Hatha Yoga Teacher Training

January 20, 2023-June 18, 2023

What Makes this Training Different?

The goal of Lighthouse’s Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainings is to train quality teachers with an understanding of yoga philosophy, anatomy and asana.

Our small group focus allows us to set rigorous standards, which include plenty of time for practice teaching and one on one in-person mentorship.

Lighthouse teachers are among the most capable in the region, and we are committed to upholding this standard – you will come away from this training being able to teach yoga right away, if you want.  We are so committed to that that all of our teacher trainees get added to our sub list right after graduation, if they want!

Our sessions are built around a busy family and work life – many sessions are online and recorded, and we work with you to make up weekends or sessions you might have to miss.

We are a diverse, inclusive community filled with supportive students and teachers well beyond the trainers.

No headstands required!  We teach a lot more than just asana in this training, and encourage our trainees to teach what is in their practice and to the students that show up.

Lighthouse has a commitment to social and racial justice and incorporates those values into our teacher trainings.

Our program is registered with Yoga Alliance as an RYT-200 level program.

Lighthouse Yoga Center’s Hatha Yoga Teacher Training focuses on:

• Constructing and deconstructing fundamental asanas
• Understanding alignment in asana
• Physical anatomy
• Pranayama, meditation, and the energetic body
• Intelligent sequencing, pose modifications for all bodies and creative class planning
• Yoga philosophy and history
• Practice teaching

Our next RYT-200 Hatha Teacher Training starts in January 2023. The training will be led by Tara Lemerise, who will be assisted by Machelle Lee and Rebecca Henry. The training meets over 6 months online and in-person at our Kennedy Street address.  Follow the link below below for our syllabus, schedule and more! Email Rebecca at rebecca@lighthouseyogacenter.com with inquiries and to sign up!

And check out this free video to get your questions answered!

Going Deeper: A Hatha Yoga Immersion

January 21-April 15 2023

Led by Tara Lemerise, assisted by Rebecca Henry

Are you looking to go deeper into your yoga practice? Are you a yoga teacher interested in broadening your understanding of yoga history, philosophy, and spiritual teachings? This immersion program is designed to take you under the asana (poses) to the deep and wide foundations of yoga. Join the 2023 class of Hatha Yoga teachers-in-training for select weekends of the program for an illuminating exploration of the philosophy and history of yoga.

The sessions in this program are primarily lecture, discussion, and reflection with little to no asana (posture) practice. We will do pranayama (breathwork) and meditation.

The program will include:

– All workshops/YTT weekend trainings listed below

– Access to recordings of all weekends for the duration of the training

– A total of 34 Yoga Alliance Continuing education credits and/or a training completion certificate

-Access to Tara and Rebecca for questions, and further discussion

– A discount on additional YTT associated workshops

-A binder and all handouts associated with each section

-And, as a bonus, copies of required texts!

Continuing Education

At Lighthouse, we are committed to the idea that you are never finished being a student of Yoga.  With so many different areas to explore, from history, philosophy, texts, religion and spirituality, to anatomy, physiology, body acceptance and social justice, we are continuously adding workshops and workshop series for you, our students and teachers. Many of our teachers and guest teachers are able to offer continuing education credits through Yoga Alliance (YACEP) – check back here and our workshop page (and follow us on social media) for links to trainings that offer CEUs!

Coming up:

Breaking It Down: A Sequencing Workshop for Yoga Teachers

May 13, 1-4pm

Hatha Yoga Teachers: Do you struggle with sequencing your classes? Do they feel disjointed or lack cohesion? Have you ever had to sub a class last minute, or showed up to find your class filled with students who are struggling with injuries in the exact body part you were planning on focusing on? Join Rebecca for this fun sequencing workshop to learn how to put together classes that honor the themes, poses and intentions you want to share with your students, along with making it easier for you to sequence on the spot!

In this workshop we will explore how to group poses and warm up drills that help students understand the actions and movements in and out of poses, in a way that allows you to more easily plan your classes. You’ll learn how to design shorter sequences that move around the mat in a logical way, so that you can bring these sequences together into full classes that are easier to remember, and and can even be pulled together as you teach.

3 YA CEUs available

Rest For All: Restorative Yoga Teacher Training

June 3&10, 1-7:00pm

Some of our deepest experiences of yoga happen when we have the opportunity to rest with support, awareness, and intention. Restorative Yoga is more than just adult nap time or an occasional indulgence and this immersive program will help you understand the profound impact of Restorative Yoga. If you choose to participate as a yoga teacher for both days of this program, you will be eligible for 12 continuing education hours with Yoga Alliance as you gain the skills you need to teach Restorative Yoga in a variety of settings to a wide range of students.

In this two-day program, we will explore:

– the benefits, applications, and energetics of Restorative Yoga

– detailed alignment and propping instruction of Restorative Yoga postures -when/how to use props

– how to address injuries and limitations during Restorative Yoga practice

– ways to identify physical and energetic misalignment in Restorative Yoga poses -skills for physical and verbal adjustments during Restorative Yoga practice

– the benefits of compassion cultivation and its relationship to Restorative Yoga

This training is ideal for:

– new and experienced yoga teachers who want to grow teaching skills

– anyone currently enrolled in an immersion or yoga teaching training program

– anyone interested in deepening their understanding and experience of Restorative Yoga. 

This training includes a spiral bound training manual.  If you choose to take only day 1 of the training, it is eligible for 6 CEUs with Yoga Alliance, both days are eligible for 12.  Included in day two will be a 90 minute open workshop that you will assist Tara with to gain direct teaching experience.