Advanced Trauma-Informed Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification
Ready to take the next step in your YTT journey with Advanced Yoga Teacher Training?
Now more than ever, people are looking for effective ways to process stress and trauma while tending to their body, mind, heart, and spirit. Make the difference only you can make as a 300/500 HR Certified Yoga Teacher!
What You'll Learn
Our 300/500 HR RYT Certification Course follows the Yoga Alliance (YA) guidelines for Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (YTT).
This aim of course is to expand the professional opportunities and knowledge of RYT 200 Instructors and equip future YACEP accredited Continuing Education Providers to be able to successfully add their wisdom to the collective world-wide community of Yoga education with excellence and confidence.
Advanced Yoga Teacher Training builds upon your RYT 200 knowledge of Hatha Yoga as you revisit all of the fundamentals while adding to your skills as a Yoga teacher as you expand your knowledge of intermediate and advanced level Asana postures. This course will deepen your understanding of Yoga's role in Trauma Recovery and Stress Reduction while giving you opportunities to learn how to effectively instruct and coach other Yoga Teachers-in-Training.
Over the course of 40 weeks, you revisit and expand your Yoga knowledge, including:
- Yoga History, Styles, and Lineage
- Advanced Engagement with Yoga Ethics & Philosophy
- Essentials & Advanced Anatomy & Kinesiology for Yoga
- The Science & Benefits of TI Yoga
- Safe/Effective Sequencing & TI Yoga Cueing for Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Postures
- Integrating Contemplative, Christ-Centered Themes
- The Scientific Benefits & Methods of Pranayama/Breathing
- The Scientific Benefits & Fundamentals of 150 Asana/Yoga Postures
- Advanced Asana including Arm Balances, Binds, Advanced Balance, Standing and Floorwork Poses, and Inversions
- How to Make Intermediate and Advanced Level Poses Accessible for Beginners and Differently-Abled Students
- How to Consistently Create Sequences that are Safe, Effective, and Engaging for All Levels
- The Scientific Benefits & Integration of Guided Mindfulness- Based Meditation for Stress Reduction
- Mudras, Mantras, Bandhas, Nadis, & Advanced Breathing Techniques
- Cueing Salutation A, B, C & Moon for Varying Levels
- Common Pose Sequences
- Finding Your Voice as a Yoga Teacher and Trainer
- Fundamentals of Hatha, Nidra, Yin, Chair, & Vinyasa Yoga
- Signature Program Development
- Workshop Creation and Design for Continuing Education
- Resources to help you get started as a 300/500 Yoga Teacher
- Professional Ethics as a Yoga Teacher & Best Practices
- The RYT Path with Yoga Alliance
The Journey to Certification & Beyond...
Prerequisite to Enroll:
- 200 HR RYT Course Completion Certificate.
Certification Components Include:
- Attending the YogaWell Christ-Centered Yoga and Wellness Conference, including Pre and Post YTT Sessions;*
- Attending Live Online YTT Sessions;
- Completing Homework for Credit (Pass/Fail) as Assigned;
- Completing Practicum Hours including 30 Hours of Intermediate/Advanced Level Practice
- Completing 20 Hours of Beginning/Intermediate Level Classes Observation and YTT Reflection Form (provided);
- Selecting a Research Topic of Interest;
- Creating a 2 HR Workshop for Evaluation and Approval;
- Presenting Your Workshop for 2 CEUS to other RYTs.
Graduates Can Professionally:
- Teach Beginning - Advanced Group & Private Yoga Classes;
- Lead Beginning - Advanced Christ-Centered Yoga Worship;**
- Offer Beginning - Advanced Yoga Workshops;
- Host Beginning - Advanced Yoga Retreats;
- Work at a Gym, Yoga Studio, or Wellness Center;**
- Start a Yoga Studio, Business, or Ministry;
- Become a YACEP Provider (Upon Meeting YA Criteria).
*Tuition includes the cost of the conference; however, students are individually responsible for any expenses related to travel, lodging, and meals while attending the conference.
** Please note that worship and employment opportunities vary by location, organization, and employer. Please inquire directly with any potential employers or organizations you wish to work with to ensure you understand their requirements before registering.
The journey begins IN-PERSON with the YogaWell 2023 Christ-Centered Yoga & Wellness Conference...
To help you get the most out of your Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) journey, this course starts with the 3 DAY IN-PERSON YogaWell 2023 Christ-Centered Yoga and Wellness Conference designed to lay a firm foundation for your education with YACEP guided fundamentals as you prepare your body, mind, heart, and spirit for all that lies ahead.
We begin YTT with an in-person gathering so that you carve out dedicated time to connect deeply with God and yourself while also cultivating meaningful and supportive relationships with your instructors, other Yoga enthusiasts, fellow Certified Yoga teachers, and teachers-in-training. This approach has proven to be both individually transformative and collectively enriching, creating a more dynamic learning environment from beginning to end.
Click here for more information about the YogaWell Conference.
The journey continues with Live Online and On-Demand Learning...
Following the retreat, the journey continues ONLINE with LIVE YTT sessions (broken into FOUR segments) via ZOOM, PLUS on-demand resources for additional learning and practice.
Our unique approach weaves together the benefits of In-Person, Live Online, and On-Demand learning, to systematically build your knowledge and practical skills so that you are well equipped to thrive as a newly certified Yoga Teacher!
Conference Content
YogaWell 2023 Conference
July 6-8, 2023
Florida, USA
Conference Content Includes:
- Welcome & YTT Orientation
- Level One Chair Yoga with Variations for Salutations A & B
- Moon Salutation
- Trends, gaps, opportunities in Integrated Health
- And more!
Course Modules
Course Modules Will Cover
- Module 1: Yoga History
- Module 2: Yoga Philosophy
- Module 3: The Science & Essentials of TI Yoga
- Module 4: Yoga Anatomy, Subtle Body, & Kinesiology
- Module 5: The Art of ARC Sequencing
- Module 6: Yoga Breathing/Pranayama
- Module 7: Welcoming and Centering
- Module 8: Warm Up & Transitions
- Module 9: Sun Salutations A & B
- Module 10: Standing Poses
- Module 11: Common Pose Pairings
- Module 12: Dynamic Floorwork & Counter Poses
- Module 13: Calming Floorwork
- Module 14: Guided Meditation
- Module 15: Savasana & Sending
- Module 16: Putting It All Together
- Module 17: Ethics, Injuries, Pregnancy, and Best Practices
- Module 18: Thriving as a Certified Yoga Teacher & Beyond
- Module 19: (200 HR EXT) Sun Salutation C
- Module 20: (200 HR EXT) Moon Salutation
- Module 21: (200 HR EXT) Fundamentals of Vinyasa
- Module 22: (200 HR EXT) Fundamentals of Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra
- Module 23: (200 HR EXT) Fundamentals of Level 1 Chair Yoga
- Module 24: (200 HR EXT) Mudras, Mantras, & Bandhas
- Module 25: (300 HR ADV) Research Project Design and Delivery
- Module 26: (300 HR ADV) The Unique Benefits of Various Yoga Styles
- Module 27: (300 HR ADV) Arm Balance Postures
- Module 28: (300 HR ADV) Binding Postures
- Module 29: (300 HR ADV) Adv. Balance Postures
- Module 30: (300 HR ADV) Adv. Floorwork Postures
- Module 31: (300 HR ADV) Inversion Postures
- Module 32: (300 HR ADV) Hands on Adjustments
- Module 33: (300 HR ADV) Finding Your Niche & Your Unique Voice
- Module 34: (300 HR ADV) Creating a Signature Yoga Program
- Module 35: (300 HR ADV) Thriving as a 300/500 for Life!
Practicum Workshops Include:
- Workshop #1 - Sun Salutations A & B
- Workshop #2 - Common Pose Pairings
- Workshop #3- Making Peak Balance Poses Accessible
- Workshop #4 - Finding Your Voice as a Yoga Teacher
Imagine the Possibilities...
Now more than ever, the world needs spaces to heal from stress and trauma.
Imagine all the good you can do as a Trauma-Informed Certified Yoga Teacher!
2023 Course Schedule
300/500 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Certification Course
IN PERSON CONFERENCE
3 DAY YogaWell Christ-Centered Yoga & Wellness Conference
July 6 - 8, 2023
Gainesville, Florida, USA
SELF PACED LEARNING
On-demand learning and assigned reading
July 9 - July 26, 2023
SEGMENT ONE: LIVE WEEKLY ONLINE YTT SESSIONS
BI-WEEKLY SATURDAYS
Classes meet every other Saturday
Thanksgiving Break: November 25th - No Classes
August 5, 2023 - November 11, 2023
8:00 AM - Noon EST
(4 Hours Every Per Session)
OPTIONAL Q & A:
Additional Q & A/Practicum/Make-Up
Bi-Weekly Saturdays Add-On
Noon - 12:30 PM EST
(8 Cumulative hours)
FOUR PRACTICUM WORKSHOPS
Peer Teaching Practice Workshops:
FOUR SATURDAY EVENINGS
6:00 - 9:00 PM EST
September 23, 2023
October 7, 2023
October 21, 2023
November 18, 2023
(12 Hours Teacher Practicum Learning)
SEGMENT TWO: LIVE WEEKLY ONLINE YTT SESSIONS
SELECT BI-WEEKLY SATURDAYS
Classes meet every other Saturday
Christmas Break: December 17th - 30th - No Classes
December 2, 2023 - February 10, 2024
December 2nd
December 16th
January 6th
January 20th
February 3rd
*February 10th, 2024*
8:00 - Noon EST
(4 Hours Per Session)
SEGMENT THREE: RESEARCH & WORKSHOP DEVELOPMENT
1:1 Coaching & Individual Research
(Note: NO online YTT sessions during this segment.)
February 11 - March 30, 2024
SEGMENT FOUR: LIVE WEEKLY ONLINE YTT SESSIONS
EIGHT WEEKLY SATURDAYS
Classes meet Saturdays
April 6 - May 25, 2024
Noon - 5 PM EST
(5 Hours Per Session)
About Our Course Structure:
Each session is designed to progressively build upon 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 Yoga Instructor. This format has evolved out of our own experience certifying a diverse population of YTT students and by modeling evidence-based rhythms 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 teaching as a 200 HR RYT to leading as an Advanced 300/500 HR RYT Yoga teacher that guides others from a place of confidence and authenticity. 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 lifelong adventure.
Bi-Weekly/Weekly YTT Sessions will be dedicated to progressively covering new course material with opportunities to put what you are learning into practice with instructor feedback.
Optional Q & A/Practicum/Make Up: Following each weekly online YTT session, for up to 30 minutes, students can remain online to ask additional questions and/or gain more practicum teaching experience. Note: This time can be cumulatively attended to make up YTT hours.
Practicum Workshops will be dedicated to peer teaching practice in small groups with instructor feedback and Q & A. This will be a chance for you to strengthen your own cueing skills as well as develop on your skills as a future YACEP educator.
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 6 classroom and/or workshop hours are allowed as excused absences. Absences beyond this amount must be pre-approved (except in the case of emergencies) 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/hour. And/or, 300/500 HR YTT students can submit written reflection work for up to 10 YTT credit hours.
Certification Requirements and Deadlines:
Most students can complete their certification within as little as 40 - 44 weeks. However, students have 12 months from the start of the course to complete all of the components of certification. For those that need more time, extension options are available for up to three years from their initial start date. (Please note: additional fees apply to extend deadlines.)
* 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. Students will have life-time access to all online course content and materials.
Tuition Investment as LOW as $8.50/hr per Certification Hour
TUITION INCLUDES:
TUITION INCLUDES:
- 3 Day YogWell 2023 Christ-Centered Yoga & Wellness Conference.*
- Up to 150+ hours of LIVE, REAL TIME Instruction & Practice via Zoom;
- PLUS SIX - 60 Minute private mentoring/coaching sessions via Zoom;
- A team of experienced, passionate RYT instructors dedicated to your success;
- 40+ hours of on-demand resources;
- Life-time access to all lecture and course content;
- Teaching tools including fundamental scripts for primary Salutation sequences, liability language, best practices, individual feedback and guidance, and more;
- Signature program development to empower you to thrive as a 300/500 RYT;
- Advanced research coaching and support to help you create your first CEU workshop;
- Certification Logo to proudly promote your credentials;
- Diploma Certificate provided for download upon completion;
- Yoga Alliance YACEP accredited course.
*Please note: Tuition fees do not include lodging, meals, or travel expenses for the conference. For more information on the conference, including lodging information options, click here.
Space is limited to ensure the highest standards of educational excellence for each of our students. Maximum of 12 YTT students. Must be 18 years old to register.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to invest in your education while gaining the skills you need to serve your community as a Christ-Centered, Trauma-Informed Certified Yoga Teacher!
REQUIRED READING TEXTS
Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
The Heart of Yoga by T.K.V. Desikachar
Science of Yoga by Ann Swanson
Trauma-Informed Yoga by Joanne Spence and Amy Weintraub
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.
ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PLANS, WORK/STUDY, AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Alternative payment plans, work/study programs, and partial scholarships are available upon request and granted on a case by case basis to those who demonstrate financial need and/or are rebuilding their lives in the wake of prolonged trauma, unemployment, poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, human trafficking, disabled military veterans, or other life altering circumstances. To inquire about an alternative payment plan, work/study program, or scholarship, please email us your request prior to enrollment.
TUITION INVESMENT:
Special Tuition Rate - EXTENDED!
SPECIAL RYT 300/500 HR: Payment in Full
RYT 300/500 HR Total: $2495
Expires 6/30/2023
SPECIAL RYT 300/500 HR: Payment Plan*
Registration Deposit $295
10 Monthly Installments $245
Expires 6/30/2023
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Standard Tuition Rate
RYT 300/500: Payment in Full
RYT 300/500HR Total: $2995
RYT 300/500 Payment Plan*
Registration Deposit $295
12 Monthly Installments $245
*Note: Tuition must be paid in full to complete the certification requirements and graduate from this course.
Space is limited. Register today and reserve your spot!
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TUITION POLICY:
Tution balances paid are 100% refundable (less a $100 administrative fee) for 96 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 $595 course change fee) can be applied towards any future Pointe of Grace Yoga Institute Courses within 24 months of registration. No exceptions.
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 and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Coach, 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...)
