Teacher Training

300 Hour Training

Yogamaya’s Advanced 300hr Training program brings you on board to the movement and yoga revolution by gathering subject matter experts who share a common philosophy grounded in decades of teaching experience, the latest movement research & conversations, a love for yoga and movement and a desire to level-up the yoga teachers everywhere.

This training is comprehensive and cohesive and will hold a through-line of movement optimism (and why), movement variability (why and how), pose adaptations (because we’re all different), inquiry and exploration. You will learn principles of seeing people and bodies and develop your skills to respond and adapt to what you see and hear from your students & clients. Upon completion, you will be able to register as a 500-hr RYT with Yoga Alliance. FAQS >

Upcoming Trainings

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Greetings and thank you for visiting our page.

Yoga studios in NYC were shuttered in March 2020 and forced closed until May 2021. Yogamaya had to say goodbye to our studio space in October 2020 due to operating restrictions.

We are looking for a new studio and will announce our next 300HR Teacher Training dates when they are finalized for 2022/2023. Our 300hr usually starts in the fall and ends in spring the following year with a one week retreat in Mexico.

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Meet Your Guides

Bryn Chrisman

Director

Bryn (she/her/hers) is a student, teacher and educator of yoga & body-mind practices and the founder and operator of Yogamaya.

As a teacher, Bryn offers creative movement explorations guiding students to witness wonder, feel empowered and be more aware of themselves.

As the director of multiple training programs, Bryn curates relevant & cutting edge educational programs for students to learn and teachers to teach in uplifting and fun atmosphere.

Bryn teaches intuitively from a science and experience based perspective.

Certifications: E-RYT 500 and YACEP

Jules Mitchell

Guest Teacher

Author of "Yoga Biomechanics - Stretching Redefined", Las Vegas based yoga teacher, educator and massage therapist.

She blends the tradition of yoga with her extensive study in biomechanics to help teachers develop their craft and empower them with education.

www.julesmitchell.com

Aimee Cox

Guest Teacher

Aimee Meredith Cox is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and African American Studies at Yale University. Her research and teaching interests lie at the intersection of Anthropology, Black Studies, and Performance Studies.

Cox’s first monograph, Shapeshifters: Black Girls and the Choreography of Citizenship (Duke 2015), won the 2017 book award from the Society for the Anthropology of North America, a 2016 Victor Turner Book Prize in Ethnographic Writing, and Honorable Mention from the 2016 Gloria E. Anzaldúa Book Prize.

She is also the editor of the volume, Gender: Space (MacMillan, 2018). Aimee is a dancer and choreographer. She performed and toured internationally with Ailey II and the Dance Theatre of Harlem and has choreographed performances as interventions in public and private space in Newark, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn.

Her most recent work, based on interviews with long time activists in Cincinnati, engaged hundreds of residents in a performance ritual as part of her research for her second book on Black liberation, Living Past Slow Death.

An accomplished yogi who teaches master classes internationally, Aimee has led several yoga retreats and teacher trainings. Her experience in this realm is the basis for an ethnographic exploration of the intersection of race, what she calls, ‘spiritual theater’, and performances of healing and recovery within the context of rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn.

Laurel Beversdorf

Guest Teacher

Laurel Beversdorf is the creator of Yoga with Resistance Bands classes and trainings and Body of Knowledge anatomy and biomechanics workshops. A Yoga Tune Up® and Roll Model® trainer, Laurel regularly presents trainings and workshops around the world. Laurel has written for Yoga Journal, Shut Up & Yoga, and the Tune Up Fitness blog.

You can learn more about her online Yoga with Resistance Bands and Body of Knowledge workshops at www.laurelbeversdorf.com

Amber Karnes

Guest Teacher

Amber Karnes is the founder of Body Positive Yoga. She’s a ruckus maker, yoga teacher, social justice advocate, and a lifelong student of her body. Amber trains yoga teachers and studio owners how to create accessible and equitable spaces for wellness and liberation.

She also coaches with human beings who want to build unshakable confidence and learn to live without shame or apology in the bodies they have today. She’s the co-creator of Yoga For All Teacher Training, an Accessible Yoga trainer, and a sought-after expert on the topics of accessibility, authentic marketing, culture-shifting, and community-building.

Amber lives in Baltimore, Maryland, with her husband Jimmy. You can find her at www.bodypositiveyoga.com.

Jesal Parikh

Guest Teacher

Jesal (she/her/hers) is a yoga teacher, movement educator, podcaster, author, and disrupter working on creative solutions for equity in yoga. She is one of the co-hosts of the Yoga is Dead podcast and is the Co-Director of Yoga Teachers of Color. Jesal's mission is to uplift those of us who are feeling isolated and marginalized by the yoga industry.

Tejal Rajanikant Patel

Guest Teacher

Tejal Rajanikant Patel is a first-generation Indian American yoga teacher, social justice educator, podcaster, and community organizer. She aims to educate and empower individuals and communities around the world through her social justice focused yoga offerings.

She is an active yoga teacher, coach to South Asian and other BIPOC yoga teachers, and offers mindfulness and community building workshops for BIPOC. She is the creator of the abcdyogi village, where South Asian / desi / brown teachers reclaim the yoga and mindfulness space by sharing their personal stories and practices and she is co-creator of the revolutionary Yoga is Dead Podcast jumpstarting critical conversations on race, privilege, power, and more.

Dawn Ross

Guest Teacher

Yoga Therapist, Dawn Ross is a brilliant IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist with exceptional ability to link curiosity and intuition with biomechanics and neuroscience. She teaches her clients and other movement teachers how to truly meet themselves, and those in the room where they are.
www.bitbybitbodyworks.com

Francesca Cervero

Guest Teacher

Yoga Teacher, creator of popular training The Science of the Private Lesson™, host of the podcast "The Mentor Sessions: Support & Strategy for Yoga Teachers"

www.francescacervero.com

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300HR FAQs

I DID MY 200HR SOMEWHERE ELSE, CAN I STILL DO THIS TRAINING?
Yes, this training is not about tell you one way to teach, it is about giving you the tools to teach how you already teach from a more informed place. We would love to welcome you into Yogamaya.

CAN I TEACH AT YOGAMAYA IF I COMPLETE YOUR 300HR
We hope so. We always love to add more amazing teachers who are dedicated and teach in our style of open-minded, informed and dynamic vinyasa yoga.

DO I NEED TO BE A TEACHER TO TAKE THIS PROGRAM?
Our 300hr is designed for yoga teachers who have completed from a 200hr Training.

HOW DO I COMPLETE MY 300HR WITH YOU?
Simple, you register for this program and attend all of the 8 weekend trainings and the week-long immersion in Mexico.

WHAT IS THE TRAINING SCHEDULE
Saturday & Sunday 12:30-6:30pm. (Feb 22/23 Weekend ends at 7pm)
Oct 12/13, Oct 26/27
Nov 2/3, Nov 16/17
Dec 14/15
Jan 18/18
Feb 22/23
March 28/29
Mexico May 2-9

I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO YOGAMAYA, DO I NEED TO TAKE CLASSES BEFORE APPLYING?
No.

WHAT IF I NEED TO MISS A DAY OF TRAINING?
Attendance is required for all scheduled dates and times in order to receive a certification. There are limited exceptions with prior approval and for last second emergencies. Note that some missed hours might need to be made up with approved teachers and at your own expense in order to receive certification. We handle all requests on an individual basis.

ARE THERE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO THE TIMES LISTED ON THE CALENDAR?
Yes, some relevant reading and group work will also be assigned to support your studies.

IS THERE A PAYMENT PLAN?
Yes, you can pay a deposit now and your balance is due by November 1st. See the MORE INFO to get tuition info.

CAN I PAY FOR MY TUITION IN FULL?
Yes, you may choose to submit the full payment and save $100.

IS THERE AN APPLICATION?
No, we strongly believe that if you are genuinely curious and attracted to this work, you will be a wonderful addition to our 300hr training program.

CAN I ONLY DO ONE PART OF THE TRAINING?
No, this training is comprehensive and each weekends builds on the next.

ARE CLASSES INCLUDED IN MY TUITION?
A 20 class card is included in your training. Additional classes are are your own cost and we will offer a special rate to you. There are always opportunities for seva at the studio for yoga.

2022 200 Hour

2022 300 Hour

THIS THING IS LEFT OVER FROM THE ORIGINAL DESIGN

Do You Love Yoga?

This is where is all begins. Yogamaya’s 200hr Program goes beyond teaching you more. It is an Illuminated Journey that will change the way you see yourself and the world forever. The 10-weekends are a deep investigation into 40 yoga postures, an experiential journey into ancient yogic techniques, a study of sacred texts, and substantial practice teaching time.

Whether you want to teach, deepen your practice or both, you will be immersed in a supportive and interactive environment that encourages self-expression and discovery with a crucial link to the ancient teachings.

The heart of yoga is truly about relationship, and you will become an integral part of the studio environment during the training months, and hopefully for many years beyond.

Focus of Study

Asana Alignment, Sequencing, Hands-On Assisting, Anatomy for Yoga
Other Yogic Techniques Meditation, Ayurveda, Pranayama, Sanskrit, Restorative Yoga, Chakras, Chanting, and Mantras
Spirituality Every aspectof the training is rootes int he teachings and wisdom of the Yoga Sutras and Bhakti Yoga. You link all areas of study together by practice teaching almost every weekend.

Your Guides

Bryn Chrisman, Stacey Brass, Anna Greenberg

Schedule

Jan 12-14, 26-28
Feb 9-11, 23-25
Mar 9-11, 23-25
Apr 6-8, 20-22
May 5-7, 18-20

Fridays 630-9pm
Saturday & Sundays 1030am-530pm

Tuition

Earlybird: Before 12/8
$3175 – Paid in Full
Or $1000 Deposit + $435/mo.
For 5 months (Total $3175)

After 12/8
$3375 – Paid in Full
Or $1000 Deposit + $475/mo.
For 5 months (Total $3375)

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Student Agreement
Thank you for your commitment to your practice, your teaching and your continued study. It is our intention to create the best possible environment for each participant to thrive, feel supported and get the most out of our time together.
1. Punctuality: Yogamaya has a firm "be on time" policy for all sessions. Late entry to training sessions will not be permitted except in special emergency cases.
2. Homework: Complete all assignments in a timely manner.
3. Preparedness: Show up prepared and ready to contribute to the group experience.
4. Missed Hours: In the event that you miss a session due to pre-approval or unexpected emergency, you are responsible to make up the time at your own expense.
5. Classroom Expectations:
  1. No cell phones or i-pads or electronic devices in the practice room.
  2. No eating in the practice rooms.
  3. No laying down during sessions.
  4. Always show respect to fellow students and presenters at all times, no gossip.
  5. Stay present to yourself, no interrupting others.
There is a level of appropriate behavior that is expected our Training. In the event that there is any student whose behavior consistently has a negative impact on the group, we will attempt to work with that student to improve the situation, but ultimately reserve the right to refuse them continuation in the program at any time.

In the event that you voluntarily withdraw or we refused your continuation of the program for any reason, there will be no refunds made and you will be held responsible for the full amount of tuition of your training.
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2. Upon final payment and completion of all training requirements, you will receive a Graduation Certificate that allows you to register as a 500hr Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher from Yogamaya. You will not be able to register with the Yoga Alliance until all obligations have been met.
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300 Hour Training

Upcoming Trainings

LEARN MORE 300HR

Meet Your Guides

Bryn Chrisman

Director

Jules Mitchell

Guest Teacher

Aimee Cox

Guest Teacher

Laurel Beversdorf

Guest Teacher

Amber Karnes

Guest Teacher

Jesal Parikh

Guest Teacher

Tejal Rajanikant Patel

Guest Teacher

Dawn Ross

Guest Teacher

Francesca Cervero

Guest Teacher

Training Inquiry

300HR FAQs

2022 200 Hour

2022 300 Hour

Do You Love Yoga?

Focus of Study

Your Guides

Schedule

Tuition

Apply Now

Student Agreement

Tuition Contract

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