+ WHO IS TEACHER TRAINING FOR?

Yoga Teacher Training is for anyone who has experienced the profound benefits yoga can bring to one’s life and wants to experience more of these benefits physically, philosophically, and emotionally. Some programs have requirements that you need to meet.

+ I AM NOT SURE I WANT TO TEACH, IS IT STILL FOR ME?

• This program will qualify you to be an inspiring, safe, and effective teacher. However, we also have many students who enrol solely for their own personal development. Tools learned during this program will enable you to gain greater fulfillment from your yoga practice and your life. You can choose for example to do the course but leave out the exams. We notice that most people start to enjoy the process and usually try to finish the program and get the certificate… you never know when you might want to have that piece of paper!
• Learning to teach yoga- teaches you yoga more deeply!

+ HOW PROFICIENT IN YOGA DO I NEED TO BE TO ATTEND YOUR TRAINING?

We do not expect perfection but do expect you have had enough experience to know what you like.

We cannot decide that for you. Instead, we encourage you to take a moment of reflection and ask yourself:

Do you practice yoga for at least 1-2 years with a consistent and regular practice? For example, 2-4 full yoga practices a week, preferably dynamic or vinyasa-based yoga.

• Do you feel you understand how to combine breath-work with asanas?
• Do you practice with ease, awareness and some insight into the “proper” alignment for your body?
• How is your home practice? Can you begin to create your own practice that is nurturing, powerful and satisfying? You decide when your life is ready to commit to a teacher training. If you sign up for the Yoga Moves Vinyasa Teacher Training, we trust that you are commit to learning how to deliver yoga and learn to offer yoga skills and knowledge with a sense of inclusion & right ethics unto others.

+ WHAT IF I MISS A DAY OR A WEEKEND?

We ask you to prioritise your training days. Occasionally we make a special arrangement for a missed class/ days for the 200-hour training.

We have a general rule: a student can miss 10 training hours without penalty, after that they need to make up any time missed. Make up missed time? In some cases, if there is a recording of the day/ session you have 7 days after the session to review the session and write your mentor a summary. Alternatively, you can plan a private session (at your cost) to make up lost time.

If you miss over 30 hours of training (including 10 penalty-free hours) you may receive a non-passing status unless you make up those hours. We also recognise that life sometimes takes you to other priorities, if a student stays up and keeps up with the program, we are willing to look at the whole situation. If someone misses a lot or time and does not keep up with the learning, under such circumstances, you may be given the opportunity to retake the program as a discounted rate in the future, subject to availability.

+ WHEN I GRADUATED FROM YOGA MOVES 200 HOUR PROGRAMS, WILL I BE ABLE TO TEACH?

Sort answer: yes! Upon successful completion of our 200-hour program, you will have the necessary foundation to begin your teaching career. You will receive your diploma and may also register with the Yoga Alliance at the RYT-200 level (Registered Yoga Teacher 200). Graduates of the 200-hour program usually begin teaching in small studios, gyms, with private clientele (friends and family), etc.

Many new teachers decide to continue their Teacher Training with Yoga Moves adding on to the 200-hour foundation course. These Advanced Yoga Teacher Training courses also contribute to your continuing education credits.

Your ability to teach will also be influenced by how long you have been practicing yoga, your dedication to the program, and your comfort level with teaching. At Yoga Moves, some of the trainees will also have the opportunity to teach our student-teacher class.

+ WHAT YOGA LINEAGE DO YOU FOLLOW?

At Yoga Moves we don’t follow a single style, or approach. We pride ourselves on having a diverse teaching staff with different backgrounds so that you can gain a well-rounded view of all styles. We want you to find your own voice and a teaching method that is authentic to you.

Having said that, we are within the lineage of Krishnamacharya, was an Indian yoga teacher, ayurvedic healer and scholar. He is seen as one of the most important gurus of yoga and is often called “the father of modern yoga was a scholar and yogi from India and he was the teacher of B. K. S. Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, T. K. V. Desikachar , Indra Devi and many more.

+ HOW MUCH HOMEWORK IS EXPECTED? Will I have time?

We won’t lie, our program is demanding. We will ask you to integrate a lot of new information, study, practice and teaching time, and all of that takes time. Most people love it. If you can create some space in your agenda to dedicate to learning, you will enjoy being a student again.

Homework activities will include the following:

• Students will be spending approx. 6-12 hours a week practicing, studying and learning about yoga. Below is an approximate breakdown:.
• Taking classes 2-3 times a week, (& observe min. 3-5 classes & take a min of 8-10 classes with teachers of the teacher training faculty)
• Meet with you study group, 2-6 times during the training *optional but so helpful
• Complete the Anatomy & Philosophy Courses
• Practice teaching (approx. 15-25 hours spread across the training)
• Learn the asana names, make book report, study for quizzes, research a medical assignments, practical teaching assessments
• Pass practical and written exams near end of the course. If you are not planning on teaching after this course, you may choose not to complete all of the homework assignments and take the course for non-credit. However, if you wish to receive your Diploma for the course, you must attend all the sessions and complete all the homework assignments.

+ DO YOU OFFER TEACHER TRAINING INFORMATION DAYS?

We regularly hold teacher training information sessions at our studios. These are a great opportunity to meet some of the faculty, find out more about the trainings and ask any questions that you may have. You can find out about our next information session by asking our coordinator.

+ IS THERE A MINIMUM AGE TO JOIN?

The minimum age is 16. If you are between 16-18 we will ask your parent or guardian to give consent.

+ HOW MUCH OF THE PROGRAM IS ONLINE VS LIVE?

All our programs offer most of our training live in the studio (+/-90%). We believe in the power of live connection. While online learning is here to stay, live is so much better.

We have integrated some online content that you will follow from home – special topics and practices on specific topics. You will be able to access this library for up to 6 months after your training as well.

In addition, we plan a number of online sessions between our live ones to offer moments to connect, to ask questions and to introduce small important topics.

We may offer some sessions with philosophy or anatomy or special topics live online as well.

If you miss our live online sessions we will record them and you can watch it within 7 days (and need to send a small report to your mentor).

+ WHAT BOOKS WILL I NEED?

For Yoga Moves 200hour Vinyasa Program: Included in your training fee is our manual and log book. You will need to get the following books:

• The Heart of Yoga by Desikachar (read this first – preferably before the first week)**
• Teaching Yoga, Essential Foundations and Techniques by Mark Stephens ** (OPTIONAL)
• I need your love, is it true? by Byron Katie (or Ik heb je liefde nodig, is dat waar?)
• The Muscle Book by Paul Blakey

+ WHAT KIND OF QUALIFICATIONS DOES YOGA MOVES HAVE? WHO/ WHAT IS YOGA ALLIANCE?

Yoga Alliance registers both individual yoga teachers and yoga teacher training programs (schools) who have complied with educational standards established by the organisation. Their mission is to lead the yoga community, set standards, foster integrity, provide resources, and uphold the teachings of yoga. Yoga Moves was the first school to register with Yoga Alliance and has lead the call to have more schools accredited.

Although registration with the Yoga Alliance is not legally required for teaching yoga in The Netherlands, most studios and fitness schools require teachers to be registered with the Yoga Alliance. All Yoga Moves Teacher Training graduates are automatically eligible for Yoga Alliance registration.

Yoga Moves Teacher Training is globally recognised and respected which is why we have over 1200 graduates. Our students come from all over the world! However, it is always prudent to check in your country if there are any specific requirements.

+ WHAT IS CONTINUING EDUCATION?

To maintain your standing as a professional yoga teacher, you will need to keep studying from time to time. If you are a registered Yoga Alliance teacher, they have a minimum requirement of CE needed to maintain your status as a registered yoga teacher.

Yoga Moves has lots to offer! Our Continuing Education courses cover all aspects of yoga from philosophy to advanced asana. Refine your teaching skills, and develop a creative edge for your own practice and your students. In addition to our training courses, Master teachers from around the globe including Shiva Rea, Mark Whitwell, Max Strom, Doug Keller, Coral Brown, Francoise Freedman, Kristeen Ruffel, and many more are included in our programs to bring you fresh inspiration and in-depth learning.

+ WHAT ARE THE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS?

In order to graduate the program you must fulfil the following requirements:

• Attend 95% of the sessions or make up missed days, plus active participation.
• Complete & pass: homework, assignments, practical evaluations, quizzes: we will prepare you!
• Achieve a good level of practice skills.
• Participate and pass the final practical teaching evaluation and written exam.
• Pass the anatomy & philosophy courses and quizzes.
• Complete the requirements for attending classes & personal practice, observing classes and teaching practice.

+ CAN I PRACTICE AT YOGA MOVES DURING THE TRAINING?

Yes, and we encourage it! As a student with Yoga Moves training program you will be given 5 months of our On-Demand classes for free. Next to that we offer student discounts on any of our prices that have a student discount during the course of the training. This Student Discount offer will begin as soon as you are fully enrolled (application accepted & paid) so you can take advantage of discounts on our classes and show and on workshops too. So enrol early to take advantage of that!

In addition, during the training you can arrange for a small fee to rent our studio to practice with your colleagues.

+ WHAT IS YOGA SEADS?

Yoga Seads is a beautiful studio in DenHaag that we partner with to offer you Yoga Moves Summer training program. You receive the same program with the same trainers.

+ I HAVE A SPECIAL CONDITION OR INJURY OR PREGNANCY – CAN I STILL JOIN?

Each person is unique. We would like to discuss your situation with you and see what makes sense. Having said that, it is a dynamic practice, and this is not a therapeutic yoga course. We assume you are relatively healthy and able. If you and perhaps your doctor think it will be fine, we can more than likely accommodate you.

If you are pregnant, it will depend on how far along and your personal situation. We have had pregnant women in the course, but at some point the pregnancy slows them down. This would be good to discuss with us.

It can be helpful to have different types of limitations in the training because it helps everyone learn how to manage different situations.

+ WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION OR RE-DO POLICY?

For all trainings, if you cancel:

• workshops/trainings +50hr can be cancelled up to 42 days (6 weeks) before the start date and time and will be refunded the remaining amount after the following has been deducted (These fees associated with training applications are not refundable): (a) Application to the training fees (usually €100), (b) Instalment Plan Admin fee (usually €50) (c) €25 administration fee for each instance of a late payment, or insufficient funds upon an automatic withdrawal, or to process a refund. (d) Any costs such Credit card or bank transfer fees we incur, (including receivables or pay-outs (refunds) or insufficient funds).
• After that and after the start date of the course (including online components) there are no refunds of money and regardless of circumstances.
• Yoga Moves reserves the right to cancel any workshop, training, course or event due to insufficient enrollment at any time due to lack of registrations, illness of the teacher, travel issues of the teachers or any other unforeseen circumstances. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule for a future date or to receive a full refund of registration fees.
• RE-DO: If you are unable to complete the program or miss many dates, you will be invited to join a new course with a 30% discount within 2 years.

+ HOW DO YOU MANAGE COVID RESTRICTIONS?

We plan – in principle – to keep the training going even if more restrictions happen. We can go online if need be but it’s not preferred. If we are required to close live gatherings, we will come up with a proposal for a mixed solution most likely. There are aspects of the course we already do online and have the capacity to do more if needed…but no one it waiting for that!

Yoga Moves follows the recommended guidelines for things like mask or QR codes, etc.. These apply to trainings as well. However, in the past sometimes we have been able to have our training days go forward even when regular classes had to be cancelled because it is considered professional training.

+ DO YOU GIVE US CLASSES OR DISCOUNTS?

When you enroll in a Yoga Moves 200 hour training program, we give you the following perks for one year from your enrollment date.

1. Classes and memberships: All for our student prices. If you are already a member: we can apply it to your next cycle.

2. 1 year unlimited access to YM On Demand Library

3. Rent studio for discount for self-practice

4. 10% discount on trainings & workshops

5. 20% Shop Discount offered one time