Prerequisites:  A curiosity and desire to learn about the use of yoga practices to discover your own life purpose. At least 6 months general yoga experience recommended.   Must be 21 years or older and able to commit fully to program dates and requirements. 

Main Training Site:  The Oha Bodywork and Wellness, 3600 Clairmont Ave. Birmingham, AL 35222

Dates:

April 12th-14th

May 10th-12th

June 7-9th

July 12-14th

Aug 9-11th

Sep 13-15th

Oct 11-13th

Nov 8-10th

Hours:  

Fridays 5:30-9pm

Saturday 8-12:30pm, 2-6

Sunday 8-12, 1-5

SLIDING SCALE:

$2500-$4000, scholarships for BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Disabled

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At HereNowYoga, we strive to make teacher training accessible to all types of people with skill and heart regardless of their economic background. We ask that you accurately access your income-making POTENTIAL (i.e. not just your monthly earnings, but assets, education, etc.) when paying for this program. If you are able to pay more for the program, your contribution supports our BIPOC/LGBTQ+ scholarships and helps grant access to others. It also helps ensure we are able to continue offering this program in years to come.

**Required reading materials are not included in cost.  A thorough and well-developed teacher training manual WILL be included in cost.

Kim Drye, E-RYT 500 : Lead Teacher and Founder of HereNowYoga

Becca Impello, E-RYT 200, CIAYT Certified, M.S.P.T. : Lead Teacher and Founder of HereNowYoga

Hannah Patterson, E-RYT 200: Lead Teacher

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Attendance at all training dates is mandatory.  Missed contact hours can be made up individually with a lead trainer at $70/hr.  In addition to the training dates, some non-contact hours will be required including observation of community classes/related events.  Details to be given about non contact hours at the start of the program

A regular yoga/meditation practice is expected.  Each student will maintain an individual practice journal. 

Reading and short written assignments, as well as specific mindfulness practices, will be assigned at the start of the program.  Each student will be expected to participate in group discussions and reflection during training weekends. 

Throughout the program, individual and group assessments will be used to assure comprehension and retention of alignment and anatomical principles. The practicum will include a short demonstration of acquired teaching skills and knowledge related to asana, pranayama, and meditation.  

Required Reading: 

Books:

"You Are Here" by Thich Nhat Hanh

"Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life" by Jon Kabat-Zinn

"The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice" by T.K.V Desikachar

"Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation" by Stephen Mitchell

“When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times” by Pema Chödrön

“Radical Acceptance” by Tara Brach

Also suggested:

“A Path with Heart” by Jack Kornfield

“Skill in Action” by Michelle Cassandra Johnson

We will be sharing additional recommended resources throughout the training including podcasts, films, and music.

Philosophy + Mindfulness:

What is Yoga?

What is Mindfulness?

Traditional to Modern Yoga

Cultural Appropriation

Traditional yoga texts: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Bhagavad Gita

Dharma— finding your path

The Five Kleshas

The Koshas

The Gunas

8 limbs of yoga

Yamas+ Niymas

Diffferent types of meditation

Chanting and Mantras

Cultivating Empathy and Compassion

Negativity Bias and Adaptive Statements

Teaching Methodology:

Language skills and cueing

Timing + Tone

Finding “Your Voice” as a teacher

Holding space

Inclusivity

Ethics of being a teacher

Demo-ing and Observing Students

Scope of Practice

Anatomy + Physiology:

Biomechanics

Anatomical planes of movement

Joints

Muscle and Fascia Structure + Function, Tensegrity

Anatomy and Biomechanics of Breathing

Hypermobility

Principles of Physiology

Nervous system: intero/proprio/neuroception, neuroplasticity, resiliency, and polyvagal theory

Asana + Pranayama:

Pose categories and progressions

Pose variations and modification

Balanced Sequencing

Thematic Sequencing

Chair Yoga

Restorative Yoga

Diaphragmatic breathing

Various pranayama techniques such as: bees breath, sipping breath, breath of fire, etc.

Registration fee of $300 is nonrefundable.  Withdrawal from the program before April 13th will result in full refund of tuition paid in addition to registration fee. After the start of the program, April 13th, 2022, all tuition is nonrefundable. 

“I found this teacher training to be a wonderful, knowledgeable experience that taught me a wealth of information. Kim and Becca were a great duo and brought in wonderful teachers for a well rounded experience. I appreciated the in depth study towards anatomy and alignment for all bodies and populations. I continue to grow in my knowledge due to the great foundation started here.” - Samone Jackson

“HereNowYoga really gets into detail about asana, proper alignment for poses, anatomy, meditation, pranayama and the history and philosophy of yoga practice. The in class lessons are supplemented with an excellent reading list and a convenient teacher training manual is provided to guide you and allow easy documentation of what you've learned in class. The two head teachers, Becca and Kim, have many years of experience and skilled in teaching people from a variety of backgrounds and levels of exposure to yoga.”

-James Bridges

“My experience was one of the most amazing in my life. I made friends with so many talented and educated in the yogic path that I know we will always be connected. My notes and information presented to us will for ever be a resource for my teaching. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have this experience.”

-Leza Duncan

“Here Now Yoga Teacher Training is a 5 Star program built on foundational principles of Asana, pranayama, meditation and mindfulness. Whether your goal is to teach or to further your practice, this program will not disappoint!”

-Roy Ann Andrews

“I feel extremely lucky to have had the opportunity to study with Kim and Rebecca. They are both very professional and conscientious. Their backgrounds (Kim in alignment yoga; Becca a licensed physical therapist) and many years of yoga teaching experience made this an extremely valuable course for me. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an alignment based teacher training course. They know what they're talking about! They are very good at what they do!”

-Kathy Abney

“HereNowYoga Teacher Training provides a strong, well rounded foundation of asanas alignment, pranayama, meditation, and mindfulness. Combined Kim & Becca have over 20 years of teaching experience. They plant many seeds of great knowledge, awareness, perception and compassion. Will always cherish this experience!”

-Kim Fisher-Holstein

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