Temple of the Heart | 200hr Yoga Teacher Training with Jeremy Falk

Rooted in vinyasa layered with hatha, restorative, meditation, and breathwork, we’ll blend ancient yogic wisdom with modern movement science and somatic intelligence. You’ll unravel outdated alignment myths, explore subtle energy systems, and learn to sequence classes that don’t just look good—they feel true. With deep dives into philosophy, nervous system regulation, experience design, and the art of teaching with integrity, you’ll emerge with life-changing personal tools and confidence to serve as a powerful, embodied guide.

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MODULE 1 | ILLUMINATE: FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA

Root yourself in the transformational wisdom of yoga’s core texts and ethical principles—the same foundations that have guided seekers and mystics for millennia.

- History of Yoga

- The Aims of Yoga

- The Paths of Yoga: Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Raja

- Understand the tapestry of core texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras

- How to apply ancient wisdom in modern settings

MODULE 2 | EMBODY: ANATOMY, BIOTENSEGRITY, & PHYSIOLOGY

This isn’t your average anatomy training—it’s a revolutionary lens on the body as a fluid, intelligent communication system. Learn how fascia, breath, and movement form a living language often misunderstood in mainstream yoga with a new science of neuro-myo-fascia as one system. Break free from outdated alignment rules and discover what truly supports vitality and resilience.

- Anatomy & Biotensegrity: a new model of biomechanics that is holistic, integrative, and individualized

- New science of fascia and muscle tissue effects on physiology and body-mind health

- Applications for asana, vinyasa, injury prevention, working with common injuries, repetitive strain, and a modern life movement diet

- Core Somatic Principles

- Nervous System Regulation

- Breath Anatomy

MODULE 3 | ATTUNE: ENERGY, BREATH, & MIND

Unlock extraordinary awareness through breath, mantra, and subtle energetic practices. Step into the realms that mystics explored for lifetimes—where breath becomes a portal and energy becomes perception. This is yoga’s vibrational core, beneath the surface of form.

- Prana & Pranayama

- Meditation & Mindfulness

- Mantra & Chanting

- Tantra, Kundalini, & Energetic Maps

- Koshas: The Energetic Body System

- Subtle Body: Koshas, Chakras, Nadis

- Bandhas, Mudras, Prana Vayus

MODULE 4 | CRAFT: POSES, SALUTATIONS, & SEQUENCING

Weave the structure of traditional asana with cutting-edge movement science to create classes that are healing, empowering, and truly transformative. Learn to sequence not just for shape but for nervous system regulation, energetic flow, and embodied expression.

- Sun Salutations A, B & C

- Key Pose Families: Side Bends, Twists, Forward Folds, Backbends, Inversions, Arm Balances

- Restorative & Yin Practices

- Warm-Up & Cool-Down Strategies

- Sequencing: Principles, Peak Poses, Energetics, Body Region

- Dynamic alignment, cueing, sequencing, and accessibility

- Nervous system awareness in advancing teaching skills

- Hands-on assists for bodies in motion

- Accessible Chair & Office Yoga

- Prenatal & Pregnancy Modifications

MODULE 5 | TRANSMIT: TEACHING & FACILITATING

Teaching is a sacred act of service. This module supports you in rising to the role of guide with integrity, clarity, and care. Develop your unique voice and presence while learning to hold transformational space for others with humility and confidence.

- Teaching Skills & Authentic Voice

- Teaching Beginners & Private Clients

- The Art of Crafting Experiences and Retreats

- Business of Yoga: Purpose-Driven Teaching

- Ethics, Inclusivity & Trauma Sensitivity

- Philosophy in Practice & Theming

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This certification includes:

- 200-hr YTT Certificate

- Yoga Alliance Certified

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Schedule:

Training Dates: 11 weekends, September 6 – November 16

9 weekends at The Portal, Mill Valley

Saturdays & Sundays | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

5 online sessions, watch live or recorded

Alternate Fridays beginning Sept 12th | 3-5 PM

2 immersive weekends at Euphorbia Gardens (Bolinas)

September 20 & 21 and November 8 & 9 | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Day trips are encouraged and overnight lodging is available at an additional cost.

Includes two nourishing meals per day.

Additional Hours:

- 12 hours of assigned homework

- 12 hours of observation and/or assisting faculty classes

- Final Exam: Co-teach a community class at The Portal

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Meet Jeremy:

Jeremy Falk, E-RYT 500, is an experiential facilitator and learning architect with over 8,000 hours of teaching experience. Through embodiment, mindfulness, and personal development modalities, he has impacted more than 200,000 people globally, impacting more than 200,000 people globally through embodiment, mindfulness, and personal development modalities. With 20 years of dedicated yoga and meditation practice, he helps teachers teach, learners learn, and people connect with an accessible blend of gravitas and levity.

Jeremy’s journey has been global. Working as a personal trainer in Los Angeles sparked a year-long backpacking journey through Europe and Asia, which ultimately led him to live in an ashram in India. There, he completed his 200-hour yoga teacher training under the guidance of traditional gurus in the Himalayas, followed by life-changing experiences of shakti, kundalini, and karma at the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest spiritual pilgrimage.

For the past 13 years, he’s loved calling the Bay Area home—where he’s designed corporate wellness programs for companies like Salesforce and Pinterest, served as Director of Wellness at Tempo Interactive, and co-founded The Brothership, a men’s community rooted in conscious leadership and authentic connection.

He currently serves as Educational Director for the Integrative Psych Institute and Head of Learning and Development for the Kama Flight Foundation. His Morning Meditations for Daily Magic is one of Audible’s highest-rated meditation series, and he has represented brands like Lululemon, Fitbit, and Yoga Journal as an ambassador and community builder.

In an age of disconnection and digital overwhelm, Jeremy’s mission is to help people live fully, thrive deeply, and remember what truly matters—spirit, connection, and service.

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Tuition:

Full Rate: $5500

Early Bird: $4500 *Available until July 20th

*Payment plan available

Register here

Terms: All sales are final and non-refundable.

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