Nectar Yoga Studio is happy to be able to offer an advanced teacher training in 2024! This program is geared towards those who already have a 200 hour certificate, are currently teaching group classes and are ready to take their teachings and personal practices to the next level. We are excited to help you hone and develop your skills, so you can lead consistent and impactful yoga classes. This program will consist of more than 225 in-person hours plus homework and readings over the course of 8 months. You’ll learn from some of the Philadelphia area’s most seasoned teachers including Kate Goodyear, John Vitarelli, Rachel Hoppenstein, Damodar Cordua, Chae Yang, Erik Marrero, Nancy Elias and Natalie Levin.
This training is limited to 15 people. Please note that some applicants will be asked to have an in-person interview prior to acceptance and there is a chance that not everyone who applies to the program will be accepted. Also, not everyone who is accepted is guaranteed to receive a certificate of completion/graduate. We maintain a high level of expectations for participants in this program and will only graduate those who have truly put in the time and effort to learn as much as they can. This program is not affiliated with The Yoga Alliance.
Together we will deepen our knowledge of:
Gross & Subtle Anatomy // Assists & Adjustments // Yoga & Hindu Philosophy // Intentional Cueing // Level 1 & 2 Sanskrit // Ayurveda // Teaching & Practicing Advancing Postures, Mediation, Pranayama & Mantra // Theming, Dharma Talks & Cultivating Your Unique Voice // Effective Sequencing // Communication & Leadership Skills // Energy Work & More!
Dates
Thursdays 6:15-9pm
Fridays 6-9pm
Saturdays 12pm-6pm
Sundays 12pm-4pm + 1 asana class either before or after
Weekends:
September 13-15
October 4-6 & 25-27
November 15-17
December 6-8
January 10-12 & 31
February 1-2 & 21-23
March 14-16
April 4-6 & 25-27
Thursdays:
September 5, 19 & 26
October 10 & 17
November 7 & 21
December 12 & 19
January 2, 16 & 23
February 6, 13 & 27
March 6, 20 & 27
April 10 & 17
Requirements
Read all books and complete all homework assignments
Participate in 30 asana classes outside of syllabus hours
Assist 5 classes including at least 1 Beginner’s class
Teach a community class
Complete make up work for any missed syllabus hours
Required Texts
Yoga and Ayurveda by David Frawley
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Move Your DNA by Katie Bowman
The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit
Essence of the Upanishads: A Key to Indian Spirituality by Eknath Easwaran
Pathways to Joy: The Master Vivekananda on the Four Yoga Paths to God by Swami Vivekananda
Myths of the Asanas: The Ancients Origins of Yoga by Alanna Kaivalya
The Complete Life of Rama by Vanmali
Teaching Beyond the Poses Sage Roundtree + Alexandra DeSiato
Embrace Yoga’s Roots by Susanna Barkataki
Functional Anatomy of YOGA: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers by David Keil
Pricing
$3000 if paid in full by September 5, 2024.
$3500 if choosing to use the payment plan.
5 x $500 payments will be due the 1st of each month October through February in addition to your $1000 deposit.
$200 discount for Nectar & Svadhyaya YTT graduates
Tuition does not include books.
Please do not make a deposit until you have received confirmation of your acceptance into the program.
Scholarship
In order to increase diversity at Nectar, we will be awarding one 50% scholarship to a deserving BIPOC or LGBT+ recipient. Please write a one-page paper on why you are a good candidate to receive the scholarship. Email to kate@nectaryogastudio.com with your application no later than July 1st.