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Join Northern Life Yoga's Premier 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program!

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the heart of yoga? Look no further than Northern Life Yoga's 200-hour yoga teacher training (YTT) program, designed for individuals of all levels, from beginners to seasoned practitioners.

Led by Northern Life Yoga founder Allie Brawley and her team of instructors, this immersive YTT experience is crafted to enrich your understanding of yoga, whether you're seeking personal growth or aspire to become a certified yoga instructor. With Allie’s 14 years of instruction supported by Tiffany Lenau, a 13-year veteran of yoga teacher training programs, you'll receive the best guidance for a transformative journey.

Our comprehensive curriculum covers a spectrum of essential topics, facilitated by a team of expert Northern Life Yoga instructors. From meditation to asana (poses), pranayama (breathwork), anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, to delving into the rich tapestry of yoga's history, philosophy, and ethics, our program leaves no stone unturned.

We welcome students of all backgrounds, without the need for advanced yoga skills. Whether you're looking to broaden your understanding of the practice or step into the role of a teacher, our inclusive approach caters to supporting your individual journey.

Our hybrid program blends virtual training and homework assignments with group sessions, allowing you to progress at your own rhythm and a flexible schedule. With in-person sessions held over 12 weekends from September 2024 to January 2025, you'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow trainees and deepen your practice under the guidance of our expert instructors.

Join us and discover the profound benefits of yoga beyond the mat. Learn to inspire and guide others with confidence through our comprehensive teaching methodology, ethics, and practicum sessions.

Enroll in a life-changing adventure with Northern Life Yoga! Unlock the doors to a world of inner peace, strength, connection, and community. Your journey to becoming a certified yoga teacher begins here!

Proposed YTT Schedule (subject to change)

September ‘24

7-8, Saturday-Sunday 1:00-5:00 PM

20, *Friday 6:00-8:00 PM (Yoga Nidra & Sound Bath)

21-22, Saturday-Sunday 12:30-3:30 PM

October ‘24

5-6, Saturday-Sunday 1:00-5:00 PM

18, *Friday 6:00-8:00 PM (Restorative)

19-20, Saturday-Sunday 12:30-3:30 PM

November ‘24

1, *Friday 6:00-8:00 PM (Tapping & EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique)

2-3, Saturday-Sunday 12:30-3:30 PM

9-10, Saturday-Sunday 1:00-5:00 PM

22, *Friday 6:00-8:00 PM (Breathwork)

23-24, Saturday-Sunday 12:30-3:30 PM

December ‘24

6, *Friday 6:00-8:00 PM (Yoga Nidra)

7-8, Saturday-Sunday 12:30-3:30 PM

21-22, Saturday-Sunday 1:00-5:00 PM

January ‘25

3, *Friday 6:00-8:00 PM (Yin & Meditation)

4-5, Saturday-Sunday 12:30-3:30 PM

17, *Friday 6:00-8:00 PM (Yin & Intentions)

18-19, Saturday-Sunday 12:30-3:30 PM

31, *Friday 6:00-8:00 PM (Candlelight Sound Bath)

February ‘25

1-2, Saturday-Sunday 12:30-3:30 PM (Graduation)

*Friday night YTT experience and Raise the Vibe Fundraiser

Graduation: Sunday, February 2nd

Additional NLY Events - encouraged but not required to attend

Self-Care Extravaganza: Saturday, October 12th

Self-Love Extravaganza: Saturday, February 15th

Payment Plans

  • Make My Deposit

    Claim your spot on your Teacher Training journey!

    $500

    This deposit holds a place for you in our 200-hr YTT program, with a commitment to pay the remainder through one of the pay-over-time options or in full.

  • Pay in Full

    Commit to your Teacher Training journey now!

    After making your $500 deposit, you can
    Pay Remainder in Full by May 15th: $2,750 (Receive $250 off!)

    Pay Remainder in Full after May 15th: $3,000

  • Pay Over Time

    After making your $500 deposit, pay the remaining

    $3,000

    over time through PayPal’s Pay Later feature.

    Choose a timeline that works for your finances.

Explore the Curriculum Outline

provided by Yoga Alliance at yogaalliance.org

Techniques, Training, Practice

Anatomy & Physiology

Yoga Humanities

Professional Essentials


75 Hours

30 Hours


Asana

  • Historical context

  • Poses specific to RYS's lineage—must include sukhasana and savasana

  • Complete sequencing (asana, pranayama, meditation) to achieve particular effect safely

  • Shared anatomical and alignment principles plus contraindications

Pranayama & Subtle Body

  • Historical context

  • Effects of pranayama on anatomy and subtle body

  • Complete sequencing of pranayama safely, including alternatives and adaptations Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, among others

  • Koshas, kleshas, chakras, nadis and prana vayus

Meditation

  • Key meditation terms

  • Meditation methods by lineage

  • Ability to practice school's chosen meditation practice

  • Chanting, mantras, and mudras

30 Hours

Anatomy

Skeletal system, incl.:

  • Major bones

  • Types of joints

  • Major muscles involved in asana

  • Types of muscle contraction

Physiology

Nervous system, incl.:

  • ‘fight, flight, freeze’ stress response, vagal theory, overall mind-body connection

  • Cardiovascular/ circulatory, endocrine, digestive systems as they relate to yoga practice

  • Respiratory system, incl. muscles that affect breathing, involuntary vs voluntary breath, how air enters and leaves body

Biomechanics

  • Types of joint movements

  • Joint stabilization

  • Safe movement as it pertains to balancing, stretching, awareness, and physical limitations

  • Contraindications, misalignments, adaptations

History

  • Term ‘yoga’

  • School’s lineage, style, and methodology

  • Dates and key ideas such as the Vedas, Vedanta, Hatha, Colonial, Modern  

Philosophy

  • Definition of yoga and key terms

  • Relationship between asana, pranayama, meditation per school’s approach

  • Familiarity w/ major yogic texts (i.e., Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Hatha Yoga Pradipika)

  • Self-reflection on how philosophy relates to practice

Ethics

  • Awareness of Yoga Sutras or similar yogic ethical precepts

  • Relationship to Yoga Alliance Ethical Commitment including Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct, and Equity Position Statement

  • Comprehension of and responsibility to increase equity in yoga

  • Accountability measures

  • Self-reflection on how yoga ethics relate to practice and teaching

50 Hours

Teaching Methodology

  • Sequencing

  • Pace

  • Environment Cueing (verbal, visual, physical)

  • Class management

Professional Development

  • Yoga-related professional organizations, including the Yoga Alliance credentialing process

  • Ethical Commitment, including Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct and Equity Position Statement

  • Lifetime of learning and continuing education

  • General professionalism, including timeliness, consistency, cleanliness

  • Marketing and promotion

  • Liability insurance, waivers, invoicing

Practicum (Practice Teaching)

  • Knowledge, skills, experience across 12 key competencies

  • Mentorship component, incl. apprenticeship, feedback

*This curriculum outline belongs to Yoga Alliance and can be found at yogaalliance.org