V Studio 200 hr. Foundation to Transformation Yoga Teacher Training October 12, 2021 – March 19, 2022 200 hr. Registry Certified. 2021 Yoga Alliance Standards

Yoga V Studio 200 Yoga Teacher Training is focused on the foundations of Vinyasa yoga. We believe that teaching a quality yoga class requires a deep understanding of both the physi- cal practice and the philosophy of yoga. This training establishes a learning base in the 8- limb philosophy, along with functional anatomy and the workings of the in re- lation to the mind-body connection. We believe in setting students up for success and have included several tools to support the learning process. These tools will aid students as they leave the training and enter the studio as teachers. Our goal is not only to help students become thriving teachers but also to establish a thirst for the continued quest for knowledge and the study of yoga.

In June 2019, Yoga Alliance launched new Elevated Standards to replace the Legacy Standards under- lying the foundational Registered Yoga School (RYS) 200 credential. This change increases the baseline for this credential, providing consistency across RYS 200s and building confidence in the quality and safety of service that YA members de- liver to their communities.

Under these modernized standards, each RYS also assesses the knowledge, skills, and experience of its trainees prior to certifying them as 200-hour teachers against this core curriculum. Due to COVID, the deadline for RYS to implement these new standards has been put on hold. However, Yoga V has decided to pursue certification under the new, more rigorous, standards for this training. We want our trainees to have the best educational experience available and be ready to teach, if they choose, at the end of the training. Faculty

Lead Teacher Julie Pomerantz RYT 500, TIYT

Julie began practicing yoga in 1998, 2 years after an accident left her physically limited. Initially practicing regaining mobility, she soon noticed heightened energy and a decreased perception of stress. These changes along with her thirst for knowledge inspired her to pursue a long and inten- sive training path. She took her 200-hour teacher training at Yoga V in 2013. She received certifi- cations in Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy (TIYT) in 2015, Yoga For 1st Responders in 2016, Move- ment Therapy in 2016, 300 Hour Advanced Teacher of Advanced Yoga Therapy in 2020, Ayurvedic Health Counselor in 2021 accompanied by numerous workshops along the way. Julie’s classes are a blend of ancient yoga philosophy and modern science. She infuses alignment- based postures with traditional yogic philosophy to unwind the nervous system gently and system- atically. Utilizing her yoga therapy training and her Ayurvedic studies she can design sequences that foster a feeling of being grounded, balanced and liberated. She is also a certified Stand Up instructor. She has a passion for the outdoors and is committed to serving U.S. Military Veterans and all who have served our country. She also teaches adaptive yoga to people with disabilities. “I have been blessed with many outstanding and impactful teachers; however my greatest teachers have been nature, life and my children.”

Lori has been practicing yoga since 1998 and teaching since 2001. She has over 500 hours of teacher training including two level one trainings and a yo-

ga therapy training with her Guru, Anthony Bogart, and a therapy training with Douglas Brooks. Lori loves to learn more about yoga and different styles and frequently attends trainings and workshops to bring new knowledge back to her classes. Lori Raper, ERYT 200

Elizabeth has been teaching vinyasa style yoga for 6 years and has been practicing consistently for 12 yrs. Even after all these years, each time she steps onto her mat it is always a new discovery into the mind, body, and spirit. Elizabeth completed a 30 hr Budakon yoga training with Cameron Shayne. She has completed numerous trainings on alignment and E;lizabeth Whitt, ERYT 200 working with injuries with Jamie Elmer among many others.

Sarah's yoga journey started when a friend invited her to a class at yogaV in 2009 and she has not looked back since. She received her cer- tification through yogaV in 2011 and continues to absorb as much knowledge as she can whenever possible. Her classes are generally an up-tempo flow and focus on strengthening the body, while also embrac- ing the mental benefits of practicing yoga.

Sarah VanBenschoten, RYT 200 RYS 200 hr. Core Curriculum

Techniques, Training, Practice - 75 hrs.

• Theory & Practice of

• & Subtle Body

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Anatomy and Physiology - 30 hrs. Yoga Humanities - 30 hrs.

• Skeltal System, Joints Muscles • History of yoga, lineage, styles, meth- ods • Nervous System, Cardiovascular , Endocrine Systems • Philosophy - Definitions, Yogic texts, self reflection • Respiratory System, breathing • Ethics -Yoga Sutras, Code of Conduct, • Biomechanics—Joint movements Professional Essentials—50 hrs.

• Teaching Methodology—Sequencing Pace, Cueing, class management

• Professional Development— Ethical commitment, Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct

• Practicum—Practice Teaching, experience across 12 key competencies Schedule* Class begins October 12, 2021 Class meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5-9 pm, One Saturday a month 8-am 5 pm No class Thanksgiving or Christmas week, 40 hours of class may be online Classes end March 19, 2022 * Some minor changes in schedule may occur as things come up

Tuition, Refund and Attendance Policy Tuition is $3000 for the class and all course materi- als. Early bird pricing is $2700 if paid by July 31, 2021

Interested students will complete an application for the training. Upon receiving an ac- ceptance email, the applicant will be charged a deposit of $ 100 on their credit card. Final in- voices will be emailed four weeks before the start date of training. The deadline to pay in full is two weeks prior to the start date of training. Registration will be closed September 12, 2021. Class size will be limited to 12. If applicant withdraws from the program after acceptance, but before the program starts, $ 50 from applicant’s deposit amount will be retained by the program. However, such amount can be applied towards a future training program. The program will not give any refunds or credits after the training starts. The program re- serves the right to cancel any training before it begins. In that case any payments applicants have made will be refunded in full. Attendance Policy Students are encouraged to have 100% attendance. However, we understand that students have important commitments outside of the classroom. Should extenuating circumstances impact attendance, students are permitted to miss class, provided they work with the pro- gram director to make up any missed hours. Students are responsible for rescheduling missed hours to make up any course material they have missed. If a student needs to miss any training session, he or she must speak to the program director before the beginning of the session. Absences may be made up if we have available teacher trainers and studio open- ings at the rate of $40 per hour. Students recognize that, if they miss training hours that they have not made up, they will not graduate from the program. A leave of absence from the program will be granted due to medical disability or other extraordinary circumstances at the discretion of the program director. In this case our refund policy will apply to unused tuition and the student must reapply for the next available session and pay the difference, if any, of any remaining tuition and/or any related administrative fees. If tuition is increased for the next available session, the student must pay the higher rate.