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Square One Yoga

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9951 San Pablo Avenue

El Cerrito, CA, USA

Types of Yoga Taught

Flow Yoga

Alignment-Oriented Yoga

Spiritually-Oriented Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Trainings Formats

Part-time
spread out over time

Weekends only

Modules
several, shorter immersions

Non-residential
trainees commute to the program

Destination / retreat

Languages

ENGLISH

About Square One Yoga

Square One Yoga is a mission-driven business, committed to making yoga completely accessible to the entire community by keeping prices low, offering scholarships, and maintaining a healthy, unpretentious community. About our Yoga Teacher Training Program: Square One is...

Square One Yoga is a mission-driven business, committed to making yoga completely accessible to the entire community by keeping prices low, offering scholarships, and maintaining a healthy, unpretentious community.



About our Yoga Teacher Training Program:


Square One is committed to making yoga as accessible as possible to a broad range ofstudents. 

Accessibility has a lot to do with how we teach poses, of course. But we take accessibility to a deeper and more subtle level: how are the teachings inviting, not just to a wide range of bodies, but to a wide range of human beings with all our complexities, psyches, and emotional constitutions? In other words, yes, let’s teach poses in a way that invites people with all manner of physical abilities to practice, and let’s also make sure that the way we teach and the way we create spaces for yoga are inviting for people emotionally as well.  

We understand that accessibility means safety. If we do not feel emotionally and physically safe in a space, it is actually not accessible to us. Our job as a yoga school is to create an environment that is accessible because it is a safe place for students to bring their entire selves. That means our classes and our programs strive to be body positive, trauma-informed, socially aware, and respectful of the culture that brought us this practice.

 

Square One’s Yoga Teacher Training Program is registered with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level.


First Registered June 2013

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  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Jasmin G. Resinnate Mar 07, 2021

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Vanessa Kahn Sep 30, 2020

  • 4 out of 5
    By: Rebecca Brown Jan 06, 2020
    Training Program held on Sep 06, 2013—Dec 15, 2013

    • Learning Objectives

      Average 4 = Mostly
      Square One Yoga’s 200-hour teacher training prepares its trainees to begin teaching the principles and techniques of yoga safely and competently.

      Mostly

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Nikki Taylor Sep 23, 2019
    Training Program held on Jul 08, 2019—Aug 03, 2019

    This teacher training was amazing! I loved the focus on making the practice accessible for all people, considering bodies, ability, age, trauma, experience and so much more. The variety in teachers and styles was helpful and insightful as I was finding my own style and niche in the practice. I learned so much and made so many wonderful connections. I would absolutely recommend this training.

    • Learning Objectives

      Average 5 = Entirely
      Square One Yoga’s 200-hour teacher training prepares its trainees to begin teaching the principles and techniques of yoga safely and competently.

      Entirely

    • General Comments

      This teacher training was amazing! I loved the focus on making the practice accessible for all people, considering bodies, ability, age, trauma, experience and so much more. The variety in teachers and styles was helpful and insightful as I was finding my own style and niche in the practice. I learned so much and made so many wonderful connections. I would absolutely recommend this training.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Marija Eanes Sep 18, 2019
    Training Program held on Sep 08, 2018—Dec 16, 2018

    I am so happy I decided to take my 200h training in this school! The teachers as well as the students in my group always made me feel accepted and supported, especially when I went through a tough experience of self discovery. I deeply appreciated the non judgmental, easy going and non pretentious atmosphere that this school provides. The course itself is a balance of asana practice, fact learning and diving into the philosophy of yoga through reading and discussion. My favorite part is that it does not take one set approach but rather provides a wide overview and an opportunity to dip into many branches and styles of yoga. It made it easy for me to decide where I wanted to go next and continue deepening my knowledge. Thank you Square Yoga for planting this seed and making me want to grow as a yoga practicioner and teacher.

    • Learning Objectives

      Average 5 = Entirely
      Square One Yoga’s 200-hour teacher training prepares its trainees to begin teaching the principles and techniques of yoga safely and competently.

      Entirely

    • General Comments

      I am so happy I decided to take my 200h training in this school! The teachers as well as the students in my group always made me feel accepted and supported, especially when I went through a tough experience of self discovery. I deeply appreciated the non judgmental, easy going and non pretentious atmosphere that this school provides. The course itself is a balance of asana practice, fact learning and diving into the philosophy of yoga through reading and discussion. My favorite part is that it does not take one set approach but rather provides a wide overview and an opportunity to dip into many branches and styles of yoga. It made it easy for me to decide where I wanted to go next and continue deepening my knowledge. Thank you Square Yoga for planting this seed and making me want to grow as a yoga practicioner and teacher.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Rebecca Capper Aug 29, 2019
    Training Program held on Jul 08, 2019—Aug 03, 2019

    • Learning Objectives

      Average 5 = Entirely
      Square One Yoga’s 200-hour teacher training prepares its trainees to begin teaching the principles and techniques of yoga safely and competently.

      Entirely

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Erin Skelly Aug 01, 2019
    Training Program held on Feb 09, 2019—May 26, 2019

    • Learning Objectives

      Average 5 = Entirely
      Square One Yoga’s 200-hour teacher training prepares its trainees to begin teaching the principles and techniques of yoga safely and competently.

      Entirely

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Danielle Thys Jul 31, 2019
    Training Program held on Feb 09, 2019—May 26, 2019

    There were several components of our 200 hr training at Square One I felt extremely lucky to experience. From the training on trauma informed yoga to the component on a ocial justice and yoga, to our field trip to Green Gulch Zen Center, we got a more holistic glimpse into yogic philosophies and applications that went far beyond asana practice.

    • Learning Objectives

      Average 5 = Entirely
      Square One Yoga’s 200-hour teacher training prepares its trainees to begin teaching the principles and techniques of yoga safely and competently.

      Entirely

    • General Comments

      There were several components of our 200 hr training at Square One I felt extremely lucky to experience. From the training on trauma informed yoga to the component on a ocial justice and yoga, to our field trip to Green Gulch Zen Center, we got a more holistic glimpse into yogic philosophies and applications that went far beyond asana practice.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Monique Rigsby Jun 06, 2019
    Training Program held on Sep 06, 2013—Dec 15, 2013

    • Learning Objectives

      Average 5 = Entirely
      Square One Yoga’s 200-hour teacher training prepares its trainees to begin teaching the principles and techniques of yoga safely and competently.

      Entirely

  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: Kimberly Young May 08, 2019

    Extremely accessible through the modular program and flexible dates made it possible for me to complete my teacher training. Also very inclusive curriculum and friendly for all bodies!

    • Learning Objectives

      Average 5 = Entirely
      Square One Yoga’s 200-hour teacher training prepares its trainees to begin teaching the principles and techniques of yoga safely and competently.

      Entirely

    • General Comments

      Extremely accessible through the modular program and flexible dates made it possible for me to complete my teacher training. Also very inclusive curriculum and friendly for all bodies!
First Registered June 2013

School Reviews

Total Reviews: 39

By Jasmin G. Resinnate RYT® 200

Mar 07, 2021

Full Review

By Vanessa Kahn RYT® 200

Sep 30, 2020

Full Review

All Reviews (39)

Teaching Staff

Lauren Banister Lauren Banister

E-RYT® 200

Katy Cryer

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Mary Beth Ray

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Amy Bohorquez Amy Bohorquez

RYT® 200

Nya Patrinos

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Broderick Wilks Broderick Wilks

E-RYT® 200

All Teaching Staff (6)

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