Maine YogaFest School of Yoga
RYS 200 Hour Teacher Training
Sept 2020 - Feb 2021
Is Yoga Teacher Training Your Next Step?
Open a whole new world of opportunities to share yoga by becoming a Yoga Alliance 200 hour certified instructor! Our new graduates are teaching all levels classes and specializing in yoga for athletes, young people with developmental disabilities, and families with special needs children among other private and group sessions. We are committed to providing a balanced training that prepares you to go out and teach in the area or environment you're most interested in! With that intention, we listen to your dreams and goals, mentor you and help develop your strengths. As you are empowered with a deep understanding of the physical, emotional and energetic aspects of the yoga practice, you can then follow your dreams. The world changes one person, one practice at a time. Be a channel for that change.
Open a whole new world of opportunities to share yoga by becoming a Yoga Alliance 200 hour certified instructor! Our new graduates are teaching all levels classes and specializing in yoga for athletes, young people with developmental disabilities, and families with special needs children among other private and group sessions. We are committed to providing a balanced training that prepares you to go out and teach in the area or environment you're most interested in! With that intention, we listen to your dreams and goals, mentor you and help develop your strengths. As you are empowered with a deep understanding of the physical, emotional and energetic aspects of the yoga practice, you can then follow your dreams. The world changes one person, one practice at a time. Be a channel for that change.
Vision:
Empowering you with a deep understanding of the physical, emotional and energetic aspects of the Yoga Practice
Our team is committed to constantly learning and evolving in order to train confident, centered, well rounded yoga teachers. Upon completion of this 200-hour training, you will have the knowledge and confidence to teach yoga safely in a style that is authentic to you.
Our team is committed to constantly learning and evolving in order to train confident, centered, well rounded yoga teachers. Upon completion of this 200-hour training, you will have the knowledge and confidence to teach yoga safely in a style that is authentic to you.
Comprehensive Teacher Training Includes:
- Understanding & Practice of Asana/Postures & Alignment
- Sequencing Balanced Vinyasa Classes
- Pranayama Techniques and Practices
- Meditation and Intro to Yoga Nidra
- Introduction to Yin and Restorative Yoga
- Anatomy Training with Dr. Carroll Coyle and Dr. Meg Pickering of Chiropractic Family Wellness
- The Chakras and Yoga of the Subtle Body
- Yoga Philosophy and Yoga Sutra Studies
- Ethics for Yoga Teachers with Andrea Gleason
- The Business of Yoga with Andrea Gleason, owner of Scarborough Yoga and Maine Yogafest
- Effective Teaching Practices
- Teaching All Levels Classes
- Finding your Authentic Voice
- Community Class Teaching Experience
- Unlimited yoga pass at Scarborough Yoga throughout your training
Meet the Teachers:
Learn from professionals with experience, credentials and heart!
Andrea Gleason a RYT 500, E-RYT and YACEP with Yoga Alliance. She is the owner of Scarborough Yoga and Maine Yogafest. She specializes in Yin Yoga and is a certified Triathlon Trainer and Reiki Master.
Robin Ivy Payton is a RYT 500, E-RYT 200 and YACEP with the Yoga Alliance. She also offers Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga and other continuing education for yoga teachers.
Kristine Keegan is an E-RYT 200 and Reiki Master who also offers Reiki 1, 2, and Master Certifications.
Dr Meg Pickering and Dr Carroll Coyle of Oasis are doctors of chiropractic, on site, and the teachers of our Anatomy and Physiology intensive.
Our team is committed to constantly learning and evolving in order to train confident, centered, well rounded yoga teachers. Upon completion of this 200-hour training, you will have the knowledge and confidence to teach yoga safely in a style that is authentic to you.
Learn from professionals with experience, credentials and heart!
Andrea Gleason a RYT 500, E-RYT and YACEP with Yoga Alliance. She is the owner of Scarborough Yoga and Maine Yogafest. She specializes in Yin Yoga and is a certified Triathlon Trainer and Reiki Master.
Robin Ivy Payton is a RYT 500, E-RYT 200 and YACEP with the Yoga Alliance. She also offers Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga and other continuing education for yoga teachers.
Kristine Keegan is an E-RYT 200 and Reiki Master who also offers Reiki 1, 2, and Master Certifications.
Dr Meg Pickering and Dr Carroll Coyle of Oasis are doctors of chiropractic, on site, and the teachers of our Anatomy and Physiology intensive.
Our team is committed to constantly learning and evolving in order to train confident, centered, well rounded yoga teachers. Upon completion of this 200-hour training, you will have the knowledge and confidence to teach yoga safely in a style that is authentic to you.
Andrea Brown Gleason, Maine YogaFest, Scarborough Yoga Owner and RYT
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Robin Ivy Payton, Yoga Teacher & Continuing Education Provider
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Kristine Keegan E-RYT
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Location, Dates & Hours
Training will be offered late September to March. Sessions may be held at Scarborough Yoga 433 US Rt. 1 Scarborough, Maine and/or online according to Yoga Alliance standards and recommendations.
Fridays 4-8 pm
Saturdays 10:30-6:30
Sundays 10:30-6:30
Mondays 8:30-4:30
Email us with any questions! training@maineyogafest.com
Snow make up date if necessary TBD or Virtual
Fridays 4-8 pm
Saturdays 10:30-6:30
Sundays 10:30-6:30
Mondays 8:30-4:30
- Sept 25th Friday-Sunday 27th
- Oct 10-12 Saturday- Monday
- November 6-8 Friday-Sunday
- November 20-22 Friday-Sunday
- Dec 4-6 Friday-Sunday
- January 2-3 Saturday-Sunday
- January 16-18 Saturday-Monday
- February 5-7 Friday-Sunday
- February 27-28 Saturday-Sunday Graduation!
Email us with any questions! training@maineyogafest.com
Snow make up date if necessary TBD or Virtual
Tuition
$3000 paid in full or in two payments by September 1st, 2020
$2800 early bird rate in full by July 15, 2020
Payment arrangements will be made once your application is accepted.
Contact us with any questions about payments at training@maineyogafest.com
$3000 paid in full or in two payments by September 1st, 2020
$2800 early bird rate in full by July 15, 2020
Payment arrangements will be made once your application is accepted.
Contact us with any questions about payments at training@maineyogafest.com
Applications are open. Here's how to apply!
Copy and paste the questions below with your responses and send to training@maineyogafest.com.
Name
Address
Phone
Email address
Copy and paste the questions below with your responses and send to training@maineyogafest.com.
Name
Address
Phone
Email address
- Describe your yoga journey so far including when you started practicing, the kinds of classes or home practice you've been doing and the benefits you receive from your yoga practice.
- Why you are drawn to a 200-hour Yoga Teacher training. What are your hopes, goals or dreams.
- Share you thoughts on how you, through yoga can be an agent of change in our communities, in the state of Maine.
- Give us a personal reference. Include Name, Relationship to you, Email & Phone Number
- Please share anything else about yourself that you think is relevant.
Expectations for the 200-hour student include:
- Attendance at all sessions
- Complete homework as assigned in the syllabus
- Complete reading on time as assigned in the syllabus
- Journaling throughout training
- Meditation practice & related reflections throughout training
- Attend 5 classes of different styles and write a brief observation for each in addition to other consistent yoga practice throughout training. More details on observation in your syllabus.
- Maintain a strong code of personal and professional conduct.
- Be respectful of others in training. Treat personal information as sacred. What is shared in training stays within our circle.
Required Reading
Yoga of the Subtle Body by Tias Little (our training will be heavily based on this text)
Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews
The Essential Yoga Sutra by Geshe Michael Roach and Christie McNally
Other books will be suggested for further exploration in specific areas of interest
Yoga of the Subtle Body by Tias Little (our training will be heavily based on this text)
Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews
The Essential Yoga Sutra by Geshe Michael Roach and Christie McNally
Other books will be suggested for further exploration in specific areas of interest
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Namaste,
Andrea, Kristine and Robin
Namaste,
Andrea, Kristine and Robin