Have you ever felt like you’re just “going through the vinyasa” without really feeling it? Join Annie for a focused workshop to slow down and strengthen the foundation of your practice by breaking down the Sun Salutation, step by step.
We’ll explore the sequence pose by pose, offering accessible modifications and thoughtful refinements for all levels. Attention will be given not only to each shape, but also to the transitions between them—bringing awareness to how breath supports movement and creates a more awakened, intentional flow.
Whether you’re new to yoga, looking to deepen your practice, or a seasoned student seeking more clarity and purpose on the mat, this all-levels workshop offers space to refine, reconnect, and renew. Leave feeling energized, informed, and inspired to move with greater presence.
Students must first be enrolled in Part One: Then Yoga Intensive before signing up for Part 2: The Art of Effective Teaching. Applications for part 1 can be found here: https://roguevalleyyoga.com/sytt/application
May 15 - May 17
May 22 - May 24
May 29 - May 31
Fridays: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturdays 8:30 am-10:00 am & 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Sundays 8:30 am - 5 pm
Part 2: The Art of Effective Teaching
Students who complete the Yoga Intensive are qualified to continue to the second portion of the training to complete their Sol Yoga Teacher Training. The second portion of the program is a 3-weekend course that hones the student’s teaching skills. In addition to the 3 weekends, students will participate in a 2-3 week mentorship, assisting a senior RVY instructor during a regularly scheduled class.
The intention is to prepare the students to teach yoga to the general population. Students explore the intricacies of sequencing and verbal instructions. They will fine-tune their authentic teaching voice and have ample opportunities to practice teaching their peers. The second portion also instructs students how to safely and gracefully apply physical adjustments and modifications in their classes. In addition to the classroom hours, students must complete all homework assignments, teach two RVY public donation classes, complete 5 elective hours, and present a final presentation & final exam to complete the program.
Topics that are covered in this segment:
- The Art of Sequencing & Pacing Vinyasa Flow
- Clarity of Communication and Vocal Authority
- Verbal Instructions and Cues
- Sanskrit
- Seeing bodies
- Modifying the Vinyasa class for beginners & injuries
- Pre/postnatal Yoga
- Practice teaching
- Physical Adjustments
- Teaching private yoga sessions
- The business of yoga
Unique to the RVY, one of the requirements for graduation of the full program is that the student will teach 2 public donation classes Students are also required to continue a regular yoga practice outside of teacher training and are given a free yoga pass for the duration of the teacher training.
For the 5 elective hours, students may:
- Teach extra donation classes
- Take any RVY workshop outside of teacher training at a TT discounted rate or any approved outside workshop.
- Donate their teachings at any of local schools or communities that participate in a yoga program
- Take any approved yoga retreat