Yoga Teacher Training

200 hour teacher training at Cultivate Yoga

Yoga is an art, a science, and a connection. Join us for 10-months exploring āsana, prāṇāyāma, meditation, māntras, philosophy, and more.

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Yoga Teacher Training: A transformative experience

We believe what you cultivate on the mat, you take with you off the mat. Learn the science beyond yoga āsana (posture) and prāṇāyāma (breath control). This training provides an opportunity to create a special connection between student to teacher, your community, and to yourself. You will enrich your yoga practice and understanding of yoga as you build daily healthy habits for your mind, body, and spirit. Learn how the ancient yoga techniques still ring true today to benefit our modern day, busy lifestyles.

  • Training dates and program details below.

  • 2 scholarships available at 50% off tuition (due June 3rd) email your essay on “why yoga, why this program, and why you” formally reviewed by Cultivate Board Members.

  • If you already completed your yoga teacher training with another school and seeking “elevated standards” as per the Yoga Alliance, you qualify for a 25% discount.

Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum

  • Yoga instructor assisting a man in a seated forward bend pose on a yoga mat.

    The Asanas

    -Alignment & Stability

    -Hands on Assisting

    -Modifications

    -Teaching Cues

  • Woman meditating in seated yoga pose on floor in dark room wearing blue activewear.

    Breath work

    -Nervous system regulation

    -Dynamics of breathing

    -Proper bandhas

    -Chanting

    -Meditation

  • Person performing yoga in a room with plants

    Yoga Philosophy

    -8 limbs of yoga

    -Yamas & Niyamas

    -Yoga Sutras

    -Yoga History

    -Mythology of the postures

  • A person standing next to a skeleton, appearing to explain something, in front of a decorative mandala wall.

    Yoga Anatomy

    -Applied Anatomy

    -Biomechanics

    -Spine and Nerves

    -Muscles and Skeletal System

Yoga Teacher Training Program

  • It all begins with seeking something deeper. The purpose of this program is to re-establish our physical, mental, and emotional connections that are inherently there. Yoga brings awareness, acceptance, and action to make it so.

  • 1 weekend per month (Fri. 5:30-8:30pm, Sat. 12-7pm, Sun. 12-7pm)

    Sep 6-8, 2024 Week 1

    Oct 4-6, 2024 Week 2

    Nov 1-3, 2024 Week 3

    Dec 13-15, 2024 Week 4

    Jan 3-5, 2025 Week 5

    Feb 7-9, 2025 Week 6

    Mar 7-9, 2025 Week 7

    Apr 4-6 2025 Week 8

    May 2-4 2025 Week 9 (optional ashram visit, hiking at Watkins-Glenn State Park, offsite in Elmira, NY. Carpool options will be made available)

    May 10-11 2025 (no Friday class, Saturday Westlake offsite meeting, with Sunday graduation) Week 10

    You are expected to attend 170 in-person hours, and track 30 hours in your log (observing, hands-on assisting), complete your monthly homework, mandatory attendance at graduation, complete your practice teach out, and complete your final exam.

  • Upon acceptance into the program, all applicants will be required to make a deposit of $500 to hold the applicant’s place in the program. The cost is $3,000 (early-bird price until August 1st), $3,250 (standard). This includes all materials and books. If applicant cancels 30 days or more before the start of the program, the applicant will receive 100% refund of remaining balance. If applicant cancels less than 30 days before the start of the program, the applicant will receive 0% of their initial investment. There are 2 scholarships (50% off) available to those who need and qualify for financial support. Please email Jen directly for inquiries at: jengoetchius@gmail.com

  • Training will be in Avon (Cultivate Yoga).

  • The style of yoga being taught is a Vinyasa blend. Students will learn Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Jivamukti, Ashtanga (Half Primary), and Iyengar based alignment to be well-rounded in their knowledge base. This program is a 200 hour in-person program (approved by the Yoga Alliance) that meets one weekend per month. You will be trained in specific areas of: asana, pranayama and the subtle body, meditation, anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, philosophy, yoga sutras, history of yoga, ayurveda, chanting, ethics, teaching methodology, and professional development. A full curriculum can be shared via email.

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Yoga instructor assisting student in backbend pose on wooden floor and yoga mat.

Yoga Training Details

Combining modern knowledge and practical application of yoga with its roots in movement, meditation, and philosophy, you can except the following:

  • 200 hours: 170 hours in-person training; 30 hours non-contact hours (based on your schedule - any class)

  • One weekend immersions: meeting Friday (5:30-8:30pm), Saturday and Sunday (12-7pm) for 10-months at Cultivate Yoga in Avon

  • Hands on learning, access to knowledgeable doctors, subject matter experts, and monthly guest speakers

  • Two offsite meetings:

  • 1) Highly Recommended/Not mandatory: May 3rd and 4th, Elmira, NY (Paranitya Narasimha Ashram; spiritual home in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Weekend adventure of hiking at Watkins-Glenn State Park and fire ceremonies (pūja) at the ashram; along with Kirtan /Bhakti yoga events. All meals included as part of this program. Small donation of $50-$60/per night is kindly asked if you choose to stay in the ashram. Hotel options and pricing will be made available too.

  • 2) May Mandatory attendance: May 10th, Westlake, OH (Unity Spiritual Center) - outdoor walking meditation event, rain or shine.

  • All books and materials purchased for you

Overall, this yoga teacher training program at Cultivate Yoga was established as a response to support a collective community with an ever-growing interest in the ancient message of humanity. See curriculum details below.

Through your 10-month journey, we cover 3-4 months of physical movement, 3 months of mental models, and 3 months of personal spiritual development. A full holistic approach for modern day householders and professionals. This yoga training meets the elevated standards as required per the Yoga Alliance based on:

  • In-depth study of various yoga styles: Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Jivamukti, Yin, and Iyengar specific to salutations, standing, balance, seated postures, twists, inversions, backbends, and relaxation based postures

  • Develop a stable sādhanā - daily practice inclusive of your rituals/routines to develop, sustain, and nourish your physical and mental well-being

  • Learn how to teach all levels (beginner to advanced)

  • Learn how to offer hands-on assists with proper intent and safety combined with direct, clear verbal cues, biomechanics for mitigating injury, and more.

  • Learn the limbs and origins of yoga: influencers, history, sacred rituals, terminology, and benefits for our mind, body, and spirit

  • Understand the Subtle Energetic Body: Chakras, Nadis, Vayus, Koshas, Yoga Nidra, and various meditation techniques

  • Introduction to Pranayama: breath work techniques, principles, activation, and nervous system regulation

  • Introduction to Physiology: understanding nervous system regulation, stress responses, hormone balancing, the role vitamins and nutrition plays in our stress management, sleep hygiene, and overall well being and happiness. (Guest Speaker: Gretchen Spetz, Registered Dietitian)

  • Introduction to Applied Anatomy functional movements, biomechanics, controlled articular rotation (CARs), hands-on assisting, bone, body, and organ systems, mitigating injury, and learn adaptability

  • Introduction to Ayurveda (sister science of yoga) on how we fuel our bodies with proper nutrition, energy, social relationships, energetic balancing, and practical hygiene methods for cleansing and detoxification. (Guest Speaker: Shannon Sabol from Grateful Life Health)

  • Introduction to Chanting (māntras and ślokas): understand the guidelines of chanting, learn basic Sanskrit pronunciation, and the impact it has on your brain, memory, emotional body, and how māntras enhance your cognitive functions and concentration skills

  • Introduction to Sacred Texts: such as Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras of Patañjali, Hatha Yoga Pradipika

  • Introduction to Yoga Philosophy, Myths & Mythology: Understanding the links between yoga postures and various energy forces specific to spiritual life lessons and daily self-improvement. (Guest Speaker: Dr. Raj Balkaran from Toronto, Ontario)

  • Optional offsite visit: expand your spiritual journey, hike along the waterfalls of Watkins-Glenn State Park, stay in an ashram (Paranitya Narasimha Ashram Elmira, NY - located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region), chant and meditate with a team of dedicated monks, be formally guided in philosophy discussions by Swami Chidananda

  • Introduction to Iyengar Yoga specific to alignment, props, modifications, and contradictions

  • Introduction to Jivamukti Yoga (Spiritual Warrior Class offered at Cultivate) during our community open practice to learn the Magic 10 sequence, basic chanting, meditation, and āsana sequence

  • Introduction to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (Half Primary Series):  sequence, posture names and count in Sanskrit, methodology, influencers, therapeutic aspects, and additional materials/references provided (e.g. cheat-sheet and pranayama pocketbook highlighting the 6 traditional techniques).

  • Introduction to Yogic Ethics: build healthy habits and revisit our conditional programming of values “on and off the mat”, with daily self-reflection, behavioral audits, and other unique feedback systems

  • Understand the Business of Yoga: insurance, marketing, diversity, employment considerations, credentials, software apps, etc.

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