The Program is approved with the Yoga Alliance. Upon completing all of the requirements of the training, you will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT 200, graduate of a registered school.

The first training weekend will occur January, 2009 in Richmond, VA.  

As a Registered Yoga School we support The Yoga Alliance's commitment to:  Integrity, Diversity and Community.  As an established fixture in the world’s yoga community, Grace Yoga supports your commitment that you have fun and learn a lot during your journey.

Our program is suitable for those interested in teaching yoga or for those who simply want to deepen their understanding and knowledge of this ancient tradition with profound contemporary applications.  Regardless of the student’s intention to register for the program, Grace Yoga expects that all enrollees abide by the course requirements in order to successfully complete the curriculum.

The program has been created and is directed by Arlene Bjork, RYT500, and more than fulfills the standards and requirements for "RYT200" status with the national Yoga Alliance .  Upon completing all of the requirements of the training, you will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT 200, graduate of a registered school. These certification requirements include: 

Over 200 Hours of Unique Empowerment Training 

Techniques Training/Practice — Includes asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation, and other traditional yoga techniques;  These hours will be a mix between (1) analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques, and (2) guided practice of the techniques themselves.  

Teaching Methodology - Includes principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student's process of learning, and business aspects of teaching yoga.

Anatomy & Physiology — both human physical anatomy and physiology  (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). Includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc). 

Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers — Includes the study of yoga philosophies, yoga lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers. 

Practicum —Includes practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing others teaching and hearing/giving feedback. Also includes assisting students while someone else is teaching

The unique format will be comprised of 12 required weekend intensives in 12 months (one weekend per month).

Most weekends will generally follow this schedule:

Friday 6pm – 9pm

Saturday 9am – 4pm

Sunday 9am – 4pm

The training will be located in Richmond, VA at the Grace Yoga Foushee Center .