"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 

"Reflecting back to the start of the program, 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

 

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 Schools' 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 restorative.

Upcoming 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training:

WINTER WEEKENDS 2010

DATES/TIMES:

February 20 – November 21, 2010
One Weekend Each Month * Typically 3rd Weekend Each Month
Saturdays & Sundays, 8:30-5:30

Free Meet & Greet Jan 9, Sat 2:30-3:00pm

LOCATION: 

Graceful Planet * please note location change from Monroe
7 Berkshire Road (route 34 across from Newtown High School)
Sandy Hook (Newtown), CT 06482

SPRING WEEKENDS 2010

DATES/TIMES:

March 6– November 7, 2010
One Weekend Each Month * Typically 1st Weekend Each Month
Saturdays & Sundays, 8:30-5:30

Free Meet & Greet Jan 23, Sat 2:30-3:00pm

LOCATION:

Soluna Yoga Studio
2317 Balltown Road
Niskayuna, NY 12309  * Albany/Schenectady area
www.solunayoga.com

SPRING WEEKDAYS 2010

DATES/TIMES: * pls note time & date changes from original schedule

March 16– June 3, 2010
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9:15am-2:15pm

Free Meet & Greet Feb 24, Wed
11:30am-12:00nn

LOCATION:

The Natural Path
790 South Main Street
Plantsville (Southington), CT 06489
www.naturalpaththerapies.com

PRIVATE SUMMER INTENSIVE 2010

DATES/TIMES:

June 28-July 27, 2010
Daily 8:00-4:00pm
No Training July 3, 4, 10, 11, 24 & 25*

This training is a private program.  
Tuition is $4800 including books, manual, materials and lunch daily. 
Housing is available at local  inns, bed & breakfasts.
*optional 200 & kids training certification available July 24 & 25

LOCATION:

private studio
in
Sherman, CT  06784
Join Director Lara Azzarito Ward for a free Meet, Greet & See the Studio before each training:

   Sat, Jan 9 * 2:30-3:00pm at Graceful Planet
   Sat, Jan 23 * 2:30-3:00pm at Soluna Yoga Studio
   Wed, Feb 23 * 11:30am-12:00nn at The Natural Path
see our events page for classes prior to the meet & greet!

Tuition Fees:

  • Early Registration:
    $2500. – Registration received 30 days or more prior to training start date

  • Regular Registration:
    $2600. – Register within 30-10 days prior to training start date

  • Registration Payment Plan:
    $2700 – Monthly payment plan register up to 10 days prior to training start date.

  • Late Registration Payment Plan:
    $2800 – 9 days to start of program if space permits.  
Please note our programs often sell out!

Tuition includes:

  1. Free classes with staff during training where available
  2. Textbook, training manual & materials

Upon Graduation:

  1. 200 Hour Certified Teacher Certificate
  2. Free Graduate Website Listing
  3. Teacher 10% discount on Workshops and Advanced Level Trainings
  4. 10% discount on Lotus Gardens Retail Items
  5. Return to our 200 Hour Training for a Refresher at Any Time

 

For a Teacher Training application, contact us.