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Become a 500RYT Yoga Teacher AND Get Trained On How To Run a Successful Yoga Business
Not interested in owning a studio? You don't have to be! Join us for the personal transformation.
You have the opportunity to deepen your own yoga practice and become a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher, but the options are overwhelming
You've been thinking about it for a while, but you know that now is the time...
- To continue your own yoga teaching journey
- To deepen your practice on and off the mat
- To expand your understanding of yoga
- To expand on how to teach, but also how to get paid
- To find your own yoga community
- To gain mentorship in this next step into teaching
And you know that you need a live, supportive community...
but you have a limited amount of time and need convenience
YOU MAY ALREADY BE TEACHING, BUT YOU DON'T
FEEL CONFIDENT TEACHING
You'd like to explore teaching methodology, sequencing, poses, pranayama, and the history and philosophy of yoga so that you can be more confident in a studio or online class guiding students through their practice.
You'd like to go deeper into anatomy & physiology,, advanced asana sequencing, poses, pranayama, yoga history & philosophy, demonstrating and cueing, subtle body energy, accessible meditation, pranayama application, & practicum, so that you can be more confident in a studio or online class guiding students through their practice.
AND YOU'VE CONSIDERED THIS BEFORE, BUT
IT'S HARD TO FIND THE TIME
Because it's hard to set aside time to not only be in the studio learning, but also commuting to the studio and creating new friendships, especially when you might be balancing family, work, and a million other obligations.
Because it's hard to set aside time to not only be in the studio learning, but also commuting to the studio and creating new friendships, especially when you might be balancing family, work, and a million other obligations.
YOU'RE ALWAYS SEARCHING FOR THE RIGHT TIME TO
INVEST IN YOURSELF
So you tell yourself "maybe next time" every time you have the opportunity to invest in yourself and you wonder how it's ever really going to pay off. Is this an investment in your well being and personal growth, or maybe even in a career as a yoga teacher, studio owner, or yoga educator.
So you tell yourself "maybe next time" every time you have the opportunity to invest in yourself and you wonder how it's ever really going to pay off. Is this an investment in your well being and personal growth, or maybe even in a career as a yoga teacher, studio owner, or yoga educator?
My teacher training students were all once where you are today...
...until they embarked on their teacher training journey...
in a way they never thought was possible! In a way they were even just a little skeptical of until it transformed the way they learn and the way they teach yoga.
Together We Found The Solution...
that resulted in a 200 and 500 RYT Teacher Training program that put the power of learning at your fingertips and brought in top yoga educators from all over the world.
Hi, I'm Shanda Packard...
I'm a Certified Yoga Therapist with over 500 hours of training and over 2000 hours of experience. I'm certified by both the Yoga Alliance and the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
I've been teaching an in-person yoga teacher training program for several years, but two weekends into our teacher training this year, COVID brought in-person training to a screeching halt.
Covid brought in-person teacher training to a screeching halt...
Our trainees put their faith into me and into the program, and we agreed that we were going to make the best of it. I combined decades of experience teaching in the online space with what I've found to be all the best parts of an in-person community, and we created a hybrid of live online teaching with always available online access to tons of content that just simply doesn't get covered in the time limitations of in-person programs.
There were all the typical concerns about how we were going to sit in front of a screen for hours on end (we didn't) and how we were going to learn how to give adjustments (we did), and by halfway through the program, the class couldn't imagine doing it any other way.
The convenience and time they gained from not having to commute to the studio, the opportunities they got to still steal some time away with their families on breaks, and the close knit community that formed with our live online format was something that once discovered, nobody wanted to give up.
So I took everything we created together, added even more content and perks, and I'm making it available for you.
What if you could
become a 500 RYT yoga teacher
deepen your own practice
and confidently teach others?
WELL NOW YOU CAN FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD...
I'm bringing our full Yoga Alliance accredited 500 RYT teacher training program to your living room...
So you can join our live training AND enjoy pre-recorded content bonuses with unlimited access.
- 2x per / week live interactive training with the entire class
- 1 weekend / month of live deep dives into the curriculum
- Class discussions and exploration of every aspect of yoga
- Pre-recorded content available for you to access at any time
- Private Facebook™ group for added support between classes
- Workshops with top yoga educators from all over the world
- And a whole lot more...
CLARITY IN CUEING
In this section you'll take a deeper dive into essential physical poses (asana) and the associated demonstrating and cueing of poses. Instruction will include how to most effectively demonstrate poses and give clear verbal and hands-on cues to all levels of students.
- Demonstration for all levels
- Effective verbal cueing
- Safe hands-on cueing
- Advanced asana cues
- Exploration encouragement
ADVANCED ASANA SEQUENCING
You will learn to combine the art and science of putting together yoga poses with a specific goal in mind to help a student gain the benefits of the practice. Instruction will include knowledge of which poses complement one another in sequence, pace, duration of the pose, and tempo appropriate for different levels of students and particular intentions.
- Goal focused sequencing
- Yoga flow pacing
- Pose duration
- Tempo for different levels of studnts
03.
pranayama for pros
You’ve been breathing your entire life, but with Pranayama for Pros, you’ll expand upon breathing practices, including how to teach them, when they should be used, and who can benefit from them. We’ll focus on when, how, and why to practice various Pranayama techniques; and we’ll also focus on when, how, and why *not* to practice Pranayama.
- Effects of pranayama
- Alternatives and adaptations
- Benefits of pranayama
- Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, and more
- Pranayama effects on physiology
subtle body exploration
Teachers will learn awareness and activation of subtle energy, including how to tap into bandhas as well as the relationship between pranayama, bandhas, and the elements of yogic anatomy, including koshas, chakras, nadis, vayus, gunas, and doshas.
- Bandha exploration
- Understanding Koshas
- Learn about gunas, doshas, vayus, nadis, chakras and more
04.
meditation & mindfulness METHODS
In further exploration of meditation, teachers will demystify the practice of it and learn how to transition meditation techniques from the yoga mat into everyday life in a way that makes it accessible and sustainable for students. Teachers will be equipped to help students remove obstacles on their meditation path.
- Meditation methodology
- Key principles of pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi
- Meditation practices
- Guided meditation
- Chanting, mantras, and mudras
anatomy & physiology ACADEMY
We partner with the team who literally wrote the book on Yoga Anatomy - Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews - to teach this complex subject in extremely accessible ways through their virtual Yoga Anatomy Fundamentals program. We'll focus on physical alignment principles, benefits, contraindication of poses, preparatory asanas, variations, modifications, adjustments and the use of props. We will further explore functional anatomy, the biomechanics, and the kinesiology of movement as it relates to guiding others through a safe, effective, and meaningful practice.
- Functional anatomy
- Biomechanics and kinesiology
- Deeper understanding of movement
- Empowering students of all abilities and experience levels to get the most out of their yoga practice
06.
BIOMECHANICS BOOSTER
You’ll learn how to trust your body, and how to teach your future students to feel safe listening to their body, in movement practice. Begin to understand the effects of your movements, tune into them, and figure out what's right for you as well as how to guide others to find what's right for them. This is where you'll learn modifications that can help make yoga more accessible for you and for others.
- Types of joint movements
- Joint stabilization
- Movement as it relates to balancing, stretching, awareness, and trauma
- Contraindications for practice
- Misalignments and modifications
07.
JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY
While most Yoga Teacher Trainings barely scratch the surface, and often misunderstand the history of yoga, you’ll be learning from Seth Powell, PhD Candidate from Harvard University. His research focuses on the history, theory, and practice of medieval and early modern Sanskrit yoga texts and traditions, as well as their intersections with the culture and practice of modern transnational yoga.
- History of ancient yoga
- Modern yoga history
- Study of lineages and styles
- Key dates and ideas from the Vedas
08.
POWER OF PHILOSOPHY
Yoga is so much more than picture-perfect-postures. It’s a complete philosophy that encompasses mind, body, and behavior. Learn to harness the tools of the philosophy of yoga to improve your personal journey and support your students on theirs.
This will include studies of the Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali beyond the Eight Limbs of Yoga, spiritual psychology, and contemporary yoga philosophy will enhance teachers' understanding of how yoga has evolved and how the history of yoga effects the core components of practice.
- Relationship among asana, pranayama, and meditation
- Yoga Sutras
- Influence of ancient yogic texts
- Self-reflection on philosophy as it relates to our yoga practice
09.
ethics ACADEMY
You’ll get clear on the right and wrong and seemingly in-between that yoga teachers and practitioners face regularly. Understand how to navigate tricky situations in a professional manner while maintaining compassion and boundaries.
- Yoga Alliance Scope of Practice
- Code of Conduct
- Responsibility in yoga
- Accountability measures
- Ethics in practice and teaching
- Student responsibility
- Responsibility and role as a teacher
10.
teaching methodology
Our focus is always to teach the person in front of us, regardless of their yoga backgrounds or wellbeing. In Teaching Methodology, you’ll learn how to teach and reach yogis of all abilities safely and effectively -- from the novice to the advanced, the young and young at heart.
- How to sequence flows
- Pacing your class
- Setting the environment
- Verbal, visual, and physical cueing
- Managing classes of any size
11.
Yoga Pro development
Gone are the days of simply “build it and they will come.” If you intend to use your RYT Certification to earn income, our Yoga Pro Development will help you set the stage for success in business.
- Liability, insurance, and waivers
- Yoga studio management
- Systems and processes
- Marketing and promotion
- Professionalism as a yoga pro
- Credentialing process
12.
practicum
No matter how you plan to use your RYT Certification -- for a deeper personal practice, or for sharing the benefits of yoga with others -- you’ll graduate with a confidence and clarity that will support you on and off the mat.
- Practice teaching live and online classes
- Continuing education requirements
- Knowledge and skills assessment across 13 key competencies
YOU'LL LEARN AND APPLY THE FUNDAMENTALS OF TEACHING YOGA
And You'll Learn How To Get Paid For Your Teaching Whether It's For Yourself Or A Studio
Your teacher training program is more than a class, it's a community that feels like family. You'll have not just live online training, but interactive training that gives you the power to learn and explore the areas you find most interesting.
You'll get the opportunity to further explore with the pre-recorded content and revisit what was taught over and over again.
Every single student will have multiple opportunities to practice teaching AND get the support and feedback necessary from those practices.
Our private Facebook group will keep us connected between classes and provide constant support for the class.
SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
ONLINE ACCESS
LIVE VIRTUAL TRAINING
BUSINESS SUPPORT
REAL PRACTICE TEACHING
EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOPS
Are you an action-taker and ready to enjoy the maximum this experience has to offer?
For a limited time, I'm even throwing in a couple of extra bonuses...
LIMITED
TIME BONUSES
FREE TEACHER TRAINING BOOKS
For the first group of students to take action and apply for teacher training, I'll buy your books and have them sent straight to you. You'll get a head start on the material and get your books paid for in full!
MARKETING & PROMO BONUS
The first teachers that apply and complete the course will get some of the same marketing templates I use to promote my own business. I'm only giving this to the first few to apply, so get your application in now to make sure you get it.
Rest easy knowing that you're getting the full Yoga Alliance accredited teacher training program experience from an established teacher training program designed to not only help you become a confident 500 RYT yoga teacher, but also successfully manage the business of yoga.
LESLIE KAMINOFF'S YOGA ANATOMY FUNDAMENTALS COURSE (VALUE $500)
We're partnering with world-renowned Yoga Educators & best-selling authors of Yoga Anatomy, Leslie Kaminoff & Amy Matthews.
This is not your average anatomy training.
Don't expect hours of "which bone is which" that make you feel like you're back in high school science classes...
Leslie & Amy spend time on the things that matter most to a yoga teacher and skip the memorization.
EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL GUEST EDUCATOR PRIVATE WORKSHOP (VALUE $397)
At Harmony, we believe it’s important to experience practices and styles from more than one teacher as you’re developing your own voice and style on the mat. That’s why we sponsor a guest teacher for a weekend workshop during the course of your training. You’ll have the opportunity to practice and learn directly from one of the world’s leading yoga educators.
ACCESS TO THE YOGA THINK TANK BUSINESS OF YOGA TRAINING (VALUE $697)
You’ve earned the RYT, now what? The marketing experts at Yoga Think Tank have put together a course specifically for yoga teachers and studio owners to help you attract more of your ideal students using social media, Facebook™ Advertising, sales pages, and more.
DEEPEN YOUR YOGA PRACTICE & LEARN THE BUSINESS OF YOGA
Live Virtual Class Sessions (Valued at $11,700)
Pre-recorded content (Valued at $4,997)
Private Facebook™ Group (Valued at $997)
Yogic Studies Program by Seth Powell (Valued at $300)
Leslie Kaminoff's Yoga Anatomy Fundamentals Course (Valued at $500)
Exclusive Special Guest Educator Private Workshop (Valued at $397)
Access to Yoga Think Tank Business of Yoga Training (Valued at $697)
Total Value = $19,488
Today’s Price = $4,200
*Monthly payment plan available
“The Knowledge i've gained has been tremendous”
I do think I learned a lot about the structure and the business side. I feel like we created a bond and a friendship with each other, a comfortableness with each other where we could reach out and support each other. The virtual part of the class gives you the ability to check out at home but yet still check back in at home and not be as far from home. It took all the miles away.
DONNA K.
500 RYT
THE LIMITED TIME BONUSES WON'T BE AROUND FOR LONG...
I'm only giving the limited time bonuses to the first students to apply and sign up for teacher training.
You can join later, but you won't get the extra bonuses and the price might go up as we fill up the class.
Our community works best with a group of people committed to this experience, so I want to reward those action-takers with bonuses.
DID I MENTION THAT YOU CAN SIGN UP AND TRY THE PROGRAM WITH NO RISK AND A 100% GUARANTEE IF YOU DECIDE THAT IT'S JUST NOT FOR YOU?
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“I LEARNED HOW MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT ARE RELATED”
The program prompted more awareness of my body and the importance of correct alignment while we practice yoga and in our daily lives. I now think about the purpose of each pose, the benefits, and their contraindications. I learned how mind, body, and spirit are related and that safety is more important than coming to a beautiful pose.
SHIGEKO SLEEPER
200 RYT
“THIS HAS BEEN LIFE-CHANGING FOR ME”
Although I've been practicing for years, my practice had become stale - repetitive, even though it was a result of a long process of trial and error, determining what felt right and most appropriate for me and my needs. I've learned a great deal from others' styles and preferences; every class taught me many new ideas, strengths, ways of being, doing, thinking about, and practicing. Many wonderful and inspiring insights resulted for me. This is a fabulous group, a highly diverse group of dedicated yogis who take yoga seriously while also having fun with it. This has been life-changing for me - the social and intellectual and the visual and kinesthetic aspects have enormously enriched my understanding of practicing as an individual and as a teacher. Wish it wasn't over!
DEBORAH LOGAN
200 RYT
“a new framework for viewing my life"
My training has had a strong positive impact on my personal practice of yoga, my emotional and spiritual sides, and my ability to teach. I enjoy yoga even more now that I know correct techniques. The reading and discussions of the sutras has been very meaningful and impactful. It's given me a new framework for viewing my life. I didn't expect this new insight when I started the class. Finally, I know I can now teach a yoga class. I'm glad we had to teach each month. It gave me confidence to know I can do it.
jen kash
2OO RYT
ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR YOGA JOURNEY?
Hear from others on their transformational journey...
I WANTED TO UNDERSTAND MY OWN PRACTICE MORE...
"I feel a genuine and real feeling of warmth and belonging to this group. I don't think you can fake that feeling. I definitely did not think it would continue to grow virtually, but it definitely did and it was cool to realize that was possible."
- Hannah A. 200 RYT
THIS TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM IS A WELL KEPT SECRET AND I DON'T THINK IT SHOULD BE...
"I just had to look back to see where I came from where literally I could hardly say a word to being able to lead an hour yoga class. That's night and day and I feel good about that."
- Celeste R. 500 RYT
Registration is Closing Soon. Apply now and get all the bonuses.
DEEPEN YOUR YOGA PRACTICE & LEARN THE BUSINESS OF YOGA
Live Virtual Class Sessions (Valued at $7,500)
Pre-recorded content (Valued at $4,997)
Private Facebook™ Group (Valued at $997)
Yogic Studies Program by Seth Powell (Valued at $300)
Leslie Kaminoff's Yoga Anatomy Fundamentals Course (Valued at $500)
Exclusive Special Guest Educator Private Workshop (Valued at $397)
Access to Yoga Think Tank Business of Yoga Training (Valued at $697)
Total Value = $19,488
Today’s Price = $4,200
*Monthly payment plan available
Like most programs you'll get out of it what you put into it. There will be homework assignments in between classes and they're designed for you to get to explore further and absorb the information even better, but it's up to you how long you spend on it. It could be as little as an additional hour per week or as much as you can make time for.
Think of it as undergraduate college and graduate school. Your 200 RYT comes first and lays the foundation for you to be a yoga instructor. After you've had time to take that to the world and put it into practice, you may decide to pursue your 500 RYT which is an additional 300 hours of more advanced curriculum to enhance your practice, understanding of yoga, and ability as a teacher.
We've created our 200 RYT program to be accessible to yogis of all experience levels. We have had beginner yogis jump right into our 200 RYT program and go on to be incredible yoga teachers. We begin the program with fundamentals and basics so everyone has the same starting point.
Many of our students are in the program for the personal development and transformation of their yoga journeys, and others join the program specifically to teach classes. What you do with your training is entirely up to you. The program is designed to help you experience growth as a person, as a yogi, and as a teacher if you choose to teach.
Absolutely not! We've had students in their 20s and students in their 70s sharing the same experiences and learning from one another. We believe that people of all ages and abilities have something to offer their students and in this inclusive teacher training program, we help you discover those unique strengths so you can safely and effectively contribute to the students that resonate with you.
Definitely! We're a therapeutic studio, so even though this is not a therapeutic teacher training program, we're accustomed to working with modifications of all kinds. There is no requirement for you to be able to actively do every pose, but instead a focus on your ability to understand the poses and how to teach them to others.
We get it - life happens! Our teacher training is a mix of pre-recorded and live content, so it's a work-friendly schedule for those who work Monday - Friday and a life-friendly schedule for those with demanding schedules. Even still, you can miss up to two weekends and participate in the makeup weekends. If you miss more than that, you'll still be able to complete the program, but will be required to make up your weekend in the next round of teacher training to become registered for Yoga Alliance.
Like most things, you get out of this what you put into it. Everyone learns, reads, and understands at a different pace. The program is designed so that most of the work is done in class, but you will be assigned some reading and pre-recorded content outside of class to prepare for live in-class discussion. You'll also want to prepare for live sessions that you're assigned to teach a particular pose.
That's what we're here for! You get to work out all the kinks in a safe, supportive, encouraging environment after being given the tools and information necessary to give it a shot on the mat. Your classmates will be your biggest fans and a huge help in your development as a yogi and a teacher.
No, this is not a yoga therapy program. My studio is a therapeutic studio and I use yoga as a therapeutic modality with my students and private sessions, but this teacher training program is not a therapeutic one. That said, because my focus is in yoga therapy, you'll that find my teacher training program makes a lot of reference to the therapeutic aspects of yoga and we'll discuss how particular poses, pranayama, and meditation practices impact the body and mind therapeutically.
While this is a virtual program, meaning you can attend from anywhere, it is still a mix of live and pre-recorded content. Check out the videos on this page from past students. You'll find that they experienced a strong sense of community and found lifelong friends in this journey. There will be 2 hr sessions 2 days a week that we spend together live along with half days on Saturday and Sunday one weekend a month. Pre-recorded videos and homework can be viewed/completed at your own pace though there will be a schedule to keep us moving forward.
There's never been a better time to deepen your yoga practice with the best of both worlds - live virtual classes and a schedule designed to fit with your life.
But don't wait because registration is Closing Soon.
“I was a newcomer when I began the teacher training”
In the world of yogis, it's safe to say I was a newcomer when I began the teacher training journey, having only practiced yoga for a year. I knew I had fallen in love with what I called yoga, but I had no idea there was so much more than just the practice of asanas. From a personal perspective, the top priority of yoga practice is safety, and I feel very confident in saying that through this program if I learned nothing else, I have learned how to safely instruct students, meeting them where they are.
HEATHER K.
200 RYT
DEEPEN YOUR YOGA PRACTICE & LEARN THE BUSINESS OF YOGA
Live Virtual Class Sessions (Valued at $7,500)
Pre-recorded content (Valued at $4,997)
Private Facebook™ Group (Valued at $997)
Yogic Studies Program by Seth Powell (Valued at $300)
Leslie Kaminoff's Yoga Anatomy Fundamentals Course (Valued at $500)
Exclusive Special Guest Educator Private Workshop (Valued at $397)
Access to Yoga Think Tank Business of Yoga Training (Valued at $697)
Total Value = $19,488
Today’s Price = $4,200
*Monthly payment plan available
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