The advanced yoga teacher training program is comprised of four parts: (1)   coursework  (2) internship experience (3) mentorship facilitation program (4) the business of yoga 

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The program is a 7 month journey in which the enrollee meets one weekend a month for 7 months  to complete  the coursework. During the 7 month period. the internship, mentorship + business of yoga are completed at the enrollee's chosen time(s). 

Part 1: Coursework: In these courses you will dive deep into yoga philosophy. Course study includes deep and advanced study of the sacred yoga texts (Hatha Yoga Pradipika, The Yoga Sutras + The Bhagavad Gita), advanced study of yoga mythology in relation to the asana and other yogic concepts, advanced understanding of yoga’s diverse history and understanding your part in yoga’s present to lead the ground for the future of yoga, chanting, advanced asana, breathwork and meditation. Coursework does not relate heavily on the postures of yoga [this was to be learned in the 200-Hour] but focues on the philopshy + sacredness of the ancient practice. The coursework stretches your mind, spriuituality and emotions as opposed to your physical body. 

Part 2: Internship Experience: You will intern at the Yoga With Shawna in studio (either in person or online) leading an "advanced" yoga class that you create and implement the  studies and wisdom gathered in the training and demonstrate your understanding of it through teaching a class that provides an example of living the teachings. This provides a real life opportunity to speak about the concepts you are learning and help your students embody them further advancing their practice. This class can be targeted to a diverse or specialized group of students as well. The commitment is 24 classes.

Part 3: Mentorship Facilitation Program: Part of being an advanced yoga teacher is being a leader. In this 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training program you will be paired up with a novice yoga teacher or teacher in training and work as a mentor to them or a new yoga student who needs assistance and help them with the practice. You will help them with their questions and experiences. Roles of this experience may include: for new teachers: taking their classes and providing feedback, helping them plan classes or facilitate in tasks needed to a run class in a successful yoga studio, teaching them concepts on how to live the yoga off the mat and be an example to the public, helping refine their knowledge of the asana, cueing, sequencing, adjusting and 200-hour level yoga philosophy and/or providing insight and inspiration to their career or role as a yoga teacher; for students: leading one-on-ones that break down the yoga practice and create a practice effective for the new student. The mentorship helps raise scholarship money. Commitment is 30 hours. 

Part 4: The Business of Yoga: During the training you will create and/or refine your yoga business plan, set  goals for yourself and your business and develop the tapas necessary to take your business to the level you intend. There will be a monthly projection plan along with a portion of the weekly courses dedicated to the business of yoga.

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YOGA PHILOSOPHY, LIFESTYLE + ETHICS FOR YOGA TEACHERS: 30 HOURS

ANATOMY + PHILOSOPHY: 25 HOURS

TEACHING METHODOLOGY: 25 HOURS

TECHNIQUES, TRAINING, + PRACTICE : 50 Hours

MENTORSHIP: 30 HOURS

INTERNSHIP: 50 HOURS

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ANALYSIS + UNDERSTANDING OF SACRED YOGA TEXTS: 50 HOURS 

• THE BHAGAVAD GITA: Includes dissecting and meditating on this powerful text, sharing its wisdom with others in an applicable way and using its teachings to practice and teach Karma Yoga and connect with the symbolic lessons of this epic text.​

• THE YOGA PRADPIKA: Includes deep study of this text and applying its teachings to your practice and your offerings including advanced level asana, pranayama, mudra and meditation.​

• THE YOGA SUTRAS: Includes vast comparison of various translations of this work along with translating the text to your interpretation and applying its teachings to your every day life.​

• THE MYTHOLOGY OF YOGA: Includes advanced understanding of various mythology provided in yoga to elevate the practice.​

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THE ADVANCED HISTORY OF YOGA:15 HOURS Includes understanding how and where yoga came from and how it has evolved including the history of the asanas while understanding how to preserve the teachings of yoga to invest in yoga's future.

CHANTING 10 HOURS:

Includes learning various chants for your personal practice to expand your frequency and understanding ways to teach these chants to your students in an applicable way.

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THE BUSINESS OF YOGA 15 HOURS:

Includes creating and maintaining monthly goals to build and sustain your current yoga career, resume writing, 101 on starting and maintaining a business, licensing, permits, insurance, marketing, etc.