Yoga Teacher Training

Yoga Teacher Training – Live a Beautiful Life

“The teacher training program at ABT Yoga is nothing short of transformative. Ken Lidden offers teacher training that goes well beyond the nuts and bolts of asanas to dive deep into yoga’s ethical and spiritual aspects as well. Students learn to offer classes that are inclusive, accessible, and rooted in kindness. Outside of regularly scheduled weekly classes, Ken is available for office hours to focus on specific student questions and practice teaching. Office hours happen both one on one and in small groups, and are a wonderful way to gain confidence and refine skills. As someone who went through the teacher training program while working full time, I greatly appreciated Ken’s flexibility in being available for office hours on evenings and weekends. ABT’s teacher training program gave me the tools and support that I needed to become the teacher I want to be.”

Yoga Teacher Training 2023/2024

Program starts Friday, September 8th 2023

Contact 978.551.6699 to register interest or ask questions.

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the ABT Yoga. A yoga centered space with a vibrant community where everyone feels supported.

ABT Yoga is a working studio with over 30 yoga classes per week and over
10 weekly private sessions, open since 2007.

The program entitles the student to:

All books and materials.
Weekly office hours with instructors for mentoring and guidance.
40 weeknight classes and 3 weekend intensives.’
Limited class size to ensure individualized attention.
Opportunities to practice teaching, beginning early in the program.

Yoga Alliance Membership (ABT Yoga’s Teacher Training Program is Yoga Alliance approved.)

Our aim is to support our students as they become confident and well-informed yoga teachers, able to work with a variety of students, across all ages and body types.

Our teachers work closely with physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, andbody workers. Together, they have over 26,000 plus hours of teaching experience since 2001.

COURSE OVERVIEW

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

You will explore the physical, emotional and spiritual side of yoga
We will delve deeply into the eight limbs of yoga and learn how to live our yoga every day
Together, we’ll explore the effectiveness of yoga as an element of healing

You will learn to teach asanas with a mind for safe and effective practices for students of all body types and limitations

PROGRAM DATES/HOURS

Program starts Friday, September 8th, 2023 at 4:00PM
Weekly classes begin at 4:00PM each Friday and run until 8:30PM
Weekend intensives: Saturday Noon to 6:00PM and Sundays from 9:00AM to 5:00PM

November 11th & 12th, 2023
January 27th & 28th, 2024
April 6th & 7th, 2024
No Class Friday, November 24th, 2023
Last Class Friday, June 14th 4pm Ceremony and Dinner
All programs held at ABT Yoga. 22 South Main Street, Topsfield, MA 01983

COURSE MATERIALS

Books will be handed out on the first day of class
Other materials to be provided throughout the course

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance in full: 40 weekly Friday night classes
Attendance in full: 3 weekend intensives
Completion of ten written (typed) journal assignments on yamas and niyamas
Completion of a home practice journal
Develop and teach a free community class plan and prepare two additional classes
Weekly reading assignments

COURSE FEES

Program cost: $4,320.00

Payment plan: Six $720.00 payments. First due by September 1st, 2023
Each additional payment due monthly, by the first day of the month.
$3960.00 if paid in full by September 1st, 2023
$3720.00 if paid in full by August 1st, 2023
$3500.00 if paid in full by July 1st, 2023
Payment plan: Five $700.00 payments. First due by May 1st, 2023
Each additional payment due monthly, by the first day of the month
Full refund if YTT doesn’t go ahead as planned.

CLASS PREPARATION

For first class: A yoga mat, meditation cushion if you have one, notebook and pen/electronic note taking device
Going forward: Yoga mat, books, notebook and pen/electronic note taking device
Read the assigned pages/chapters prior to class
Wear comfortable clothing that provides for easy movement

OUTLINE OF CURRICULUM

This is a 200 hour yoga teacher training certification, approved by Yoga
Alliance

Techniques, Training and Practice: 100 hours:
This topic includes but is not limited to: asanas, pranayamas, chanting, mudras, mantra, meditation and other techniques.

Teaching Methodology: 25 hours
This topic includes but is not limited to: communication skills, group dynamics, time management, maintaining boundaries, addressing specific needs of individual and groups, teaching styles, principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting.

Anatomy and Physiology: 20 hours
This topic includes but is not limited to: human physical anatomy, energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). We will apply what we learn to our yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc.).

Philosophy, lifestyle, & ethics: 30 hours
This topic includes but is not limited to: study of yoga philosophy, traditional texts (yamas, niyamas, sutras, etc.) and ethics for yoga teachers.

Practicum: 10 hours
This topic includes but is not limited to: practice teaching as the lead instructor, receiving and giving feedback, observing others teach.

Other: 15 hours
Ayurveda. Restorative Yoga. Yin Yoga.

COURSE COMPLETION

All assignments handed in on due date given.
A certificate of completion will be provided at completion of assignments and course hours.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Phone/Text/Email: (Texting is preferable)
Ken Lidden:
Phone: 978-551-6699
Email: [email protected]

Designated office hours: to be arranged as the program proceeds.

MISSED CLASSES AND INTENSIVES:

Weekly attendance at the Thursday night yoga class is required as this is part of the 200 hour curriculum. As part of the program, you are allotted three missed classes which can be made up during office hours. Once your allotment of three classes has been used, you can make up the class at a cost of $115.00 per hour.

If a weekend intensive is missed, it can be made up in a single day session at an extra cost of $800.00.

ABT Yoga
22 South Main Street
Topsfield, MA 01983
www.abtyoga.com
978.551.6699