership with the Yoga Alliance.
This course will enable you to earn 40 YACEP CEU's towards maintaining your creditials with the Yoga Alliance while expanding your knowledge and increating your opportunities for teaching in today's competitive environment.
What You'll Learn
This course follows the Yoga Alliance (YA) guidelines for Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) and is designed to equip you to be a skilled and effective Certified Functional Flexibilty Yoga Teacher so that you can effectively teach diverse populations in today's modern Yoga environment.
Over the course of 6 weeks, you will learn the fundamentals of leading safe and effective Functional Flexibilty Yoga (FFY), including:
- The History, Science, and Essentials of FFY
- Essential Anatomy & Kinesiology for FFY
- Safe/Effective Trauma-Informed Sequencing & Cueing
- Scientific Benefits & Essentials Breathing Patterns for FFY
- Scientific Benefits & Alignment for FFY Asana/Postures
- Integrating Range of Motion (ROM) and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Techniques
- Making Poses Accessible all Students
- How to Consistently Create Sequences that are Safe, Effective, and Engaging for All Levels
- Integrating Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Meditation
- Finding Your Voice as a Yoga Teacher
- Resources to help you get started as a FFYT Yoga Teacher
- Professional Ethics as a Yoga Teacher & Best Practices
- Teaching Opportunities & Thriving as a FFYT 40
Certification components include:
- Attending Online Sessions
- Personal Practice Hours
- Pass an Open- Book, Multiple Choice Final Exam
- Pass a Teaching Demonstration
Upon Graduation Students can Professionally:
- Teach Group & Private Functional Flexibility Yoga Classes
- Offer Functional Flexibility Yoga Workshops
- Host Functional Flexibility Yoga Retreats
- Work at a Gym, Yoga Studio, or Wellness Center**
- Start a Yoga Studio, Business, or Ministry
** Please note that employment opportuntiies vary by location and employer. Please inquire directly with any potential employers or organizations you wish to work with to ensure you understand their requirements for employment before registering for this course.
Course Schedule
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Tentative Weekly Interactive Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Sessions via Zoom:
Core Curriculum Sessions
Tuesdays AND Thursdays
8:00 - 11:00 AM/6:00 - 9:00 PM EST
(3 Hours per Week)
About Our Course Structure:
Each session is designed to progressively build upon on the last to create a holistic, dynamic, and transformative educational experience that prepares each student to thrive as a confident, skilled, and effective Christ-Centered, Trauma-Informed Functional Flexibility Yoga Instructor. This format has evolved out of our own experience certifying a diverse population of YTT students and by modeling evidence-based rythms for education that have been proven to produce consistent results in Yoga and other health related certification programs.
Our aim is to engage the whole person throughout the learning process in order to empower our students to embody (body, mind, heart, and spirit) all that they are learning. Our vision is to support each student through their journey as they transition from being a passionate Yoga practitioner to become an effective, professional Yoga teacher that leads from a place of authenticity from the core of their being. This shift requires knowledge, modeling, practice, encouragement, and constructive feedback within a safe and non-judgemental learning community dedicated to discovery and growth as a life long adventure.
Attendance Policy:
We understand that life can be unpredictable. At the same time, we are committed to honoring the accreditation guidelines of the Yoga Alliance and helping our students honor the investment and commitment they are making to themselves when they register for this course. Towards this end, a total of 3 classroom hours are allowed as excused absences. Absences beyond this amount must be pre-approved (except in the case of a emergercies) by the lead instructor and make-up sessions completed before the final week of the course, equal to the additional number of credit hours missed. If those hours exceed what can be made up by attending the optional time following each online session, private sessions with the lead instructor can be scheduled for make-up at a rate of $75 per hour.
* NOTE: All online classroom and workshop sessions will be recorded for play-back to aid those who may miss a class session and enhance the learning experience.
Course Overview
Module Topics
- Module 1: The History, Science, and Benefits of FFY
- Module 2: Trauma-Informed Sequencing & Cueing for FFY
- Module 3: Essential Breathing Techniques/Pranayama
- Module 4: Centering & Warm Up Series
- Module 5: Anatonmy, ROM, PNF, and Poses for the Hamstrings
- Module 6: Anatonmy, ROM, PNF, and Poses for the Hips
- Module 7: Anatonmy, ROM, PNF, and Poses for the Spine
- Module 8: Anatonmy, ROM, PNF, and Poses for the Shoulders
- Module 9: Adapting Movement for Injuries and Pregnancy
- Module 10: Guided Meditation, Savasana, and Sending
- Module 11: Ethics and Best Practices
- Module 12: Business Essentials and Thriving as C-FFYT
Tuition Investment as LOW as $12/hr per Certification Hour
TUITION INCLUDES:
TUITION INCLUDES:
- 30+ hours of LIVE, REAL TIME Instruction via Zoom;
- PLUS ONE 30 Minute private mentoring/coaching sessions via Zoom;
- Life-time access to all lecture and course content;
- Teaching tools including common sequences that you can readily use for classes, liability language, best practices, individual feedback and guidance, and more;
- Three attempts to pass the Final Exam and Demo;
- Certification Logo to proudly promote your credentials;
- Diploma Certificate provided for download upon completion;
- YACEP accredited 40 HR CEU course;
- BONUS: On-Demand resources to meet ALL of your personal practice hours WITHOUT having to pay for additional Yoga classes elsewhere.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to invest in your education while gaining the skills you need to serve your community as a Certified Functional Flexibility Yoga Teacher!
OPTIONAL READING LIST
This list will be provided on the course site for students to engage with as they have the time and desire to deepen their understanding in particular areas of interest.
TUITION INVESMENT:
LIVE, Interative Online Course:
Must be 18 years old to register.
Early Bird Special Tuition Rate
6 Week ONLINE YTT Total: $495
Option to Register with a Non-Refundable Deposit of $250, balance due registration.
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Standard Introductory Tutiton Rate
6 Week Online YTT Total: $595
Option to Register with a Non-Refundable Deposit of $250, balance due course begins.
Payment Plans available upon request.
Email payment plan inquires to: pointeofgraceproject@gmail.com
Register today and reserve your spot.
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TUITION POLICY:
Tution balances paid are 100% refundable (less a $100 administrative fee) for 72 hours from the time of payment.
Beyond that date, all fees are non-refundable. If for any reason you are unable to complete the course within the certification deadline, a one time credit of the balance paid (less a $295 course change fee) can be applied towards any future Pointe of Grace Yoga Institute Course within 24 months of registration. No exceptions.
Accredited Yoga Alliance Continuing EDucation Provider
Rev. Lenora Rousseau - Lead YTT Instructor
Rev. Lenora Rousseau is the Founder and Pastoral Director of the Pointe of Grace Project and serves in this role by extension as an Elder in the FLUMC. In addition to being a seasoned Pastor and Chaplain, Lenora is an RYT E-RYT/RYT 500 Yoga instructor, Certified Spiritual Director, Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Practitioner, Certified Breath Coach, and Certified Flexibility Coach. (Read more...)
Francoise "Franny" Long - YTT Instructor
Francoise “Franny” Long is a classically trained chef, Certified Holistic Health Coach, RYT E-200/500 Yoga Instructor, Certified Yin Yoga Teacher, Certified Children's Yoga Teacher, Certified Breath Coach, and an enthusiastic wellness advocate. (Read more...)
Denise Papajorgji - YTT Instructor
Denise holds a Master's degree from Florida State University and is an experienced RYT 200 Yoga Instructor, a AFAA Group Fitness Insturctor and 500 HR Certified Pilates Instructor with a passion for fitness and wellbeing. (Read more...)