Yoga Teacher Training

Balanced Planet Yoga is a Vinyasa-based studio and school that teaches a method that harmonizes detailed instruction and alignment with breath and fluid movement.  We have created our own unique flow consisting of sun salutations and various postures that are skillfully sequenced to complete a balanced 60 minute class.  Our program is designed to deepen your understanding of the many facets of yoga and offer you an opportunity to experience tremendous personal growth both on and off your mat.

Curriculum

What You Will Get

• 200 Hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Certification
• 5 Months unlimited yoga classes during your training at Balanced Planet Yoga (does not include workshops)
• A deeper understanding of your own yoga practice
• Knowledge that will prepare you to teach all levels of yoga
• Lifelong friends!

What You Will Learn

Yoga Philosophy and Foundations

• The History of Yoga
• 8 Limbs of Yoga
• Yoga Sutras
• Yamas and Niyamas
• Introduction to Sanskrit
• Chakras
• Meditation

Anatomy and Physiology

• A basic understanding of anatomy and physiology
• Correct alignment of Asanas
• How to teach safely
• Nutrition

How to Instruct

• Sequencing poses / lesson planning
• Safely instructing all populations
• Breathing and meditation techniques
• An understanding of the energetic components of yoga
• Hands on adjustments
• Dharma Talks and Theming Classes

What You Will You Need

Before You Apply

• We suggest a minimum of 6 months of a consistent yoga practice
• An openness to learn, grow, and transform your life

Books to Purchase Before You Begin Training

Required:

• The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark
• The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele
• Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali by Swami Satchidananda
• The Wisdom of Yoga by Stephen Cope
• The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
• The Wisdom of the Enneagram – Don Richard Riso, Russ Hudson
• The Sacred Science of Yoga and the 5 Koshas – Christopher Sartain
• A Journal

Suggested:

• Key Poses of Yoga by Ray Long, MD
• Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
• The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit and Lawrence Elson
• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
• Untethered Soul – Michael Singer
• Myths of the Asanas by Alanna Kaivalya and Arjuna van der Kooij
• 2100 Asanas by Daniel Lacerda

What You Will Need to do to Complete Your Training

• Attend all in-studio teacher training weekends
• Attend a specific number of classes in-between sessions
• Complete all at home readings and assignments
• Complete all homework, tests, and quizzes
• Teach two classes to the BPY Community

Teaching Faculty

Our program has been created by the owners of Balanced Planet Yoga:

Kate Moats – 200 hour Vinyasa Yoga instructor, 50 hour Budokon Yoga, 50 hour Yoga Nidra

Cheryl Van Sciver – 200 hour Vinyasa Yoga Instructor, 50 hour Budokon Yoga Instructor, Budokon Red Belt.

GUEST TEACHERS:

• Pranayama & Meditaton – Heather Bahniuk Martin
• Chakras & Energy Healing – Kelly Elizabeth
• Nutrition – Chrissy Oakley Frascella
• Anatomy – Wendy Berrevoets
• Deities & Demigods – Justin Reilly

At the end of each training we partner with Float SNJ for an evening of infrared saunas, sensory deprivation floats, cold plunges and plant medicine.