200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Santa Barbara and Manhattan Beach, Fall 2024
Nourish your love of yoga and set a strong foundation for a professional yoga career.
Yoga Teacher Training Free Discovery Call
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An empowering journey of transformation & growth.
Over 3 months, you’ll dive into a living yoga philosophy, build life-long relationships, be fascinated by the nuances of the human body, uncover your niche as a teacher, learn how to lead a truly inclusive yoga class, and so much more!
At the end of a Sol Seek Yoga Teacher Training, we want you to feel full of confidence, love, and practical knowledge.
In that fullness, we hope you have the desire to continue to study and learn.
Modern teaching to the heart of yoga.
Yoga is a centuries-old practice that deserves reverence and respect, but it doesn’t exist in a vacuum. To truly honor the practice, we need to consider its relationship to our current context. In this training, we’ll teach you how to apply the philosophies and lessons of traditional yoga to our modern world.
Why Train with Sol Seek Yoga?
Our programs are unified by a deep commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and social justice. We believe that yoga is for everybody, regardless of age, body type, or background. Our emphasis on creating a supportive community and being truly inclusive sets us apart from other yoga teacher trainings.
We believe the heart of yoga lies in service to others. Our programs are just as much about personal growth as they’re about empowering teachers to give back to their communities and make a positive impact.
Through our emphasis on ethical teaching practices, yoga for social justice, social responsibility, and community engagement, we strive to inspire teachers to become catalysts for positive change in the yoga industry and beyond!
Discover the connection between yoga and social justice.
Embedded in our commitment to inclusivity is dedication to exploring yoga for social justice. In all of our foundational yoga trainings, we’ll discuss the role yoga plays in the crucial work of creating structural change and supporting marginalized communities at the forefront of those efforts.
As part of this movement for diversity and inclusion, we’re providing 2 BIPOC scholarship opportunities - One at 100% off normal tuition and one at 50% off.
Funds for BIPOC scholarships are provided by our weekly Give Back classes and BIPOC Scholarship Fund.
Curriculum:
Learn a teaching methodology that sets a solid foundation for both your yoga practice and teaching,
Learn the art of peak pose sequencing which will empower you to develop safe, smart, and creative class sequences,
Deepen your own mental well being by learning to practice and teach key meditation and pranayama techniques,
Gain a firm understanding of anatomy and its practical application to asana so that you can practice and teach with greater confidence and skill,
Gain a clear understanding of yoga history and the real-world application of key philosophical texts,
Learn about the subtle body systems, such as the koshas, chakras, and vayus,
Participate in practices, asana labs, practice teaching, and structured practicums that will radically deepen your personal practice and elevate your teaching
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Key Teaching Concepts
Universal Actions
Universal Paired Actions
Foundation
How to See Your Students
How to Give A Verbal Assist
Classroom Elements
Demonstrations
Teaching Online -
Key Cueing Concepts
Introduction to Cueing
Cueing the Breath
Teaching Sun Salutations
Cueing Transitions
Cueing Root Rebound -
Key Sequencing Concepts
Overview of Sequencing
Peak Pose Sequencing
Class Structure
How To Plan Your Class Sequence
Creative & Soulful Sequencing
Class Styles
Vinyasa and Transitions -
Neutral Standing Poses
Neutral Standing Twists
Externally Rotated Standing Poses
Active Hip Openers
Hand Balancings
Simple Backbends
Deeper Backbends
Active Inversions
Cooling Inversions -
Introduction to Integral Anatomy
Language of Anatomy
Anatomy of Bones & Joints
Overview of Connective Tissue
Overview of Muscle Tissue
Anatomy of the Hip
Anatomy of the:
Shoulder
Breathing
Foot & Ankle
Knee
Arm & Hand
Spine
Core
Nervous System
Introduction to the Viscera
Overview of the Circulatory System
Introduction to Injuries
Introduction to Prenatal Yoga -
What is Meditation?
Styles of Meditation
How to Teach Meditation
What is Pranayama?
The Subtle Body and Pranayama
The Vayus
The Three Primary Bandhas
Mudras
Parts of the Breath
How to Teach Pranayama
Kriya Techniques
Pranayama Techniques -
History of Yoga
Introduction to the Koshas
Introduction to the Chakras
Introduction to Ayurveda
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
The Five Element Theory
Models of the Human Experience
Philosophy in Practice: Theming
The Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita – Integration
Ayurveda -
Equity in Yoga
Yoga and social justice
Cultural appropriation vs. appreciation
Accessible yoga for all bodies
Introduction to Trauma Informed Yoga
Seva (service)
Relationships and Boundaries
Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
Scope of Practice
Code of Conduct
Qualities of a Teacher
Your Teaching Mission -
Starting Out
The Professional Yogi
Marketing
Vision & Goals
TRAINING DATES
September 13 - December 21, 2024
This 200-hour yoga teacher training meets on some Thursdays via Zoom, Friday evenings, and Saturdays for 14 weekends. We give Sundays off because you deserve time to rest!
Other Time Commitments
Take at least 3 Sol Seek public classes per week
Observe 4 Sol Seek public classes
Assist 4 Sol Seek classes
Complete 2-4 hours of homework per week
Optional community classes for those wanting to teach
Early Bird Tuition - Ends July 2024
$2,900 for Members(Save $600!)
$3,000 for Non-Members (Save $500!)
We offer flexible payment plans and BIPOC scholarships. Submit an application and select your payment option first. Once approved, we’ll send a link with instructions for making your deposit.
6-Month
Payment Plan
Members: $500 Deposit + 6 Monthly Payments of $413
Non-Members: $500 Deposit + 6 Monthly Payments of $429
4-Month
Payment Plan
Members: $500 Deposit + 4 Monthly Payments of $618
Non-Members: $500 Deposit + 4 Monthly Payments of $643
One-Time Payment
Members: One payment of $2,900
Non-Members: One payment of $3,000
How to Register:
Apply first and make your first payment after acceptance.
Payment plans require a $75 fee.
Yoga Teacher Training Perks!
Free Unlimited Membership during the training, discounted membership after graduation. ($99/month!)
Free yoga teacher training tote bag
Free access to our on-demand library
20% off yoga props
50% off Sol Seek shirts
Printed student and asana manuals (600 pages)
Yoga Teacher Training Leadership Team
Natalie Sampila
Training Director • Santa Barbara
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E-RYT 500
Natalie was introduced to Yoga and meditation as a young girl, but it wasn’t until she moved to Santa Barbara in the late 90’s that Yoga became an essential part of her life. Practicing Yoga at a local studio became her saving grace. After only a few months of taking classes she was hooked by the healing of yoga, and felt the need to learn as much as she could.
In 1998, Natalie took her first 200hr training with Eric Shcifman. At this point she had no intention of teaching, she just felt the need to immerse herself in the beauty of all that was yoga. The Universe, however, had other plans., Yoga and teaching become not only her career but a way of living she continues to share with students, with love and passion daily.
Natalie works to teach each student to embrace their light within, and see their way through the dark. The intention she takes into all she teaches is based in Ayurveda.=
“Through the practice of Ayurveda, we relearn to nurture our nature. The knowledge and intuition we are all born with is clouded by the veils of life, with commitment to practicing yoga we can pull those veils back and live our truth”
Her deepest joy is to practice, play and grow together with her students.
Justin Randolph
Training Director • Manhattan Beach
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E-RYT 500
Justin is a dedicated yoga instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience. After encountering severe anxiety, he discovered yoga 23 years ago, and it became his sanctuary.
His journey led him to become an E-RYT 500 certified teacher, having completed his initial 200 and 300-hour trainings with Three Sisters Yoga in NYC. He also holds a 200-hour certification as a Katonah Yoga teacher and has delved deeper with over 2400 advanced training hours in diverse modalities like yin yoga, restorative yoga, traditional Chinese medicine, and yoga for spinal health.
Justin’s classes reflect his belief that yoga is a powerful tool for cultivating joy. Combining playfulness with soulfulness, he creates an environment that fosters personal exploration and insights. In addition to practicing yoga for over 20 years, Justin is also the proud owner of Sol Seek!
