Yoga Teacher Training- YTT 200hr
We support the yoga student who has a dream of becoming a yoga teacher actually do it.
There are two types of students who join our Level 1 Yoga Teacher Training...
...yoga students who aren't sure if they can do it...
Half of the students in our yoga teacher training have started out with feeling unconfident about their ability to complete the training. They wonder about how rigorous the physical part of the training is and they do not necessarily plan to teach yoga, but would like to go deeper into their yoga practice on a personal level.
Committing to any new training program and becoming a teacher of anything can be intimidating. That is why at Organic Roots we intentionally create an atmosphere of love and support enabling you to tap into and grow your personal power and confidence through this training. Our program is based on the goal of yoga according to the Yoga Sutras, to have a calm and steady mind. Therefore, while we do create. a physical healthy body through asanas (postures), students of all physical abilities are welcome. If you are in a wheel chair or a head standing pretzel yogi, you are welcome.
Organic Roots Yoga Teacher Training is about experiencing your own personal growth, healing, connecting, and building the confidence to live your life according to your own values. We support our students with the foundational work of going deeper in your personal yoga practice, experiencing transformation, learning clear methods of how to share that transformation in order to help others.
...yoga students who know for sure they want to teach...
The other half of the students who join our YTT program know for sure that they want to teach yoga upon graduation. They have a vision for teaching in an existing studio or opening one of their own. They want to learn a clear method of teaching and creating a space for students to experience growth.
These students also want to go deeper in their own yoga asana practice and learn more tools for creating more strength and flexibility. They desire to grow as an individual and to connect in a more authentic way with like minded people.
We provide the care, support, and experience for creating a space for personal transformation for these students. We also provide the necessary training of skills to teach yoga and create a soul centered business plan. These students learn what it really takes to teach and manage a yoga business.
Organic Roots Yoga Teacher Training is about experiencing your own personal growth, healing, connecting, and building the confidence to live your life according to your own values. We support our students with the foundational work of going deeper in your personal yoga practice, experiencing transformation, learning clear methods of how to share that transformation in order to help others.
Testimonials
Kaliah Cohen
Stephanie Gwaltney
Kaliah Cohen
"The teacher training program at Organic Roots was an incredible experience. The insight I gained during the training has transformed my personal yoga practice and carried through to all areas of my life- I look forward to sharing the gift of yoga as I begin my teaching practice. Selena is an enthusiastic, authentic, and compassionate te
"The teacher training program at Organic Roots was an incredible experience. The insight I gained during the training has transformed my personal yoga practice and carried through to all areas of my life- I look forward to sharing the gift of yoga as I begin my teaching practice. Selena is an enthusiastic, authentic, and compassionate teacher who is eager to answer all questions and provided us with many opportunities to practice our teaching skills throughout the training."
Jake Cohen
Stephanie Gwaltney
Kaliah Cohen
"Organic Roots provides an exceptional teacher training program that fosters a personal development and learning journey that deepens love for yoga and builds real confidence in sharing yoga. Has been the most important growth period in my adult life, I would recommend this training to everyone that has the commitment to work hard and really grow as a person."
Stephanie Gwaltney
Stephanie Gwaltney
Stephanie Gwaltney
"Organic Roots is more than a yoga facility where the physical practice of yoga is experienced. Organic Roots is a movement, that inspires people to do the inner and outer work to better themselves, thus benefiting everyone by creating a more consciously aware community."
Nia Vargas
Stephanie Pringle
Stephanie Gwaltney
“Attending Organic Roots has been a transformational experience. My intention for attending YTT was to become whole within my mind, body, and soul. Words could never match the experience “Eye” had. Thank you Organic Roots!“
Stephanie Pringle
Stephanie Pringle
Stephanie Pringle
“What an amazing experience and journey! I would recommend this 200hr YTT not only to future yoga teachers, but to anyone who wants to connect with themselves. I finished with a great understanding of yoga and it’s many principles. I am so thankful for Kipi and Selena and the wealth of wisdom and knowledge they have given to us throughout
“What an amazing experience and journey! I would recommend this 200hr YTT not only to future yoga teachers, but to anyone who wants to connect with themselves. I finished with a great understanding of yoga and it’s many principles. I am so thankful for Kipi and Selena and the wealth of wisdom and knowledge they have given to us throughout this teaching. You will not want this training to finish, but when it does you will be ready to share yoga with others. “
Cynthia Corliss
Stephanie Pringle
Stephanie Pringle
“Go, go, go. Make the world a better place. Join the Organic Roots Family and let the effects of yoga ripple out into your family, community, and world. Peace, flexibility, friendship, love, support, clarity, focus, intention-PEACE!“
Advanced Yoga Teacher and Life Coach Certification-YTT300hr
The Organic Roots Advanced Yoga Teacher and Life Coach Certification is an invitation to delve into the heart, breakthrough the boundaries of the mind and embody the yoga practice on a whole new level.
This training is challenging and extensive. It integrates classical asana, mantra, meditation, philosophy, developing self-awareness and emotional IQ, development and deconstruction of core beliefs, core values and understanding human behavior, life coaching language and communication skills, relationship principles, a structure for client/student work, and active goal setting as pillars to a life led by a deep desire for moksha– liberation from self ignorance.
What's included:
- Hatha Yoga and Coaching Sessions with cofounder Selena Kipnis and Guests: Immersive asana practice as well as posture sessions which break down asanas and alignment. Immersive coaching sessions being coached. Learn to practice and guide others in Dharma Talk (informal talk on the teachings of yoga), Guided Meditation, Bandha (bind/lock), Mudra (hand pose), Drishti (focal point) and Kriya (specific sets of exercises), Pranayama (breathing techniques), and Coaching others in a group and one on one. PLEASE Note: Hatha Yoga is not a style of asana. Hatha can be translated as effort and is in fact the umbrella term used to describe PHYSICAL YOGA- containing all the physical practices of yoga mentioned above. The Hatha yoga practices at Organic Roots are well rounded and include all of the above.
- Teach 90 minute Class: Learn to lead others through a 90 minute class that includes Dharma Talk, Mantra, Mindset Coaching, Asana, Bandha, Yoga Nidra, Pranayama, and Guided Meditation.
- Mantra: Daily mantra chanting and study.
- Meditation: Learn various meditation techniques and practice meditation in every session. Learn how to teach meditation to others.
- Yoga Nidra: Practice and learn to lead Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)
- Study of Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Explore the relationship between the ancient science of yoga and the modern application of life/mindset coaching.
- Explore portions of yogic texts: The Bhagavad Gita and The Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
- Anatomy Based Massage with Terri Philips
- Advanced Physical Anatomy : Diaphragm Release; Rotator cuff; Pec major and minor; Psoas/Iliacus and QL, Hamstring and Quadricep release; Erector Spinae, Deep spinal anatomy and release, Modelling of knee and ligaments, Myofascial pathways
- Philosophy: Self Knowledge through the lens of non-dualism: Advaita Vedanta.
- Tantra and Subtle Anatomy: Including chakra, nadi, prana and granthi.
- Life Coaching Skills: Including various topics such as: Perception vs Reality, What is the Meaning of Life?, The Victim Triangle, Building awareness in ourselves and clients/students, How Thoughts Create Things, The Personal Responsibility Cycle, Identifying Thought Patterns, and Finding Your Client's Passion and Purpose.
- Ayurveda: Learn the foundations of Ayurveda, how to incorporate the knowledge into a yogic lifestyle in today’s world, and how to better serve your clients/students with this wisdom.
- Ahimsa: Explore and deepen this mula-yama – choosing the path of least harm on the self and on the world at large as the first step to Self Realization.
- Practice teaching, coaching, and giving/receiving feedback: Teach and coach four 90 minute classes. You will have the opportunity to teach both one on one and to larger groups. Practice giving and receiving constructive feedback. Upon graduation have the skills and experience to begin teaching yoga classes and coaching right away.
- Assists and modifications: Learn to give more advanced hands on assists and scale the asana according to the student’s needs.
- The Entrepreneur's Journey
- Manual: Organic Roots Advance Yoga Teacher and Life Coach Training Manual
- Ongoing Support: We host informal gatherings, alumni led classes, and potlucks with graduates from all of our Yoga Teachers Trainings. We make ourselves available for questions and to support graduates long after they have completed their training.
Schedule
15 Weeks of Immersive Training
October 3, 2023 thru January 27, 2024
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9pm and Saturdays 8am-8pm
EXCLUDING: Thanksgiving Week 11/20/23-11/25/23 and Christmas Week 12/23/23-12/28/23
Rhythm
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6-7:30pm Practice
7:30-9pm Evening Session
Saturdays
8-9:30am Practice
9:30am-12pm Morning Session
12-12:30pm Lunch
12:30-5pm Afternoon Session
5-5:30pm Dinner
5:30-8pm Evening Session
*schedule subject to change
Pre requisites
- Willingness to do "the work". This training is physical, mentally and emotionally challenging. In order to meet the challenge, you must have a strong sense of willingness.
- YTT 200hr Certificate from any school/studio
Location
The training takes place on a beautiful farm in rural Suffolk, Virginia. The farm is in the beginning stage of transitioning to organic. There are many opportunities during the training to connect with nature. Whether it's a meditation walk listening to the sounds of the woodlands, picking some food from the organic garden, or breathing the fresh and pure country air, a visit to the farm feels like stepping into the more pure and real parts of ourselves where we are safe to be authentically who we are.
Investment
Money - Early Bird Registration: $4,794 by June 1, 2023
Regular: $5,794 by September 1, 2023
Time - 300hrs plus your daily home practice
Physical vitality - taking care of your physical body in order to show up to training days with vitality
Enjoyment - energy to have fun
Creativity - willingness to be creative
Support - supporting other trainees and yourself through this process