Our Yoga Teacher Training program is for yoga practitioners who have a love for yoga born out of practice. We help these practitioners develop the skills needed to share yoga with students as professional teachers.

Our program specializes in cultivating your skills as a communicator and a yoga teacher,

in addition to giving you a solid foundation in Tantric Hatha Yoga techniques and philosophy. 

We accept students just beginning their teaching path, as well as certified teachers who want  training focused strongly on developing teaching skills.    If you already have a 200-hour Yoga Teaching certification, then please contact me for details and pricing.

You must meet the following requirements to take our program:

1. Be 18 years of age by the starting month of the training.
   (at least six months of classes with a certified instructor).
   

2. The ability to demonstrate an experiential understanding
   of yoga practice and its benefits.
   

3. Review the 200-hour Frequently Asked Questions page to see what past students asked before the training.  If you have a question, please send it to William here.
   

4. Be in good physical condition, and accept personal responsibility for your safety during the training.  We expect all students to be aware of the intensity of this training when applying, and to be smart with regard to their physical abilities.  All students are considered for the training.  Please ask if you feel you have a physical awareness that would limit your ability to be a yoga teacher, and we will explore possibilities.
   

5. Please PRINT and complete the PROGRAM APPLICATION
   then mail it with essays AND a recent headshoto photo/image of you
   to William Hufschmidt, PO Box 6032, Atlanta GA 31107.  Attention: YTT2012
   

The training is taught in nine intensive weekends

In Atlanta, we have certified 46 teachers since 2007. 

Currently we offer training from July-December.

Minimum class size 8, maximum 24. 

In Atlanta, our program runs with two Program Directors,
as well as 4-6 assistants, depending on program size
(one-to-three teacher/student ratio).

In the first half of the program, we will learn an effective methodology for teaching postures and pranayamas (breathing exercises). Then, over 6 weekends we study 24 postures, including modifications, variations and hands-on assisting techniques.   You learn 5 pranayama techniques and practice consistently through the training weekend, so you have first hand experience with the appropriately applied pranayama experience can bring to your practice, to your students, and to your personal development as a human being.

In the second half of the program, students learn how to design and lead three kinds of classes: a vinyasa-workout class, a meditative-posture class, and a gentle-stretch class. Our graduating teachers are prepared to teach in a variety of settings, and are well-prepared to begin training in specialized yoga teaching and yoga therapy. 

We will take a lunch break each day.  Bring your meal, or visit a near-by eatery.

Program dates & hours:
    Fri 4p-9:30p, Sat Noon-9:30p, Sun 10:30a-7:30p.

    Dates for Friday nights: 
            July 20, 2012, Aug 3, Aug 24, Sep 7, Sep 28, Oct 19, Nov 9, Nov 30, Dec 14, 2012

Program Cost:
  (The amount due is as of the date you pay in full - NOT make a deposit on the training

$2500 until Feb 29, 2012

$2600 until Mar 31, 2012

$2700 until Apr 30, 2012.

$2800 until May 31, 2012.

$2900 until June 30, 2012.

$3000 after June 30, 2012.