Join Denise, Rainey, and a community of dedicated yogis in a learning experience that will transform not only your teaching, but your life. Ideally, the impulse to take the seat of the teacher arises when we are so full of passion and blessings in our own practice, that a heartfelt momentum compels us to share these gifts. In this training, you will learn highly effective methods to convey to others the depth of yoga. You will learn the elegance of the Anusara Principles of Alignment, which are unequaled as tools to both align the physical body and charge the practice with meaning. You will integrate the history and philosophy of yoga, realize the miracle of the physical body, and practice finding your own voice and inspiration via peer teaching and skillful commentary on the teaching of others. Click here for complete details.

85% of all people suffer from back pain in their lives, most of whom are below the age of 45. This pain can make it difficult to complete daily tasks, let alone engage in adventurous activities. This class will not only help you rediscover your potential for pain free time in your daily activities, but will allow you to lay the groundwork for expanding what you can do. Using breath and movement, you will gain greater access to your range of spinal motion, create overall stability, and cultivate core strength.

Prerequisite notes: This class is intended to support deeper healing of movement and strength patterns around the spine and core of the pelvis and to enhance the benefits of medical treatment. If you suspect that you have an underlying medical condition, please consult with your physician before beginning any physical activity.

Register for Back Care & Core Strength Classes here.

Yoga is a balancing practice that creates opportunities for those with physical and emotional conditions related to anxiety and/or depression to find steady ground within themselves. Whether dealing with anxiety or depression as a primary life experience, or as a symptom of another overarching condition, this class will provide you with the space to explore resources for deeper healing. Each class will include yoga philosophy, movement, meditation and pranayama. Fee: $84. Class meets every Friday for 6 weeks. Please pre-register and plan to attend the entire six-week session. Modifications will be available for people dealing with a variety of conditions and body types. Students will not be required to share anything about themselves or the reasons for attending the class. Note: These classes are not available as make-ups for ongoing classes.  Register for Yoga for Anxiety & Depression here.

The joy of teaching yoga lies in sharing our passion with others and empowering them on their path of self discovery. The challenge is how to skillfully and accurately convey all that lies in your mind and heart. This program is designed to help you clarify your message, hone your skills and deepen your capacity as a teacher and human being. It is an intentionally small group to give us ample time to explore each topic and practice our skills as well as developing an intimate community of support.

Pre-Requisites
Participants must have 50 hours of teaching experience and be currently teaching. They must have completed a 100-hour Anusara Immersion and 50-hour Teacher Training with Certified Anusara Yoga Teachers. A strong understanding of Anusara's Universal Principles of Alignment, both in your practice and in your ability to articulate them, is a must. Acceptance to the program is by application. Once your application is accepted, you will be asked to deposit $100, refundable if your cancelled space is filled prior to the beginning of the program.

Dates: Saturdays, 1-5pm

May 15 - Power of Alignment: Teaching the Universal Principles of Alignment
June 12 - Class Planning: Weaving together themes, apex poses and alignment principles
July 10 - Skillful Unfolding: Sequencing & Progressive Teaching
Aug 14 - Voicing Yourself: The power of language and voice
Sept 25 - The Art of Adjustments: Verbal & Hands-on
Oct 23 - Expert Demonstrations: Embodying the Pose

Fee: $675 (includes all class hours & materials, observation week, teaching review & feedback) Payment Plans available. There are no refunds or waivers for unattended sessions

Program Size: Minimum 7, Maximum 12

Participant Commitment

• Training Hours: Total of 24 classroom training hours; all hours go towards Anusara Inspired or Certification completion
• Public Class Attendance: Mentees are expected to take at least one weekly public class with a Certified Anusara Yoga Teacher (not included in program fee)
• Class Observation: Each participant is required to observe one of Rainey’s classes for one 8-week session at SYA (included in program fee)
• Homework: Completion of all homework assignments is required
• Teaching Evaluation: Live or DVD evaluation of one of your classes by Rainey with follow up session and feedback, including where you can best focus your efforts in refining your teaching
  

Please email Rainey for brochure and application at rainey@elizabethrainey.com