SEPTEMBER 2024 - MARCH 2025
Elevate your practice and learn to guide others through classes that educate, inspire and inform.
This comprehensive course – including asana, meditation, pranayama, philosophy, inquiry, functional anatomy, and methodology – will provide you with tools to develop your curiosity, deepen your practice, find your voice as a teacher, and use it compassionately, with integrity.
We've created a training for those who wish to create their own practice, for students who are ready to journey into teaching, and for existing teachers seeking to expand their instructing skills and knowledge and understanding of the science of yoga.
During seven amazing weekends, in a magical space in the heart of Brighton... Mornings begin with meditation and practice. Days are full of thorough study of the yoga postures, philosophy, methodology and more, taught by experts in their fields. Evenings conclude with practice teaching and self-reflection.
We provide pragmatic experience and study to assimilate and integrate new knowledge. The focus is on the individual voice – finding it and cultivating it by providing practical resources to make it effective.
In affirmation of the healing and preventative power of yoga as medicine – the study of asana-relevant anatomy is essential to our teacher trainings, including aspects of Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Riveting philosophy is sprinkled throughout the entire course, to showcase the relevance of the ancient science's texts, mantras and language to the modern practice and art of guiding.
We support each person in discovering their own practice, by helping define their truth, and nurturing that – as we believe it's deep rooted passion which illuminates the joy that will maintain a strong self-practice, and the ability and authenticity to share it with others.
Learn to incorporate the elements of yoga into purposeful sequencing. Practice teaching and receive feedback. Develop your skills and confidence. Discover your individual potential and unique voice as a teacher. Our creative approach in offering the technical, inspirational and business aspects of yoga will prepare you to shine your extraordinary light – on and off the mat.
Meditation. Pranayama. Asana. Philosophy. Anatomy. Music.
Yoga Lifestyle — Prevention & Healing. Flow State. Union.
WHY THIS COURSE?
• 16 days together – in-person!
• Monthly live calls reinforce and elevate what we practice in-person!
• Constant support – our online platform and community are available 24-7 – over 30 hours of comprehensive pre-recorded materials including tutorials and lectures.
• Begin teaching on day one!
• Deepen your practice, expand existing rituals and create new ones.
• Receive guidance, support and feedback to help you teach in a clear and confident way, as well as explore techniques to empower and teach your students safely.
• Discover your individual potential and unique voice as a teacher.
• Our creative approach in offering the technical, inspirational and business aspects of yoga will prepare you to share your teachings - on and off the mat.
• Learn to read bodies and provide appropriate adjustment/modifications/use of props.
• Flow state philosophy and breath work –ancient technology meets modern science.
• Become confident in incorporating the elements of yoga into purposeful and inclusive sequencing.
• Practical learn-and-try asana-relevant anatomy and how to balance stretch, strength and stability.
• Realize the relevance of traditional yogic philosophy through Inquiry-based study and discussion of classic texts.
• Create a safe, supportive classroom environment that welcomes students and builds a sense of community.
• Learn from leaders in the field, and passionate, dedicated yogis.
• Become part of our tribe.
• Unite with like-hearted souls who will likely comprise your inner circle happily ever after.
• Prepare to launch your yoga biz!
"I did my 200 hour yoga teacher training with the insanely badass yogi Anna Sugarman and it was one of the most wildly transformational and liberating months of my life. In fact I loved it so much I'm doing it all again!
If you're looking to train, retrain, or just to regroup, I recommend this course with my whole heart. Anna is the real deal. She breathes divine badassery, lives in a fairy house and has the biggest heart in the world!
This woman taught me what yoga really is and let me tell you, she can hold a space of pure love and acceptance like no other." | Michelle Holmes | Conscious Entrepreneur, Creator of The True Reflection Tribe
THE TEACHERS
Dream team...
Anna (international yogini and teacher trainer, grateful wife, happy mother, dance enthusiast, rockstar-at-heart and astro physicist wanna-be) and Rich (yogi, breath and meditation expert, anatomy guru, sports therapist, Olympic strength and conditioning coach, awesome husband, doting father and Burning Man alumni) are wildly excited to join forces again with Sarah Williams.
Sarah is a senior teacher and E-RYT 500 Continuing Education provider for Yoga Alliance. She has studied and practiced Vinyasa yoga extensively with Jason Crandell whom she's assisted in many Advanced Teacher trainings. She is also hugely informed by her studies in somatic inquiry, Restorative Yoga (Relax and Renew©), Yoga Nidra (iRest© and ParaYoga) and yoga history.
We are passionate about our practices and we intend to inspire you to create and maintain a strong self-practice too – one that works for you. It is our honor to support you in discovering your own practice, finding your individual voice, and exploring how to passionately, authentically share it. Clear objectives, feedback and guidance will fuel your soul as you become a brilliant teacher – for yourself and your students.
THE EDUCATION
Inclusive of...
CERTIFICATION
200 Hour Certificate
upon completion of course, providing eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT-200
MATERIALS
Official Anna Sugarman Yoga Teacher Training Manual, all classes, workshops led by experts, relevant supplies & props
BACKSTAGE PASS
1-2-1 Meeting with a lead teacher
Full access to the studio facilities – WIFI, kitchen, lounge, love
MAGIC
Elements illuminated during your time – elevating knowledge, self discovery, creating memories + shining light upon your path
ONLINE AWESOME
Monthly livestream call, access to our platform (recorded content and online community) for the duration of the course, unlimited email support
THE CURRICULUM
Life Changing Content...
Teaching Methodology
• Safe and ethical adjusting
• Class planning & sequencing
• Seeing and reading bodies and modifications
• Observation and mixed level teaching practice
Self-Inquiry & Practices
• Led asana, meditation and pranayama practices
• Study and technical analysis of asanas, key alignment points, contraindications and benefits
• Principles of Vinyasa
• Cultivating and maintaining a self-practice
• The importance of savasana and restorative practices
• Mudra
• Mantra
Anatomy & Physiology
• Anatomy in relation to asanas and teaching yoga
• Energetic systems including chakras etc.
• Deconstruction of asanas and alignment focusing on the spine, major joints, appendages, common injuries and limitations, range of motion, planes of motion and safety
• Anatomy of breath
• Flow State science & the neurochemistry behind presence
• Brief intro to Ayurveda
Philosophy
• Introduction to yoga philosophy and texts (The Eight Limbs, Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and more)
• Incorporating philosophical concepts into daily life and teaching
• Lineages, styles, and the history of modern postural yoga
• Basic Sanskrit (pronunciation & etymology)
• Creating and nourishing a self-reflective practice
Ethics & Careers
• Launching a Career in Yoga
• Bio Writing, Social Media 101, Business, Marketing
• Continuing Education
• Exploring the student/teacher relationship
Practicum
• Begin teaching on day one.
• Build your own practice – one that you love so much you can’t help but maintain and cultivate the authenticity and passion to share it with others.
• Practice teaching sequences which will culminate in a 60 minute vinyasa flow that you will be prepared to teach confidently.
Non-Contact Study & Practice
• Reading and assignments
• Home practice
• Observations and assisting
THE VENUE
Beautiful Backdrop
BRIGHTON | ENGLAND
16 In-Person Weekend Days: 9:00am-5:00pm | 28-29 September 2024 • 26-27 October 2024 • 30 November - 1 December 2024 • 4-5 January 2025 • 1-2 February 2025 • 1-2 March 2025 • 20-23 March 2025
Lifestream Calls: 7:30-9:00pm | Once a month, between in-person meetings
A sweet venue in the heart of the iconic seaside city of Brighton... Just 15 minutes walk from the Brighton Train Station and 15 minutes to the beach, amidst cafes of all sorts and shops to delight, the studio's gorgeous serenity inspires presence and connection – an ideal setting in which to deepen your practice and create sustainable change for your life.
THE INVESTMENT
How much?
£2800
There are a small number of reduced cost spaces available – reach out to learn more.
Payment may be made in a single go or in three installments – required to reserve your spot. £500 is non-refundable. Please see Terms & Conditions for our full policy.
Inclusive of: Yoga Teacher Training Manual • all classes • workshops led by experts • relevant supplies and props • 200 hour Yoga Alliance accredited certificate (upon successful completion of course)
Not Included: Travel • parking • meals • spa treatments • kittens
THE PREREQUISITES & CERTIFICATION
Hey, Yoga Teacher!
Applicants must have a minimum of two years consistent yoga practice – please inquire for exceptions. You are not required to be able to do specific/difficult postures, pre, during or post training.
Props – Pending venue, students may be required to bring a mat, strap, two bricks, a bolster and blanket to each in-person meeting.
Platform – Completion of online modules are required, along with inputting personal practices to our collective online practice log.
Attendance of and participation in each course module is compulsory. Graduation depends upon satisfactory completion of all
elements of the course (exceptional attendance, assignments, assessment and practice).
Upon successful completion, 200 Hour certification (RYT 200) with be issued by Anna Sugarman Yoga, accredited by Yoga
Alliance USA (globally recognized).
