Breathing Room's 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

At Breathing Room, we are dedicated to upholding the integrity of the yoga tradition by educating our community about the in-depth and diverse teachings of the full eight limbs of yoga. Our Living Yoga Teacher Training is designed to immerse trainees in deep education of all areas of yoga, not just asana or physical postures. Whether you’re feeling called to teach or simply wish to deepen your personal practice, this intentional training offers all that you’ll need. Our program is thoughtfully divided across 6 months and takes place on the weekends to allow flexibility, balance and space for integration.

Why Choose Breathing Room?

Breathing Room’s Living Yoga Teacher Training invites you with open arms to this incredibly life impacting journey of the self, through the self, by the self, with a passionate staff of teachers and a group of peers. We call it the Living Yoga Teaching Training because you are indeed learning how to live these practices, not just teach them. Through this process we are truly opened to the power and abundance of the self that yoga always intended for the practitioner to know and step into. This is a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified training.

What You Will Gain:

• A deep understanding of the eight limbs of yoga and how they can impact you and your students’ lives

• A strong foundation and understanding of the body, its anatomy and how to sequence a full yoga class consisting of mindful movement, philosophy, breathwork and meditation

• The opportunity to teach Karmic Community Classes (KCCs) at Breathing Room to further develop your teaching skills and provide financially accessible, donation based classes to the community

• An elevated practice, confidence and a supportive network of fellow yoga teachers and practitioners

Teacher trainees receive 50% off class cards/memberships during the training. Graduates qualify for community teaching opportunities at Breathing Room immediately upon certification.

Explore our program details and apply today to take the next step in your yoga journey.

If you have any questions or would like assistance, reach out to us and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.

info@breathingroomct.com | 203.562.5683

Requirements & Prerequisites

All incoming teacher trainees must have the following practices, commitments and awareness of yoga in order to create and maintain the optimal learning and teaching environment for all participating in the training:

• A basic awareness of yoga as a larger practice other than just the physical movement.

• A completed application.

• An understanding that teacher training is a mental, physical and emotional experience that may stir up energy and or agitation in these areas of your life.

Curriculum

Techniques, Training and Practice

• Asana

• Pranayama

• Meditation

• The Chakra System

• Sequencing

Teaching Methodology

• Communication skills, managing a group dynamic, time management, establishing boundaries and priorities

• How to address specific needs of individuals to the degree possible in a group setting

• Principles of demonstration, observation and assistance

• Teaching styles and the student learning process

• Business aspects of teaching yoga

• Responsibility, respect understand appreciation vs. appropriation

• Sequencing and theming a class

Anatomy and Physiology

• Human physical anatomy, bodily systems, organs, etc.

• Energetic anatomy

• Applications to yoga practice

• Benefits, contraindication and healthy movement patterns

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers

• Study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

• In-depth study of the Yamas and Niyamas

• Concepts of Dharma

• Study of the Four Agreements

• Ethics for teachers and practitioners

• Understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service and the importance of being in service to others

Practicum

• Practice teaching and observe others

• Receiving and giving feedback

• Assisting students directly

Training Weekends

Weekend 1: October 18-20 2024

Weekend 2: November 15-17 2024

Weekend 3: December 6-8 2024

Weekend 4: January 10-12 2025

Weekend 5 : January 24-26 2025:

Weekend 6: February 14-16 2025

Weekend 7 : March 7-9 2025

Weekend 8: March 21-23 2025

Weekend 9: April 4-6 2025 

Weekend 10 : April 11-13 2025

Investment & Application

BIPOC/Veteran Scholarship: $3,150

Paid-In Full: $3,600

Payment Plan: $3,750
Are you ready to expand your practice? Fill out the registration form below and a member of our team will be in touch!

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