Empower Yoga 200- Hour Teacher Training Online & In Person in Belize!!
March 1, 2023- August 30, 2023
We are excited about this year's YTT opportunity!
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
A Yoga Alliance registered Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) program, such as Empower Yoga’s program, will take 200 hours to complete. Most YTT students also have full time jobs or family obligations that make the traditional YTT requirements challenging to fulfill. This is why Empower Yoga has created a new model for Yoga Teacher Training that will provide our students with more flexibility, without sacrificing community, education, or value.
THIS YEARS PROGRAM WORKS LIKE THIS:
Complete the Online component of our training via Teachable from March 1, 2023-August 22,2023. In addition, attend seven zoom workshops (see dates/times below) and join us in Belize for a 1 week immersion, August 23-30th, 2023, where we will focus on the teaching component of our training. You must have a valid passport for travel to Belize.
When you enroll in our program, you will receive access to our online program via Teachable along with a syllabus and itinerary for Belize.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
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Teachable- 120 hours of self–paced learning: reading, watching videos, reflections, and homework assignments
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Purchase & read Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations and Techniques by Mark Stephens
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Purchase and read The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer
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Attend 7 Zoom Workshops (dates & times below)
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Take 40 yoga classes & write 40 reflections on your own (You can do this in person or from Empower Yoga’s YouTube Channel). *Please note- An unlimited membership for in person classes at Empower Yoga is not included and can be purchased for an additional fee.
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5 Class Observations (in person or online)
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Attend the 7 night/8 day immersion in Belize. We will be staying at Sirenian Bay in Placencia. This will be apartment style housing. You'll have your own bedroom. bathroom, and balcony, but share a common space.
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Teach a Final Class (in Belize)
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Complete a Final Written Exam (in Belize)
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Participation in our YTT Facebook group (Throughout)
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All online/self study work must be submitted by Friday, 8/22/23
Upon completion, your training hours can be submitted to the Yoga Alliance.
ZOOM WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD ON THE FOLLOWING DATES/TIMES:
3/28/23- 7:00pm Welcome/Expectations- 1 hour Keri & Angelique
5/9/23- 6:30pm Yamas & Niyamas- 2 hour Angelique
5/24/23- 12:00pm Find Your Voice - 1 Hour Keri
6/28/23- 12:00pm Planning Your Playlist- 1 hour Keri
7/11/23- 7:00pm Book Club: Untethered Soul- 1 hour Angelique
7/12/23- 5:30pm Business of Yoga- 2 hour Keri
8/8/23- 7:00pm Specialized Teaching- 1 hour Angelique
INVESTMENT:
Pay in Full Option- $4800 (Paid in full at time of registration)
Payment Plan- $5100 (4 payments)
Standard Payment Plan Schedule:
Deposit - $1275 due at Registration**
Payment 2 - $1275 due 30 days after deposit**
Payment 3- $1275 due 60 days after deposit**
Payment 4- $1275 due 90 days after deposit**
**All payments must be received 30 days prior to the week immersion in Belize. If you register after April 23, your payment plan will be adjusted so payment in full is received 30 days prior.
Price Includes:
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Online Coursework Via Teachable
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Unlimited Yoga Online Via Empower Yoga’s YouTube Channel
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Zoom workshops
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Week Immersion in Belize
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Luxury Accommodations at Sirenian Bay 8 days and 7 nights
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All meals included (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
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Welcome Beach BBQ with Garifuma drummers and dancers
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Welcome drink
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Transfer to and from Placencia Airport
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Wifi Access
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Daily Maid Service
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Free use of Spa facilities (swimming pool, fitness center)
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Enjoy tennis courts, mini golf, Kayaking, and Paddleboarding
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Goodie Bag
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Price Does Not Include:
In person yoga classes at Empower Yoga.
Airfare to Belize City and Placencia, yoga mat and props, beverages & snacks outside of meal time, alcoholic beverages, & excursion.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Payment in full or your first payment of $1275 is due upon signing up. If you register by March 1, 2023, you will receive a $300 discount. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. We strongly encourage you to purchase trip insurance for the weeklong immersion in Belize. The trip insurance should be purchased to cover a minimum of $3000- the cost of the week in Belize. Please note- if you miss the in person component, you will not graduate, but will have an opportunity to graduate with a future class at an additional cost, based on availability and at the discretion of the retreat leaders. Must have a valid passport for travel from the US to Belize and back.
If you’re interested in joining, fill out an application today!
Space is limited and this is guaranteed to sell out!
If you are accepted, we will send you the link for payment.
Program Facilitators
MEET ANGELIQUE:
Right after graduating Penn State in 2001 with a degree in English, Angelique Flynn took her first yoga class with her mom, as a way to spend more time together. She fell in love with the practice, but did not make it a regular part of her fitness routine until she found Hot Vinyasa in 2013. She was instantly obsessed and submerged herself in everything yoga by joining a work exchange program at her local studio and eventually traveling around the world on yoga retreats.
She committed to a 200-hour certification with Dana Hot Yoga in Bala, PA in 2015 as a way to enrich her own understanding of yoga and dive deeper into her practice. After teaching her first class, she knew in her heart that anyone - no matter what age, experience, or body type - could enjoy the benefits of a regular yoga practice and made it her mission to reach as many people as possible. Within just one year, Angelique left her career in business development to teach yoga full time.
Now, in addition to teaching yoga, Angelique teaches holistic entrepreneurs and wellness professionals how to build sustainable businesses both online and off. In the fall she completed her 500 hour Yoga Certification and is enrolled in the Masters of Science for Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine program at Maharishi International University.
In addition to teaching Hot Vinyasa, Angelique has also taught Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Kids Yoga, and Hot Power Fusion. She is always seeking opportunities to learn more so she can help more people find peace and joy. To that end, she is a long time volunteer with the Bordentown Rotary Club and a Big Sister with the Big Brother Big Sister organization of Mercer County. When not teaching or practicing yoga, you can find her hanging out with her dog, Ivy, cooking, or gardening.
Angelique aims to challenge and empower her students to find courage on and off their mats. Angelique is thrilled to join the emPower Yoga community as a co-lead in this Yoga Teacher Training program.
MEET KERI
Keri is the owner and founder of emPOWER Yoga. Keri started her journey with yoga twelve years ago while searching for a way to become more active and find balance in her life.
Through the years, yoga transformed Keri physically, emotionally and spiritually, allowing her to connect with others, improve her fitness and gain a better understanding of her true inner-self. Being a true teacher at heart and having worked for over a decade as a special education teacher and school administrator, Keri knew that she wanted to share what she had learned with others. Wanting to give back to a community that gave her so much, led Keri to decided to complete her teacher certification and develop emPOWER Yoga. Keri is certified through Yoga Stream, My Vinyasa Practice, and Yoga Alliance. Keri is a 500 hour RYT. Keri’s high energy and go get ‘em attitude is infectious and challenges her students to want to do & be their best. Keri’s classes are fun, challenging, and are sure to make you sweat.
Off the mat, Keri enjoys participating in all sorts of physical activities. In fact, Keri is also a Triathlon and Running Coach, CrossFit Coach, ultra runner, & triathlete. In July 2017, she completed her first Ironman and in February, 2020 she completed the World Marathon Challenge (7 Marathons, 7 Continents, 7 Days). Keri is currently training for Ultraman Arizona, March 2023.
Additionally, Keri loves to give back and supports the charities- American Cancer Society, Autism Speaks, Special Olympics, and Girls on the Run.
There is nothing that gets in Keri’s way, because when you believe in yourself you will be unstoppable!
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone”- Neale Donald Walsh
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
“Empower’s YTT program was nothing short of life changing. I learned so much. I cannot say enough good things about Keri and her yoga studio - it is my home! - Eryca L
“Empower Yoga's Training Program gives their Trainee's proper knowledge, workshops, readings, assignments, and much more in order to make them successful yoga teachers. Both Angelique and Keri were excellent heads of the program. I learned so much about all facets of yoga and I believe this training will allow me to continue growing and be the best teacher I can be.” - Lexi R
“Empower Yoga's YTT program was amazing. From the self exploration to the lectures and the hands on approach, Keri and Angelique led a wonderful experience. I appreciated how they allowed us to practice our teaching yoga from day 1 and were always there if any questions arose outside of meeting. If I had the opportunity to go through YTT again I would not hesitate to do it at Empower.”- Rachel P.
