It is our hope that more people can learn about yoga and how to teach in a safe and effective manner. We offer a 230-hour Yoga Alliance training, as well as several workshops that meet Yoga Alliance requirements for continuing education.

January 25- February 3, 2009
This 200-hour Yoga Alliance training and study course is designed to instruct you in the fundamentals and subtleties of teaching Yoga as a system of transformation and healing, as a Way of Life.

The curriculum encompasses Max's vinyasa style yoga, anatomy of movement, sequencing, and both eastern and western philosophy. The practices and insights of this course will help you to deepen your own personal practice and encourage you to step into your place as a teacher with knowledge, confidence, and clear intention. Ultimately, it will change the way you see yourself and others as you gain greater understanding and wisdom. Students will find this training inspiring, practical and indispensable to their journey. Max's Way of Life will change your life.

The teacher training is comprised of four separate segments. Training segments can be done in any order with the exception of the Foundation segment, Building the Temple, which must be completed first. (Exceptions to this will be made for those who have graduated from Max's previous trainings.)

Segments

• Foundation Segment - Building the Temple
• Segment 2 - Map of the Inner World
• Segment 3 - Get Out of the Way and Teach
• Segment 4 - Anatomy in Motion

You must have a passionate interest in Yoga and a minimum of 2 years studying Hatha yoga. One must also have practiced with Max before or with his DVDs. Enrollment is limited and by permission only. Please contact email Liz for an application.

About Max: Today, Max Strom is known for inspiring and impacting the lives of his students, teaching with the aim of personal transformation and has become one of the most revered and respected Yoga Teachers in the US. He built and directed Sacred Movement, Center for Yoga and Healing in Los Angeles, and now travels extensively teaching and lecturing on yoga, spirituality, and personal transformation. He is recognized by the Yoga Alliance at their Advanced Teacher Level (ERYT), and is renowned for his teacher trainings. You can see more of his work on his DVDs, Max Strom Yoga - Strength, Grace, and Healing, and Learn to Breathe, to heal yourself and your relationships.

Max is grateful for his in depth studies with Dena Kingsberg (Ashtanga yoga), Gabrielle Giubilaro (Iyengar yoga), Master Hong Lu (Chi Gong), Sherry Brourman, PT (movement therapy), and John Hogan (moral precepts). He also acknowledges the influential teachings of Steven Freedman, Eddie Modestini, and Jim Keenan.

Cost: $1100 if registered before November 1, 2008; $1250 after November 2 ; A non-refundable deposit of $200 is due once you have been accepted into Max's training.

We are a Registered Yoga School through Yoga Alliance. Training will be led by Liz and Brian with a few guest teachers- Max Strom, Sangita Devi, Jamie Elmer, Janice Batson, Emma Chandler & Caroline McIntyre.This is a thorough training that includes all aspects of yoga- physical and otherwise. This training was created by Liz and Brian based on the teachings of our teacher and the belief that yoga is about transformation, not simply the physical practice. Our hope is that you will leave with a thorough understanding of yoga and how to teach all students that may walk in the door.

If you are interested in attending the teacher training, please email Liz and Brian to let us know. We are currently taking applications for Fall 2008 teacher training which begins the first weekend in August. If you do not currently practice with us, we ask that you practice at our studio a few times before applying so you can be sure that you will resonate with the way we teach. Applications are due by June 15th. Please note we have moved the date up for applications.

Our Mission: North Main Yoga's Teacher Training program will provide a dedicated student the foundation in which to deepen their personal practice and / or to confidently teach a safe, vinyasa flow class. After completing training, students will meet 200-hour Yoga Alliance requirements.

Dates: 10-month study beginning August 2008 (we will meet 3 days per month-- the first Saturday and Sunday and the third Saturday)

Cost: $1800 (teacher training only) or $2250 (for teacher training and unlimited yoga classes for the duration of the training). Payment plans are available.

Click here to download and print an application.

Click here to view our Code of Conduct for the teacher training.