Abundant Path 200hr Yoga Teacher Certification Program
Thank you for considering Abundant Path School of Yoga to deepen your Yoga practice and embark on the path of becoming a yoga teacher. You are an intrepid seeker, courageously taking on the illuminating journey to the inner self!
By the end of this training, you will acquire a graduation certificate that qualifies you as a 200hr Yoga Teacher that will be recognized for registration with the Yoga Alliance as a 200hr RYT. More importantly, you will gain the knowledge and hone the necessary skills to live and confidently share the wisdom of this ancient yoga tradition through a modern lens.
Whether your desire is to teach yoga to others, or to immerse yourself in structured practice for continued self-study, this process will stir your personal development profoundly. For me, this is truly the most exciting aspect of traveling on this life-long path: redefining how to see oneself in the universe, how one relates with the universe, and experience embodying the universe.
Are you ready to walk down an abundant path of possibilities?
Soo Yoon – Program Founder
AREAS OF STUDY
Abundant Path adheres to the newly elevated Yoga Alliance Standards for core curriculum and competencies.
- ASANA: safe alignment of postures, modifications, hands-on-assists, anatomy, related physiology
- PRANAYAMA & MEDITATION: techniques, methods
- YOGA HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY: including yogic texts Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita
- SUBTLE BODY PHILOSOPHY: mapping and techniques to influence prana, nadis, chakras; mudra and mantra
- TEACHING METHODOLOGY: principles of teaching, cueing, sequencing a class
- HEART OF YOGA: contextualizing yogic philosophy and ethics into life, Dharma Talks, yoga as skill-in-action and learning to teach with compassion, empathy, inclusion and social justice mindset
- INTRO TO AYURVEDA: learn about this ancient complementary holistic approach for wellness
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: preparation for everything you need to continue on your teaching path
WHY CHOOSE ABUNDANT PATH?
Abundant Path is the culmination of my eight years of training yoga teachers for 200hr certification, 300hr certification, and continuing education. I’ve remained a student all these years even as I taught – I’ve learned, unlearned, relearned, and continue to stay receptive to how modern context can enrich the way we experience this ancient practice of yoga. Now, I am so thrilled to offer this carefully curated training with time-tested methods and clarity of content, to you.
With an experienced and knowledgable team of trainers who are committed to excellence delivered with warmth and compassion, we are here to guide you through quite possibly, one of the biggest transformative steps in your life.
Our goal is to deliver you with an attentive, full and comprehensive program. Our approach is a personal one – we keep smaller class size because your success matters to us.
Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance
FACULTY
Program Director / Lead Trainer: Soo Yoon E-RYT 500, YACEP
Trainer: Kim Pfeifer E-RYT 500
Trainer: Kaitlin Bergin E-RYT 200
Trainer: Sonja Pfeiffer RYT 500
SCHEDULE for WINTER / SPRING 2024
11 Weekends and 10 Wednesday Night Zoom Sessions
We meet about 2 weekends per month over 6 months in-person at Release Yoga Studio (Hillsdale, NJ) for training sessions, and about 1-2 Wednesday nights per month for online Zoom training meetings.
WEEKENDS in Studio
January 6-7 & 20-21
February 10-11 & 24-25
March 9-10 & 23-24
April 6-7 & 20-21
May 4-5 & 18-19
June 8-9
*Saturdays: 8am-5pm
*Sundays: 8:30am-5pm
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS via Zoom
January 10 & 24
February 21
March 6 & 20
April 3 & 17
May 1 & 15
June 5
*Wednesdays: 6-9pm
PROGRAM INVESTMENT
Included with tuition is a STUDIO CLASS MEMBERSHIP at Release Yoga Studio for the duration of the program (a $648 value) to support your practice.
TUITION
$3,200 due in full by December 22nd, which includes a $100 deposit to hold your spot
EARLY BIRD: $3,100 if paid in full by November 19th 2023, which includes a $100 deposit to hold your spot
PAY-OVER-TIME PLAN
$3,400 paid over five installments of $660 over five months, which includes a $100 deposit to hold your spot. (See payment terms and schedule “Tuition and Payment Agreement” in the application).
You can find Course Expectations, Student Agreement, and Payment Terms under the Application Page
Yoga is for Everyone, but this Program is Not…
This program requires dedication of body, mind, and energy for not only the 200 hours of training, but the time for additional assignments, self practice, and reflection that is required for a meaningful experience. You will have plenty of support along the way, but the commitment is on you.
Abundant Path 200hr YTT is hosted by Release Yoga Studio