300-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING WITH SIANNA SHERMAN + SPECIAL GUEST TEACHERS

DATES: 

MODULE 1: June 3-7, 2023

MODULE 2: September 27-October 3, 2023

MODULE 3: December 1-7, 2023

LOCATION: 

Shefayoga, Venice, CA.

Whether you’re a dedicated yoga student desiring to deepen your practice, or an experienced teacher who is ready serve your community and the world in a bigger way… I welcome you.  

Rasa Yoga is my most heartfelt synthesis of yoga from 30 years of dedication as a yogini and Tantric practitioner, and more than 25 years of teaching. Our approach is anchored in a deep understanding of the body and movement therapy – yet it goes far beyond teaching skills and poses alone.  

Rasa Yoga is dedicated to the Alchemy of Yoga and the Artistry of Life.

Rasa Yoga is a soulful fusion of asana, mantra, mudra, myth, pranayama, meditation, Tantric yoga philosophy, yoga ritual, functional anatomy, shadow-tracking, emotional intelligence,  and soul alchemy. Rasa means: “ juicy, nectar, taste, feeling, and emotive essence”. 

Rasa is the juice that is distilled and squeezed out of the practices, and the essence of that juice is LOVE itself. 

This is a 3-module program, each consisting of 90 hours of study with an additional 30 non-contact hours. Students are automatically accepted if they have completed the 200-hour Teacher Training with Sianna or Rasa Yoga Teacher Trainer Faculty. Students with a 200-hour Yoga Alliance completion of teacher training from another school or method may apply for the 300-hour teacher training with Rasa Yoga.   

This 300-hour program gives you the necessary skills for a lifetime of inspired teaching.

In the spring of 2000, Sianna was introduced to the Rasa theory of yoga for the first time, and she instantly felt a flash of recognition in her heart. Sianna remembers thinking that Rasa Yoga would be a great name for a yoga school. It is with great joy that she now offer Rasa Yoga into the world!  

Today, after nearly 3 decades of practicing yoga, and 24 years teaching tens of thousands of students (including thousands of yoga teachers) around the world, that vision is coming to fruition.   

Rasa is the “taste, juice, and nectar”... it’s the willingness to say ‘yes’ to whatever experience we might encounter in our lives and in our psyche. Only in fully turning toward these experiences, whether joyful or painful, can we extract the essence of that experience and alchemize it into its highest frequency, which is love itself.   

The practice of Rasa Yoga is a Bhakti fusion of asana, mantra, mudra, pranayama, meditation, chanting, ritual and earth prayer. Rasa is the celebration of love as the source of ALL and yoga is coming home to the whole of YOU!

• Deep practice + embodiment of the alchemy of yoga 
• Everyday ritual and rhythm with fire + nectar sadhana 
• Laser Coaching + Evolutionary Feedback from Sianna 
• Progressive curriculum that builds throughout the training 
• Breakthrough biomechanics + functional anatomy for deepening asana 
• Skillful integration of mantra + mudra for personal practice and inspired teaching
• Patterns of movement for creative sequencing and facial health
• Tools for empowered teaching with authentic voice + creativity
• Theming maps to create powerful classes with connection + meaning 
• Sequencing maps for intelligent, progressive, + creative sequencing 
• Community Activation + Leadership Skills to build your community 
• Introduction to Shadow Work to become an integrated leader
• Understanding the Rasas (9 sentiments) for emotional intelligence
• Mythic Yoga Flow + the Art of Storytelling
• Rasa Yoga Upaya: Skillful Means for Effective Teaching
• Empowerment Evaluations for your teaching directly from Sianna
• Kirtan Masood Ali Khan and guest musicians 
• Online forum for global community + connection
• Rasa Yoga Teacher Training manual + resources
• Four expert guest teachers: Sanskrit, Philosophy, Anatomy, Prenatal
• 270 hours of Explorative Study with an additional 30 non-contact hours

Students are automatically accepted if they have completed the 200-hour Teacher Training with Sianna or Rasa Yoga Teacher Trainer Faculty. 

Students with a 200-hour Yoga Alliance completion of teacher training from another school or method may apply for the 300-hour teacher training with Rasa Yoga. 

June 3-7, 2023

MODULE 1: UNLEASH YOUR COURAGE    

The first module dives into the heart of Rasa Yoga with committed practice, deep respect for tradition, intro to Tantric philosophy and embrace of the Alchemy of Yoga.  This module sets the foundation for each teacher to step courageously into their heart and evolve at the transformative growth edge. 

This comprehensive module includes: 

• Garland of Asana: Foundational 108 
• Key Teachings of Rasa Yoga
• Sankalpa of Service
• Essence of six categories of asana 
• In-depth study + application of the Alignment Triad
• Biomechanics + Functional Anatomy
• Art of Sequencing: Key Action + Form 
• Art of Adjustments
• Art of Voice 
• Elemental Embodiment + Key Patterns of Movement
• Body Temple Alignment for Radiant Health
• Intro to Shadow Tracking
• Mantra, Mudra and Meditation
• Pranayama + Spirit of the Breath
• Upaya: Skillful Teaching Methodology
• Fire + Nectar Sadhanas for daily growth, transformation, + nourishment
  
  This module consists of 90 hours of intensive study and requires endurance, commitment and true desire for transformation.  

September 27-October 3, 2023
MODULE 2: PLAY THE EDGE    

The second module cultivates the practice and teaching of intermediate asana and refines the foundational teaching skills of Rasa Yoga. Each teacher is called to step into their dharma with bravery, authenticity, and creativity. This module explores yoga in relationship with the emotions and the 9 Rasas. There is an emphasis of yoga as skill in action and the intersection of yoga in the modern day world. 

This comprehensive module includes:

• Garland of Asana: Intermediate 108
• How to practice + teach intermediate asana 
• Weaving poses as a Bhakti fusion of form + flow 
• Deepening Rasa Yoga teaching methodology 
• Rasa Yoga Teaching Triad 
• Art of Theming - 3 Gateways of Rasa Yoga
• Art of Sequencing: Theme + Radiant Health
• Study of the 9 Rasas + deepening Emotional Intelligence
• The Bhagavad Gita + Skill in Action
• Intersection of Yoga + Social Justice
• Facilitating brave space + courageous conversation
• Stepping into + refining dharma 
• Mantra, Mudra and Meditation
• Pranayama + Spirit of the Breath
• Upaya: Skillful Teaching Methodology
• Fire + Nectar Sadhanas  for daily growth, transformation, + nourishment
  
  

December 1-7, 2023
MODULE 3: IGNITE YOUR MAGIC    

The third module integrates all the practices together for a quantum leap shift in teaching yoga. The intensity of this module requires the willingness to meet challenges, face fears, rise to the occasion, and ultimately surrender into the heart fire of love and service. This module is a powerful catalyst for alchemical teaching as a clear vessel of embodied transmission. 

This comprehensive module includes:

• Practice + Integration of both Rasa Yoga Garlands of Asana
• Refinement of all Rasa Yoga Teaching Methodology
• Community Leadership Skills
• Energetics of teaching yoga 
• Art of Sequencing: Story + Sahaja
• Mythic Yoga Flow + Art of Storytelling
• Invocation of Spirit + Creating Ritual Space
• Shadow Work for Integrated Leaders
• Liberating authentic voice 
• Application of the Soul Alchemy Wheel 
• Spiritual + lifestyle practices for sustaining the teacher
• Mantra, Mudra and Meditation
• Pranayama + Spirit of the Breath
• Upaya: Skillful Teaching Methodology
• Fire + Nectar Sadhanas for daily growth, transformation, + nourishment 

Sianna guides each teacher to a profound new edge where leverage is gained and radical transformation occurs. This final module consists of 90 hours of intensive study and requires endurance, commitment and the willingness to grow in alignment with Dharma and the highest vibration of Soul Force.  

“I cannot recommended Sianna's teacher training highly enough. Sianna is the true teacher’s teacher. Seeing everyone and attending to each of our needs and growth in a loving deeply non-judgemental and utterly joyous environment. The training goes deep across a broad breadth of yogic tools and Sianna's depth of embodied knowledge makes her the perfect guide. It feels like a life training that is allowing each of us to flourish, grow and transform at an accelerated rate.”  

-  Lucy McCarthy, Rasa Yoga 300-Hour Graduate + triyoga teacher

"This is a training for anyone interested in becoming a fully embodied teacher. You will learn so many skills from biomechanics and therapeutics to Tantric philosophy, mantra and tools to cultivate creative expression. Sianna is a master at creating a safe and sacred space where each individual can dig deep to uncover their unique gifts to shine more brightly as a teacher and leader. And in the process magic happens – this truly is a teacher training like no other, if you're ready to dive deep then this is for you!" 

- Tanja Mickwitz, Rasa Yoga 300-Hour Graduate + triyoga teacher

When you register for the training, any and all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable UNLESS you are NOT accepted into the teacher training or decline the acceptance at time of offer.  **If you decide not to complete the teacher training, you are still responsible for your remaining payments.