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extendYoga Teacher Training Program

Overall School Rating

4.96

Based on 54 reviews

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NPS Score 10/10

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12106 Wilkins Avenue

North Bethesda, MD, United States

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Types of Yoga Taught

Flow Yoga

Alignment-Oriented Yoga

Fitness Yoga

Spiritually-Oriented Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Specialty Yoga

Trainings Formats

Part-time
spread out over time

Languages

English

About extendYoga Teacher Training Program

200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM Whether you are interested in learning about the art of teaching yoga or would like to deepen your own practice, our Yoga Teacher Training Program will prepare you to empower yourself and others on the path of self-transformation....

200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM

Whether you are interested in learning about the art of teaching yoga or would like to deepen your own practice, our Yoga Teacher Training Program will prepare you to empower yourself and others on the path of self-transformation. As we explore the history of yoga, yoga philosophy, and the anatomical and energetic aspects of the human body, you will have the unique opportunity to study the ancient practice of yoga asana, pranayama and meditation and discover a deeper understanding of yoga and its relevance in modern day life.

You will be given all the tools needed to successfully take the seat of the teacher with confidence and enthusiasm. Outside of scheduled training hours, you will expand your self-awareness and knowledge of yoga through self-study, group projects, selected readings and assignments, class observation, practice-teaching, and individual seva (community service) projects. Be prepared to work hard and extend beyond your comfort zone so that you can reach your full potential as a teacher and student. Most importantly, be prepared to discover your own unique gifts and learn how to share them with others.

TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDE:

History and Philosophy of Yoga
Physiological, psychological and spiritual aspects of asana, pranayama, and meditation
Basic anatomy and physiology of the physical body and subtle energetic body
Intensives including: ethics, Ayurveda, Sanskrit, mythology, sequencing, theming, marketing & the business of yoga, teaching online/virtually
How to support DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) within the yoga and wellness industry
Vinyasa yoga along with other Hatha yoga traditions and methods: Ashtangha, Prana Flow inspired yoga, Jivamukti, Power
Yoga for special populations, restorative, therapeutic elements, prenatal, babies, kids & teens

PROGRAM TEACHERS:

Our program leaders are highly trained, experienced, certified and passionate about yoga. Their knowledge and enthusiasm across a variety of yoga disciplines is one of the many reasons why this training program is like no other.

**** REVIEWS:

Our training is rated at 4.95/5.

Learn from the area’s most talented team & from the best local yoga studio. See for yourself:

5-️ Yoga Alliance Reviews

5-️ Yelp Reviews

5-️ Google Reviews

Voted Bethesda’s Best Yoga Studio: 2017-2021

Online Trainings

Approved through 2022-2023 RYS Online Teaching Application:

extendYoga 200hr Teacher Training

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Financial Assistance

Scholarships

BIPOC DONATION-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: extendYoga is committed to making our studio and the greater yoga community welcoming and inclusive for all beings. Encouraging a diverse range of teaching voices is an essential step in creating safe spaces where all students can feel represented. To help facilitate this progress, we are offering donation-based scholarships for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). We feel this will offer more opportunities for accessible self-care, redistribute wealth and opportunity to groups that are often unseen and underserved, and welcome more diversity and inclusivity in the yoga room. This scholarship is intended for those who: 1) Self-identify as BIPOC 2) Have a consistent practice and commitment to yoga 3) Are able to attend all training dates

Work Exchange Programs

We do offer reduced rate tuition/discounts in exchange to volunteer at the studio. Space is limited and based on training enrollment.

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School Reviews

Total Reviews: 54

By INA HERRERA RYT® 200

Mar 13, 2023

I had an amazing experience with the YTT program at Extend Yoga. Love Arlet and her studio. Full Review

By Katie Fife Schuster RYT® 200

Feb 10, 2023

I am so glad I found the YTT program at extendYoga! I was drawn to this program and studio because the curriculum is comprehensive, their teachers are experienced, knowledgeable, and supportive, and their community is welcoming. The fact that DEI training is included in the curriculum, along with history, philosophy, styles of yoga, meditation, anatomy, and teaching techniques, was also a huge draw. They had us practice teaching the first weekend, which was a little intimidating, but also so very effective in our training. I would choose extendYoga all over again and again to do my yoga teacher training! Full Review

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