"I thank you for the wonderful training from you five years ago.  You gave me a strong practice that has stayed with me... I feel like I am teaching and learning every day. " 

–BJ Mocarski,
Owner/Barber

"This comparative approach makes it very valuable to make the best decision of what path to walk on as a teacher." 

– Cuahtemoc Dominquez, IT 

"This program gave me the tools to broaden my own practice and my teaching ability.  My love for yoga blossomed so much more than I thought possible. I feel like the program opened so many doors for me physically, mentally and spiritually."

– Bri Sherer, High School Teacher 

"It was the best experience of my life."

– Tracey O'hara, 
Yoga Teacher

"I don't think you left any stone unturned, you have equipped us with plenty of everything
we'll need."

– Holly Gillotti,
Phlebotomist 

"I feel I am extremely well prepared thanks to the program.  The manual was excellent.  And the content and presentation were great."

– Stephanie Mancini,
Corporate Executive & Yoga Teacher

"Every time I teach a Gentle Yoga Class I remember a coaching word or phrase from one of your Yoga Teacher Training Classes. You inspired me to reach into everything I've ever learned and intuitively teach so that the student has the optimum experience."

– Kathleen Greco,
Retired Executive & Yoga Teacher

"You always pushed us to think and probe deeper into our studies and findings. I feel very grateful to have had you as a teacher!"

– Ela Legasse,
Real Estate Portfolio Manager

"Thank you for such a wonderful training. You are very real and have a gift in your teaching skills – especially for up-and-coming yoginis and yogis. You are firm but understanding and are a real inspiration to me."

– Marianne Adamo,
Co-Owner My Yoga Place

"The curriculum was very complete with clear directions, meaningful handouts, texts, and a sense of continuity throughout."   

– Elaine Andreson
Retired Educator

"I would recommend the Lotus Gardens training to others. It was a wonderful and fulfilling experience."

– Beth Abriles,
Corporate Manager,
Fitness and Yoga Teacher

"This was an AMAZING experience!  I will forever be changed!"

– Jennifer Alfaro-Martinez,
Actress & Singer

 

200 Hour Teacher Training

Lotus Gardens Yoga School is one of the first comparative study schools in the U.S. Our curriculum covers the best of the major styles instructed today and covers Anusara, Ashtanga, Hatha, Hot, Iyengar, Kundalini, Sivananda and Vinyasa. Yoga Therapy has always been a part of our curriculum with additional research and hands on student teaching for medical concerns and special needs such as pre-natal, back & neck problems, arthritis, menopause, kids, knees, MS, headaches, athletes, seniors, cardiac care anxiety and depression and more…

In Lotus Gardens Yoga School's 200 hour training you will learn: Yoga Alliance Logo

  • 65 Postures & Sun Salutations
  • Sanskrit Terminology
  • Anatomy of Body Systems
  • Breathing & Cleansing Techniques
  • Working with Medical Ailments, Special Needs & Pre-Natal Students Mai Cobra
  • Meditation & Energy including Nadis, Chakras, Bandhas & Mudras
  • History, Philosophy & Reading of Yoga Sutras & Bhagavad-Gita
  • Student Teaching & Hands-On Experience
  • Study of Sequencing Postures

We are confident, upon completion of your training, you will have the ability to guide classes and private clients through various levels of instruction from gentle to powerful..

Upcoming 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training:

WINTER WEEKENDS 2012 * now accepting registrations!

DATES/TIMES:

February 25 - August 19, 2012
Saturdays & Sundays, 9:00am-6:00pm

February 25 & 26
March 10, 24 & 25
April 14, 28 & 29
May 5, 19 & 20
June 2, 23 & 24
July 14, 28 & 29
August 4, 18 & 19, 25

*inclement weather make up dates Aug 26 & Sept 1

Early Registration Deadline January 16, 2012
Standard Registration Deadline February 1, 2012

LOCATION:

Woodbury Body Works
1768 Litchfield Turnpike, Suite 3
Woodbridge, CT  06525

To Receive an Information & Application Packet click here on WinterWeekend and please be specific on which program you are interested in.  

For an opportunities to meet, practice together, tour the studio and discuss Lotus Gardens' 200 Hour Teacher Training join Director Lara Ward on

Saturday, Feb 18
5:15 Free Meet & Greet 

BACK TO SCHOOL 2011 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS * 

DATES/TIMES: 

February 7 - June 7, 2012
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-2:30

February 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 &  28
March 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29
April 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 & 26
May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 & 31
June 5 & 7

Early Registration Deadline January 21

(please note this programs dates & times were updated on Dec 2, 2011)

LOCATION:

The Graceful Planet
7 Berkshire Road (route 34)
Sandy Hook (hamlet of Newtown), CT  06482 

To Receive an Information & Application Packet click here on Daytime 2012 and please be specific on which program you are interested in.  

For two opportunities to meet, practice together, tour the studio and discuss Lotus Gardens' 200 Hour Teacher Training join Director Lara Ward on

Tuesday, January 17 * please note day/date change
10:00-11:00 Free Meet & Greet
11:15-12:15 Sharing the Gifts of Yoga

FALL 2012

LOCATION:

Shanti Yoga Center
135 Second Street
Troy, NY 12180

To Receive an Information & Application Packet click here on Fall 2012 and please be specific on which program you are interested in.  

For two opportunities to meet, practice together, tour the studio and discuss Lotus Gardens 200 Hour Teacher Training join Director Lara Ward on:

LOCATION:

Yoga Center of Collinsville
10 Front Street
Collinsville (historic village of Canton), CT 06019 

To Receive an Information & Application Packet click here on Fall 2012 and please be specific on which program you are interested in.  

For two opportunities to meet, practice together, tour the studio and discuss Lotus Gardens 200 Hour Teacher Training join Director Lara Ward on:

Not ready for training this year?  Let us know and we'll put you on our future training  mailing list. 

Tuition includes:

  1. All Textbooks
  2. Manual & Materials
  3. Free classes with staff during training where available
  4. New York City Class & Exhibit

Upon Graduation:

  1. 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certificate
  2. Free Graduate Website Listing
  3. Return to our 200 Hour Training for a Refresher at Any Time!
  4. 10% discount on Workshops and Advanced Level Trainings
  5. 10% discount on Retail Items
  6. Free Business Consultation for Studio Owners

2012 Tuition Fees:

  • Early Registration:
    $2600. (plus CT Sales Tax) Registration paid in full and received 45 days or more prior to training start date

  • Standard Registration:
    $2750. (plus CT Sales Tax) Registration paid in full and received 44-10 days prior to training start date.
  • Monthly Payment Plans Available:
    An addition $100 administration fee added to the above registration fees.
  • Late Registration:
    If space permits * Registration late fee of additional $75 received 9 to 2 days prior to training start date.
  • Note there are absolutely no drop ins to teacher training!
*revised fee schedule July 1, 2011