"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 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 restorative.

Upcoming 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training:

PRIVATE SUMMER INTENSIVE 2010 * SOLD OUT

DATES/TIMES:

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

LOCATION: 

Sherman, CT  06784

SOLD OUT




WEEKDAYS 2010

DATES/TIMES:

September 21 - December 16, 2010
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9:15am-2:15pm

No Classes November 

Thursday, August 19 Come Meet, Practice, See the Studio and Discuss the Training
Practice with Lara  10:00-11:15am * $10 class - all proceeds to charity 
Free Meet & Greet immediately following 11:15-11:45am
Pre Registration is Required for One or Both Events* pre-reg required!

LOCATION:

The Natural Path
790 South Main Street
Plantsville (Southington), CT 06489 

To Receive and Information & Application Packet click on the email contact below and request a training packet for the weekday 2010 program.


FALL WEEKENDS 2010

DATES/TIMES:

September 25, 2010 - May 1, 2011
One Weekend Each Month
Saturdays & Sundays, 8:30-5:30, Fridays 5:00-9:00 (1st & last weekend only)

Sunday, August 22 Come Meet, Practice, See the Studio and Discuss the Training
Practice with Lara  10:00-11:15am * $10 class - all proceeds to charity 
Free Meet & Greet immediately following 11:15-11:45am
Pre-Registration is Required for One or Both Events* pre-reg required!

LOCATION:

The Graceful Planet
7 Berkshire Road (route 34 - across from Newtown High School)
Sandy Hook (hamlet of Newtown), CT  06482 

To Receive and Information & Application Packet click on the email contact below and request a training packet for the fall weekend 2010 program.


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


Wish to meet the director and main faculty instructor, Lara Azzarito Ward: see the studio, discuss the program and ask questions?  Here are opportunities to do so at our FREE MEET & GREETS:  

  
1)  Wednesday, May 5 at The Natural Path 11:15-11:45 (Deepen your Practice class from 10:00-11:15)
  2)  Sunday, August 22,  Jan 9 11:15-11:45 at Graceful Planet

Also check out our free classes with teachers in training on Nov 5 -7  at Soluna Yoga or Nov 19-21 at Graceful Planet.  An opportunity to speak with the teachers in training as well as staff!


Wish to practice with Lara..  each FREE Meet & Greet  has a class that precedes it and these classes are 100% for charity.  

see our events page for classes prior to the meet & greet!

Tuition includes:

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

Upon Graduation:

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

2010 Tuition Fees:

  • Early Registration:
    $2600. – Registration received 60 days or more prior to training start date

  • Regular Registration:
    $2700. – Register within 30 days prior to training start date

  • Late Registration Payment Plan:
    $2800 – 30 days prior to start of program if space permits.  Please note our programs often sell out!
  • Monthly Payment Plans Available:
    An addition $100 administration fee added to the above registration fees
*revised fee schedule May 18, 2010