200 HOUR yoga TRAINING
Open to both those who simply want to deepen their knowledge of yoga and level-up their practice, and those wanting to become certified to teach!
Join our current 2024-2025 Group by November 1. Email for details!
Training Dates:
September 28 (Recording Available), October 12, 26, November 9, 23, December 7, 14 , January 11, 25, February 1, 15, March 1, 22, April 5, 19, May 3, 17, June 7, 21, July 12, 26, August 9, 16, August 23 Last Day!
Only 12 spots total are available to ensure a unique yoga training experience: Ample time for each trainee to practice teaching in groups or solo, a more personalized curriculum to meet the interests of those participating in this session, and more opportunities for one-on-one mentorship with Singer & Courtney.
September 2024-August 2025 (yearlong)
Two Saturdays a month via ZOOM, 1:00pm-6:30pm CT (up to 4 Saturdays may be missed)
Lead Trainers Courtney Hans & Singer Mayberry
Yoga Alliance Certified 200YTT
65% of this training will take place TWO SATURDAYS A MONTH, LIVE ON ZOOM
The remaining 35% of this training is SELF-PACED (optional hours if you do not plan to become certified to teach): recorded lessons to be completed ONLINE on your own schedule
More details & Training dates listed further down
Each Saturday will be a combination of asana, discussion, reading and practice teaching by trainees.
Hours Explained:
The 12 month long program consists of TWO Saturdays a month live on Zoom from 1:00pm-6:30pm for 131 hours of the training with Courtney and Singer
39 Hours of Self-Paced Online Learning with Guest Faculty (Anatomy & Ayurveda) - (these hours optional for those who do not plan on being certified to teach*)
15 hours of asana classes taken outside of training (with a minimum of 6 different teachers)
= 185 Hours
+ 20 hours or more for self study/reading during the year long program = 205 hours, exceeding the required Yoga Alliance Standards for 200YTTs
Trainees may miss up to 4 Saturdays and will receive a recording of the zoom session to make up the hours
If you live in Austin or Portland, you are welcome to attend Saturdays in-person with Singer in Austin or Courtney in Portland
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT $3250
$3250 (includes $325 deposit) / 10 Monthly Payments of $325 (paid in full 1-2 months before training ends)
10% discount on monthly payments for those not looking to get certified (joining to deepen their knowledge of yoga and level-up their practice, $300 a month)
SAVE an extra $100 on last payment if you and a friend sign up (or if you refer anyone to the training. You each get the $100 discount!)
To confirm your spot, the $325 deposit is your FIRST monthly payment and is non-refundable
20% discount for public school teachers, students, or those making less than 60k yearly income (tax return proof)
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10% discount if paying in full
Zelle, Venmo & CashApp accepted OR add 3% for credit card payments on payment plans
200 hour training COST DOES *NOT* include:
All required textbooks/reading materials (approx $50)
The hours & cost below are optional for those who do not plan on being certified to teach (required if you want to get your certification):
30 Hours Online Self-Paced Anatomy Training with Laura Goellner ($12.99-16.99 per 10 hour course on Udemy if you are a “new student” to Udemy*)
(Make sure to purchase all three at the same time to get the discounted price)
9 Hours Online Self-Paced Foundations of Ayurveda Wellness Course with Dr. Anisha ($222)
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200 Hour Trainees will be eligible to receive Discounts on AOYS retreats and trips during training and one year after.
Yoga Alliance Aligned
Our main textbook: Teaching Yoga, Second Edition: A Comprehensive Guide for Yoga Teachers and Trainers: A Yoga Alliance-Aligned Manual of Asanas, Breathing Techniques, Yogic Foundations, and More - by Mark Stephens. PURCHASE HERE
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
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
Inclusive Teaching Skills
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.
Scheduled Dates:
You may miss up to 4 Saturdays and will be given the recording and notes to stay caught up.
September 28 (Recording Available), October 12, 26, November 9, 23, December 7, 14 , January 11, 25, February 1, 15, March 1, 22, April 5, 19, May 3, 17, June 7, 21, July 12, 26, August 9, 16, August 23 Last Day!
Singer’s Home Studio in Austin Texas
Learn, Practice, Transform
Lead trainers Courtney Hans (E-RYT 500) and 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. Each day we meet will be a mixture of practice, reading and discussion.
200 hours are the required hours for Yoga Alliance Approved 200YTTs. These hours will be fulfilled with our Lead Trainers and faculty for the self-paced online Anatomy and Foundations of Ayurveda.
As part of the 200 hours, trainees will 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 6 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, submitting a final project, and passing a teaching exam you will receive a 200 hour Teacher Training certificate from The Art of Yoga School.
BOOKS/READING MATERIALS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE TRAINING COSTS - you will be required to PURCHASE ON YOUR OWN*
Our main textbook: Teaching Yoga, Second Edition: A Comprehensive Guide for Yoga Teachers and Trainers: A Yoga Alliance-Aligned Manual of Asanas, Breathing Techniques, Yogic Foundations, and More - by Mark Stephens. PURCHASE HERE
The Eight Limbs of Yoga, A Handbook for Living Yoga Philosophy by Stuart Ray Sarbacker and Kevin Kimple. PURCHASE HERE $10.29
+ more announced soon (but total cost will not exceed $50 total)
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).
Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit: A Return to Wholeness, Paperback, by Donna Farhi
The Yapana Way, Restorative Yoga Therapy & The Art of Being, by Leeann Carey
Lead Trainer
Courtney has been teaching yoga since 2013. She is recognized by Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT 500 and YACEP. She teaches vinyasa, slow flow, yin, and restorative yoga, and has also studied Foundations of Ayurveda and meditation.
Courtney’s journey with yoga began in 2001 in New Orleans after having finished college where she studied Sanskrit and Hinduism among other subjects. She initially took little notice of yoga but found herself drawn back to the practice a decade later. “When the student is ready, the teacher appears.”
Her vinyasa-based classes are engaging and focused, ending in a few restorative poses to recenter and realign with why you stepped on your mat. She enjoys teaching students of all levels, with a special interest in proper alignment for beginners. Her teaching style emphasizes alignment and encourages students to explore movement and self-discovery. As a self-proclaimed athlete (running and hiking - Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Class of 2015), Courtney encourages and values safety and observation to create a sustainable practice.
Her own yoga practice provides her with a sense of home and belonging. It is ever-changing, available, and a source of solace and stability through life's experiences. “I allow myself to surrender in my practice.”
Courtney has taught various styles of yoga and workshops in Austin, TX; Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; and along the Appalachian Trail. Currently, she lives and teaches in Portland, OR.
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 35 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 35 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.
A non-refundable deposit of the first monthly payment per person is required to hold your spot. The deposit is non-refundable unless 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 receive a refund within 30 business days or be able to transfer your 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. In line with YA standards, trainees may miss up to 4 Saturdays during our yearlong program. Trainees will be given a recording of the missed session to watch on their own. A short quiz will be given to show you completed the hours on your own time.
Beyond this - 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 classes. If a student fails to attend 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.
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