Kids Yoga Teacher Training – January

Join us for two days of hands on instruction and learning which will certify you as a Kidding Around Yoga teacher (Yoga Alliance recognized). You do NOT need prior yoga teacher training to attend a KAY training. Kidding Around Yoga is designed for anyone who loves to work with kids.

BUILDING SAFE AND DYNAMIC CLASSES – Part I – February

Sunday February 19th with Story

Tacoma Studio, 12-5pm

Sliding Scale Cost: $50, $60, $75

Putting postures together in a cohesive, balanced way that cultivates a particular outcome is perhaps the most important skill we can foster as teachers.  This module, broken into two weekends, will include how to build safe and dynamic sequences to enhance your teaching.  Planning and intentional sequencing can keep you inspired and reduce burnout by reconnecting to your purpose and intentions as a teacher.

In this workshop, you will come away with a sequencing framework that will organize your creativity and build a sustainable curriculum that will help your students progress in their practice.  Learn how to create balanced classes rooted in solid principles of alignment and with consideration of the needs of the modern body.  Improve the efficacy of your verbal cues and communication skills.

BUILDING SAFE AND DYNAMIC CLASSES – Part II – March

Saturday March 18th with Kathleen

Tacoma Studio, 12-5pm

Sliding Scale Cost: $50, $60, $75

Putting postures together in a cohesive, balanced way that cultivates a particular outcome is perhaps the most important skill we can foster as teachers.  This module, broken into two weekends, will include how to build safe and dynamic sequences to enhance your teaching.  Planning and intentional sequencing can keep you inspired and reduce burnout by reconnecting to your purpose and intentions as a teacher.

In this workshop, you will build on your knowledge and learn how to sequence more complex poses, learn how to build curriculum week over week, and create fun and interesting sequencing that are creative and safe. Learn how to work skillfully with themes, cultivate your authentic voice, and create purposeful class plans.

The Sacred Art of Assisting – June

  Saturday June 24th with Devon Watson, E-RYT500

Tacoma Studio, 12-5pm

Sliding Scale Cost: $50, $60, $75

Assisting provides a wonderful opportunity to support your students, facilitate attunement to the wisdom of their own bodies, and affirm their efforts.  A posture is never inherently bad or wrong. A teacher is there to support the student’s exploration into her/his own body and how it works and feels. In this module we will explore

• Creating an empowering, confident approach to assisting students in their practice
• Establishing safe, effective & appropriate touch
• Different types of assisting – when, why & how to use them
• Learn key physical assists for all major asana groups: Sun Salutations, Standing, Forward Folding, Back bending, Twisting, Inversions & Savasana
• Direct experience of physical assists in a classroom setting
• The skillful use of props for modification and advancement of postures
• Sign up for Assisting and Prop your teaching and recieve a discount!

Prop your Teaching!  June

Sunday, June 25th, with Story Gilmore, ERYT200

Tacoma Studio, 12-3:30pm 

Cost: $25, $35 or $45

All teachers need this workshop! Learn to skillfully use props to make your teaching more inclusive and to challenge students to use props to grow in their practice. This workshop will cover modifications using props, as well as how to teach more advanced poses utilizing props.

• Sign up for The Sacred Art of Assisting and Prop your teaching and receive a discount!

Yoga For Pain Relief and Recovery – August

August 26th with Lynda Savidge, ERYT500

Tacoma Studio, 12-3:30pm 

Cost: $25, $35 or $45

All teachers need this workshop! Learn to skillfully use props to make your teaching more inclusive and to challenge students to use props to grow in their practice. This workshop will cover modifications using props, as well as how to teach more advanced poses utilizing props.

• Sign up for The Sacred Art of Assisting and Prop your teaching and receive a discount!

Teaching TIYT™ Trauma-Informed Yoga  – September

Time: TBA

This training is designed to teach Trauma Informed Care practices as they apply to teaching public Yoga classes. Trauma-Informed Yoga Teaching requires cognizance of the consequences of trauma and adversity, as well as the potential for Yoga practitioners to re-experience post-trauma symptoms while practicing Yoga. The focus of this training is the process of creating a safe space, skills for the prevention of negative responses to Yoga practice in a public setting, recognition of issues, and troubleshooting if such an event occurs. Registration for this event is through Sundara Yoga Therapy.

Click the link below to learn more or to register!

Teaching Yin and Restorative Yoga – September

Date 9/23/23 With Lynda Savidge, ERYT500

Lakewood Studio 12-6pm

Cost $55, $65, $75

Learn the principles of Yin and Restorative Yoga and the differences between the two. You will also learn how to build sequences for each style of class and the various ways to use props to enhance the experience. Attending Safe and Dynamic Sequencing I is helpful but not required

Ayurveda I & II – October

October TBD

Saturday Level 1, Sunday Level 2, 12-5pm

Cost: $75 each, Can be purchased separately

Understanding Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, is essential to effective teaching. In this two-day workshop, participants will explore Ayurveda, the sibling science to yoga, and how to incorporate Ayurveda into their Yoga classes. We will learn to identify the different energetic qualities of Doshas, meet students where they are, and gently but intelligently move them to a more balanced state so they can leave your classes feeling more at ease. We will cover class design, theme integration, and how to use Ayurvedic content to enhance your students’ experience and understanding of Yoga.  This workshop is designed to support and inspire current Yoga teachers and advanced practitioners looking for more clarity and direction for their personal practice. Come ready to move and learn! Comfortable clothing, note taking materials, and your preferred equipment for physical practice will set you up for success in this workshop.

BUILDING SAFE AND DYNAMIC CLASSES – Part 2

Saturday November 4th, from 12-5pm with Kathleen Brooks, ERYT500

Tacoma Studio

Sliding Scale Cost: $50, $60, $75

Take your Sequencing to a new level. Putting postures together in a dynamic , balanced and challenging way that cultivates a particular outcome is perhaps the most important skill we can foster as teachers.   Planning and intentional sequencing can keep you inspired and reduce burnout by reconnecting to your purpose and intentions as a teacher.

In this workshop, you will come away with a sequencing framework that will organize your creativity and build a sustainable curriculum that will help your students progress in their practice.  Learn how to create balanced classes rooted in solid principles of alignment and with consideration of the needs of the modern body.  Improve the efficacy of your verbal cues and communication skills.