Next Foundational Level YTT:

January 8 - June 11

Foundational Level Yoga Teacher Training

with La Colmena Collective

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Training Overview

If you are ready to take on the intense and challenging work of Self-Study and reflection, if you’ve been called to deepen your communication skills in order to share a practice that you love, if you are dedicated to living the practice of yoga and maintaining a disciplined studentship… Our 200 hour yoga teacher training might be the right program for you!

Journey deep into the heart and spirit of yoga with us in an immersive, hybrid experience. Join the journey with us today!

A 200-hour Yoga Alliance yoga teacher training course is a pre-requisite for students interested in enrolling in the 300-hour advanced level certification.

Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum

La Colmena Collective offers a unique opportunity to complete your 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training through a hybrid experience. Get the convenience AND the adventure! Combine online learning with an in-person immersion. First, join a big online community of students and then meet an intimate group of classmates during an on-site immersion. Please note that the program cost does not include airfare, housing or meals for the immersion part, as these depend on the location. CYA graduates are amongst the world’s most well-prepared foundational-level teachers!

Begin your yoga journey with us today!

Our Foundational YTT is comprised of 4 modules

Module #1 - Ganesha

Recognizing obstacles, setting foundations and intention. We're at the threshold of our experience! Broad strokes. Dive into History and foundational philosophies. Start work in self-empowerment, and begin to learn foundational sequences and teaching skills.

Module #2 - Hanuman

Finding our Bhakti practice and Devotion, Yama & Niyama, Remembrance of Inner Divinity, Taking Leaps of Faith, Lengthening our Stride. Experience ceremony. Dive into Subtle Energetics plus Anatomy and Biomechanics. Start to explore the art of safe sequencing.

Module #3 - Shiva & Shakti

Duality and Paradox. Becoming the teacher while remaining the student. Taking all of the individual pieces into one quality whole! Design and teach full length classes. Participate in feedback forums. Start to dive into the finer details and nuance of teaching yoga.

Module #4 - Durga & Kali

Completion, play, fierceness, celebration. Finding your Warrior’s Voice. Taking your yoga out into the world. A sense of victory. Teach full length classes and explore your future plans for working in the wellness field. Write a bio and class description, carve our your niche.

What Will You Learn?

We believe in empowering our students to hear and trust the voice within!

Our unique yoga teacher training program goes above and beyond Yoga Alliance standards to provide you a truly in-depth transformational experience. Dive deep into asana, history, philosophy, anatomy, mythology, methodology, mantra, mudra, energy, and spiritual practices. Our program includes study of the following topics:

Asana
Yoga History
Philosophy: Yamas & Nimayas, Kleshas, Samkhya and Yoga as a Lifestyle
Yoga as Social Justice + Equity in the Field
Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics
Mythology
Mantra
Mudra
Energy/Subtle Anatomy: Koshas, Chakras, Nadis, Doshas
Teaching Methodology
Pranayama
Spiritual Practices & Shadow Work
Community, Connection, & Remembered Wholeness as medicine
Receive an Introduction to Ayurveda
Practice Teaching & Teacher's Voice
And SO MUCH more!

82 Hours ABOVE the current Yoga Alliance Standards

At La Colmena, our students receive 82 contact hours of instruction above and beyond the 200 hour Yoga Alliance Standard for the foundational level certification. Did you know that the YA only requires 180 contact hours for qualification? We believe that our attention to detail and commitment to provide a truly thorough foundation allows for our graduating teachers to begin their journey in the field educated, prepared and after having participated in LOTS of practice. La Colmena offers recognition of 250 hours of foundational training on our certificate.

This Course is Recommended for:

Our Foundational Level Yoga Teacher Training is best suited for several types of seekers:

Dedicated Yoga Students who have a desire to deepen their yogic studies beyond what is possible in the public or private class environment. Those who are simply seeking to deepen their studentship.
Counselors or therapists who wish to be able to incorporate yogic tools, mindfulness and meditation into their sessions
Current Yoga Teachers who do not feel equipped to teach publicly following their original yoga teacher training or who simply wish to deepen their pre-existing skills
Those with a strong desire to learn the fundamentals of sharing yoga with the intent to pass on the teachings in public or private class settings.
Teachers of any medium who wish to incorporate yogic tools, mindfulness and meditation into their sessions

Sample Daily Schedule - ONLINE

During the online portion of the hybrid program students will receive:

1 weekly workshop ranging from 90 to 120 minutes each
Online weekend immersions once or twice monthly

SAMPLE WEEKLY WORKSHOP (1x/week):

6:00 to 8:00 p.m. : Lecture

SAMPLE SCHEDULE FOR ONLINE WEEKEND IMMERSIONS:

6:00 to 8:00 a.m. : Morning Sadhana
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. : Breakfast Break
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. : History, Philosophy, Methodology, Anatomy etc.
11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. : History, Philosophy, Methodology, Anatomy etc.
12:45 p.m. : Lunch Break
12:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. : Skills Practice, Techniques, & Group Work etc.
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. : Skills Practice, Techniques, & Group Work etc.
6:00 p.m. : Break for the Evening

Sample Daily Schedule - IMMERSION

For those seeking Yoga Alliance Certification who will be joining the

required immersion trip:

SAMPLE DAILY IMMERSION RETREAT SCHEDULE:

"A" DAY

6:00 to 8:00 a.m. : Morning Sadhana
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. : Silent Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. : History, Philosophy, Methodology, Anatomy etc.
11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. : History, Philosophy, Methodology, Anatomy etc.
12:45 p.m. : Lunch Break
12:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. : Skills Practice, Techniques, & Group Work etc.
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. : Skills Practice, Techniques, & Group Work etc.
6:00 p.m. : Break for the Evening

"B" DAY

6:00 to 8:00 a.m. : Morning Sadhana
8:00 a.m. : Silent Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. : History, Philosophy, Methodology, Anatomy etc.
11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. : History, Philosophy, Methodology, Anatomy etc.
12:45 p.m. : Lunch
12:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. : AFTERNOON BREAK
4:45 p.m. to 6:15p.m. : Sunset Practice, Practice Teach, Techniques, Sequencing etc.
6:15 p.m. : Dinner
7:15 to 8:30 p.m. : Meditation, play shop, Review Session or film

Foundational YTT Required Reading:

These are texts that will be referenced often during the course of the yoga teacher training or serve as great reading for summary or review. There may be reading assigned from these texts during the training. Please bring them with you in hard copy or digital format.

Your favorite copy of The Yoga Sutras
Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations and Techniques by Mark Stephens

Why Should You Choose La Colmena?

We support students from all over the globe in graduating with an understanding of the foundations of yoga and in-depth studies on their niche of choice! Graduates of our programs can be found in most corners of the world and in a variety of different settings!

We place emphasis on:

The coupling of modern science’ findings with an in-depth spiritual practice
Functional alignment practices for injury prevention
Inclusivity, safety, accessibility, and approachable sequencing
A grounded, well-rounded and in-depth program
An 8 limbs approach to the practice
Encouragement, on-going communication and mentorship structures
Exploration of what yoga off-the-mat and out in the world looks like
Time for Self-Study

La Colmena Core Pillars

Reverence
for the Roots & Traditions of Yoga

Implementation of Trauma- Informed Practices

Focus on Functional Movement & Injury Prevention

Inclusion of Ayurvedic Principles

Dedication to
Equity, Community & Service

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What Makes Us Unique?

Aside from going well above and

beyond the current Yoga Alliance

Standards (the global authority on yoga

training qualifying factors and curriculum),

we are also constantly striving to be innovators in the field of preventative health and wellness. At La Colmena we believe in bringing the best of modern scientific research into the in-depth spiritual practices.

Our staff is diverse and comes from all over the globe, offering students a variety of perspectives and lived experiences to supplement their studentship. We honor Yoga as a system that was never meant to be exclusive, but rather a path toward remembered wholeness which ALL who want should have access to.

What's Included?

Access to our live online hours of study
Access to your course recordings to look back upon for 1 year after graduation

Additional digital content for your supplementary practice
Systems of mentorship and feedback
Your illustrated PDF Yoga Teacher Training manual and workbook
Inclusion into a group of staff, faculty, mentors and students as support and resources via email, Facebook and WhatsApp
On-going support and communication post-graduation
Email orientation and introduction as well as post-graduation integration support
A 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certificate of Completion (Yoga Alliance certified for those who join the immersion portion to complete their Practicum hours).

Course Goals

We believe in empowering our students

to hear and trust the voice within!

In this course you will:

Deepen your studentship and your dedication to the yogic practices from a 4 Path & an 8-Limb approach
Build confidence and lean into your unique voice and offerings in order to apply teaching methodology with confidence
Gain hours of live teaching experience with feedback from your peers, mentors and the faculty
Learn the fine art of sequencing with anatomical safety in mind
Develop the tools for taking your practice off of the mat and into the world so you can be an empowered community leader
Receive an introduction to the fundamentals of Ayurveda, Anatomy and Biomechanics, in-depth Philosophy, and Yoga as an invitation to Social Action

What's Not Included?

Required Texts
Manual printing costs

For those seeking Yoga Alliance certification, the online course rate does not include: airfare, transportation, accommodation or meals for your immersion practicum. That package must be purchased separately and is priced dependent upon the location you choose.

What you can expect from our Faculty

Our highly qualified staff is here in service with a mission of advancing the studies of Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork and Ayurveda. Here's what you can expect from our team of global leaders:

A high standard of professionalism and dedication to the students
Their own long-term studies and on-going commitment to education
Commitment to equity and non-discrimination within the classroom (live and online)
An approachable demeanor, responsive in communication
Adherence to the Colmena Collective core pillars and ethical standards
An 8 limbs approach to the practice
Responsible mentorship
A dedication to practicing Yoga off the mat
Regular participation in their own feedback systems and regular student and peer review processes.

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