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Teacher Training and Retreats

Yahweh Yoga Teacher Training Academy

Setting standards of excellence for Christian Yoga Training since 2005

Fundamentals

Mission: To invite, inspire, equip, and train men and women to experience God more intimately, their health more deeply, become a teacher and profoundly serve their communities through the education and practice of Yahweh Yoga.

As Christians, we rest secure in grace, but we also are called to view and approach everything from the lens of God’s Word. This is what we make every effort to do at Yahweh Yoga. We relentlessly strive to bring students relevant and engaging education that make their time with us one of the highlights of their lives. Consistent 5-Star ratings by our graduates on Yoga Alliance since 2005 brings us great joy. It is an honor to know directly from our students that we are accomplishing our mission.

$300.00 Just for our precious graduates. We miss you.
$300.00 Are you stressed by work and life? Come renew with us. This retreat is perfect for us to pamper you.

$300.00 This Christian yoga retreat is 3-days to rest and restore yourself. Soak in Gods love for you and of course lots of peaceful yoga. Only $300

A Time Such as This Special Promotion

Is God calling you to teach? We can’t remember a time in sixteen years of Yahweh Yoga that it could be more personally rewarding for you and meaningful to others to have skilled yoga teachers bring peace and health to your community.  We believe we are being called together for times such as these and have a beautiful savings for those who choose to take advantage of this opportunity.

Our trainings are raw and real…peaceful and encouraging.  Your teachers are advanced and highly-skilled.  Our graduates have given our RYT-200 & RYT-500 a 5-Star rating with Yoga Alliance since 2005 for both the Virtual Live Stream and In-Person trainings. 

Yahweh Yoga is known for drawing out the uniqueness that is each trainee so that when you graduate and go out into your community you will do so with a more intimate awareness, trust and confidence in yourself and the Holy Spirit directing you.  Our goal is to grow and help others grow to be more like Jesus every day, which leads to an awesome and healthy life.

Due to the success of our Virtual Live Stream reviews we’re realizing that students love the virtual courses as much as the In-Person. There are many unique benefits for enrollment in our virtual courses. Even though people are a bit weary of Zoom , it appears we are having another Covid winter with airline cancellations, testing, vaccinations, personal contact issues they are not willing to wait to become professional yoga teachers.

Additionally, there are some significant money savings for travel/accommodations/ time away from job and home by taking our Virtual Live Stream Course…plus wearing your most comfortable clothing in the comfort of your own home while training is a plus! Our virtual live stream reviews mention how genuinely connected students felt with fellow-classmates and teachers, which some may think you can only achieve in-person.

God has made it clear to us here at Yahweh Yoga that God wants us to reach more people. Yahweh Yoga exists to train and certify extraordinary professional yoga teachers in a peaceful, encouraging, raw and real environment.  Upon graduation these teachers then go out into their communities all over the country and abroad bringing the love of Jesus, whole health and well-being to those feeling confused, lost and broken…which is pretty much everyone these days… It is through our students/graduates that we fulfil God’s call for us to “reach more people”. 

All ages and fitness levels comprise our student base.  Some only wish to teach Restorative/Yin/Gentle…others Flow & Power.  You will be confident to teach any class you feel comfortable teaching, in any venue. 

Tuition Prices during “A Time Such As This” Promotion:

YYT/RYT-200  5-Star Rated Virtual Live Stream – Saturday’s beginning 2/26/22- 4/30/22 – 8AM- 5:30PM AZ

Tuition during promotion: $2,022 – Regularly $2,900

YYT/RYT-200 is a pre-requisite for YYT/RYT-500. 

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YYT/RYT-500 July 15th ,16th and 17th , 19th , 20th , 21st, 22nd, 23rd ,24th , 25th , 2022 Thesis presentations and GRADUATION!

Tuition during promotion: $2,500 – Regularly $3,400

Virtual and In-Person courses are exactly the same, with the same amazing teaching staff.  We can offer virtual a little lower as our costs for delivery are lower and we are passing that on to our students for this promotion.

The Difference between YYT/RYT-200 and YYT/RYT-500:

YYT/RYT-200 is all about you learning what’s needed to deliver a spectacular class that people come back to regularly.  This would include all the basics required by Yoga Alliance to receive RYT-200 Designation and then some.  Our curriculum definitely teaches the History of Yoga and the industry, however it is grounded in Jesus beginning each day with meditation and scripture.  What we hear consistently over our 16-years is that “The training is so much more than yoga.” and that “When I graduated I knew I could teach and had confidence”. 

YYT/RYT-500 is all about advancing your opportunities to teach and serve those in your community by understanding how to deliver yoga modifications to those who suffer from common chronic issues such as Trauma, PTSD,  Seniors, Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiac issues, Incarcerated, Knees/Hips/Shoulders, Veterans with missing limbs.  In my experience at least half of the students in every yoga class suffer from some kind of chronic issue requiring more in-depth learning about how to truly and skillfully help students with their need for modifications.  This also opens many opportunities for high paying employment at…hospitals, senior centers, cancer centers, doctor’s offices, personal care, veteran groups and many other opportunities.  In our humble opinion every serious yoga teacher should take both courses.

Tuition Payments

One third of the total is due upon enrollment with the balance  paid  in  six  equal  no-interest monthly payments . All textbooks and other course materials are included in the cost of tuition. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and PayPal. We also accept personal checks.

Interest Free Payment Plan (Contingent on auto-deduct the 1st of each month.  If payment is missed there will be a 5% late charge added for that month. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and PayPal. We also accept personal checks. Additional 2% discount for those who wish to pay tuition in full upon enrollment. 

Please contact  [email protected] for more information.  We are here for you!

The most important thing to us is your success.

We have 4 Programs:

  • YYT-200 (Yahweh Yoga Teacher), which is Online Only and replicates our RYT-200 curriculum. This program includes an optional 3-Days here in Arizona during regularly scheduled teacher trainings. Online educations are not recognized by Yoga Alliance as they do not allow more than 20-Hours of online work for RYT-200 status. Hundreds of students have started with this program and have become beautiful teachers. Many of them continue to advance in their education with us as God calls them.
  • YYT/RYT-200 (Yahweh Yoga Teacher/Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance), this is a Yoga Alliance recognized curriculum and teaches you everything you need to know about how to deliver outstanding yoga classes. Our YYT/RYT-200 teacher training teaches students how to optimize their natural health, become a professional yoga teacher and take these gifts to their family, friends and community. Students have the opportunity to learn how to teach Restorative, Gentle, Flow, Power & Hot Yoga. All ages and fitness levels take our teacher trainings. Everyone starts where they are and we grow together from there. Mind, Body, Soul .
  • YYT/RYT-500 (Yahweh Yoga Teacher/Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance) This is our advanced course. Students learn from experienced naturopathic doctors with a specialty in yoga therapy. In any yoga class a teacher has a variety of students who are experiencing chronic conditions such as injuries, arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular, trauma, PTSD, MS, Parkinson’s etc. Our RYT-500 Advanced Teacher Training takes each of these conditions and focuses on yoga modifications, eating and the mind, body, soul issues that accompany these chronic issues.
  • YYLT (Yahweh Yoga Lead Teacher) – This training allows our graduates to qualify to become a Yahweh Yoga Lead Teacher for our Yahweh Yoga Global Teacher Training Outreach. When you become a YYLT (Yahweh Yoga Lead Teacher) students are eligible to Host Yahweh Yoga RYT-200 Weekend Teacher Trainings In Their Community. Students can then Earn up to $40,000 per training. In the last thirteen years thousands of people throughout the country have called requesting weekend trainings in their community. We are addressing this call by offering our new YYLT program to our YYT/RYT-200 & YYT/RYT-500 graduates only.

As a Yoga Alliance Licensed, Registered Christian Yoga School our mission at Yahweh Yoga is to equip students with an education that is reflective of God’s Word and delivered with the highest professional standards in the yoga industry. Graduates of our program are equipped with the knowledge and credentials necessary to teach in professional and church settings in a manner that honors the LORD.

Personalized Teacher Trainings allow students to start anytime, anywhere and to get it done in 14-Days in Arizona, weekends in Texas and Missouri or Online only, whatever works for you. Non-teachers interested in simply deepening their practice, learning nutritious and delicious eating and developing intimacy with Christ… this is a profound journey for you too!

Come as you are…all ages and fitness levels are welcome…there’s something for everyone.

Yahweh Yoga Teacher Certification 200

Yahweh Yoga Teacher (YYT-200)

Tuition: $700

Yahweh Yoga welcomes students from all backgrounds and faiths to learn how to incorporate yoga practice and healthy living into their daily lives. Yahweh Yoga teacher credentials are recognized by the yoga industry, Yoga Alliance, State of Arizona and the Christian community as a whole for leadership and as the most highly accredited Christian style yoga teacher training available anywhere. Tuition from this course can apply toward next level certifications. Graduates become credentialed yoga teachers with a focus on delivering inspiring classes that you can easily bring into your community.

The course includes seven modules: Alignment & Postures, Eating & Healthy Lifestyle, Cueing & Teaching Methodology, Anatomy & Physiology, Philosophy, Business Development & Marketing, Yoga Industry. Materials included – Books & DVDs

Students will enjoy your training program in our state-of-the-art online classroom. Our Online Program is at your own pace. The modules are designed with built-in flexibility that allows students to complete their assignments on a schedule that works with their daily life. Throughout this course there is unlimited email support provided an E-RYT Yahweh Yoga Instructor, and all course materials are provided as a part of their tuition.

In the online portion, do I have to login at a certain time every day?
Our online course work is available at any time. This means that you are free to logon each week whenever you like.

How rigorous is the testing process? I get nervous taking tests.
We want to create quality Christian yoga teachers so we made sure that our testing process assesses your progress and provides feedback on where you may need more work. You can take our tests as many times as you need to master the concepts. Our goal is to help you learn and become the best yoga teacher you can be.

What is it like to take an online class? I’m not very computer-oriented.
Relax – online learning can be mastered by anyone, even someone with minimal computer experience. When we developed our curriculum, we hired Educational Technology PhD candidates from Arizona State University to make sure that our online classroom environment was inviting and accessible by people of all levels of technological expertise. Before you ever begin your coursework, you will take part in an online environment orientation. During this time, you will get to experience the features of the online classroom.

Do you have to be really experienced at yoga? I’m a beginner but interested in teacher training.
The answer is you can take our teacher training with no yoga experience – because by the time you complete this course, you will likely have more yoga mastery than you ever thought possible. The beauty of yoga as a health practice is that regardless of your age or level, there is a class appropriate for you to teach. If you are extremely athletic, Power Yoga might suit you, or you might prefer to teach Stretch, Relax & Restore, Gentle Journey or Flow classes.

There are no specific prerequisites other than the desire to deepen your own personal journey and to bring God’s peace and good health to all.

Module 0: Orientation

  • Students become acquainted with the online learning environment, set up their profile and meet the other members of the learning community.

Module 1: Yahweh Yoga Philosophy

  • Ethics
  • Spiritual Basics and their foundation in Scripture
  • World Views
  • What is Christian Yoga?
  • Pranayama & Christian Meditation

Module 2: Eating and Healthy Lifestyle

  • Spiritual health
  • Emotional health
  • Physical health

Module 3: Business Development and Marketing

  • Ministering with Christian yoga
  • Financial Considerations
  • Spiritual and Financial Goal Setting
  • LLC Business Structure
  • Brand Development

Module 4: The Yoga Industry

  • Yoga Alliance overview
  • Yama’s and Niyama’s and their relationship to Scripture
  • Chakras
  • Yoga master teachers
  • Types of yoga

Module 5: Anatomy and Physiology

  • Medial, Distal, Posterior, Flexion, and Skeletal system functions
  • Coronal, Sagittal, and Transverse movement plane functions
  • Femur, Humerus, Fibula, and Tibia skeletal attachment structures
  • Knee, Hip, Shoulder, and Spine/lumbar joint structures
  • Rotator cuff muscle postures, movement, and location
  • Ligament functions
  • Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, and Sacral spinal structures
  • Psoas, Quadriceps, and Hamstring muscular and adjacent bone and joint structures
  • Scoliosis, Arch problems in the feet, and Sciatica characteristics

Module 6: Alignment and Postures

  • Alignment and Postures: benefits, misalignments, contraindication
  • Anusara Inspired Alignment: principles, actions, and focal points

Module 7: Teaching Methodology

  • Lesson Plan Creation
  • Musical Cueing
  • Using Your Voice Effectively

Other Requirements

  • Practicing Yahweh Yoga classes a minimum four days per week throughout the length of the program using Yahweh Yoga DVDs or at our Chandler Studio. All books and DVDs are included in tuition.
  • Optional Attendance of a 3- Day Onsite Retreat
  • Completion of a 30 Minute “Final Teach”.

YYT/RYT-200 Teacher Training Program

Tuition: $2,900

Graduates will earn Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) credentials with Yoga Alliance and Yahweh Yoga Teacher Credentials (YYT-200). These are the credentials that are needed to designate that you are a professional to potential employers and other professionals in the yoga industry.

  • Become a registered Christian yoga teacher.
  • Get a supercharged yoga practice! You think your alignment is good now? Wait until we get our hands on you.
  • Learn the physical practice of Asana.
  • Imagine studying with amazing people who all love JESUS!
  • Learn more and take time to explore anatomy, business, cueing, lifestyle, meditation, nutrition, philosophy, postures, 
  • breathing…take your practice to the next level.
  • Ask the questions YOU want.
  • Learn the poses you just can’t yet achieve on your own. With our team of master teachers you will be given the 
  • individual attention you deserve.
  • Journal and grow spiritually through our healing assignments and Bible study. 
  • Learn to deliver and teaching amazing classes should you choose that path.
  • Learn to share your passion and inspire others.
  • Shine your light for God!

None! With our flexible join-anytime scheduling, starting your Teacher Training journey is now easier than ever. Start now with your prep manual and start building your foundation through a structure of 7 modules to review before or after your on-site training.

Techniques, Training and Practice

These topics will be explored both analytically and through guided practice

  • Lining up the pranayama’s and niyama’s with God’s Word
  • The Biblical basis for a Christian yoga practice
  • Yahweh Yoga Philosophy
  • Christian Meditation techniques
  • Principles of Alignment
  • Planes of Movement

Yoga Alliance Minimum Contact Hours: 75 hours

Minimum Contact Hours With Lead Trainers: 50 hours

Teaching Methodology

  • Sequencing a class to promote stillness and worship
  • Creating a meaningful class experience
  • Utilizing modifications and props to address the needs of specific individuals and populations
  • Understanding and application of the Yahweh Yoga teaching style
  • Delivering Rest, Relax and Restore, Gentle Journey, Faithful Flow, Hot Yoga and Yoga Sculpt classes
  • Business Principles, Marketing, and Social Media
  • Demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting techniques
  • Characteristics of a good yoga teacher
  • Supporting students on their journey
  • Introduction into teaching and supporting students with chronic diseases and special populations

Yoga Alliance Minimum Contact Hours: 15 hours

Minimum Contact Hours With Lead Trainers: 10 hours

Anatomy and Physiology

  • Human Physical Anatomy and Physiology
  • Principles of Alignment and Postures
  • Arm Balances & Inversion
  • Adjusting
  • Application of Anatomy and Physiology within a yoga practice
  • Yoga asana benefits, contraindications and modifications
  • Planes of Moment
  • Energy Anatomy and Physiology from a Biblical Standpoint
  • Essential Oils

Yoga Alliance Minimum Contact Hours: 10 hours

Minimum Contact Hours With Lead Trainers: 0 hours

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers

  • Ethics
  • Different styles and branches of yoga
  • Worship
  • The Yoga Industry
  • The Importance of Self- Care for Emotional Wellness
  • Nutrition and eating
  • Women’s Health
  • Aromatherapy & Essential Oils
  • Bible Study on the Fruit of the Spirit

Yoga Alliance Minimum Contact Hours: 20 hours

Minimum contact hours w/ Lead Trainer(s): 0 hours

Practicum

Students will gain experience sequencing, cueing, adjusting and teaching yoga classes. This will culminate in students teaching a thirty-minute class as their final exam.

Yoga Alliance Minimum Contact Hours: 5 hours

Minimum contact hours w/ Lead Trainer(s): 5 hours

YYT/RYT-500 Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Program

Tuition: $2400 regularly $3400

The purpose for this Advanced Yoga Program is to train expert credentialed yoga teachers to serve people with conditions and limitations so they can live a higher, more joyful quality of life. 

This program is designed as a self-paced in-depth study and exploration of yoga and how it is being widely used with integrative-medicine for those with a variety of ailments.

Experienced teachers are adding these skills to their credentials in order to better serve their students, deepen their own practice and to advance their teaching opportunities.

There are four main components included to this advanced program: 

  1. Directed Course Study and Exams
  2. 1500 Word Thesis
  3. 15 -Contact Observations

Prerequisite: Must have RYT-200 credentials from any Yoga Alliance accredited school. These prerequisites combined with the completion of our Advanced Yoga Program will qualify students for YYT/RYT-500 Yoga Alliance credentials. 

Completion of Yahweh Yoga’s YYT/RYT-500 Advanced Yoga Program will provide the confidence that student’s need to work within clinics, hospitals, schools and special populations.

Upon completion of our YYT/RYT-500 Advanced Yoga Program students can register with Yoga Alliance and receive their RYT-500 credentials.

Completion of any RYT-200 Yoga Alliance Accredited Program worldwide.

Yoga for Teachers

  • How to Love Your Students
  • Recognize your student’s special needs
  • Interacting with students
  • Involvement in your own healing
  • Coping Techniques for Teachers
  • Delivering effective and appropriate classes
  • Yoga as a Technology for Life Transformation
  • Fostering Spiritual Growth
  • Yoga in Your Community
  • The Business of Yoga

Yoga for the Emotional Body

  • Joy
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • OCD
  • ADHD

Yoga for Seasons and Stages of Life

  • Hormones
  • Women’s Seasons
  • Men’s Seasons
  • Pre Natal/Post Natal
  • Fertility
  • Kids

Yoga for Severe Trauma – Part 1

  • Working with Veterans
  • Working with First Responders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

Yoga for Severe Trauma – Part 2

  • Healing Emotional Trauma
  • Domestic Violence
  • Sexual Abuse

Yoga for Recovery

  • Addictions:
  • Smoking
  • Alcoholism
  • Drugs
  • Obesity
  • Grief

Yoga for Rehabilitation

  • Injuries and Surgeries
  • Physical Weakness & Pain Management 1
  • Chair

Yoga for a Healthy & Intentional Life

  • Positive Self-Talk & Reflection
  • Achieve Flow and an Optimal State of Inner Experience
  • Understand the Power of Food
  • Eating Disorders
  • Importance of Meditation and Reflection
  • Personalize Your Yoga Practice Throughout Life Changes
  • The Importance of Yoga for Caregivers
  • Life Coaching – Designing your life for Success

Yoga for Chronic Conditions – Part 1

  • Cardiac care
  • Strokes/modifications
  • Diabetes
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Cancer
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Pain Management

Yoga for Chronic Conditions – Part 2

  • Cancer
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Pain Management

Anatomy for Yoga

  • Inside the Asanas
  • Dynamics of Breathing
  • Skeletal System
  • Muscular System
  • Loops/ Spirals
  • Organic vs. Muscular Energy
  • Yoga and the Spine

Yoga for Common Ailments

  • Assist the Aging
  • Manage Arthritis
  • Diminish Back Pain
  • Soothe Carpel Tunnel
  • Foot and Knee Injuries
  • Relieve Hip, Pelvis Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping with Migraines

Yoga for the Spine and Skeletal Systems

  • Flexion and Extension – Primary and Secondary Curves
  • Inhalation and Exhalation
  • Spatial Versus Spinal Perspectives in Forward and Backward-Bending Poses
  • Spatial Versus Spinal Perspectives in Lateral and Twisting Movements
  • Intrinsic Equilibrium: The Spine, Rib Cage, and Pelvis
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Skeletal System Tissue – Bones & Ligaments
  • Dynamic Balance of Body Systems
  • Sciatica
  • Disc
  • Core Strength
  • Neck /Shoulder /TMJ

Yahweh Yoga Global Teacher Training Outreach