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“World Peace Yoga teacher training inspired me to find (and be) the best version of myself regardless of what is going on around me. Moving to a new city just weeks after the training concluded, I couldn’t be more thankful for the inspiration, guidance and grounding I felt while at World Peace. More than anything, the training pushes you to think of yoga in the most holistic of ways, making it nearly impossible to walk away without your life being greatly altered–and for the better.” –Jacqueline Hull

About the Program

Participate in this program whether you are near or far! Join us in person at the studio or remotely via online live stream.

This program offers a path for your expanding spiritual growth while becoming a yoga teacher. It is a foundational 300-hour interdisciplinary yoga course encompassing many aspects of the yoga practice. Every individual in the training is accepted for where they are in their practice at the present moment. It’s not necessary to achieve every yoga posture in order to be an inspiring teacher. Through experiential learning of yoga you will begin to deepen your personal practice as your teaching abilities evolve with enthusiasm. Graduates from this program have the ability to design yoga sequences fit for healthy adults as well as an introduction to kids, prenatal, and senior citizen routines. The goal of this training is to encourage practitioners to unfold the mind-body-spirit connection that is vital to the practice of yoga and to pass on these experiences to others.  We encourage students to achieve “living yoga.”

In addition, we have found that there are a myriad of reasons one may participate other than becoming a yoga teacher. A spiritual training such as this may acutely deepen or awaken one’s spiritual practice, enhance a chosen career path, or inspire to intuitively discover one’s passion and purpose in life; applying the practices of yoga in any endeavor one may choose. The community and bonding of the group may be described as uniquely delicious and infinitely joyful. Simply put, “it is a once in a life time experience”. Please inquire how this might be for you and talk to others who have gone before you.

The World Peace Yoga Teacher Training programs qualify you to teach in the U.S. and all over the world as a Certified Yoga Teacher or CYT.

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The Heart and Soul of Part I Includes:

• Multiple Styles of Hatha Yoga with a focus on Yoga Basics (teaching beginners and working with a variety of bodies)
• Intro to Vinyasa Yoga and Yin-Restorative Yoga
• Effective posture demos, use of props, posture assists, and making postures accessible to all body types
• Intro to and Practice of Meditation and Breathwork
• Intro to Anatomy and Physiology
• Intro to Subtle Anatomy and Chakras
• Understanding Yin and Yang Concepts
• Intro to Specialty Topics // prenatal yoga, chair yoga, kids yoga, and more
• Intro to Yoga Philosophy, Eight Limbs of Yoga, and Practices to Decolonize Yoga
• Incorporating Yogic Lifestyle and Values Into Daily Life
• Intro to Plant-Sourced Vegan Living
• Yoga as a Business, Bringing Yoga Into Your Work Ethic
• Group immersion with people that are there to uplift, strengthen, and inspire each other
• Amazing Variety of Teachers
• Unlimited Classes on our Weekly Class Schedule
• World Peace Yoga Digital Book
• 300-Hour Yoga Certificate

“Signing up to become a yoga instructor at World Peace Yoga was one of the best decisions I have ever made.  Upon entering the studio, I immediately knew that this was a place of healing.  World Peace Yoga  has its priorities right. It cares about people! It does not care about yoga clothes, or accessories–it cares about people of all shapes, sizes, colors, and orientation.  Again, it cares about healing people by giving them the gift of a yogic lifestyle.  I started off doing yoga there on their freedom month of yoga. Instead of charging exorbitant amounts, or conning people into joining, they give people a whole free month of yoga which inspires people that want it to build a practice.  Current protocol says “get the client in, strong-arm them to join, and don’t care about them after.  This studio says, come a month for free and see if it is for you.  If not, then go find something else, and if so come and practice some yoga, meditation, pregnancy yoga, or just relaxation yoga.  I adore this studio. After my free month, I decided, I too wanted to make a difference by teaching the world about yoga, meditation, breathing, and relaxation. The teachers care about your mind, body, and spirit by offering us monthly sessions with experienced and centered instructors.   It has been and continues to be worthwhile, meaningful, and life changing.” –Erin Wise 

What is World Peace Yoga?

World Peace Yoga is a holistic, courageous and practical approach to yoga that incorporates practices both on and off the mat, from philosophy and ethics, to physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation, to mindful eating.  World Peace Yoga as a Hatha Yoga style is a practice where we focus on the ancient yogic tradition of ahimsa. Ahimsa is Sanskrit for “non harming” and implies practicing kindness to one’s self, to others, to all living beings, and to the earth. From practicing yoga asana (the postures, which is what many people see as “yoga”), meditation, satsang (gathering in spiritual community) and pranayama (breathing exercises), we have a healthier life with less stress, anxiety, and tension. We encourage the greater development of intuition to make healthier and wiser choices in life.  World Peace Yoga is a practice that incorporates physical wellness with spiritual living. It is a style of yoga that touches more than just one aspect of life and motivates a positive transformation in individual and collective lives.

Yoga Asana Styles Defined 

Yoga Basics
Learn the foundational yoga postures typically practiced in a yoga-asana sequence learning precise alignment.  There are 5 different class structures you will learn for Basics.  This is a wonderful practice for those new to yoga or for those that are established in their practice and want to refine their alignment. Learn the basics of asana (posture) alignment, breath, intention, and relaxation.

Vinyasa Yoga
A vinyasa practice links breath with movement and intention.  In this training, you will learn the class structures you will learn for a Beginner Vinyasa sequence.  In this practice you will flow through a balanced stream of postures including sun salutations, standing postures, backbends, forward bends, twists, inversions, relaxation and more.  These are active practices that encourage focused intention, meditation, relaxation, and spiritual growth through asana.

Yin-Restorative Yoga
Based on the Chinese system of yoga, this style is used to enhance the flow of energy or chi through the body combining two approaches of teaching into one practice: one approach is yin – passive and restorative holds and the other approach is yang – active stretching and strengthening using fluid circular movements (as in a Vinyasa practice). Yin Yoga works to increase greater range of motion in the joints and stretches the connective tissue.

Program Tuition

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The program tuition is $3,690. An $900 deposit must be paid to reserve your spot in the training two weeks prior to the first scheduled date. There are no refunds issued for this program. All tuition payments are non-refundable. If you decide to discontinue the training at any time, the course fees will not be refunded and, if on a payment plan, you will be billed for the remaining course fees and expected to pay the balance in full. This training begins when you sign up. You receive unlimited classes and are invited to join special events from the time you sign up through the end of the course.

Tuition includes and is not limited to; all hours associated with the training, unlimited classes on our weekly class schedule, a World Peace Yoga digital book, and a 300-hour World Peace Yoga Certificate.

Click here to make $900 deposit for tuition and reserve your spot today + receive unlimited yoga classes upon making your deposit.

Dates for Upcoming Weekend Program:

Meeting Times:
Saturdays, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Sundays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm

“Yoga Teacher Training at World Peace Yoga deepened my personal practice in ways that were surprising and beautiful.  It continues to resonate with me- enriching my spiritual journey every day.” –Amy Lynch

Required Materials

There are approximately 9 books required for this course on a variety of subjects.  A World Peace Yoga digital book will be provided, along with a list of the required materials. 

Course Intentions

1. To provide each student with a holistic experience of yoga, deepening the personal consciousness and inner self-awareness yoga practice fosters. This will expand and develop one’s personal practice from which the knowledge comes to teach others.

2. To learn basic asanas (postures), pranayamas (breathing techniques),  and other yogic practices through experiential learning.
3. To learn the methodology and basic skills to effectively teach a yoga class.
4. To emphasize safe, effective, and inspiring teaching methods which prepare you to be a proficient yoga teacher.
5. To offer excellent training in teaching skills, organizational skills, communication skills, planning, presentation, evaluation, and structure of a yoga class.
6. To offer knowledge in how to live the yogic lifestyle, enhancing spiritual health and centeredness through yoga.
7. To learn modifications and assists in the postures to adapt a style of practice personalized for different body types.
8. To provide a comprehensive training in many aspects of yoga; this will allow graduates to offer a specialized, professional, and responsible service to their students.
9. To enable students to formulate their own personal teaching style through various techniques, such as tone of voice, music, breathing, meditation, relaxation, yoga sequencing, and so on.
10. To show how our lifestyle affects the planet and how we are able to preserve the environment and nature for future generations through the ancient wisdom of yoga.
11. To give a solid foundation in the philosophies of yoga and their application to daily life.
12. To motivate and encourage students to undergo a transformation in their appreciation and perception of themselves, others, and life.
13. To provide a non-competitive environment to practice and learn from each other.
14. To give guidance on how to establish your profession as a yoga teacher (yoga as a business).

Coursework and Review

To benefit and enhance your teaching skills, we require a series of assignments to be completed. These assignments include, yet are not limited to; reading books and watching videos, writing out essays, scripts and charts, journaling, oral presentations, practice teaching,  and so on. All coursework must be submitted for review before certification is received. A CPR course is recommended if you plan on teaching yoga full time, but is not required for certification. Prior to certification we require two reviews (written and practical) to be taken.

Makeup Hours

This training requires attendance for all scheduled hours. Any scheduled teacher training dates missed, must be made up.  Two days may be made up by attending another teacher training group’s class at World Peace Yoga.  Anything beyond two days, there is a charge of $135 per day for makeup. In the event there is not an available teacher training day for make up, you may arrange a private lesson at a price of $75 per hour missed. It is your responsibility to keep track of makeup hours by documenting the date, length of time, and teacher with whom you worked with.

Time Limit

You have 18 months from the start date of the program to complete these requirements. Extensions will be given at an additional charge of $20 per month. Additional assignments may be given as seen necessary (extra time will be allowed to complete these assignments without penalty).

Final Certification Details

Once all hours are completed, coursework is turned in, and all tuition associated with the training is paid, you will receive your certificate. Upon Certification you receive:

• A 300-Hour World Peace Yoga Certificate stating your ability to teach multiple styles of Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation.
• The ability to use class titles such as; Hatha Yoga, Yoga Basics, Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Flow, Yin Yoga, World Peace Yoga, and so on.

Click here to download an application.