Black Dog Yoga’s Teacher Training and Deeper Studies Program at the 200-hour and 300-hour Levels

The Art of Teaching Yoga

with
Peter Barnett, Sigrid Matthews, Jenny Brill
& Margaret Buckley

Mission Statement:

To offer a safe and fun environment for students aspiring teachers to deepen their understanding of the philosophy of yoga, energy anatomy, meditation, therapeutics, and the various styles and approaches to the physical discipline of yoga. Our Level 1 200-hour training gives you the tools to be confident in the room and teach a well-rounded mixed level class. Our Level 2 300-hour training is personalized and geared to your specific needs as a professional teacher. In both trainings it is our aim to nurture each individual’s interests in the process of spiritual evolution. Each student is encouraged to follow their heart and develop their voice.

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FAQ’s

200-hour Teacher Training and Deeper Studies:
Module 1 : Deeper Studies
Module 2: Teaching Practicum
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If you are interested in deepening your understanding of yoga on all levels but aren’t interested in teaching, we offer the first seven weeks of our training as a Deeper Levels study. We offer the last four weeks as a Teaching Practicum Intensive for those that are interested in beginning a teaching career.

Black Dog Yoga’s Level I Teacher Training is a unique program that encourages you to develop a practice and style that fits who you are and where you are in your life right now. We are committed to the individual’s needs and want every participant to feel confident and safe with all the material. If you are looking to move into a teaching career, our program meets all of the Yoga Alliance requirements and is well-balanced in both the physical aspects of learning precise alignment and safe teaching of the poses as well as yoga philosophy and the energetic anatomy system. If you wish to deepen your practice, heal your body, and transform your life, our program offers a complete overview of how and why yoga works.

Part of what makes our training special is the team of teachers we’ve assembled for the program. All of our staff are RYT 500 and have been teaching to 100’s of students for many years. Each staff teacher has studied several different styles of yoga, other bodywork modalities like massage, fitness, and hands-on-healing as well as in depth knowledge of yoga therapeutics. Each of our four teachers has created their own unique and successful style of yoga class and is personable, committed and compassionate.

Each weekend includes:

Three asana practices (different styles)
Break down and analysis of the poses and how to teach them safely
Trouble-shooting your personal issues, injuries, and misalignments
Yoga philosophy and Yoga Sutras
Guided meditation
The Chakra system and how to balance it
Pranayama (breathing) techniques
Anatomy of the body as it relates to your yoga practice
Teaching techniques

200-hour program which qualifies the individual for Yoga Alliance Registration.

Click here to see the flyer for our next 200-hour Training

Click here for the 200–hour Level I Program Application

300-hour Professional Level Teacher Training and Deeper Studies:

We are partnering with Leslie Kaminoff, author of Yoga Anatomy as part of our Level II Training

click here for details on the course

We have all heard the stories about how yoga can wreck your body; it has been all over the news. The blame has been directed towards under-educated teachers. So, the question becomes, how can YOU educate yourself further to create a safe environment for your students and make yourself stand out as a teacher? Advance your studies. We all know that knowledge is power. Information is key – really having a deeper understanding of anatomy, being mentored by a senior teacher you trust and admire, and filling up your tool kit with as much information on yoga you can get. With Black Dog Yoga’s Level II 300-hour Advanced Teacher Training, we have a proven way to offer you all of that.

Black Dog Yoga’s 300-hour Professional Level Comprehensive Program qualifies the individual for Yoga Alliance Registration at the 500-hour level when combined with a prerequisite Level I 200-hour program (please note, that while it is encouraged to take the BDY Level 1 200-hour program, a comparable 200-hour program will suffice to enroll in our Level II TT). Black Dog Yoga’s Level II Teacher Training program has been designed in an executive format to afford the individual as much flexibility as possible in terms of scheduling and career direction. The course offers both a comprehensive and in depth study of philosophy, anatomy, yoga practicum, Sanskrit, energetic anatomy, and yoga therapeutics to ensure meeting the Yoga Alliance standards for the esteemed 500-RYT certification. We also offer the unique opportunity to create a business plan that fits your individual needs and goals, which will help you advance to the next level of professional development. We are committed to helping you clearly define the yoga career you envision for yourself and helping you to create opportunities for making that vision a reality!

Are you feeling burnt out and in a teaching rut?
Are you ready to take the next step in your teaching evolution?
Do you need help defining and refining your teaching style?
Do you want expert critiquing and guidance to help you become a better teacher?
Afraid to work with certain types of students?
Avoid adjusting student’s alignment because you’re “just not sure”?
Making less money than you thought teaching yoga?
Do you want to go to the next level, but just aren’t sure how to get there?
Do you feel like you could have a more professional presentation?
Are you second guessing what you do know?
Do you want more training, but are worried you won’t have the time to fit it into your already hectic schedule?
Do you need CEU’s to keep your current Yoga Alliance requirements?

300 hour Level II Professional Curriculum:

Develop ability to teach multi-levels in a general classroom setting
Learn how to troubleshoot poses with confidence
Start applying gained knowledge immediately in your classes
Know the latest and safest alignment principles
Work confidently with special needs population (hip/knee/back surgery, pregnancy, depression/anxiety, geriatric, etc.)
Clear grasp on yoga history and philosophy
Ability to teach “theme” oriented classes and workshops
Develop workshops
Write yoga articles
Develop specific programs outside of a “normal” classroom setting
Stand out as a unique teacher

Complete Level II Course Breakdown

300–hour Level II Program Application

Continuing Education Units: Those teachers and/or students looking to deepen their studies may choose to participate in the 300-hour program workshops on individual weekends without enrolling in the full 300-hour mentorship program. Weekends will be priced individually and CEU’s can be accumulated by those individuals looking to keep their Yoga Alliance Certification up to date.

FAQ’s

How many times do you offer the Level I TT?
How many times do you offer the Level II TT and what does it entail?
What is the cost of Level I?
What is the cost of Level II?
Are there fee reductions?
What does mentoring entail?
How long is the Level I TT?
How many weekends is Level II?
What information will be covered in the Level II weekend workshops?
What days do you meet?
What books are required and/or suggested for Level I, Deeper Studies, and Level II?
Who is on the faculty?

How many times do you offer the Level I TT?
Twice per year, in the Fall and Spring.

How many times do you offer the Level II TT and what does it entail?
Level II is ongoing for one year, or until you accumulate the required hours. You can join anytime! You can sign up for the full course or do it by module. There are 3 modules: Leslie Kaminoff Anatomy Course, Mentorship, and Workshops.

What is the cost of Level I?

$2,950 for the Full Program, or
$1,850 for the Deeper Studies Module
$1,100 for the Teaching Practicum
Monthly Payment Plans for the Full Course:
$1,080 in 3 payments, or
$565 in 6 payments.
(no 9 or 12 pay option).

What is the cost of Level II?
$3,650 for the Full Program, or
$1,750 for the Leslie Kaminoff Anatomy Module, or
$1,400 for the Mentorship Module, or
$500 for the Workshop 12-pack Module.
Monthly Payment Plans for the Full Course:
$1,340 in 3 payments, or
$700 in 6 payments, or
$485 in 9 payments, or
$380 in 12 payments.

Are there fee reductions?
There are no fee reductions at this time, but there are scholarships available. Ask us for details.

What does mentoring entail?
The mentorship program consists of 90 contact hours within the Practicum and Teaching Methodology categories with our Key Faculty. Mentors include Peter Barnett, Sigrid Matthews and Jenny Brill. We also meet once a week for an optional group discussion on Saturdays at 11:15a.

How long is the Level I TT?
It runs about two and a half months.

How many weekends is Level II?
Level II is ongoing with 12 weekend workshops over the course of one year.

What information will be covered in the Level II weekend workshops?
All workshops will either be taught or assisted by our key instructors Peter Barnett, Sigrid Matthews and Jenny Brill, along with visiting teachers.

Many of our weekend workshops will also be taught by special guest instructors to be announced.

Yin Yoga, Chakra work, Restorative Yoga & Meditation
Pre- and Post-Natal Yoga
Ayurveda
Sanskrit, Yogic Philosophy and The Bhagavad Gita
Therapeutics and Yoga

What days do you meet for Level I?
We meet on Friday nights from 7:00p till 9:00p and on Saturdays AND SUNDAYS from 11:00a till 5:00p. You are also required to audit one class each week, and take one class a week with a faculty teacher. For Level II, there are mentorship requirements.

What books are required and/or suggested for Level I, Deeper Studies, and Level II?

Required for Level I & Deeper Studies:

How Yoga Works by Michael Roach and Christie McNally
Hatha Yoga Illustrated by Martin Kirk, Brooke Boon, and Daniel DiTuro
The Heart Of Yoga by T. K. V. Desikachar
The Concise Book Of Muscles by Chris Jarmey

Required for Level II:

Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
Inside The Yoga Sutras by Reverend Jaganath Carrera
Awaken – Inside Yoga Meditation by Reverend Jaganath Carrera
Bhagavad Gita translated by Eknath Easwaran
Upanishads translated by Eknath Easwaran
Hatha Yoga Pradipika translated by Brian Dana Akers

Suggested further reading:

Yoga For Dummies by Georg Feurstein and Larry Payne
Living Your Yoga by Judith Lasater
Chakra Balancing by Anodea Judith
Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff (Click here for Leslie’s website)
Musculoskeletal Anatomy Coloring Book by Joseph E. Muscolino
The Yoga Practice Guide by Bruce Bowditch
The Essential Yoga Sutra: Ancient Wisdom for Your Yoga by Michael Roach and Christie McNally
Yoga: Disclipine Of Freedom translated by Barbara Stoller Miller
The Tree Of Yoga by B. K. S. Iyengar
Yoga Gems edited by Georg Feurstein
Teaching Yoga by Donna Farhi
Anatomy Of The Spirit by Carolyn Myss
Why People Don’t Heal And How They Can by Carolyn Myss

Who is on the faculty?
The core staff are four of BDY’s E-RYT 500 yoga teachers that have a combined 70 years of teaching credentials. Peter Barnett, Sigrid Matthews, Jennifer Brill and Margaret Buckley. There will be a variety of distinguished guest teachers throughout the course of the Level II 300-hour program.