Philosophy of Practice

200hr - Hybrid course

Investment 

Early Bird Price $2350 

After October 21st $2850

Payment plans available

In Person Dates

January 10th & 24th

February 21st & 28th

March 14th & 21st

April 18th

May 16th

Final Practicum May 17th - 23rd

Sundays

8am - 5:30pm

Lead Trainers:

Christina Morales E-RYT 500hr

Casey Sleeper E-RYT 500hr 

Guest Lecturer:

Benim Saray - Yoga History & Philosophy 

Liz Perrero  - Anatomy

Program Director:

Dr. Emma Doyle

Go beyond the postures. Discover the practice.

What if yoga isn't something we ever really master, what if it's a practice that keeps evolving with us?

This training is an invitation to explore yoga beyond the shapes of the body and into the questions that make the practice rich, relevant, and alive. It's for those who want more than a certification. This experience is for student’s who are curious about why we practice, how yoga has evolved, and what it means to teach it in the world we live in today.

A practice that evolves

Yoga has never been static. The physical practice we recognize today has been shaped by different cultures, teachers, and traditions and as our lives change, our relationship with movement changes too. We live in bodies that sit in cars, work at desks, and carry stress in ways very different from yoga's earliest practitioners.

So what does it mean to practice yoga now? What does it look like to honor yoga's roots while staying responsive to the humans practicing it? These are the questions we'll explore together.

Beyond "doing yoga"

This training moves you from learning postures toward understanding the why behind your practice, yoga philosophy, history, embodiment, breath, and meditation, alongside what modern movement science and our understanding of the nervous system can offer asana.

Rather than asking only "is this yoga?", we'll learn to ask better questions:

• What is this practice inviting us to discover?

• How can we create practices that meet real human beings where they are?

• How can we honor tradition without becoming trapped by it?

• What does it mean to teach from understanding rather than imitation?

Cultivate curiosity, not perfection

At the heart of this training is the belief that there's always another layer to discover. Stepping outside what we already know builds capacity in our bodies, our minds, and our ability to navigate uncertainty.

You don't need to arrive with all the answers. We want you to leave with the tools to keep asking meaningful questions long after the training ends.

Become the kind of teacher you want to be

A 200-hour certification can teach you how to lead a class. This training asks a bigger question: who do you want to be when you step into the role of teacher?

You'll develop the knowledge and critical thinking to create thoughtful, intentional practices  to see the person in front of you rather than simply teach the pose in front of you. You'll learn to make choices with purpose, adapt to different bodies and experiences, and build spaces where students can explore rather than perform.

The goal isn't one formula for teaching yoga. It's your own informed, authentic voice.

This training is for you if...

• You want to deepen your own relationship with yoga, not just learn how to teach it

• You're curious how movement philosophy can inform your life and teaching

• You want to understand yoga's history while engaging critically with its modern expression

• You're interested in teaching humans, not just postures

• You value curiosity, inquiry, and lifelong learning

• You're ready to challenge assumptions including your own

• You don't need it all figured out  just the willingness to explore

Yoga isn't a destination we arrive at. It's a practice that continues to unfold. And maybe the greatest gift of teacher training isn't learning to master the practice, it's discovering there was never really a limit to begin with.

Join us for our next 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Philosophy of Practice, beginning January 2027.

Come curious. Come willing to question. Come ready to discover what exists beyond what you already know.

Your Training Includes

• Nu School Yoga Teacher Training Manual (e-book)

• Supportive props: bolsters, blankets, straps, blocks

• Guest teachers with specialized expertise

• Rich supplementary handouts and curated articles

• 1:1 check-ins and ongoing mentorship

• Professional headshots & marketing photos

• Certificate of completion