• The immersion and teacher training will cover all required elements as outlined by Yoga Alliance. This includes new subject matter as well as reorganization of the required elements.
• Sessions will be given one weekend per month over 8 months. Each full weekend will have 17 hours of training. The typical schedule would be: Friday 6-9 PM; Saturday 10:30 AM-5:30 PM; Sunday 12:30-5:30 PM.
• In addition monthly weekend sessions, the group will meet weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM providing an additional 8 to 10 hours per month.
• Required homework readings and exercises are an essential part of the training. This plus additional workshops and classes fill out the remainder of the course.
• Components of the curriculum may be delivered online using virtual classroom technology.
• Topics:
  • Training techniques and practice: Asana, Pranayama and subtle body, Meditation
  • Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics
  • Yoga Humanities: History, Philosophy, Lifestyle, Ethics
  • Professional Essentials: Teaching methodologies, Practicum, Professional development

Each of the eight full weekends will have 17 hours of training supplemented by four hours of evenings sessions per month.

• February 21-23
• March 28-30 h
• April 25-27
• May 30-June 1
• June 27-29
• July 25-27
• August 22- 24
• September 26-28

• Willow Marcotte, 200 E-RYT, 500 E-RYT, YACEP
• Mary Waugh, 200 E-RYT, 500 E-RYT, YACEP
• Laia Bove Imhoff, 200 E-RYT, 500 RYT, YACEP
• Lori Dougherty, 500 RYT
• J. Mark Tuthill, MD, 200 RYT

• Full attendance at all scheduled weekends and supplemental training sessions.
• Completion of assigned homework and readings.
• Completion of two- 500 or one-1000 word essay on an aspect of yoga. Subject to be approved by director.
• Student teach, assisting an RYT
• Create a full class sequence in your style of choice and teach the class
• Successful completion of a written test
• Tuition paid in-full

• $3200 if paid in advance- (cash or checks only), Early bird pricing $2800 until February 4th, 2024
• Payment plans available

• All required texts:
  • Yoga Anatomy, Leslie Kaminoff
  • The Heart of Yoga, T.K.V. Desikachar
  • Light on Yoga, B.K.S. Iyengar
  • Yoga Sequencing, Mark Stephens
  • Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation, Stephen Mitchell
• Notebook with additional hand-outs
• Three month unlimited class package at Sun Yoga Tampa to begin on the first day of training ($325 value)

• “The training at Sun Yoga helped me to gain a better understanding of not only the asanas, but the importance of the foundations of yoga, also. The trainers were professional, knowledgeable, and most importantly, supportive.” Meai C.
• “I loved the smaller class size because it helped me gain more knowledge of the material and I also made life long friendships with my instructors and fellow classmates. I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking into getting certified.” Adeline W.
• “The teacher training program at Sun Yoga far exceeded all of my expectations. The combination of historical context, group discussion for further understanding, and practical and extensive teaching opportunities allowed me to complete the program feeling fully prepared to begin my journey into teaching yoga. I cherish the time I spent training at Sun Yoga and would recommend it to anyone looking to teach or further their yoga knowledge in the Tampa area.” Lynn T.