The Studio Cleveland's Internationally Accredited
300-Hour Advanced Professional Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training
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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living: A Focus on Sadhana
Mindful Cleveland's 300-Hour Advanced Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training is a comprehensive, 8 month training program for serious students of yoga and meditation to take their knowledge and practice to deeper levels. This program will help students foster a profound understanding and practical application of sadhana and spiritual life. This 300-hour certification course allows graduates from any 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training to further deepen their training and practice through in-depth study of ancient yoga philosophy and The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali; practice of advanced hatha yoga postures and techniques-including asana variations and advanced pranayama; in-depth exploration, study and practice of meditation; advanced yoga class sequencing; anatomy and physiology of the physical body and subtle bodies; and Ayurveda.
Completion of this program will enable any RYT to register as a 500 RYT.
This course also heavily emphasizes the professional side of being a yoga teacher. You will learn about business as it relates to yoga teachers in-depth; including, but not limited to:
This course is designed for existing yoga teachers that seek to:
Completion of this program will enable any RYT to register as a 500 RYT.
This course also heavily emphasizes the professional side of being a yoga teacher. You will learn about business as it relates to yoga teachers in-depth; including, but not limited to:
- How to create a living as a yoga teacher
- How to develop your niche and find your place in the world as a yoga teacher
- How to create a functional website
- How to process payments & create an online booking system
- How to host local and international retreats
- How to curate meaningful workshops
- Teach online classes
- How to properly create a "yoga business;" including filing as a business, licenses, obtaining an EIN and business bank account, taxes 101 for yoga teachers
- Learn all of the best, time-tested trade methods from existing business owner and internationally-hosted yoga teacher, Sara Syed, owner of The Studio Cleveland
This course is designed for existing yoga teachers that seek to:
- Deepen, revisit, re-build and enhance their yoga and meditation practice
- Deepen their understanding of ancient yoga philosophy
- Apply the concepts of yoga philosophy to improve overall quality of life
- Build a strong, physical foundation and work towards new, advanced postures
- Learn how to create dynamic, meaningful yoga and meditation classes, workshops, retreats and even trainings
- Deepen their understanding and practice of pranayama
- Deepen understanding of subtle bodies including the koshas and chakras
- Develop their career as an advanced yoga and meditation teacher
- Approach healing from a holistic standpoint, including using knowledge of lifestyle choices (diet, sleep schedule, etc.) to cultivate optimal wellbeing
- Utilize Ayurvedic principles to prevent disease and improve health
- Develop along the path towards liberation of suffering
- Learn from advanced yoga teachers, meditation teachers, pranayama teachers, and other experts in the field
2022/2023 Dates:
Sundays 8am - 6pm
Lunch break from 10:45am-12:30pm
DATES
August 28
September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, 18
January 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
This course is for you:
Sundays 8am - 6pm
Lunch break from 10:45am-12:30pm
DATES
August 28
September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, 18
January 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
This course is for you:
- If you are a yoga teacher and want to take your teaching skills to the next level.
- If you want to refresh your knowledge of alignment, adjustment, anatomy and philosophy in a focused, committed learning environment with professional and dedicated teachers and students.
- If you want to acquire deeper knowledge of yoga asanas, philosophy and meditation.
- If you want to deepen your personal practice along with senior teachers and long-term practitioners.
- If you want to learn or enhance. your understanding of hands-on adjustment.
- If you want to share the knowledge and experience you have gained as a yoga teacher with others.
- If you want to take some time for yourself and enjoy being a student again– studying in a fun, encouraging, and supportive environment.
- If you want added benefits with Yoga Alliance by becoming a 500-hour level teacher.
- If you want to enhance your credibility and increase your visibility as a well-trained yoga teacher.
- If you want to join the growing community of yoga teachers who are committed to quality training.
- If you are interested in shaping yoga world-wide and expanding your network.
Curriculum
Techniques, Training and Practice
This category will include āsanas, prāṇāyāma, anatomy, yoga philosophy, meditation and other traditional yoga techniques. Analytical and guided practice in how to teach these concepts will be received.
Teaching Methodology
This category includes teaching styles, communication skills, group dynamics, time management, healthy boundaries, demonstration of yoga āsanas, observation of bodies, assisting and adjusting and how to address the specific needs of individuals and special populations. Discussion of students learning process, qualities of a teacher and the business aspect of teaching yoga.
Anatomy and Physiology
This category focuses on human anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) as well as energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). It also includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc).
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers
This will entail the study of yoga philosophies and traditional texts such as The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali, Haṭhayoga Pradīpikā, and the Bhagavad-Gītā. We will discuss applying the 8 limbs of yoga to everyday life, ethics for yoga teachers, such as those involving teacher/ student relationships and community, and understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service and being of service to others through yoga (Sevā).
Practicum
This will entail practice teaching, receiving and giving feedback, observing others teach, assist students while someone else is teaching.
Students will also be required to complete a case study project and create and share a two-hour speciality workshop.
Techniques, Training and Practice
This category will include āsanas, prāṇāyāma, anatomy, yoga philosophy, meditation and other traditional yoga techniques. Analytical and guided practice in how to teach these concepts will be received.
Teaching Methodology
This category includes teaching styles, communication skills, group dynamics, time management, healthy boundaries, demonstration of yoga āsanas, observation of bodies, assisting and adjusting and how to address the specific needs of individuals and special populations. Discussion of students learning process, qualities of a teacher and the business aspect of teaching yoga.
Anatomy and Physiology
This category focuses on human anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) as well as energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). It also includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc).
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers
This will entail the study of yoga philosophies and traditional texts such as The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali, Haṭhayoga Pradīpikā, and the Bhagavad-Gītā. We will discuss applying the 8 limbs of yoga to everyday life, ethics for yoga teachers, such as those involving teacher/ student relationships and community, and understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service and being of service to others through yoga (Sevā).
Practicum
This will entail practice teaching, receiving and giving feedback, observing others teach, assist students while someone else is teaching.
Students will also be required to complete a case study project and create and share a two-hour speciality workshop.
“Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.”
B.K.S IYENGAR
Yoga Alliance
Mindful Cleveland School of Meditation and Yoga is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School.
Graduates of this program may apply to the Yoga Alliance with this certificate and their RYT-200 to receive a RYT-500.
You can register as a RYT500 upon completion of this training.
Mindful Cleveland School of Meditation and Yoga is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School.
Graduates of this program may apply to the Yoga Alliance with this certificate and their RYT-200 to receive a RYT-500.
You can register as a RYT500 upon completion of this training.
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300-Hour Advanced Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training Requirements
Pre-Requisites
This program is designed for teachers who have a RYT-200 from the Yoga Alliance (or equivalent). You may attend this course without having completed a 200-hour YTT, but you will not be able to register as an RYT 300 or 500 without first completing an 200-hour YTT.
Student Practicum: 50 Hours
Students are required to teach on their own to individuals or group classes, workshops and case studies using the new teaching methodologies learned throughout the program.
Books and Course Materials
Books and other course materials are not included with tuition.
Additional Responsibilities
In addition to the classroom hours and commitment of study time, students are expected to complete:
This program is designed for teachers who have a RYT-200 from the Yoga Alliance (or equivalent). You may attend this course without having completed a 200-hour YTT, but you will not be able to register as an RYT 300 or 500 without first completing an 200-hour YTT.
Student Practicum: 50 Hours
Students are required to teach on their own to individuals or group classes, workshops and case studies using the new teaching methodologies learned throughout the program.
Books and Course Materials
Books and other course materials are not included with tuition.
Additional Responsibilities
In addition to the classroom hours and commitment of study time, students are expected to complete:
- Homework assignments
- Study guides
- Research Paper (5-7 pages)
- Final exam (open book)
- Case study project
- Create a website
- Teach an online class
- Design and teach a 2-hour speciality workshop
Book List
Required Books:
Recommended Books:
(To be read during this lifetime)
- Eastern Mind, Western Body - Anodea Judith
- Yoga & Ayurveda - Dr. David Frawley
- Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Sri. Swami Satchidananda
Recommended Books:
(To be read during this lifetime)
- Yoga Body - Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., P.T.
- Light on Yoga - BKS Iyengar
- The Yogi Entrepreneur: A Guide to Earning a Mindful Living through Yoga - Darren Main
- The Subtle Body Coloring Book - Cyndi Dale & Richard Wehrman
- The Bhagavad Gita - Introduction and Transl