About this trip
Square One Yoga's teacher training program is offered over the course of two intensive modules which, taken together, certify students to teach yoga in a variety of settings. Students who do not wish to teach my opt to take just the first module and current teachers who have completed a 200-hour program may take the second module to strengthen their teaching practice. (Yoga Alliance CE credits are available for either module.)
Both programs will be offered in a hybrid format, with most weekends spend in-studio at the El Cerrito location and one evening a week online.
Module One is the 200-hour Yoga Training Program for Practitioners.
In this program, you will:
- Experience yoga in the broader context of history and tradition
- Learn movement principles for a lifelong practice
- Go beyond the poses with breath work and meditation
The Practitioner Program meets Saturdays and Sundays September 2 through December 17 as well as Wednesdays from 6 - 7. We will break for holidays on October 8, November 11, and Thanksgiving week. Here is the draft schedule.
Module Two is the 100-hour Professional Program for Yoga Teachers.
In this program, you will:
- Learn to teach safe, effective, accessible classes
- Craft skills to work knowledgeably with a wide range of bodies
- Create a path to teach yoga in a way that is sustainable for you and your students
The Professional Program meets the first Saturday and Sunday of everyone month January - June, 2024 and Mondays from 5:30 - 7:30. Here is the draft schedule.
For more details, including frequently asked questions, please visit the training website.
What’s included
- Course ManualAn electronic copy of the course manual will be provided.
- Other BooksYou will be asked to purchase several books. They are all readily available and most can be purchased used.
Available Packages
Select this option if you only want to take the 200-hour Practitioner Program.
Over the course of the Practitioner Program you will:
Study in a body positive, trauma-informed, socially aware studio that is respectful of the culture that brought us this practice
Develop a deeper understanding of your entire, interconnected self
Learn alignment principles and how to tailor then for your unique body
Strengthen your asana practice with intelligence and care
Learn why is yoga so effective at improving physical and emotional well-being
Practice techniques to take you beyond the poses
Study and discuss the philosophical underpinnings of yoga
Be challenged in a way that fosters growth and insight
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits are available for this course.
Select this option if you wish to take the complete 300-hour course. Graduating students will be eligible to register as yoga teachers with Yoga Alliance.