200 & 300 -HOUR TEACHER TRAININGS

In-Person or Zoom: 120-Hours

Zoom: 16-Hours (Eight 2-Hours Zoom Calls)

Small Group with Laura or Emphasis Project: 30-Hours

Classes with Laura (In-Person, Livestream or Recorded): 20- Hours

Videos, Assignments & Homework at Your Own Pace: 110-Hours

 ”This training was exactly what I’ve been waiting for. Laura is an exceptional teacher. She is well educated and highly respected in the yoga community. Her knowledge and experience makes this program well rounded. Her personality and sense of humor allows for a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Best decision of 2020!” 

~Tonya P.

"Laura's 300hr training nailed it!  She and her team deliver content in an informative, knowledgeable and fun environment.  The training atmosphere was open and welcoming. The content was essential, congruent and relative.  Also nice to note, even after program completion, she continues to be available for questions and/or reference items.  Highly recommend!"

~ Nikki M.

“Training with Laura Burkhart offered outstanding yoga teacher training in alignment and sequencing of the highest quality. Laura's fun approach to teaching made learning a joy and created a safe environment to be vulnerable as a teacher.”

~ Toddy H.

“Laura’s 300-hour Alignment and Vinyasa Teacher Training was an amazing experience.   I learned new ways to sequence, refreshed on anatomy, business tips, intro to Trauma sensitive yoga, Philosophy, comparative religions, chakras, intro to Kriyas, yoga for special populations, a lot of bonus content, and of course lots of practices under Laura’s guidance.  This course was exceptional, thorough, organized, and well developed.  Awesome guest instructors, and an excellent lead instructor. Highly recommend.”

~ Jeff M.

THE TRAINING OVERVIEW 

THE TRAINING IN-DEPTH

INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION

• Receive personal attention and feedback directly from Laura.

• Become your best. Rather than a cookie cuter training sold to the masses, this training focuses on your personal development and transformation.

• Receive guidance throughout the training on your alignment, verbal cues, adjustments, sequencing, and career goals.

REFINE YOUR ALIGNMENT 

• Understand the fine details of traditional and updated asana alignment.

• Refine your postures within each asana family.

• Embody ideal alignment for your particular body.

  
  INJURY PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT

• Many teachers and long-time practitioners are experiencing injuries in their shoulders, SI joints, spine, hips, hamstrings and knees. I have experienced quite a few of these injuries, one which led to surgery.

• Elongate the longevity of your, and your students, practice. Learn how to refine injury prone postures through recent alignment updates, help keep you and your students safe.

• Learn how to modify the practice for those coming in with pain in their wrists, knees, ankles, neck, back and more.

MASTER THE ART OF SEQUENCING 

• Master sequencing. Thoughtful, skillful sequencing can be a sticking point for many teachers.

• Learn how to have purpose and intention behind sequencing.

• Keep classes creative and exciting for both you and your students.

• Add variety and flavor using intentions, focal points, themes, categories and peak poses.

• Learn how to increase and decrease the intensity of a class.

• Learn how to sequence for beginners, how to adjust for class level, modify pregnant people and more.

• Learn smart, safe, less injury prone, sequencing for longevity of you and your students practice.

• Sequence in a way that your students feel great in their body after class.

  
  

HONE YOUR TEACHING SKILLS

• Learn to clearly articulate alignment cues, verbal adjustments and class sequence.

• Practice verbal instructions in small groups as well as teach the entire class.

• Receive helpful, constructive, supportive feedback from Laura on where you shine and where your teaching is effective as well as areas where you can expand, grow into an even more refined teacher.

ADVANCED ADJUSTMENTS 

Get an eye for observing students anatomical structure so you can refine their alignment.

• Hone your verbal adjustments.

• Learn to facilitate manual adjustments that ensure proper alignment and create stability in the posture.

• Receive feedback on manual adjustments in small groups during led classes.

UNDERSTAND FUNDAMENTAL & ADVANCED ANATOMY 

• Get a well-rounded, functional understanding of the human body.

• Understand anatomy in relation to yoga postures and injury prevention/management.

• Go deeper by learning about facia, cardiovascular system, nervous system, balance systems, pulmonary systems, artificial joints and more.

WORK WITH SPECIAL POPULATIONS

• Learn how to manage discomfort in wrists, shoulders, knees, neck and back, plus those with high blood pressure, artificial joints and other special conditions.

• Learn how to modify for those who are beginners, pregnant, obese, seniors, children, those with a limited in range of motion and more.

• Learn how to work with those and those experiencing anxiety, trauma or addiction.

THE NEUROSCIENCE BEHIND YOGA & MEDITATION

• Understand how yoga and meditation helps your nervous system respond to the environment around you.

• Sift from modern society’s “fight or flight” way of living, a sympathetic state, using the amygdala part of the brain, which can affect our judgement, short and longtime memory, and can lead to dementia and other neurological issues.

• Implement techniques to guide the mind and body to a parasympathetic state, using the logic and reason part of the brain, the frontal lobe, which can lead to better decision making and memory.

ADVANCED PHILOSOPHY

• Get a deeper understanding of the Yoga Sutras, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita.

• Learn how to apply the eight limbs to your everyday life.

• Understand the chakras on a physical, mental, emotional, vibrational level.

THE BUSINESS OF YOGA

• Be equipped with highly sought after business of yoga skills. Turn your practice into a sustainable business with these four modules: Your Vision, Teaching In-Person, Teaching Online and Marketing

• Solidify your authentic teaching path.

• Tap into your vision, clarify who you want to work with and how you want to work with them.

• Learn the in’s and out’s of teaching studio classes, online, with corporate and private clients, leading workshops and retreats, presenting at festivals, writing for publications, working with special populations and more!

• Implement highly effective business and marketing skills to help make your vision your reality.

CONNECT WITH LAURA

I would love to schedule a 30-minute call so we can get to know one another, I can answer your questions about the training, and can help you sign-up for the training!

300-HOUR INVESTMENT

EARLIEST BIRD: $3950

EARLY BIRD: $4200

REGULAR PRICE: $4400

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MAIN TEACHER TRAINERS

Pulling together the best of 23-Years of Experience, Continuous Learning, and Specialization!

Main Teacher: Laura Burkhart - E-RYT 500/International Teacher

Guest Teacher: Elizabeth McNeil - E-RYT 500/Physical Therapy Assistant/Anatomy Extraordinaire

Guest Teacher: Leila Swenson - E-RYT 500/Authentically Lives Out Yoga Philosophy

Guest Teacher: Michelle Thielen - Certified Yoga Therapist Specializing in Complex Trauma

Guest Teacher: Erin Smith - E-RYT 500/Neuroscience, Mindfulness Facilitator, Therapist, and Trainer