Our Yoga Teacher Training Philosophy
Our philosophy is based on the 8 Limbs of Yoga. Teaching Yoga, is so much more than teaching physical postures. Our lead instructors both come from Trauma Informed backgrounds, so naturally this is the container for the program. We spend the time needed creating a sacred space, setting the foundation of our program, through trust, confidence building and nourishing self care. This is a life changing and transformational program. Our program is not limited to aspiring yoga teachers. We welcome anyone ready to do the work, that has found yoga, to be their foundation or gateway to it. Students are required to have at least two years experience maintaining a regular yoga practice.
How can yoga teacher training transform you?
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"This work, this training, can be described as a deep dive into self healing. We cannot help others until we can look deeply into our own souls with love and compassion. Only then are we truly fit to guide others on the path. No one can show you the Way, if they haven’t walked the road themselves. Take the time to learn what is here for YOU. Apply the lessons to your own life and THEN open your heart to like-minded souls on their own path to healing. Yoga is a powerful tool to self-awareness and healing, but only if you are willing to acknowledge your own wounds, set ego aside with compassion, and open yourself to the work of healing and rebuilding your self-esteem." Celeste, Lead Trainer
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"Celeste and I both come from backgrounds in trauma. Our training program naturally morphed into a 'trauma sensitive and informed' program. This means that we are trauma sensitive and aware of the needs of our students that have a history and/or experience with trauma in their lives. Most of us do, to some degree. Because of this, our training creates a sacred space around trauma. We believe this empowers our trainees as self healers even more, empowering them as yoga teachers and to BE their own guru. Even if teaching yoga isn’t for you, this deep dive journey into your Self may be!! 'Healing is a daily event. You can’t ‘go somewhere’ to be healed; you must go inward to be healed. This means a daily commitment to doing the work. You are responsible for your healing and will be an active participant in that process. Your level of activity is directly connected to your level of healing. Small and consistent choices are the path to deep transformation.' Dr. Nicole, LePera, How To Do The Work" Aurora, Lead Trainer
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“Thank you so much! I needed our yoga space that you facilitated - it was the gateway to all this healing. I’m so grateful for the sacred space you carefully crafted and tended. It was everything I didn’t know I needed. And I’m so grateful for it and you."
JG
"Wanted to take a moment to thank Aurora and Celeste for such great classes. I have learned so much already that I’m brimming with enthusiasm. I thought it might be difficult spending so much concentrated time on Zoom, but it wasn’t at all. The three of you have given me much to think about. I had had an epiphany about teaching, too. It involved making the class for students- not the teacher. I’m also relieved to know that I do NOT need to do headstands! They hurt! I could go on and on here, I won’t. ‘Just wanted you to know how excited I am and how much I’m looking forward to more classes. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
KL
"Aurora and Celeste have poured so much love, support and grace into their YTT that it’s palpable with every step in the journey. This incredible deep dive into Yoga has been life altering in the juiciest of ways. I’m experiencing So much joy during and after this YTTđŸ’œ. And I can only thank Aurora and Celeste for taking such great care in this training. I’m so excited to see where this leads and I know that wherever it does lead, Aurora and Celeste will be there, cheering me on!"
Example Curriculum
- "Five Things to Help You Relax in Two Weeks" Exercise From A Life Worth Breathing
- An Introduction to Self Care with Aurora (25:48)
- Celeste's Daily Self Care Yoga Practice (49:45)
- Self Care 101 | A Clinician's Perspective (12:29)
- Celeste's Daily Self Care Journal (16:59)
- Self Care for Sleep | Insomnia Traya Practice with Celeste (15:02)
- Self Care for Relaxation and Stress Relief | Yoga Nidra Practice with Celeste (42:29)
- Self Care Reflection and Journal Exercise
- A Life Worth Breathing Reading Two
- Bonus 50+ Self Care Tips
- Friday, January 8th Recording #1 (58:50)
- Friday, January 8th Recording #2 (58:20)
- Saturday, January 9th | Aurora’s Personal Journey & Intro to Teaching Methodology Part 1 (86:16)
- Saturday, January 9th | Aurora’s Personal Journey & Intro to Teaching Methodology Part 2 (73:38)
- Saturday, January 9th | Celeste's Personal Journey & Intro to Teaching Methodology (98:10)
- Sunday, January 10th | Ancient Roots of Modern Yoga (180:23)
- Sunday, January 10th | 8 Limbs of Yoga (190:41)
- Welcome to Modern Hatha Yoga (18:07)
- Modern Hatha Yoga Part Two (14:32)
- Modern Hatha Yoga Part Three (27:53)
- Modern Hatha Yoga Part Four (15:21)
- Awake the Documentary with Journal Exercise
- Introduction to Kundalini Yoga with Dev Priya (91:42)
- Fundamentals of Forrest Yoga with Carmen (98:45)
- Introduction to Iyengar Yoga (64:37)
- Introduction to Yin Yoga (73:55)
- Introduction to Restorative Yoga (63:22)
- Friday, February 5th Recording #1 (80:47)
- Saturday, February 6th Recording #1 | The Koshas and Vayus (65:56)
- Saturday, February 6th Recording #2 | The Koshas and Vayus (101:13)
- Saturday, February 6th Last Recording | The Feet (45:00)
- Sunday, February 7th Recording #1 | The Vayus, Gunas and Doshas (106:49)
- Sunday, February 7th Recording #2 | The Vayus, Gunas and Doshas (75:39)
- Nadis Recording #1 (27:07)
- Nadis Recording #2 (15:14)
- Friday, March 5th Recording #1 (85:47)
- Journal Exercise for Those That Missed the Live Module Discussion
- Friday, March 5th Recording #2, Langhana Practice with Cheryl (57:32)
- Saturday, March 6th Recording #1 (127:05)
- Saturday, March 6th Recording #2 (71:30)
- Saturday, March 6th Recording #3 (35:19)
- Saturday, March 6th Recording #4 (87:49)
- Teaching Lab Exercise for Those That Missed the Live Module Discussion
- Sunday, March 7th Recording #1 (136:10)
- Teaching Lab Exercise #2 for Those That Missed the Live Module Discussion
- Sunday, March 7th Recording #2
- Sunday, March 7th Recording #3
- Journal Exercise #2 for Those That Missed the Live Module Discussion
- Homework | Finish A Life Worth Breathing and Journal Exercise
- Friday, April 9th Recording #1 (96:28)
- Journal Exercise for Those That Missed the Live Module Discussion
- Friday, April 9th Recording #2, Langhana Practice with Emily (66:38)
- Saturday, April 10th Recording #1 (128:57)
- Journal Exercise for Those That Missed Saturday's Recording #1
- Saturday, April 10th Recording #2 (38:01)
- Saturday, April 10th Recording #3 (103:32)
- Saturday, April 10th Recording #4 (36:25)
- Exercise for Those That Missed Saturday's Live Modules and Break Out Rooms
- Sunday, April 11th Recording #1 (78:07)
- Sunday, April 11th Recording #2 (101:46)
- Sunday, April 11th Recording #3 (103:31)
- Exercise for Those That Missed Sunday's Live Modules and Break Out Rooms
- Friday, May 14th Recording #1 (106:48)
- Journal Exercise for those that Missed the Live Module
- Friday, May 14th Recording #2 (66:54)
- Saturday, May 15th Recording #1 (180:55)
- Saturday, May 15th Recording #2 (103:15)
- Sunday, May 16th Recording #1 (228:08)
- Journal Exercise For Those That Missed The Previous Lesson Live
- Sunday, May 16th Recording #2
- Sunday, May 16th Recording #3
- Sunday, May 16th Recording #4 (47:43)
- Exercises For Those That Missed Our Live Module
- Friday, June 11th Recording, The Gita with Koko (136:29)
- Saturday, June 12th Recording #1 (100:27)
- Saturday, June 12th Recording #2 (64:52)
- Saturday, June 12th Recording #3 (71:07)
- Saturday, June 12th Recording #4 (73:54)
- Sunday, June 13th Recording #1 (102:03)
- Sunday, June 13th Recording #2 (71:59)
- Sunday, June 13th Recording #3 (68:35)
- Sunday, June 13th Recording #4 (38:56)
- Sunday, June 13th Recording #5 (51:42)
- Friday, July 9th| Mantras with Koko (128:19)
- Saturday, July 10th Recording #1 (89:48)
- Saturday, July 10th Recording #2 (91:42)
- Saturday, July 10th Recording #3 (97:10)
- Saturday, July 10th Recording #4 (65:03)
- Sunday, July 11th Recording #1 (76:54)
- Sunday, July 11th Recording #2 (108:55)
- Sunday July 11th, Recording #3 (96:58)
- Sunday, July 11th Recording #4 (83:34)
- COMING SOON! New Content Not in Live Module Eight Limbs Continued
- Welcome
- Unit 1: Building Blocks
- Unit 2: The Breath
- Unit 3: Strength, Flexibility & Movement
- Unit 4: The Spine
- Unit 5: The Lower Limbs
- Unit 6: Upper Limbs
- Unit 7: Anatomy in Asana and Asana Philosophy
- Unit 8: Anatomy in Asana and Pain & Sensation
- Unit 9: Anatomy in Asana and Vinyasa
- Unit 10: Anatomy in Asana and Arm Supports