THE 200 Hour Teacher Training

FOCUS. EXPLORE. DISCOVER. EXPAND. 


Grace & Glory Yoga's Teacher Leader Development Program: A 200 Hour Teacher Training, is intentionally and purposefully designed to awaken a new depth within you through disciplined physical practice (asana), meditation, and powerful self-inquiry. Wake up to what's possible on and off of your mat by getting to the truth of who you are and what you want to be up to in your life and in the world. You will create for yourself a new sense of clarity, connection, and confidence to live a life of power, play, and purpose. 

We offer the GGY TLDP in two format options, listed below. We offer both formats at both the South Jersey and Philadelphia locations annually. Options are as follows, check applications for program dates at designated locations: 

A. THE IMMERSION -  One full immersion week with six weeks of guided study. 
B. THE INTENSIVE - Two weekends a month over the course of four months or one weekend a month over the course of six months.

The program is comprised of the following, in compliance with Yoga Alliance curriculum standards: 

  • Techniques (asana & assisting) – 100 hours
  • Teaching Methodology (practice teaching) – 25 hours
  • Anatomy and Physiology – 20 hours
  • Philosophy / Ethics/Lifestyle – 30 hours
  • Practicum (teaching & assisting live classes) – 10 hours
  • Transformational – 10 hours
  • Homework and Exams – 5 hours

REQUIRED TEXTS PRIOR TO TRAINING: 
Journey Into Power -  Baron Baptiste
The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz

REQUIRED TEXTS FOR TRAINING: 
40 Days to Personal Revolution - Baron Baptiste
Light on Yoga - B.K.S. Iyengar  
The Key Muscles of Yoga - Ray Long
Anatomy of a Yogi: Volume One Introcutions - by Kristen Leal

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READING TO SUPPORT YOUR PROGRAM: 
Bhagavad Gita (A Walkthrough for Westerners)
The Yamas & The Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice - Deborah Adele  
A Return to Love - Marianne Williamson
The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice - TKV Deskachar
Emotional Anatomy - Stanley Keleman
The Places That Scare You - Pema Chodron 

This program requires 100% commitment to attending and participating in all scheduled sessions for certification.
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PROGRAM DATES: 

SOUTH JERSEY + PHILLY INTENSIVE: This is a three month program, in which we will come together for six full weekends. We will begin on January 10th. Saturdays will begin between 7am and 9am and end the weekend on Sunday by 6:00pm. Please note the timing does change to support the content of the program during the week.

DATES: 
ORIENTATION CALL, JANUARY 2 AT 7PM EST
JANUARY 11-12 (NFD)
JANUARY 25-26 (FSH)
FEBRUARY 8-9 (GWY)
MARCH 21-22 (NFD)
APRIL 4-5 (FSH)
APRIL 25-26 (GWY)


TUITION: $3,200 program fee.
                  ($500 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit toward program free upon application.)
                  (Structured payment plans available upon request.  Program must be paid in full prior to start date.)