200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Nectar Yoga Studio is happy to be able to help pass the teaching of Yoga down to the next generation of teachers. Over the course of these 200+ contact hours you will learn about the yoga from the physical, philosophical, energetic and spiritual perspectives. The program will be led by Kate Goodyear & Megan Mayer with a strong, knowledgeable and experienced team of teachers including: Megan McGuirk, Ashley Rathman, John Vitarelli, Daniel Cordua, Rachel Hoppenstein, Nancy Elias, Chae Yang and Megan Webb.

Topics that will be covered include:
Anatomy / Asana Breakdowns / Sequencing / Chakras / Meditation / Gods & Goddesses / Kirtan / Reiki 1 Attunement / Sanskrit / Bandhas / Pranayama / Bhagavad Gita / Yoga Sutras / Ayurveda / Teaching Inclusively / Business of Yoga / Creating Sacred Space / Seva / History & Styles of Yoga / Assists & Adjustments / Pre-Natal / Yoga Therapeutics

This training is limited to 15 people. This is a fully in-person training. Please note that there is a chance that not everyone who applies to the program will be accepted and that not everyone who is accepted may receive a certificate of completion/graduate. Applicants should have a minimum of one year regular practice under their belt before applying. We maintain a high level of expectations for participants in this program and will only graduate those who have truly put in the time and effort to learn as much as they can. This program is not affiliated with The Yoga Alliance.

Dates:
One weekend a month and most Thursdays starting September 11th through May 9th
Thursdays 6:15-9pm in Phoenixville
Fridays 6:00-9:00pm in Audubon
Saturdays 12pm-6pm in Audubon
Sundays 12pm-6:15pm in Phoenixville

Weekends:
Sept 11-13
Oct 9-11
Nov 13-15
Dec 11-13
Jan 8-10
Feb 5-7
Mar 5-7
April 2-4
May 5-9

Thursdays:
September 17 & 24
October 1, 15, 22 & 29
November 5 & 19
December 3 & 17
January 14, 21 & 28
February 11, 18 & 25
March 11, 18 & 25
April 8, 15, 22 & 29

Requirements:
~ Seva Project – 10 hours
~ Read all books and complete all homework assignments
~ Participate in 20 asana classes outside of syllabus hours in your choice of PXV, ADB or both
~ Assist 3 classes including at least 1 Beginner’s class
~ Teach a community class
~ Complete make up work for any missed syllabus hours

Required Texts:
~ The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit
~ The Yoga Sutras – your choice of translation
~ Bhagavad Gita: Talks Between the Soul & God by Ranchor Prime
~ Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith
~ The Upanishads by Eknath Easwaran

Recommended Readings:
~The Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book by Kelly Solloway
~ The Art of Vinyasa by Richard Freeman
~ Light on Life by BKS Iyengar
~ Myths of the Asanas by Kaivalya & van der Kooij
~ The Heart of Yoga by TKV Desickachar
**We suggest buying your books from Reads & Company! Phoenixville’s Independent Book Store on Bridge St. They will be carrying as many of these as possible

Pricing:
$3500 with Payment Plan
$3200 if paid in full by September 11th
Payment plan available – $1000 deposit upon acceptance into program and $500 due September 11th, October 9th, November 13th December 11th & January 8th.
Late payments incur a $35 fee.
Deposit/tuition is non-refundable or transferable.

BIPOC/LGBTQIA+ Scholarship
In order to increase diversity at Nectar, we will be awarding one 50% scholarship to a deserving recipient. Please write a one-page paper on why you are a good candidate to receive the scholarship and send with your application. Email to [email protected] with your application no later than July 1st.
Email [email protected] to request your application today!