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NEXT YOGA TEACHER TRAINING WILL BEGIN IN NOVEMBER, 2006!

Share the Healing Gifts of Yoga with Others, and Deepen your own experience

YTT-Yoga Teacher Training, is an incredible journey. There are many styles of yoga, and training programs. What is unique about this one? We will fully satisfy the requirements of the National Yoga Alliance 200 hour Certification Standards, so your certification will be respected everywhere you go in this country. You will be taught by incredibly strong instructors, some who are national and international presenters, and notable figures in the yoga community (visit our FACULTY page).  Our emphasis will be to teach you the basics of the physical, mental, and psychological aspects of yoga, and offer suggestions for your continued growth. Your training is not over at the end of this program... it lasts a lifetime, and here is a good foundation to begin.

For the faculty listing or syllabus sample from previous programs, click on the buttons to your left.

THE DATES LISTED ARE FOR THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY IN SESSION.  12 Saturdays, 12 Sundays & 1 Holiday, plus classes, workshops and elective studies over the course of the program.
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ESTIMATED Daily Schedule:

Saturday: 9am—12pm, 12:30—3:30, 4—7

Sunday: 11am—2pm, 2:30—5:30

Certification will not be provided until the student passes a comprehensive test and practicum, given at the end of the program. It is suggested that you prepare by studying anatomy and physiology. Graduation and Celebration will be held on the last day of the program.

The total cost of the program will be $2350, if paid in advance or $2,650 if paid in three increments of: $850 due in three scheduled payments. This fee is to pay instructors and rental fees on space. If you are not able to make this plan, we can suggest an alternate payment plan.  For students in demonstrated financial need, we offer scholarships and will work with you.  All fees must be paid before certification is provided. 

APPLICATION: Application for this program must be completed and accepted before start date.

EMAIL:  NOSPAMelena@focalpointyoga.com (remove the words NO SPAM from the email address please!)

Techniques of Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation - 100 Hours
Teaching Methodology - 30 Hours
Anatomy and Physiology - 25 Hours
Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle - 20 Hours
Practicum - 25 Hours
Total - 200 hours
160 hours minimum contact hours. Most students receive well over 200 hours of training by the end of this program.