YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Earn Your Yoga Teaching Certificate from Mesa Rim
Upcoming Courses:
Spring Training – Begins February 4, 2023
THE MESA RIM DIFFERENCE
Mesa Rim’s Yoga teacher training offers in-depth exposure to all aspects of yoga, for all levels, from its ancient roots to current research and modernized yoga styles.
This cutting-edge program is a modern approach to yoga teacher training. Our trainers collectively have over 50 years worth of yoga teaching experience. This training offers multiple different perspectives from several teachers, giving students a diverse view of how to approach teaching yoga.
The goal of this training is to provide a platform to share that diversity so that each student can experience the richness of a multidisciplinary approach and be optimally prepared for an entry-level position at almost any yoga studio.
WHY YOGA TEACHER TRAINING?
Deepen Your Practice
Enhance Your Knowledge
Develop Healthy Skills for Life
Teach Yoga to Your Community
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
- Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga
- Yoga philosophy
- History of Yoga
- Yoga for Climbers
- Adjustments
- Meditation
- Pranayama (breathing)
- Yoga Class Theming
- Modern shifts in the alignment paradigm of Yoga
- How to effectively thrive teaching Yoga
Graduates of this program can expect to leave with the ability to comfortably and confidently teach an inclusive all levels vinyasa flow class while incorporating the deeper aspects of traditional yoga.
Mesa Rim’s training will not only include diving into various textbooks commonly studied in most yoga trainings, but also includes many digital resources such as TED talks, podcasts, and videos that will enrich both the student’s skills at teaching yoga and the student’s life. Lasting relationships will be built in this training amongst the students and teachers, and all participants can expect a life-shifting and expansive experience.
GAIN WORLDWIDE RECOGNITION
The training you receive at Mesa Rim is certified by the Yoga Alliance, which is the most reputable governing body in yoga worldwide.
SPRING SESSION SCHEDULE
February 4th – June 4th, 2023
Wednesdays: 6 pm – 9 pm Online
Saturdays: 11:30 am – 7 pm @ Mira Mesa
Sundays: 11:30 am – 7 pm @ Mission Valley
| Week 1 | February 4, 5, 8 |
| Week 2 | February 11, 12, 15 |
| Week 3 | February 25, 26, 1 |
| Week 4 | March 4, 5, 8 |
| Week 5 | March 10, 11, 15 |
| Week 6 | March 25, 26, 29 |
| Week 7 | April 1, 2, 5 |
| Week 8 | April 15, 16, 19 |
| Week 9 | April 22, 23, 26 |
| Week 10 | April 29, 30 |
| Week 11 | May 6, 7, 10 |
| Week 12 | May 20, 21, 24 |
| Week 13 | June 3, 4 |
Attend an Information session for $100 off tuition. Information sessions are:
| Fri, November 18 @ 5:00pm | Mira Mesa |
| Fri, December 16 @ 5:15pm | Mira Mesa |
| Sat, January 7th @ 11:30am | Mission Valley |
| Sat, January 14 @ 11:30am | Mission Valley |
| Sun, January 15 @ 11:00am | Mira Mesa |
RECIEVE COMPLIMENTARY MEMBERSHIP
Tuition for YTT includes full membership to all Mesa Rim Climbing Centers for the duration of the program!
TUITION
$2,900 per student (Must be paid in full by January 28th or set-up payment plan)
$500 deposit due upon registration (Deposit is non refundable after January21st)
Payment plans are available!
If minimum participant requirement is not met by 1/28/2023, Mesa Rim reserves the right to postpone/cancel the program with full refund to all participants.
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Testimonials
“The YTT program at Mesa Rim helped me realize how capable I am not only of teaching with confidence but also of learning more about myself and how yoga improves my climbing and my capabilities in other activities I enjoy. Growing from this program within the large, supportive community of Mesa Rim made the experience even richer for me.”
“The Mesa Rim Yoga Teacher Training has been such an adventure! There were moments of bliss, moments of frustration, and moments of life altering knowledge that were indescribable. I feel honored to have learned so much from such a diverse group of humans who are all unique and extraordinary in their own way. I am so grateful for every experience that I had during this training and will do my best to remember these lessons forever.”
“I decided to take part in this training solely to learn more about yoga and the philosophy behind it. The training was a life-changing and one-of-a-kind experience that brought me so much more! It allowed me to create lifelong friendships in a place that I was new to and form everlasting bonds with the teachers and trainees. It sparked my interest not only in learning more about yoga but also teaching it. Mesa Rim’s approach of bringing in multiple teachers really gave me a well rounded, all inclusive training.”
“Mesa Rim’s YTT program moves you through the stages of learning by discussing what yoga really is, how to anatomically align your body, the philosophy of yoga as it applies to how you live, as well as how to further develop yourself to lead and teach. Would recommend for anyone who wants to learn more about yoga and yourself.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I HAVE A TIGHT BUDGET - CAN I PAY OVER TIME IN SMALLER PORTIONS WITH A PAYMENT PLAN?
YES! Mesa Rim is happy to work with you to create a payment plan that works for your budget. Please contact Pearl (pearl@mesarim.com) for more information!
WHAT ARE THE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS?
COMPLETE 200 CONTACT HOURS OF YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
MASTER THE MATERIAL
- Complete ALL coursework material including readings, trainings, observations, and practice teaching.
- Teach one full yoga class to your fellow trainees during training.
- Complete open book Yoga Exam on final day of training
EXPLORE! … TAKE LOTS OF YOGA CLASSES!
- Take a minimum of 10 yoga classes either in or outside of Mesa Rim and
complete Yoga Class Review Form for each class.
OBSERVATION
- Observe 2 – 4 yoga classes at Mesa Rim. These can be any class at any of our locations
ASSISTANCE
- Select two different teachers with whom you would like to assist from the list of lead instructors of the training.
GRADUATION GROUP CLASS AND CEREMONY!
- Invite your friends and family to your graduation for a yoga class followed by a graduation ceremony and party!
- Co-teach a group class with your fellow trainees to your invited community. You will have ample time to prepare for this together as a group. Each trainee is expected to teach an equal amount of the class.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS A SESSION?
Missed sessions can be made up, but limited to 14 hours of the training. Make-up will be a combination of time with the instructor and/or added homework and/or doing a class presentation on the missed material. All hours have to be made up for certification.
Ideally, no training hours are missed to ensure full mastery of all materials presented.
ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS TO THE TRAINING OUTSIDE OF TUITION?
There are several books/ texts that are required reading. Additional cost of books/texts range from $25 – $100 depending on if you purchase new/used/digital/hard copy. We also have some copies of these books available from our Mesa Rim Library for loan.
List of required texts:
- “Light on Life” by BKS Iyengar
- “Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” by Sri Swami Satchidananda
- “The Bhagavad Gita” (This is available online for free but can be purchased as a hard copy if desired)
- “Anatomy of the Moving Body: A Basic Course in Bones Muscles and Joints,” by Theordore Dimon
WILL I BE ELIGIBLE TO BECOME A YOGA INSTRUCTOR AT MESA RIM UPON GRADUATION?
All Mesa Rim YTT Graduates are invited to apply for any open Yoga Instruction positions at Mesa Rim.
HAVE QUESTIONS? WE HAVE ANSWERS!
Didn’t find what you’re looking for? Email pearl@mesarim.com and we’ll get back to you soon.