Elemental themes provide a map for us to interact holistically with yogic concepts including asana (physical postures), yoga history, anatomy, pranayama (breath practices), yoga philosophy, Ayurveda and meditation. Our program concentrates on one of the five elements at a time - fire, water, earth, air, space/sound to layer your learning, circling back in the whole. For example, when studying the Fire element, we will explore the core muscles, heat-building practices, digestive health, ego, will-power, and the energetic aspects of Fire. As we move through the year, we will create an integral relationship between the elements and our lived experience.

As a participant in our program, your development as a whole person is our priority. We will dive into texts like Yoga Beyond Belief for Svadhyaya (self-study), as well as soak in the ancient wisdom of the Yoga Sutras and the Yamas and Niyamas. We explore a 40 day practice of dinacharya (self-care rituals) together and take time for partner/small group discussions.

Our holistic approach integrates trauma-awareness and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging through all aspects of training, with a special emphasis during our Self-Care Spring Retreat. 

OUR INTENTION is that by the end of this 9-month course, you will be:

• further established in your personal yoga practice.

• equipped with tools to find balance through the ever-changing seasons of life.

• prepared to confidently teach yoga that is safe, fun and relational to varied populations.

OUR HOPE is that during our time together, you will get to know yourself on a deeper level—and that this true Self will be welcomed, nourished and empowered to live with steadiness and ease.

• Do you desire to deepen your understanding of yoga practices that can transform your life?

• Would you like to learn practical tools to enhance everyday living, and learn ways to share these tools with others?

• Are you interested in embodying yogic principles by integrating ancient wisdom teachings with relevant science in order to effectively practice and teach yoga?

• Are you a professional seeking to use mindfulness, breath techniques and holistic practices with your clients?

Are you ready to feel more embodied, more empowered, and more fully-integrated in all aspects of your being? We invite you to join our supportive community and begin your journey toward transformation.

We are excited about this program and would love to talk with you. Please be in touch!

CHOOSE ONE PAYMENT OPTION

All Payment Options include:
+ 10 FREE CLASSES at YOGA SANCTUARY
+ ON-DEMAND VIDEO LIBRARY subscription for 5 months
+ SELF-CARE RETREAT at Sugarbush Lodge in Alexandria, MN
+ GUEST TEACHERS

Early Bird | $2950
$2950 before July 31

On Time | $3200
$3200 by September 1

Four Installments | $3400
$850 due Sept, Nov, Feb & March

Tuition does not include the purchase of books and yoga props.

Cash or checks to Yoga Sanctuary preferred, 3.5% fee included on PayPal payments

Two $500 Scholarships available for Teaching Assistant positions for Holistic Yoga Teacher Training.

TAs will help Shelley + Tracy keep the program running smoothly, working until the final weekend in May (about 3 hours of work per month). We will designate tasks based on individual interest and skill, but may include keeping track of attendance/assignments, posting recordings for student use, opening/closing the spaces for class, helping with social media posts, etc. 

After you have applied to the HYTT program, contact us to set up a TA application interview - we'd like to talk in-person or on the phone briefly about what we are hoping TAs will bring to the program, and about what you can bring to the TA position to help select the right fit all around.

Holistic Wellness shouldn't be a privilege. In line with our mission to increase access to holistic yoga, Yoga Sanctuary offers equity-based scholarships to support partial tuition for for people facing financial hardship that belong to underrepresented identities in yoga spaces. People experiencing systemic racism as Black, Brown, Indigenous (BIPOC) or Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) are encouraged to apply, as well as people of differing abilities, queer folks, and people who have been historically marginalized.

In addition to financial support, this scholarship is grounded in a vision to create equitable access to yoga training for all people who will then extend yoga into their own communities through a "Train the Trainer" model of support and mentorship. We are seeking applicants that are excited to share yoga with under-resourced or marginalized communities, and feel very passionate about studying and teaching yoga.

To apply for the Outreach Scholarship + Mentorship program, fill out the Holistic Yoga Teacher Training application. When you click on the link in the last question, you’ll be asked to add a little more about yourself, and find many more details about how the sliding scale financial support and mentorship works.

Please reach out to us with any questions. shelley@yogasanctuarympls.com tracy@yogasanctuarympls.com