Join us to go deeper in your yoga practice, connecting with yourself, others, and nature with experienced and supportive mentors.
What makes Organic Roots Yoga Teacher Training unique?
- The mentorship program that supports you while you are a student teacher, gaining confidence and experience that is necessary to facilitate classes
- Finding your niche and passion as a teacher
- Ongoing support from Lead Trainer
- Virtual Teaching training and experience
- Connection with others and nature
Yoga Teacher Training Syllabus
An overview of the Yoga Teacher Training Course at Organic Roots, LLC
Techniques, Training and Practice: 100 Hours
Asana Sessions
We will practice traditional forms of hatha yoga as well as more modern versions including precise alignment and flow. Participants will study:
•postures with correct alignment, adjustments and modifications.
•Sanskrit Terms, Benefits and Contraindications of Asana
•Study and practice of different flow sequences
PranayamaSessions
Breath control and the anatomy of breath.
According Yogic texts Prana is the fundamental force behind the manifested state of existence, it manifests as breath within the human organism. Regular practice of breath regulation allows us to regulate our complete being. We will explore the anatomy of breath as well as the benefits of breathing techniques for our overall health. Participants will learn to facilitate pranayama and breathwork classes.
Meditation Sessions
How to withdraw the senses to the internal world is the transitional point in the eight limbs of yoga that moves from the external to the internal. We will explore an extensive range of practices and tools to practice sense withdrawal and regulation, concentration and mindfulness, and meditation. Participants will learn tools for guiding others in mindfulness exercises.
Teaching Methodology: 25 Hours
Participants will have a chance to find their voice and niche as a teacher. We will practice teaching based on experience and knowledge as well as meeting the students where they are in their practice. Constructive feedback is encouraged from participants to build each other up and offer support. We will cover the basics of nonviolent communication, communicating authentically with love and honesty. Other topics covered are establishing priorities and boundaries, addressing specific needs to the degree possible in a group setting, qualities of a teacher, business aspect of teaching yoga (marketing and legal), lesson plans and sequencing, class management and observation, the art of demonstrations and adjustments, and modifications for all levels.
Anatomy and Physiology: 25 Hours
Anatomy – Physiology & Psychology of Yoga Practices
Modern science gives us tools and research that explains the effects of yoga on the physical, mental, and emotional realms. We will observe and evaluate the health benefits of yoga. Anatomy classes allow participants to gain a basic understanding of the human body and its systems as well as applying physical anatomy knowledge to asana practice. Anatomy of energetics will be explored through chakras.
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers: 36 hours
Yoga Philosophy
Philosophy is the heart of yoga. Philosophy sessions are held in an interactive setting, encouraging discussion, sharing, and times of reflective journaling allowing participants to reach their own answers.
The History and Origins of Yoga
Participants will be introduced to a basic history of yoga, the Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Yogic ideas and concepts.
Life as a Yoga Teacher
Ethical guidelines of Yoga Teachers, a yogic lifestyle, the concepts of dharma and karma, student relationships, community, and understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service and being of service to others will be covered.
Practicum: 22 Hours
Practice teaching as the lead instructor 8 classes. These classes will range from live virtual classes to in person. Feedback and Q&A after each class.
This is a 208 hour program that exceeds the Yoga Alliance requirements
Upcoming training dates:
Virtual and in-person session: January 15, 2021-June 20, 2021
This program will require approximately 4 hours of homework/self study per week
12 Friday Evenings and 12 Weekends (every other week) spread over 5 months
Fridays: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Saturdays: 9am-12pm
Sundays: 9am-12pm
Dates
- January 15-17 Virtual/Zoom
- January 29-31 Virtual/Zoom
- February 12-14 Virtual/Zoom
- February 26-28 Virtual/Zoom
- March 12-14 Virtual/Zoom
- March 26-28 Virtual/Zoom
- April 9-11 Virtual/Zoom
- April 23-25 In-Person
- May 7-9 In-Person
- May 21-23 In-Person
- June 4-6 In-Person
- June 18-20 In-Person
1/15-21-4/11/21: Classes will be virtual Zoom meetings January thru mid April and we will begin in person classes April 23 once cold and flu season has passed in respect to those who are high risk during peaks of Covid19.
4/23/21-6/20/21: In-person classes
Practicum/Internship: scheduled with Lead Instructor
•Schedule is subject to change.
Lead Trainer, Selena Kipnis, E-RYT 200, RYT 500, Licensed Massage Therapist. see “about us” for bio.
**Partner Special** for class beginning January 15, 2021 only
In order to encourage participants to have the benefits of practicing with others and more “togetherness” during a time of social isolation, we are offering a special when you register together with a friend/spouse/partner/family member/etc.
Investment
Paid in full for one person: $2496
Payment Plan (not available for partner Special): 5 payments of $559
Partner Special (for two people): $2999
Summer YTT
8 Friday Evenings and 8 Weekends
This program will require approximately 4 hours of homework/self study per week
Dates and times:
Fridays: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturdays 8 am – 1:30 pm
Sundays: 8 am – 1:30 pm
2021 dates:
- June 25-27
- July 9-11
- July 23-25
- August 6-8
- August 20-22
- September 3-5
- September 17-19
- October 1-3
- Practicum/Internship: scheduled with Lead Instructor
•Schedule is subject to change.
Lead Trainer, Selena Kipnis, E-RYT 200, RYT 500, Licensed Massage Therapist. see “about us” for bio.
Please send us an email to organicrootsva@gmail.com to request and application for this program.
Investment Paid in full: $2496
Payment Plan: 5 payments of $559
