advancing the teacher / 300 hr Yoga Teacher training

This Advanced Teacher Training is for teachers who have completed a 200-hour teacher training program and are interested in honing and refining their teaching skills. Completion of this program qualifies teachers to register for 500-hour RYT certification from Yoga Alliance. These advanced training modules include an exploration in advancing one’s asana practice; the energetics of alignment in asanas; applied biomechanics and adjustments; skillful teaching techniques for asana, pranayama and meditation; sequencing strategies; working with special populations; business and marketing; and polishing all of the art of teaching tools.

You will receive a training manual and handouts throughout the training, and will be required to present a final project to the group on the last weekend (required).

The full Dig Deeper Yoga Studies 300 hour program includes :

9 weekends / 18 hours each/ of advanced training modules (live and recorded) - (162 hours)

Monthly Zoom Calls ( 8 hours)

Meditation classes (plus library of recordings of full Meditation Immersion) (25 hours)

Pose Labs offered in-person or livestream (plus library of recordings) (8 hrs)

Asana Intensives offered in-person or livestream (plus library of recordings) (12 hrs)

Mentorship Library access - recorded class series (30+ hrs)

Plus 25 hours of Electives / guest workshops

Unlimited class membership at Dig Yoga for the duration of the training.

schedule & modules -

Module Schedule: Friday 6-8pm, Saturday 10-11:15 (Naime class) 12-6pm, Sunday 10-11:15 (Sue’s class) 12-6pm. 162hrs/ 18hrs each

Module one: Teaching Effective Public Classes and Workshops- Practicum & Methodology - The Art of Teaching part one

Module two: Teaching Effective Public Classes and Workshops- Practicum & Methodology - The Art of Teaching part two

Module three: The Art of Touch: Hands-on Adjustments Weekend

Module four: Creating Relevant Classes from Ancient Stories & Philosophy

Module five: Sequencing Strategies

Module six: Human Movement science/ biomechanics training 

Module seven: Client Assessments, Biomechanics & Preventative Exercises for Students

Module eight: Restorative yoga, Pranayama & Meditation training

Module nine: Business of Yoga - Final Practicum / Presentation / Business Plan: Present final project- assignment includes designing a workshop series ( 4 classes minimum) based on a specific area of focus (for example: polyvagel theory/ trauma support, strength building for seniors, pregnancy, yoga for athletes, mythic goddesses, etc.) Research a book(s) that supported subject, write out sequencing for series, offer group a 30 minutes class/experience. 

As part of this program and advanced training modules, you will receive an unlimited class membership to Dig PLUS access to a private Mentorship library filled with recorded workshops from Sue & Naime. Monthly live Zoom calls are also included to answer questions and offer guidance directed expanding the quality of your offerings. The training is both in person & livestream for those who don’t live nearby. All hours and modules must be completed in order to qualify for Yoga Alliance credits.

module dates -

Sept 19-21: Module one -Art of Teaching 1

Oct 17-19: Module  two - Art of Teaching 2

Nov 14-16: Module three - Hands on Adjustments

Dec 12-14: Module four - Philosophy & Creating Relevant Classes from Ancient Stories

Jan 9-11: Module five - Sequencing Strategies

Feb 6-8: Module six- Human Movement science/ biomechanics training 

March 6-8 Module seven- client assessment /therapeutics training 

April 10-12: Module eight - pranayama, restorative / meditation training 

May 1-3: Module nine- Art of teaching / business of yoga / final projects  

Monthly meditation - Instudio & livestream: Mondays: 7:30pm-8:15pm (recorded)

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asana intensive dates: 

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live zoom call dates: Wednesdays: 7:30pm-8:30pm (recorded)

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pose labs with naime: (livestream recorded)

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