Sunstone Yoga teacher training and yoga certification

ENROLLMENT IS OPEN FOR JANUARY 2010 INTENSIVE
Call Rob for information (214) 764-2119 option 3

You are here

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Flexibility, Convenience, Value, and Excellence
	Two levels of certification: 200-Hour and 500-Hour certification
	Three formats: Eight-Week Intensive, Six-Month Weekend, Six-Month Online Correspondence
	Sunstone Yoga Teacher Training qualifies for Yoga Alliance 200-Hour and 500-Hour Certification
	Upgrade courses and RYT pricing available for existing RYTs and Bikram Certified instructors
	All teacher training takes places at our dedicated 8000-sq ft training facility in Addison, Texas
	Highly affordable housing options for out-of-town trainees

Step 1: Choose the level of certification that is right for you

200-HOUR CERTIFICATION
	Earning your Sunstone Yoga 200-hour certification is the first step on your path to becoming a yoga teacher. Our 200-hour yoga teacher training program is broken down into two two-week tiers to make it easy for you to get started. Tier II need not be completed back-to-back with your Tier I attendance.
Tier I: TEACHING ESSENTIALS
	10 days duration; 109 program hours
	Intensive Program: Weeks 1 and 2. Weekend & Correspondence Programs: Weekends 1 through 5.
	Content: Orientation, Fire90, Wood60, Water, Meditation, Fire Series 123 Methodology and Verbal Technique, Subtle Energy I & II (includes Meditation Concepts & Techniques), Nutrition

Tier II: YOGA CAREER
	10 days duration; 107 program hours
	Intensive Program: Weeks 3 and 4. Weekend & Correspondence Programs: Weekends 6 through 10.
	Content: Fire90, Wood60, Water, Meditation, Fire Series 123 Methodology and Verbal Technique, Anatomy & Physiology, Philosophy I, Practicum
	Weekend workshop on "The Business of Being a Yoga Teacher” (attendance optional)

Graduates who successfully complete our 200-hour certification program:
	Have a solid background for teaching hatha yoga suitable for many organizations and situations
	Earn a 200-hour Sunstone Yoga Teaching Certificate
	Can apply for their Yoga Alliance 200-hour certificate
	Are eligible for applying to our 500-hour program (see below)

500-HOUR CERTIFICATION
	Your next step to becoming an advanced yoga teacher is to earn your Sunstone Yoga 500-hour Certification; the highest level of certification in the industry and a requirement for teaching at Sunstone Yoga studios.
Tier III: SUNSTONE FOUNDATION (Future Team Members)
	By invitation only, based on review of application and applicant’s performance in Tiers I & II. Must have earned 200-hour Sunstone Yoga Certificate and be in good standing
	Tuition: No tuition cost to accepted applicants
	20 days duration; 214 program contact hours plus 50 hrs in-studio practicum
	Intensive Program: Weeks 5 through 8. Weekend & Correspondence Programs: Weekends 11 through 20.
	Content: Fire90, Wood60, Water, Meditation, Fires Series 123+ Methodology, Verbal Technique, Fire Foundations, Applied Fire Methodology, Pain Free Yoga, Philosophy, Ethics, and Lifestyle, Practicum

Graduates who successfully complete our 500-hour certification program:
	Are qualified to teach at Sunstone Yoga studios
	Earn a 500-hour Sunstone Yoga Teaching Certificate
	Can apply for their Yoga Alliance 500-hour certificate with 100 hrs of additional teaching experience

Step 2: Choose the format and training dates that are right for you

EIGHT-WEEK INTENSIVE
The eight-week intensive format is the fastest way to earning your certification. It requires a full-time commitment; afterall, it is called an "intensive" for a reason!
	Four weeks for 200-hour Certification followed by four weeks for 500-hour Certification
	Intensive training is held Monday through Friday; 6:30a - 8p CDT (M-Th), 6:30a - 6:15p CDT (F). Orientation is Sunday 4:15p - 6:15p on first day of each Tier I start date.
	Four intensives per year (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall). See the Training Schedule sidebar for specific dates.
	You can start any Tier on any of the listed start dates. Once begun, a Tier must be completed in it's entirety

SIX-MONTH WEEKEND
The weekend program is designed to accomodate trainees who cannot devote full-time participation to their training. The content is identical to the intensive program.
	Six months (25 weeks) of weekends structured as 4 quarters consisting of 5 weekends of training followed by a free weekend
	In addition to attending weekend training, weekend trainees must sustain a regular yoga practice averaging 4 hours per week throughout the 25 weeks they are in training
	Weekend training is held Saturday and Sunday; 8:30a - 6:15p CDT. Orientation is Saturday 7a-8:30a CDT on first day of each Tier I start date.
	Weekend training groups start approximately every six weeks. See the Training Schedule sidebar for specific dates.

SIX-MONTH ONLINE CORRESPONDENCE
The online correspondence program follows a weekend training group live as it happens. You watch a webcast and chat online via the Internet. NOTE: ONLINE CORRESPONDENCE TRAINING DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR YOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFICATION.
	Six months (25 weeks) of weekends structured as 4 quarters consisting of 5 weekends of training followed by a free weekend
	In addition to attending weekend training, weekend trainees must sustain a regular yoga practice averaging 4 hours per week throughout the 25 weeks they are in training
	Online correspondence training is held Saturday and Sunday; 8:30a - 6:15p CDT. Orientation is Saturday 7a-8:30a CDT on first day of each Tier I start date.
	Online correspondence training groups start approximately every six weeks. See sidebar for specific dates.

Step 3: Fill out the online form and sign up today!

The enrollment office can be reached at 214-764-2119 ext. 3

Teacher Training Video

Install latest flash player if you can't see this gallery.

Teacher Training Pictures

Install latest flash player if you can't see this gallery.

Get Started Today

Fill out the contact form to receive valuable information on Sunstone Yoga Teacher Training.
First Name:	Last Name:

Email:	Telephone:

City:	State:

ZIP:	How soon to start?

Best time to call?	How did you find us?

Tuition

Tier I Tuition: $1500 up to one calendar month prior to start-datefor early enrollment; $1900 for regular enrollment.

Tier II Tuition: $1500 up to one calendar month prior to start-datefor early enrollment; $1900 for regular enrollment.

Tier III: Tuition: No tuition fees for accepted applicants.

All major credit cards accepted.

Please note: tuition fees are non-refundable.

Training Schedule

EIGHT-WEEK INTENSIVE FORMAT

SIX-MONTH WEEKEND FORMAT

Photos courtesy Britt Bailey

Page Options