Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hour

Fall 2024 9 Month Hybrid Immersion Beginning September 28

The Yoga for All Bodies teacher training program stands apart from the rest, offering a truly immersive and transformative experience. Unlike conventional training programs, this isn't about rushing through the process. Instead, we believe in a holistic approach that allows for gradual growth and development. By spreading the training over time, we ensure that our teachers emerge well-rounded and fully prepared to step into their first class upon graduation.We provide all the necessary tools and resources to equip you for teaching, but our commitment goes beyond mere training. Our focus is on nurturing your journey, providing a supportive environment where you'll be challenged and encouraged to push beyond your comfort zone. Through coaching and feedback, you'll engage in activities that may initially feel unfamiliar, yet ultimately prove immensely rewarding.
Our aspirations extend beyond mere training; we're dedicated to fostering personal growth and transformational experiences. As you progress through the program, you'll witness a profound shift in your relationship with yourself, leading to a newfound way of interacting with the world. By delving into ancient teachings and applying them to your life, you'll gain a deeper understanding of your body, explore matters of the heart, and forge connections with others in a meaningful and authentic manner.
Here is what to expect along the path:

-We provide an inclusive yoga training that includes all bodies learning to teach to all bodies, you will learn Chair Yoga, Flow Yoga, Kids Yoga and everything in between but you will not find head stands or arm balances in our program. We touch on topics like restorative yoga, yin and meditation so that you have a well rounded practice to take out into the world when you are finished.

-This program is all ages 16-116

-We are teaching focused, meaning we want everyone to feel confident to teach their first class before they graduate

-We have a strong team of teachers that teach what they know and love. We have very specific teachers for anatomy, meditation, kids yoga, the energies of yoga and yoga philosophy

-This training will push you out of your comfort zone in a loving and compassionate way

-This will change you in a way you can't even begin to imagine, the personal growth woven into this program is like no other

-There is homework, not a lot, but we expect you to practice yoga during the training and outside the training hours. You do NOT have to have a personal practice to start this training, but you should be excited by having a strong personal practice at the end of training

- We teach from many perspectives. We operate as a collective teaching unit, unique gifts and talents will be brought forward to you! All of the teachers will live in different bodies, come from different backgrounds and have taken different training. This brings about a unique experience of well rounded education.

-Functional Anatomy training. The anatomy training will not be endless lecture. It will be learning about a part of the body and then moving that part of the body. This will allow you to experience the anatomy of your own body and understand how the body actually works. Rather then just reading about it in a text book. Don’t worry, those of you who love text... There is still that too!

-We lead with love, this program is more then just a training, it is community experience where will lift each other up and help each other through

-Training hours will be one weekend per month available in person or online Saturday/ Sunday 1:00pm-7:00pm. We will also meet Wednesday nights on zoom from 7pm-9pm. We prefer you to be there in person at all times but we understand life happens and the recordings will be available. If you miss sessions you will be required to write a paragraph about what happened during the session.

-This training is a commitment, mostly to yourself, but also to the instructors and your fellow students

-ALL Sessions will be recorded for your to download and keep forever

-It is a 200 Hour Training(184.5 live, the other 15.5 hours is made up in assignments)

-The cost of the program reflects the experience of the instructors and that it is a 200 hour training, the price is $2995.00 and there are no other additional costs, early bird currently available until July 15. SAVE $300 You can still do payments, you just need to sign up by July 15.

-We need a minimum of 8 students to run max 18.

Curriculum

Over the course of our 200 hour training we will cover a variety of topics and information.
Our curriculum will include, but is not limited to:

• Asana (physical postures)
• Kids Yoga
• Yin Yoga
• Restorative Yoga
• Pranayama(breathing)
• Kriya
• Chanting
• Mantra
• Various meditation techniques and how to teach meditation
• Communication skills required for being a successful yoga teacher
• Teaching Methodology, how to teach, time management etc
• How to address the specific needs of individuals and special populations such as Chair Yoga
• How to sequence classes
• Qualities of a successful yoga teacher
• Business aspects of teaching yoga
• Human anatomy and physiology (musculoskeletal system, bodily systems, organs, etc.)
• Energic systems, chakras, koshas, ect
• The study of anatomy and physiology along with its application to yoga practice
• The study of the history of yoga, philosophies and traditional texts
• Yoga lifestyle, such as the 8 limbs of yoga, and the concepts of dharma and karma
• Ethics for yoga teachers
• Understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service and being of service to others
• Practice teaching as the lead instructor
• Learning how to create your own workshops
• How to introduce sound, essential oils and other elements to your yoga class
• Creating and holding space for your students
• Personal growth activities, goal setting and ceremony

And so much more!

Schedule

Fall 9 Month program September-May
Saturday/Sunday 1:00pm-7:00pm

September 28/29
October 19/20
November 23/24
December 14/15
January 24/25
February 22/23
March 22/23
April 26/27
May 25/26

Plus All Wednesdays from 7pm-9:15pm on Zoom
October 2 -May 21

What is included in your investment:

• 200 hour training if successfully completed will leave you certified as a Yoga Teacher.
  • Comprehensive manual, designed for you to refer back to again and again.
  • Small class size, lots of time for questions and one on one time.

Tuition $2,995.00 plus gst
Tuition can be split into payments via credit card payment plan.
Course must be paid in full by April 1, 2025
All payments are non refundable.
Questions? We would love to chat with you! Contact us at aboveaverageyoga@outlook.com or call Trista at 780-488-1121

Rough Itinerary Below, more details coming very soon!

Day of The Dead Yoga and Wellness Retreat

October 27-November 4, 2022 (8 nights)

All activities are optional! You can sleep in, go to bed early, go to the beach, do whatever your heart desires!

We provide all the things and the guidance; you choose what you would like to do!

Schedule is subject to change, but this is our current plan.

In addition to the retreat program you may wish to explore, shop, dine on your own. Please plan to bring $500 spending money or more depending on your tastes.

In addition to all the things listed there are often last minute surprise experiences that happen. Things do not run on a firm schedule in Mexico but Trista always has her ear to the ground with the locals and makes sure that you know about them as soon as she knows. There are free performances steps from the hotel all day every day that include music, art shows, character actors, dancing and so much more!

October 27

7:00pm Arrival Dinner

8:30pm Opening Circle

October 28

7:45am Yoga

8:45am Mantra

9:15am Yoga

11:00am Walking City and Shopping Tour

2:00pm Women’s Circle with Trista

4:00pm Yoga

5:30 Dinner out as a group

7:30pm Welcome Cermony with Local Shaman

October 29

6:30am Sunrise Meditation at the Beach with Trista

Tour Day 1: Depart hotel at 8am

Sacred Cenote Swim, Snorkling and Beach Club

8:00pm Evening Yoga Nidra

October 30

7:45am Yoga with

8:45am Mantra

9:15am Yoga

2:00pm Afternoon Workshop

4:00pm Yoga

5:30pm Group Dinner

8:30pm Transformational Breathwork with Trista

October 31

7:45am Yoga

8:45am Mantra

9:15am Yoga

11am Women’s Circle

Various Surprise Halloween Activities Through the Day

5:00pm Halloween Party Dinner at the Hotel: Pizza, Wings, Empanadas

6:00pm OUT ON THE TOWN! Bring Candy to hand out. Yes, we hand out candy on the street! Costumes Optional, but super fun!!!

November 1

Tour Day 2: Leave Hotel at 8:00am

Breakfast to GO Visit the Ek Balam Ruins, Valladolid History and an AMAZING Cenote

Dinner on your own

9:00pm Yoga Nidra

November 2

7:45am Yoga

8:45am Mantra

9:15am Yoga

11:00am Workshop

Explore The Day of the Dead Celebrations in Playa Del Carmen

5:00pm Yoga

Dinner on your own

November 3

7:45am Yoga

8:45am Mantra

9:15am Yoga

11am Workshop

1pm: Workshop: Living Purpose and Creating a Daily Practice with Trista

Walk down to pier and site see

6:30pm Final Dinner as a group

8:00pm Closing Ceremony

November 4

7:45am Yoga

9:00am Taking Mexico home with you closing circle

11:00am Check Out

Find your Departure Transportation Van and Time

Suggested Packing List

Laundry service is available and affordable if needed, so please pack accordingly.

• Hot weather clothing
• Sweater for the evenings
• Sandals
• Socks
• Running shoes
• Bathing suit
• Bug spray and reef safe sunscreen (Alba)
• Medications (prescription and ibuprofen, gravol, acetaminophen, etc.)
• Refillable water bottle
• Yoga mat
• Yoga block and strap (if possible)
• Backpack or daypack for tours and beach time
• Reusable grocery bag (no plastic bags available in Mexican stores)
• Cash (about $500 Cdn, depending on your spending)
• Passport
• Credit card
• Swag Bag
• Candy for Day of the Dead Celebration
• Halloween Costume (optional)

Rough Itinerary Below, more details coming very soon!

Day of The Dead Yoga and Wellness Retreat

October 27-November 4, 2022 (8 nights)

All activities are optional! You can sleep in, go to bed early, go to the beach, do whatever your heart desires!

We provide all the things and the guidance; you choose what you would like to do!

Schedule is subject to change, but this is our current plan.

In addition to the retreat program you may wish to explore, shop, dine on your own. Please plan to bring $500 spending money or more depending on your tastes.

In addition to all the things listed there are often last minute surprise experiences that happen. Things do not run on a firm schedule in Mexico but Trista always has her ear to the ground with the locals and makes sure that you know about them as soon as she knows. There are free performances steps from the hotel all day every day that include music, art shows, character actors, dancing and so much more!

October 27

7:00pm Arrival Dinner

8:30pm Opening Circle

October 28

7:45am Yoga

8:45am Mantra

9:15am Yoga

11:00am Walking City and Shopping Tour

2:00pm Women’s Circle with Trista

4:00pm Yoga

5:30 Dinner out as a group

7:30pm Welcome Cermony with Local Shaman

October 29

6:30am Sunrise Meditation at the Beach with Trista

Tour Day 1: Depart hotel at 8am

Sacred Cenote Swim, Snorkling and Beach Club

8:00pm Evening Yoga Nidra

October 30

7:45am Yoga with

8:45am Mantra

9:15am Yoga

2:00pm Afternoon Workshop

4:00pm Yoga

5:30pm Group Dinner

8:30pm Transformational Breathwork with Trista

October 31

7:45am Yoga

8:45am Mantra

9:15am Yoga

11am Women’s Circle

Various Surprise Halloween Activities Through the Day

5:00pm Halloween Party Dinner at the Hotel: Pizza, Wings, Empanadas

6:00pm OUT ON THE TOWN! Bring Candy to hand out. Yes, we hand out candy on the street! Costumes Optional, but super fun!!!

November 1

Tour Day 2: Leave Hotel at 8:00am

Breakfast to GO Visit the Ek Balam Ruins, Valladolid History and an AMAZING Cenote

Dinner on your own

9:00pm Yoga Nidra

November 2

7:45am Yoga

8:45am Mantra

9:15am Yoga

11:00am Workshop

Explore The Day of the Dead Celebrations in Playa Del Carmen

5:00pm Yoga

Dinner on your own

November 3

7:45am Yoga

8:45am Mantra

9:15am Yoga

11am Workshop

1pm: Workshop: Living Purpose and Creating a Daily Practice with Trista

Walk down to pier and site see

6:30pm Final Dinner as a group

8:00pm Closing Ceremony

November 4

7:45am Yoga

9:00am Taking Mexico home with you closing circle

11:00am Check Out

Find your Departure Transportation Van and Time

Suggested Packing List

Laundry service is available and affordable if needed, so please pack accordingly.

• Hot weather clothing
• Sweater for the evenings
• Sandals
• Socks
• Running shoes
• Bathing suit
• Bug spray and reef safe sunscreen (Alba)
• Medications (prescription and ibuprofen, gravol, acetaminophen, etc.)
• Refillable water bottle
• Yoga mat
• Yoga block and strap (if possible)
• Backpack or daypack for tours and beach time
• Reusable grocery bag (no plastic bags available in Mexican stores)
• Cash (about $500 Cdn, depending on your spending)
• Passport
• Credit card
• Swag Bag
• Candy for Day of the Dead Celebration
• Halloween Costume (optional)

Create Connection and Experience Adventure in Mexico

Are you in a relationship but you are wanting to create more partnership? Maybe you are looking for new ways to feel more connection. Are you feeling like you are stuck in a rut? Looking to bring more passion and love back to a relationship that is feeling a little stagnant? Maybe you are experiencing transition and you are trying to figure out how to reconnect in a new way. Or maybe you are just looking for an amazing adventure with your spouse! This is the retreat is probably for you.

Join James and Trista Davis on an experience like no other where you will try new things, experience great adventures and tap into your own hearts so that you may connect more deeply to each other. This is for all couples, dating, newly married, married for 20 years. The things you will experience and what you will discover will be nourishing to any couple at any stage of life. This retreat will be about learning new tools for connection, mindful techniques, and supporting each other through new experiences and adventure. You will sit in circle with other couples and we will all learn from each other. This is a space of community an making new friends and connections.

As with all of our retreats, this one is choose your own adventure. We will have many optional activities for you to choose from, but the best part is, that it is ALL INCLUDED you just decide what you want to participate in.

Here is what you can expect:

- 3 nights in Playa Del Carmen, a vibrant community full of adventure and endless experiences

-1 night in Valladolid an old mexican city with all the charm and sites to see

- 4 nights in El Cuyo, a small fisherman village where staying on a private beachfront is a reality

- Daily workshops, yoga and meditation

-Opening and Closing Ceremonies

-Traditional Mayan Ceremonies to have you connect with eachother and your heart space

What is included:

- 6 Breakfasts

-5 Dinners

- 2 Lunches

-Accommodations for 8 nights

- Excursions, entrance fees and sacred ceremonies

-Ground Transportation to and from the airport if travelling on our travel days and to and from El Cuyo(2.5 hours by van)

-Snacks

-Purified Water

- Yoga, Meditation and Workshops

What is not included:

-Flight

- 3 Dinners (many people like to explore on their own and try certain restaurants and cuisines)

- 6 Lunches (we have found that many people do not need lunch when they are in a hot climate, snacks will be available and there are many restaurants near buy to grab something for substantial if needed for $5-$10)

- 2 Breakfasts

- Tips for tour guides, ceremony guides and meals (Approx $15-$20/day)

-Shopping

-Spa

-Travel Insurance

-Beverages other than water

You are welcome to come early and stay late at your own expense, Trista can help you to coordinate. We are beginning and ending our trip in Playa Del Carmen. We do recommend staying late, rather than arriving early.

Watch for further details and a full itinerary coming soon!!!