Healthy Foundations Flow
RYT 200-hour Teacher Training
Healthy Foundations Flow
RYT 200 Training
Become a Yoga Alliance certified RYT 200 Yoga Teacher!
This online training includes 10 Weeks of live Zoom lessons and 135 hours of self-paced learning lessons of all kinds.
Train & and connect with an intimate group of yogis online, with an option to complete your training in-person at a small group retreat in April- exact time & location TBD.
Lead Trainer Courtney Avery shares 10+ years of experience as a yoga instructor, preparing you to confidently share your practice. Other faculty include a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
The Healthy Foundations Flow is a Hatha style yoga practice designed to increase your body awareness and range of motion. You will learn how to adapt a yoga practice to students of all capabilities.
The Movement & Health Studies Yoga School's Healthy Foundations Flow Teacher Training is registered with the Yoga Alliance - the internationally recognized Yoga credentialing association. (It's official... you're going to be a Yoga Teacher!)
Schedule
Live Zoom
10 Modules over 10 weeks: Our first live session begins Sunday January 9th, 2022. The last live session is the week of March 13-19th. You will have 2 months to complete your online lessons and teach a Final Graduation class.
Sunday Live Sessions: Two 2-hour Zoom Calls*
Weekday Session: 2.5 hour Zoom Call*
Office Hours: Courtney will host an extra 1 hour call during the week to answer questions, review for those who need to make-up live sessions, and host discussions*
Attendance Requirements: I recommend you try to make it to every live session! But if you can't, that's ok, they will always be recorded, and you can re-watch lessons later. I ask that you make it to at least 60% of the live classes.
*As a team, we'll decide on exact days and times to accommodate trainees' time zones & schedules
You will have access to the online course materials for 6 months after the 10 weeks of online learning
Eight Limbs of Yoga
Philosophy
The physical poses make up 1 small part of Yoga. Patanjali defines the 8 limbs that make up Ashtanga Yoga in the Yoga Sutras.
We'll explore the 8 limbs of yoga through experiential learning, deep conversations, research, and self-exploration...
- Yamas - 5 personal restraints
- Niyamas - 5 universal observances
- Asana - physical poses
- Pranayama - breath control
- Pratyahara - awareness within
- Dharana - meditation, introspection
- Dhyana - meditation, contemplation
- Samadhi - connection, peace
The curriculum is broken up into 10 modules. Each module corresponds to a different Yama or Niyama. Each week we'll discuss how to incorporate these ethical guidelines into our lives on and off the yoga mat.
Curriculum
Module 1 · Personal Practice · Ahimsa - non-harming
Live Calls · Jan 9-15
- Healthy Foundations Flow Master Class
- Welcome! Setting Your Intention
- What is Yoga? History and defining it in the modern world
- Cultivating a strong personal practice
- Practice Teach- Getting to Know You
Self-Paced Lessons
- Sequencing - Create Your Own Daily Practice
- Grounding Yoga Poses: Asana Techniques & Methodology
- Intro to Mindfulness Meditation & Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Intro to the Musculosketal System
Module 2 · Breath & The Subtle Body · Satya - Truthfulness
Live Calls · Jan 16-22
- Blindfolded Yoga Flow Master Class
- Finding Your Authentic Teaching Voice
- Introduction to the Subtle Body
- Pranayama Sequencing
- Practice Teach - Teach What You Know
Self-Paced Lessons
- Sequencing - Breath Work Practice
- Integration Poses: Asana Techniques & Methodology
- Pranayama Techniques
- Ancient Yogic Texts
- Muscles, Bones & Joints of Yoga
Module 3 · Chakras, Mantras, & Mudras · Asteya - non-stealing
Live Calls · Jan 23-29
- Chakra-Based Yoga Flow Master Class
- Introduction to the Chakras, mantras, & mudras
- Teaching Guided meditation
- Practice Teach - Breath Work & Integration
Self-Paced Lessons
- Sequencing - Meditation
- Activation Poses: Asana Techniques & Methodology
- Mantra & Sound-Based Meditation
- Yoga Poses for the Chakras
- Injury Prevention & Safe Movement
- Body mapping exercise
Module 4 · Own Your Power · Brahmacharya - moderation/restraint
Live Calls · Jan 30 - Feb 5
- Sweat & Flower Power Yoga Master Class
- Alignment Principles & Bandhas
- Body Awareness & Trust Exercise
- Practice Teach - Guided Meditation
Self-Paced Lessons
- Sequencing - Chakra Healing
- Energizing Poses: Asana Techniques & Methodology
- Teaching Silent Meditation
- Powerful Pranayama for Energy
- Intro to the Respiratory & Cardiovascular Systems
- Ayurveda 101
Module 5 · Body Awareness · Aparigrahha - non-attachment
Live Calls · Feb 6-12
- Yoga for Body Awareness Master Class
- Anatomy Lessons with Dr. Rose Schlaff
- Pace & Sequencing for a Whole Body Experience
- Practice Teach - Main Points for Public Classes
Self-Paced Lessons
- Sequencing - Pelvic Floor Practice
- Balancing Poses: Asana Techniques & Methodology
- Teaching Breath Count & Gazing Meditations
- Exploring Vedic/Tantric Traditions with a Puja for the goddess Kali
- Introduction to Sanskrit
- Taoism for Self-Reflection
- Pelvic Floor Yoga Practice Techniques
- Intro to the Endocrine & Digestive Systems
- Anatomy of Touch - Self-Massage
Module 6 · Mental Health · Saucha - purity
Live Calls · Feb 13-19
- Guided Meditation & Breath Work Master Class
- Mental Health & Yoga with Raphaelle Cuenod, LCSW
- The Art of Assisting
- Practice Teach - Peak Postures
Self-Paced Lessons
- Teaching to Physical Restrictions
- Teaching Modified Classes
- Backbends & Heart Openers: Asana Techniques & Methodology
- Inclusive Language & Being an Ambassador to Yoga
- Introduction to the Nervous System
- “Shake it Out” Yoga for Mental Health
Module 7 · Restorative & Yin Yoga · Santosha - contentment/acceptance
Live Calls · Feb 20-26
- Restorative Yin Yoga Master Class
- Introduction to Teaching Restorative & Yin Yoga
- Props & Tools for Adaptive Yoga Classes
- Practice Teach - Restorative Yin Yoga Class
Self-Paced Lessons
- Sequencing - Yin Yoga for Bedtime
- Deep Stretches & Twists: Asana Techniques & Methodology
- Restorative Yin Yoga Poses
- Assisting a Restorative Yin Yoga Class
- Exploring Yoga Deities - Archetypes for Self-Reflection
- Chair Yoga & Adaptive Yoga Modifications
Module 8 · Mindful Movement & Flow · Tapas - self-discipline
Live Calls · Feb 27 - Mar 5
- Mindful Movement & Flow Master Class
- Create a Meaningful Experience for your students
- Adding more Flow to your flow
- Practice Teach - Adaptive Yoga Class
Self-Paced Lessons
- Create Your Unique Offering
- Hip-Openers: Asana Techniques & Methodology
- One-on-One Practice Teach
- Yoga Styles - Research Assignment
- Basics of Prenatal Yoga
Module 9 · Nature & Connection · Svadhyaya - self-study
Live Calls · Mar 6-12
- Nature-Inspired Yoga Master Class
- Yoga to Connect with the Natural World
- Intro to Acro Yoga
- Practice Teach - What’s Your Special Touch
Self-Paced Lessons
- Make a Yoga Playlist
- Core Strength & Stability: Asana Techniques & Methodology
- Eye Gazing Exercise
- Anatomy of Touch - Partner Massage
- Partner Yoga
- One-on-one Practice Teach
Module 10 · Business of Yoga · Isvarapranidhana - divine connection/inner-knowing
Live Calls · Mar 13-19
- Music-Inspired Fun Flow Master Class
- Professionalism in the Yoga Business
- Becoming a Powerful Teacher - Cacao Ceremony Initiation
- Practice Teach - Celebratory Flow
Self-Paced Lessons
- Inversions: Asana Techniques & Methodology
- Yoga, Technology, & Marketing
- Credentialing & Legal Matters
- Teaching Advanced Poses
- One-on-one practice teach
Meet Your Trainers
Train with a diverse group of professionals
Courtney Avery, MPH, E-RYT-200
Lead Trainer
Courtney is a health educator, yoga teacher, and birth doula. Courtney attended graduate school at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for her Masters of Public Health, specializing in health education and disease prevention. Working in clinical research while in grad school, her yoga practice kept her centered, leading her to enroll in a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training to deepen her personal practice. This changed the course of her professional career. She saw the profound impact that yoga had on her students' overall health and wellbeing, and decided to incorporate yoga for body awareness into her master's capstone health education program. She shares this practice with students all over the world through classes, workshops, retreats, and so much more. Courtney created the Movement & Health Studies Yoga School to empower others to share the practice of yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and breath work in a welcoming and approachable way.
Raphaelle Cuenod, LCSW, RYT-200
Guest Teacher - Mental Health & Yoga
Raphaelle Cuenod is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in therapy for individuals, couples, and families. She obtained her Masters of Social Work from USC, and is specifically trained in EMDR. Raphaelle also practices trauma-informed yoga as a certified Yoga Instructor, and uses this knowledge to help her clients through mindfulness and movement. She currently works in private practice as a licensed clinical social worker, with a focus on helping individuals process trauma through evidence based practices including mindfulness. Her areas of focus include: depression, interpersonal challenges, anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. Raphaelle's holistic approach to mental wellness offers trainees a unique perspective on yoga, stress, trauma, and the mind-body connection.
Dr. Rose Schlaff, DPT, WHC
Guest Teacher
Dr. Rose is a pelvic floor physical therapist and sex/intimacy coach. She is a guest lecturer for the University of Michigan’s Human Sexuality Certificate program and San Diego State University’s Marriage and Family Therapy Sexuality and Intimacy course and has had the opportunity to lecture internationally on the topic of women's sexual and pelvic health in Beijing, China. Dr. Rose has been published in the Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy, and is a contributing author to the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care Volume 8. Dr. Rose provides a wealth of knowledge to help trainees understand the body, prevent injury, and promote proper alignment.
Your Investment
Online Training: $2800
Refer a friend to train with you and get $100 off your training!
You'll also have a free monthly membership to the Movement & Health Studies Online Studio January through March.
Once you apply, I'll give you instructions to save your space with a $500 deposit. Payment plans are available! Contact me for more info.
You'll receive a YTT Gift Bag in December in the mail!
This is a professional training, and once you graduate, you are free to apply for yoga teaching jobs all over the world, or start your own professional yoga career!
Once you graduate, you may submit your certificate to the Yoga Alliance to become an RYT200 (Registered Yoga Teacher with 200 hours of training as recognized by the internationally recognized Yoga Association) Most yoga studios require this when hiring teachers.
Want to finish your training in-person? We'll finish this training somewhere special for a small group in-person retreat :) Details TBD.
FAQ
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Is this any different than other programs out there?
It really depends on what you are looking for, and what you put into it! Jiving with your teacher trainers and their style of yoga is the most critical. I encourage you to check out my style of yoga! Head over to my online studio and start your free-7-day trial of my monthly membership to see if you like what I'm up to!
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I work full time. Is this for me?
It depends on how you like to work! If you complete the program in 10 weeks, you're looking at roughly 20 hours of work per week. You have 2 months to complete your self-paced learning lessons, and graduation requirements. If you decide to attend the retreat, you can complete a lot of the contact hours, practice teaching, and hands-on-lessons in April, which lightens your load throughout the 10 weeks.
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Do I need to become a yoga teacher?
I went into my first teacher training not wanting to teach yoga... I just wanted to learn more and improve my practice. You can totally do that too! This training will give you a fresh perspective on life in so many ways! You never know what may happen in the end <3