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Twist RYT 200 begins with your Yoga Sutra and the Bible research group join our blog today and get involved.
Twist teacher training is designed for those who are busy, live near Wasilla Alaska and what to set their own pace. To complete this training it will take dedication and perserverance. You will be averaging about 1 hour per day towards research, homework and asana practice.
Not interested in teaching yoga, but want to take your practice to the next level. Deepen your relationship with Jesus and knowledge of yoga, by participating in Twist's, Bible and Patanjali's Yoga Sutra research group, free of charge. Set up a g-mail account today and join our blog.
Teaching already get continuing education hours by participating in this Sutra and Bible study group. |
Twist Yoga teacher training is Christian based with the purpose of exploring how yoga can enhance our relationship with Jesus Christ.
Deepen your knowledge of yoga both on and off the mat, build confidence, and the ability to sucessfully share your experience and knowledge with others. This is a wonderful training for all who want to use yoga to deepen your relationship with Jesus, those of you who want to teach yoga, and for those who wish to open and run your own yoga studio.
Our 200 and 500 hour trainings are designed to develop and train the highest quality yoga teachers in the nation, recognized through Yoga Alliance. |
What to expect from the 200 Hour Training...

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Our goal is to teach outstanding teachers that share our passion for Jesus and yoga as a way to empower themselves and better our world. Twist's teacher training is designed to enhance your practice, while teaching you how to effectivly and safely teach a class of beginning and advanced students.
You will learn how to teach Twist's dialogued set sequence classes Flame and Breeze. As a new teacher it is beneficial to first teach set sequenced classes to build confidance and learn to focus on each indivisual student in your classes rather than each asana.
What sets Twist yoga training apart from other trainings is our Christian foundation as well as Yoga Alliance Registered School. In the 200 hour trainings you will be personally researching and compairing Patanjali's Yoga Sutra's with Bible Scripture. You will learn basic anatomy and physiology, energy anatomy (chakras), meditation, pranayama, 8 limbs, 16 branches of yoga, yoga etiquete and ethics and the basic history of yoga.
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What to expect from the 500 Hour Training...

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After completing any 200 hour RYT you may advance your education with our 500 hour RYT training. By completing the Elemental Series, you will be one of the top 10% of yoga teachers in the nation - registered with Yoga Alliance. This advanced teacher training will personalize your commitment to your yoga practice by living, analyzing and praying about your daily walk. You will study how one of the 8 limbs of yoga fit into your life or how it can enhance your life. This 300 hour supplmental training builds on your knowledge and expertise of the Flame and Breeze series', alignment and dialogue, and brings out your personal teaching style, form and sequencing.
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The Flame and Breeze 200 Hour Certification is a complete introduction to the principles of Yoga and of different teaching techniques. You will cover the following topics:
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Human Anatomy/Physiology 20 hours
- Teaching Methodology 30 hours
- Learning the dialogue to the Flame and Breeze series
- Breathing Techniques
- Speech and Presentation Techniques
- Alignment/adjustments and safety
- Philosophy and Life Style 50 hours
- The Yoga Sutras and the Bible research study
- History of Yoga and lifestyle differences in the Hatha yoga styles
- Yoga Etiquette and Ethics
- Yoga Technique - 100 hours
- Asana and meditation practice 75 hours
- Home practice 25 hours
- Experience in teaching the Flame and Breeze series 10 hours
Upon Completion of the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher training, you will have a solid foundation upon which to build a loyal student body. You will be certified by Yoga Alliance as a 200 Hour RYT, and you will have an employable skill with which to give back to the world.
Requirements for 200 Hour RYT Certification
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Application must be completely filled out and submitted before enrollment.
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All Yoga Alliance attendance and completion standards must be met
- All homework and tests completed and passed
- You have the strength and ability to do all the asanas in the series
- You have demonstrated a proven, confident verbal teaching technique
- All Teacher Training Classes must be attended
- You have paid in full
Enrollment Details / Requirements:
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Tuition: $1000
- $200 to your favorite charity and $800 to Twist yoga both due before start date
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Required Study Materials: (Most are available on http://www.amazon.com)
- The Yoga Sutras (any published version is acceptable)
- The Shambala Guide to Yoga - Georg Feuerstein
- The Anatomy Coloring Book - Purchase at Twist ($5)
- Teaching Yoga - Donna Farhi
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The Elemental 500 Hour Certification is the only 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training offered in the State of Alaska. Your training is comprehensive and your hours will be in addition to the 200 hour training by studying the following topics:
- Yoga in relation to Anatomy/Philosophy 50 hours
- Energy Anatomy/reflection
- Teaching Methodology 60
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- Yoga Therapy
- Advanced Pranayama Techniques
- Advanced, Alignment/Adjustments/Props
- Yoga Technique 150 hours
- Commited daily home practice
- Daily meditation and journaling
- Asana and meditation in class
- Philosophy and Lifestyle 80 Hours
- Yoga diet and cleansing practices 10 hours
- Yoga Ethics 10 hours
- The art of teaching yoga 10 hours
- Deeper into The Yoga Sutras books 3 and 4 50 hours
- The business of yoga 5 hours
- Experience teaching each of the 5 styles in the Elemental Series' 30 hours
- Structuring yoga classes and Private instruction
Your Yoga Alliance 500 Hour Certification will allow you to teach almost anywhere on the globe, and will take your personal practice to a place that would not have been possible before the training. You will also be eligible to open a Twist yoga studio feeling confident and supported in your ability to build a successful Christian yoga business.
Requirements for 500 Hour RYT Certification
- Same enrollment as 200 hour Training but with the expanded cirriculum
500 Hour RYT Enrollment Details / Requirements:
If you already are a RYT200 you may upgrade with Twist Yoga to RYT500 level. This upgrade will require you to learn on your own the Flame and Breeze dialogues and teach them accurately and safely. Attendance and completed homework and passing tests of all the advanced yoga subjects are required for graduation.
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Tuition: $2000 Total
- $500 to favorite Charity and $1500.00 to Twist both due before start date
- Required Study Materials: (Most are available on http://www.amazon.com)
- The Yoga Sutras (any published version is acceptable)
- The Shambala Guide to Yoga - Georg Feuerstein
- The Language of Yoga - Nicolai Bachman
- Anatomy of Hatha Yoga - H. David Coulter
- The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga - Ray Long
- Energy Anatomy (9 CD Set) - Caroline Myss
- Teaching Ygoa - Donna Farhi
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** Tuition is non-refundable, once syllubus is recieved. $500 donation is your own tax deduction and is non refundable from Twist. Twist reserves the right to dismiss any trainees at anytime for disruptive behaviour, missed classes or non-complete assignments.
***The Elemental Series is trademarked Intellectual Property of TWIST LLC and may not be taught in another yoga school without the express written authorization of Antiqua Libbey.
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