Curriculum

History

There is a level high of emotional maturity and collective respect for the practice and your fellow classmates required as well as the availability to absorb and reflect on significant content relative to the anatomical reality and challenges that the human spirit endures and has endured since the dawn of time. We will go over historical content and how it does and does not reflect the needs of modern society today.

Philosophy

This is a professional course for a mature audience dedicated to understanding how yoga and mindfulness can appropriately and safely be taught to the general public and special populations of all ages and backgrounds. This training is trauma informed, aware and respectful, for yourself and others.

Postures

We are working through generational and systemic nervous system evolution and cycles during this training. Sometimes things come up. As you learn how to tailor the poses to meet your body, not the other way around, you’ll develop skills to support your self and build the " muscles" and inner resources to support your community. This is part of our practice and training on understanding scope of practice and limitations.  

Anatomy

You'll learn in depth anatomy, biology and neurobiology through the vehicle of the body by way of yoga asana and philosophy, theory and inspired yogic teachings. From first hand experience you'll be able to share with your clients, patients and students these yogic inspired tools to empower them to better function and thrive in their daily life.

Intelligent Sequencing

Teachers from this training are prepared to meet each body where they are and teach people, not just poses. You will learn as a teacher to reach almost any population and have the skilled yoga "toolset" to do so effectively. There is a strong focus on learning about the psychology of yoga as it pertains to supporting each student, trauma and teaching to special populations. This training is trauma aware and neurodivergent informed.  Extreme care is taken to support your learning style and help you deeply understand the anatomical magic and motor functioning of the body with attention to the tenderness and magnificent capacity of the human spirit.

Pranayama

The breath is a hot topic these days. The ancients knew it was the gateway to deeper connection to self and others. We will explore traditional breath techniques in addition to more modern ones, weaving in the mindfulness and trauma informed skills to know when to use the breath for support and when it’s best to let the body wisely find it’s own rhythm.

2027 Training Dates TBA

12 month commitment

This is an immersion to attune your nervous system to live a more yogic lifestyle and embody the practice both on and off the mat. How you are on the mat is how you are in your life. Yoga is a life long practice, beyond the asana true Yoga is how you live and interact with the world. The more skillsets we have at our disposal to utilize nervous system regulation, bodily autonomy and education, and personal empowerment, the easier it gets and the stronger we become to ride the waves of life.

Weekly Clinics: Wednesdays 6 - 8pm

Monthly Weekend Immersion Hours:

Fridays 6 - 8pm

Sat/Sun 8:30 - 4pm‍ ‍Daily break from 11:30 - 1pm

Dates:

Jan 22, 23, 24

Feb 19, 20, 21

Mar 12, 13, 14

Apr 9, 10, 11

May 14, 15, 16

June 4, 5, 6

July 16, 17, 18

Aug 20, 21, 22

Sep 17, 18, 19

Oct 15, 16, 17

Nov 12, 13, 14

Dec 3, 4, 5

This is an hours based training program and your in person attendance is required for all classes.

Events come up and life happens. We may have weather related disruptions during the winter and will address options to make up or meet virtually as they come up. Missed classes will need to be made up outside of training hours for an additional cost. For preplanned events that may conflict with training dates please share advanced notice so content can be prepared in tutorials to catch you up.

Guidance

• A minimum 3 months to a year of practice with Aline, preferably consecutively but cumulatively works as well. 

Personal Practice

• A minimum of 1 year of consistent yoga practice with any teacher, this could be collectively over the course of several years.

Homework

• Posture clinics and anatomy content will be hosted online pre-recorded watched on your own time in addition to in person training sessions. We will discuss and go over material in clinics and during immersion weekends. Some in person classes may need to be via Zoom depending on weather and instructor availability. Required Reading: The Bhagavad Gita by Stephen Mitchell, manual contents.

Attendance

• Participation in dates listed are required. Homework via reading, practice teaching and some short writing projects and sometimes videos will also be required outside of classroom time. This training is based on hours and content understood and embodied. Missed hours must be made up via tutorials * see details.

Health

• You do NOT have to be able to do all the poses offered, in fact a large part of the training is unlearning and learning traditional forms in a non-traditional way to meet every body you encounter. You are your first student!

Apply

Application needs to be filled out and if approved you’ll be required to put down a deposit of $250 to hold your space in the training. This deposit goes towards your tuition fee and is fully refundable up until 14 days before the training begins. If this program is not in alignment with your schedule or not a good fit for you your deposit will be returned.

Important:

‍ Due to the mature content of this training and the emotional maturity and professionalism required to understand the nature of trauma informed yoga we reserve the right to admit or deny anyone who we feel is ready or not quite ready for a training of this capacity.

• Persons in current active drug or alcohol or substance addition will not be admitted into this training. Persons in recovery who wish to attend the training need a minimum of at least 1 year of sobriety under the guidance and supervision of, a Sponsor if you are part of the AA or NA program, or under the guidance of a mental health counselor, therapist or doctor. This is non-negotiable. The safety of all attendee’s and fellow participants is our top priority. We want you to attend this when you are in a grounded, centered, healthy place. Your yoga is to work on yourself first. We look forward to welcoming you after your 1st year clean.

Included:

• Attendance in open weekly group classes at least 2 per week TBD

• Weekend immersion attendance + Wednesday night clinics

• 20% off of series, workshops, additional classes or special events at the studio during training period

• 20% off the Peace on Demand® online during training period 

• 20% off of studio gear & merchandise when available. 

• Full 200+ page training manual and the training anatomy manual by Cheri Tabone

• Access to pre-recorded and real time recordings of training content from our trainings

• Modern Hatha gear: sweatshirt, tshirt/tank top, water bottle, stickers at the end of training

• Yoga Alliance 200 hour Teaching Completion Certificate

• Option to apply to Yoga Alliance for RYT credentials and membership perks (YA fees not included)

• Certificate of Completion eligible for professional use, display and validity of training

The cost of the training is $3600 per person of which $300 is the initial refundable deposit to hold your space. Payment plans are available. Paying in full offers a slight discount. All payments are subject to an additional cost of Connecticut State Sales tax of 6.35%

If on a payment plan payments must be made in full on time according to your payment arrangement. Late, missed, expired or declined cards, bounced checks or no payment will result in loss of attendance in the training until the payment is settled and brought up to date. This training is based on accountability and integrity. Please communicate and be courteous if you are having financial constraints and cannot make a payment.