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VIDA Fitness Yoga

4.8

Based on 23 reviews

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NPS Score 8.3/10


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1212 4th Street Southeast

Washington, DC, United States

Types of Yoga Taught

Flow Yoga

Alignment-Oriented Yoga

Fitness Yoga

Spiritually-Oriented Yoga

Hot/Heated Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Languages

English

About VIDA Fitness Yoga

VIDA Fitness Yoga is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance, which designates this teacher training program as one which follows Yoga Alliance’s standards. Students who complete an approved training with this school may be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance...

VIDA Fitness Yoga is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance, which designates this teacher training program as one which follows Yoga Alliance’s standards. Students who complete an approved training with this school may be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs).

VIDA's The Whole Yogi 200 hour Teacher Training Program is a comprehensive program designed to give students an understanding of Yoga beyond just the posture or Asana practice.  Using the Pancha Kosha model laid out in one of Yoga's oldest texts, the course moves from the outer layer of our being, our body, and travels progressively deeper to our very core.  Students will learn a variety of techniques-Asana, Pranayama, Kriya, Meditation, Mantra, Mudra- and learn to teach them as well. 

First Registered September 2016

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  • 5 out of 5
    By: Justin Ticzon Jun 20, 2023

    Amazing overall. It was a well-rounded program that helped both my personal practice and teaching journey. I'll always be grateful to my cohort and our teachers for this experience.

    • General Comments

      Amazing overall. It was a well-rounded program that helped both my personal practice and teaching journey. I'll always be grateful to my cohort and our teachers for this experience.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Terrance E. Moore Mar 14, 2023

    Outstanding experience and journey. Chris, Julia, and Christine do a superb job of teaching the program through the Pancamayakosha model. The program is equal parts rigorous and rewarding. The skills learned during this course not only prepared me for teaching asana practice but stretched me emotionally and spiritually. I cannot say enough great things about this experience. A+

    • General Comments

      Outstanding experience and journey. Chris, Julia, and Christine do a superb job of teaching the program through the Pancamayakosha model. The program is equal parts rigorous and rewarding. The skills learned during this course not only prepared me for teaching asana practice but stretched me emotionally and spiritually. I cannot say enough great things about this experience. A+
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Elizabeth Hafey Jun 04, 2021
    Training Program held on Jan 27, 2018—May 13, 2018

    I thought their instruction was great. They offered a diversity of teachers. They were highly accessible, which made learning easier. I would highly recommend their school/program.

    • General Comments

      I thought their instruction was great. They offered a diversity of teachers. They were highly accessible, which made learning easier. I would highly recommend their school/program.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Brigette Muir Nov 24, 2020

    VIDA Fitness Yoga Teacher Training was amazing and very informative!!

    • General Comments

      VIDA Fitness Yoga Teacher Training was amazing and very informative!!
  • 4 out of 5
    By: Molly Maguire-Marshall Jul 12, 2020

  • 5 out of 5
    By: Avonda Fogan Jul 06, 2020

  • 5 out of 5
    By: John A. Stevenson Jun 30, 2020

    Chris and Julia were wonderful guides into the instruction of the practice. In addition to excellent training on anatomy and class cadence, and a very adaptable master sequence, we received an abundance of insight into the spiritual and emotional aspects of the practice. We were encourage to teach what we practice, and to practice what we teach in a way that deepened my practice. I left the training with insight into how to be disciplined in service, compassionate in instruction, and accessible/equitable in inviting students to invite themselves to explore their practice in group fitness formats. By learning to see the whole yogi, instruction became yet another gateway for my own journey to grow and change with me.

    • General Comments

      Chris and Julia were wonderful guides into the instruction of the practice. In addition to excellent training on anatomy and class cadence, and a very adaptable master sequence, we received an abundance of insight into the spiritual and emotional aspects of the practice. We were encourage to teach what we practice, and to practice what we teach in a way that deepened my practice. I left the training with insight into how to be disciplined in service, compassionate in instruction, and accessible/equitable in inviting students to invite themselves to explore their practice in group fitness formats. By learning to see the whole yogi, instruction became yet another gateway for my own journey to grow and change with me.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Stephanie Tamene Jan 28, 2020
    Training Program held on Jan 27, 2018—May 13, 2018

  • 3 out of 5
    By: April Mears Jun 17, 2019
    Training Program held on Jan 27, 2018—May 13, 2018

  • 4.5 out of 5
    By: StrongYoga.ByPilar Oct 26, 2018
    Training Program held on Jan 27, 2018—May 13, 2018

    This training has a wholesome approach to the practice of yoga and to training contentious teachers with the right balance of practical training and in depth understanding of the yoga philosophy. We have all graduated with the tools to lead a strong class, safely, mindfully and compassionately.

    • General Comments

      This training has a wholesome approach to the practice of yoga and to training contentious teachers with the right balance of practical training and in depth understanding of the yoga philosophy. We have all graduated with the tools to lead a strong class, safely, mindfully and compassionately.
First Registered September 2016

School Reviews

Total Reviews: 23

By Justin Ticzon RYT® 200

Jun 20, 2023

Amazing overall. It was a well-rounded program that helped both my personal practice and teaching journey. I'll always be grateful to my cohort and our teachers for this experience. Full Review

By Terrance E. Moore RYT® 200

Mar 14, 2023

Outstanding experience and journey. Chris, Julia, and Christine do a superb job of teaching the program through the Pancamayakosha model. The program is equal parts rigorous and rewarding. The skills learned during this course not only prepared me for teaching asana practice but stretched me emotionally and spiritually. I cannot say enough great things about this experience. A+ Full Review

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Teaching Staff

Christopher Parkison

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Julia Romano Julia Romano

RYT® 500

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