200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with lead trainer, Megan Schlobohm, ERYT500

Join Anderson Yoga Center for this in-depth study of Yoga, from its ancient origins to its modern practice; the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual elements of Yoga; and how to safely and effectively teach yoga to others. This training is for anyone interested in diving deeper into the study of Yoga, whether or not you intend to become a teacher.

What You'll Learn

Anderson Yoga Center is a fully certified Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School at the 200-hour level (RYS200), and the AYC 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program diligently upholds the Yoga Alliance Elevated Standards of Training, which includes:

Techniques, Training, and Practice - 75+ Hours

• Asana (history; anatomical and subtle body details of more than 100 postures; complete sequencing; how to effectively cue each posture; safe assisting and adjusting; contraindications and how to safely teach to a variety of students; extensive practice opportunities)
• Pranayama & Subtle Body (history; anatomy of the subtle body; subtle body effects of yoga, pranayama, and meditation; pranayama techniques, including Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, and Kapalabhati; sequencing pranayama (inside of and separate of asana); how to effectively and safely teach basic pranayama to students; Koshas, Kleshas, Chakras, Nadis, and Prana Vayus; extensive practice opportunities)
• Meditation (history; methods of meditation; physiological effects; brainwave patterns; extensive practice opportunities; Chanting, Mantras, and Mudras)

Anatomy & Physiology - 30+ Hours

• Anatomy (skeletal System; joints; muscular system; muscle contractions; connective tissue; anatomy in yoga)
• Physiology (Nervous System; Stress Response; Vagal Theory; Mind-Body connection; Cardiovascular/Circulatory System; Endocrine System; Digestive System; Respiratory System; physiology in yoga)
• Biomechanics (Directions of movement; Joint movement and stabilization; balancing, stretching, awareness, and physical limitations in yoga; contraindications, misalignments, and adaptations in yoga)

Yoga Humanities - 30+ Hours

• History (what is yoga; lineages, styles, and methodologies of yoga; key dates and ideas)
• Philosophy (definitions and terms in yoga; relationship between asana, pranayama, and meditation; major yogic texts, including Yoga Sutras, Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Hatha Yoga Pradipika; how philosophy of yoga relates to the practice and teaching)
• Ethics (Yoga Sutras and similar Yogic ethical precepts; Yoga Alliance's Ethical Commitment, including Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct, and Equity Position Statement; comprehension of and responsibility to increase equity in yoga; accountability measures; how ethics are a part of yoga practice and teaching)

Professional Essentials - 50+ Hours

• Teaching Methodology (Sequencing; Pace; Environment; Cueing, including verbal, visual, and physical; class management)
• Professional Development (yoga-related professional organizations, including Yoga Alliance and its credentialing process; Ethical Commitments; Continuing Education as a lifetime commitment to learning; general professionalism, including timeliness, consistency, and cleanliness; marketing and promotion; liability insurance, waivers, and invoicing)
• Practicum (Practice Teaching; demonstrating competencies across key components of the training; Mentoriship Program; Apprenticeship Program; self-feedback and group feedback)

Electives - 15+ Hours

• Sacred Sound
• Anatomy Trains - Myofascial Systems
• Ayurveda
• Special Populations

Dates and Prices

In order to achieve certification, all weekend dates must be fully attended (8am to 6pm Saturdays, 8am to 4pm Sundays), as well as a brief check-in appointment in between each training weekend (the exact date of these check-ins will be agreed upon by the group based on everyone's availability). Students are required to maintain a regular in-studio practice, and included in tuition is a free unlimited yoga pass (beginning October 1, 2022, ending April 10, 2023). Students will also be paired with a mentor with substantial experience as a yoga teacher, and this mentor-mentee relationship will serve as a support system for any supplemental needs in between training sessions.

Weekend 1: Nov 9 + 10

Weekend 2: Nov 23 + 24

Weekend 3: Dec 14 + 15

Weekend 4: Jan 18 + 19

Weekend 5: Feb 1 + 2

Weekend 6: Feb 15 + 16

Weekend 7: March 1 + 2

Weekend 8: March 15 + 16

Weekend 9: March 29 + 30

Weekend 10: April 12 + 13

Investment: $3000 - includes a FREE unlimtied yoga pass; includes manual and asana workbook; includes required textbooks; all fees must be paid in full by November 1.

All students will receive an Anderson Yoga Center 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training manual and asana workbook to accompany this training, and in addition, the following textbooks are required:

“Teaching Yoga” by Mark Stephens

“Science of Yoga” by Ann Swanson

Questions? Feel free to reach out! You can email Megan at andersonyogacenter@gmail.com.

We are so excited for you to embark upon this journey with us!

Questions? Feel free to reach out! You can email Megan at andersonyogacenter@gmail.com.

We are so excited for you to embark upon this journey with us!