200 HOUR yoga TRAINING
MARFA TX : Begins june 2024
Yoga Alliance Certified 200 Hour Training. Learn to teach or deepen your practice.
COST $2700 (includes $200 deposit) + books & online anatomy
Payment plans available
Emphasis on Hatha & Restorative Yoga + Meditation
85% IN-PERSON: Two 9 Day Intensives MARFA (9am-7:30pm each day). friday-Saturday (with 45min lunch break)
JUNE 21-29 & AUGUST 2-10
During the month of July you will complete the self-paced online anatomy portion of this training*
IN-PERSON + ONLINE Yoga Training
LOCATION for In-Person 8 DAY INTENSIVES: Training will take place between a private location in the town of Marfa + Local Marfa Yoga Studio
Marfa group lodging may be available for attendees onsite. Let us know if you are interested in staying onsite with other trainees.
15% of this training will be completed ONLINE:
30 Hours of Anatomy Online (pre-recorded. First 10 hours will need to be finished before our first training day*)
For the month of July you also be required to log at least 15 hours of classes taken outside of training + 20 hours self-study/reading/homework = 235 hours total for this training
*Once you reserve your spot with a $250 deposit we will contact you to gather and share more details. Please note you should have at least 2 years of a regular yoga practice to apply. If we find you do not meet requirements or are not a good fit for this training, we will refund your deposit within 7 days of payment.
Training will be led by Singer Mayberry (ERYT500, Director of The Art of Yoga School), along with Guest Faculty Monika Bernstein of Big Sky Yoga in Marfa and others listed further down for the self-paced online portions.
Limited Space: 15 Trainees Max
Quiet artsy town of Marfa Texas
“Marfa has beautiful weather [in August], making it the perfect destination for outdoor activities. The town is located in the high desert region of West Texas, which means that it has mild winters and comfortable summers. The average temperature in August is mid-80s! - www.visitmarfa.com
You will not find many other trainings with this highly beneficial teacher to student ratio. Contact us today to reserve your spot.
You will also be required to log at least 15 hours of classes taken outside of training + 20 hours self study/reading = 235 hours
*missing hours can be made up by attending an AOYS retreat our training weekends in Austin (trainees receive discounts)
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FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
$2700 (Includes $200 non-refundable deposit) + books & online anatomy
SAVE $300 if you and a friend sign up (you each save $300). And an additional $300 off for every person you refer after this too!
Payment Plans: Weekly or bi-weekly payments to start 30 days after deposit is paid or by May 15th. Training must be paid for in full by July 15th
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10% discount for public school teachers or those making less than 60k yearly income.
5% discount if paying in full
Zelle, Venmo & CashApp accepted OR add 3% for credit card payments on payment plans
200 hour training DOES NOT include:
Required textbooks/reading materials (listed further down, approx $60)
30 Hours Online Self-Paced Anatomy Training with Laura Goellner (OTR RYT CIAYT) ($14.99-84.99)
Objectives for our 200 Hour Training Modules:
Transform your own practice - A variety of styles explored, plenty of technical Q&A’s, and space for safe yogic exploration to take your practice to a new level. You will cultivate balance in your relationship to your own body, mind, and spirit.
Learn the Art of Creative Sequencing - Along with the basics of crafting mindfully sequenced group and private classes, you’ll learn how to accommodate the needs of whomever shows up and practice the art of improvising.
Hone your Seeing Skills - Practice the fine art of seeing and empathing: learn to distinguish the different layers that make up each person, including the physical body, the emotional body, the energetic body, and the personality; and explore ways to teach that address the whole person.
Know Your Anatomy - At The Art of Yoga School, we believe that for yoga to truly be a transformative, personal practice, it needs to be taught with a studied understanding of human anatomy and energy. We offer in-depth anatomy instruction emphasizing the ways asana and pranayama impact the human body and energy body, and learn how to apply the principles of yoga alignment to students with differing body types, injuries, and in different life stages.
Discover your Inner Teacher - Find and speak from your authentic voice, with confidence and compassion; learn non-judgmental communication techniques that allow you to hold space for your students’ experiences on the mat and create a safe, supportive, and energetic environment for your classes
Singer’s last Marfa Texas Yoga Retreat, July 2023 at Big Sky Yoga
The Art of Yoga School 200 Hour Training Topics:
Yoga Philosophy & History
The Energetic Body
The Yamas & Niyamas
Pranayama and Meditation
Art of Yoga Anatomy
Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga
Hatha Practice and Study
Art of the Assist
Sequencing & Thematic Teaching
Art of Authentic Teaching
Art of Seeing Your Students
Yoga During and After Pregnancy
Yoga for Older Populations
Creating Community
Foundations of Ayurveda
A Yoga Teacher’s Ethics and Boundaries
Time to Teach! (Practice teaching)
Evaluation & Observation of Public Classes outside of the training (15 non-contact hours)
Approved Trainings
Are your Yoga Teacher Training Programs approved by the Yoga Alliance? Yes, we have been registered since 2016. If you complete all modules and extra requirements outside of class, you will be eligible to submit your paperwork to the Yoga Alliance to be approved as an RYT (registered yoga teacher) at the 200 hour level.
Singer in Marfa during a Women’s Yoga Retreat
Marfa Texas LOCATION for In-Person 5 DAY INTENSIVES: Training will take place between a private location in the town of Marfa + Local Yoga Studio
Learn, Practice, Transform
Along with Guest Teachers, Lead trainer Singer Mayberry (E-RYT 500) will guide you through topics that will enrich your practice and give you the tools to start sharing yoga with others effectively and safely.
200 hours are the required hours for Yoga Alliance Approved 200YTTs. These hours will be fulfilled with our Lead Trainer and guest teachers.
Trainees will also be responsible for attending at least 10 public classes (15 hours minimum) on their own, outside of the training (online or in person), with a minimum of 4 different teachers. Trainees will log these hours and write 1-2 paragraphs describing their experience for each class. Note* we are not asking you take notes while practicing with other teachers, but to try and reflect on the class after attending. Trainees will be asked to discuss aspects of the classes that they would like to incorporate into their own teaching and why. During our Q&A time, trainees will be encouraged to bring up questions they had regarding their experiences or observations in outside classes as a way to reinforce a learning environment of curiosity and inclusivity, and to discuss and possibly clarify alignment, anatomical, and sequencing principles.
Other details
Upon successful completion of all requirements and passing a teaching exam you will receive a 200 hour Teacher Training certificate from The Art of Yoga School.
BOOKS/READING MATERIALS for this THE TRAINING:
30 Essential Yoga Poses for Beginning Students and Their Teachers, by Judith Lasater
Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit: A Return to Wholeness, Paperback, by Donna Farhi
The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice - by Deborah Adele
Optional :
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali : Sanskrit Text with Translation, by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati (Ramamurti S. Mishra, M.D.) - available from the AshramStore.com (we will cover the sutras, but you will not be required to purchase this book unless you are inspired to).
The Yapana Way, Restorative Yoga Therapy & The Art of Being, by Leeann Carey
Singer & Emilee in Marfa during a “Marfa Yoga Escape” Retreat Weekend 2017
Lead Trainer
Singer Mayberry has been teaching yoga in Austin Texas since 2013 and is recognized by Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT500. With a BA in Fine Arts from The University of Texas at Austin (2007), she has also completed over 800 hours of training in Yoga and Ayurvedic Studies. Over the past 8 years she has hosted over 30 yoga retreats in the US and internationally.
Additional certifications and workshops which Singer has completed include Core Strength Vinyasa with Sadie Nardini (2014), Yin Yoga Training with Heather Tiddens (2015), Level 1 Restorative Yoga with Judith Lasater (2016), Foundations of Ayurveda certification from The California College of Ayurveda (2018), 30 hour certification in Shiatsu Massage with Black Swan Bodywork (2019), and 30 hours of Advanced Yoga Anatomy with Laura Goellner (2023).
From 2010-2017 she owned a multifaceted Art Gallery known as “Black Lagoon” that doubled as a successful Yoga Studio for over 5 years. At its most successful point, Singer’s curated yoga program in the gallery was hosting 20 plus weekly classes by a handful of talented local teachers.
Combining a passion for sharing yoga and her love of travel, she has hosted over 30 yoga retreats to Santa Fe New Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Peru, Tulum, Isla Mujeres, Terlingua and Marfa Texas in the last 8 years. Lookout for future retreats and trips.
Singer’s Home Studio in Austin Texas where she will be teaching her Zoom Sessions
A non-refundable deposit of $200 per person is required to hold your spot. The $200 deposit is non-refundable even if the training is canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen reasons (including safety, weather, global health concerns). If for any reason the training is canceled, you will however be able to transfer your $200 deposit to a future training or retreat with Singer within 1 year.
Venmo & CashApp Accepted OR add 3% for credit card payments on payment plans via PayPal
5% discount if paying in full
TEACHER TRAINING CANCELLATION POLICY
The Art of Yoga School LLC reserves the right to cancel the training within 30 days of the scheduled start date.
In the event that The Art of Yoga School LLC has to cancel the training for any reason, students who have paid the entire tuition fee in full, may receive a full refund, or apply their entire enrollment fee to a future training.
STUDENT CANCELLATION POLICY
Once a monthly payment has been made, if you need to forfeit your spot in the training and un-enroll, you have 48 hours after your payment is made to receive a partial 50% refund on your last monthly payment. All other payments are non-refundable.
TEACHER TRAINING ATTENDANCE POLICY
The Art of Yoga School LLC expects students enrolled in our teacher training sessions to attend ALL classes from the first through the final day.
If a student is unable to attend a particular session, she or he will need to arrange to make up the session. To make up a session, a student will need to have approval from Singer Mayberry that details the parameters of how the training missed will be completed. Students may incur additional fees to accommodate this certification process.
If a student fails to attend any portion of a teacher training session, he or she is not eligible for a refund of a prorated portion of the teaching training enrollment fees, nor is a student able to return a training manual or any books required and purchased for the training for a refund or credit.
It is the student’s responsibility to show up for ALL classes. If a student fails to attend ALL classes, The Art of Yoga School LLC reserves the right not to issue certification to that student. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate with the teachers and with the teacher training manager about any emergencies or issues that arise during the training.
