You are worth being seen and heard. We give you the tools to find your own voice and the structure to succeed, but we are not trying to produce teachers that all sound the same. The most vital thing you bring to the program is yourself. Our learning methods aim to organically teach a range of learning styles. The student feels their own individual experience through movement and practice. Theory is built up with our lively philosophical discussions and hands on Anatomy and Physiology classes. You will build confidence with many teaching opportunities and check ins. In the end, what emerges is the most heartfelt, uniquely authentic teachers that we are insanely proud of. Great teachers come not just from knowledgeable teachers, but a supportive atmosphere where you are embraced. Welcome home.

Our Anatomy and Physiology classes are taught by Dr. Carrie Watkins ND. Her blend of teaching goes far beyond muscles and bones. You will learn how to functionally prep the body in movements and creatively cue postures to effectively recruit the body. You will also dabble into the ideas of the nervous system and how safety in a students overall experience has so many contributing factors. By instructing innovative ways of cueing and structuring classes, teachers can empower the student. We will also explore way in which we can offer hands on adjustments that are respectful, safe, and useful.

In Mā Yoga 200 hour yoga teacher training program, we will explore philosophy through mythology, story, and diving into the history of yoga. In the years since the word “yoga” was honed in on, so many works of literature have emerged.The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and the Vijnana Bhairava all have been important works that have influenced and reflected cultural changes and shifts. As we reflect on the teachings, we understand what was happening at that time in history. What made these ideas come alive? Students are guided through homework and lively discussions about how the teachings emerge in their own life. What is relevant for them. There is no indoctrination, just food for thought.

Teaching in the program is a gradual process. For this reason we take more hours than is required by designation to refine your skills. You will start in a small group, then move larger, and gradually move up to teaching a class and meditation as your final practicum. Trust the process. We understand that at some point during the program you will be out of your comfort zone. This is an amazing place for deep learning. You will be supported by staff, interns, as well as your classmates that will become like family during your training. Even if you don't plan to teach, we encourage this challenge anyway. Learning to coexist with your nerves allows for unbelievable expansion and personal growth. Dive in!

As yoga teachers you’re learning a form of body work, where often what comes through can be unexpected. This component of the training helps students understand the physiological, mental, and emotional implications of trauma that can have devastating effects. We will also learn how body based therapies can help to expand resiliency and empower the practitioner. Join Kristen Silveira (Msc in Psychology) as she discusses her work with trauma and how you can be effective in the classroom.

This course is so much more than a teacher training. Each student is totally unique and we value that. We want you to find change deep within yourself that chisels out who you are at your core! This familiarity with yourself can expand out to everything you do. The framework of Ayurveda learned within our 200 hour yoga teacher training course can be transformational in the ways you uniquely feed yourself, how you shape a daily routine, and how to engage with seasonal changes. It may explain why you have some preferences and do better without certain influences. You will see that you have a choice in building up your health through these practices and that your most vital self is your most balanced self. We even provide cooking demonstrations that teach you how to prepare some Ayurvedic staples.