It is our hope that more people can learn about yoga and how to teach in a safe and effective manner. We offer a 200-hour Yoga Alliance training, as well as several workshops that meet Yoga Alliance requirements for continuing education.

Our approach to teacher training is different than most places. Maybe this is due to our dedicated study with one teacher, Max Strom, since 1999. We feel teacher trainings are highly personal in nature and you must study with the teachers and styles that inspire you. Due to this, we will no longer accept students into our 200-hour teacher training who are not current / regular practitioners at our school. Our trainings are focused on breath-inspired vinyasa flow and personal ethics. This is what has changed our lives and this is what we know. Our teacher training is a year long study of yoga which includes ethics, self-study, anatomy, how to communicate clearly, and how to differentiate classes to meet students' needs.

Due to the nature of our training and to ensure you have time to begin your studies with us, we are putting our teacher training on hiatus until September 2013. We are offering an in-depth study of yoga in September of 2012 which would be a great starting point if you are considering training with us. If you are currently a yoga teacher, look for our new series of continuing education called "Become a Better Teacher" or join us for our monthly "Alignment Clinics" to help you refine your understanding of alignment. Read below for all teacher training offerings.

May 4-8, 2012 @ Augusta Road

About the Training: This training is beneficial for all teachers, parents and care givers. Training will include childhood development stages, play and discipline, kid-friendly poses, meditation and philosophy, anatomy and body systems, yoga games, dance & yoga, as well as art & yoga. It will help you teach children ages 3 and up in a new way.

Training includes 21 hours of lecture & practice, 4 hours of observing & assisting, 5 hours of homework. You will come out feeling confident and sure of yourself while teaching kids yoga.

About Kelly Wood: Kelly Wood is the owner and director of Karuna Yoga, a successful yoga studio in Los Angeles, CA. Kelly is a pioneer in the field of yoga as she is certified in both Hatha Yoga & Kundalini Yoga. She offers her specialty Karuna Yoga Teacher Training courses which are designed for finding one's authentic voice and teaching style. Kelly's teaching style is influenced by her in-depth study of Hatha and Kundalini Yoga, dance, philosophy and art history. Kelly also offers her exclusive Hi Yoga™ Teacher Training course to help parents and kids discover focus and calm together. Kelly has taught over 60,000 kids of diverse cultural backgrounds and is passionate about the health of all children. Kelly's vision is to see kids and parents making a daily healthy habit of yoga. Kelly is currently working with Jane Tavyev, MD, Pediatric Neurology/Neurodevelopmental Disabilities at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and UCLA to research the benefits of yoga in children with autism.

Days and Times:
Fri 3:30-4:30 kids class, 4:30-8:30pm
Sat & Sun 12:30-5:30
Mon & Tues 11-2

Cost: $425 before 1/13; $450 after

September 2012 @ North Main

This program is designed for students who want to immerse themselves in a yoga study without becoming a yoga teacher. It is also a perfect course for teachers who wish to set themselves apart as teachers of ethics as well as asana. We will meet five weekends (about one per month) each weekend pertaining to one of the Five Causes as described by Max Strom: gratitude, forgiveness, honesty, humility, & ethics off the mat. Each weekend will include a 1 hour 45 minute practice and 1 hour 45 minute book talk & discussion. Former teacher training students are welcome to attend. This will include new material and new books. It may be just what you need to stay inspired on your path.

Space will be limited to 20 people and there will be an application process. More details coming soon.

Please email Liz if you would like to be on an email list to receive updates about this event.

Cost: TBA

Time: 1:30-4:30 (one Saturday per month)

2012 @ Augusta Road

Course offerings will be listed soon. These will be 2-3 hour courses that will help you improve your ethics, your communication and knowledge in teaching. Each course will focus on a specific topic and will be eligible for CEUs.