"I feel that through training with you, I developed a wonderful foundation of of knowledge that's continually growing, expanding and deepening. "

– Charlie Berman
Educator and Yoga Teacher

"You truly are a gifted yoga teacher. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and heart with us all. Thank you for an incredible experience. In so many ways the journey has just begun."

– Gloria Swiger,
Dental Hygenist

"The knowledge conveyed really provided me with the confidence to teach something I love. Lots of personal insight came along with the information & practice."

-Andrea Sutton,
Educator

"What an amazing foundation. I feel so fortunate to have had such a wonderfully comprehensive training."  

– Elena Schreiber,
Counselor

"I gained a deeper knowledge of what yoga truly means to me and others."   

– Jodi Mastriano, 
Massage Therapist and Business Owner


"I gained a better understanding of myself. I want to also express my deepest appreciation for all the hard work and time you gave us."   

– Beth Garrett,
Sales Associate and Mom

"What started out to be something to increase my knowledge about yoga turned out to be a life-changing experience. I believe I'm a better and calmer person because of it."

– Maureen Consiglio,
Nurse Educator,
Yoga and Pilates Instructor

"My biggest gain was coming to truly understand what it takes to be a good teacher. In large part, that example was learned through watching Lara. Also, the camaraderie with fellow students, sharing of ideas and experiences was so helpful in broadening my perceptions of teaching and yoga."

– Dorrie Dugan,
Executive Assistant
and Yoga Teacher

 

500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

500 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training originated from the desire we as yoga instructors have to gather more knowledge, share ideas and stay fresh for ourselves and those we inspire. As we begin to guide others, we all find we have developing questions or simply thirst for more understanding.

Our program combines workshops, classroom hours, apprenticeships, mentoring and self study. This process is completed in four 75 hour "semesters".

Four week-long courses run from Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, on the following dates:

Semester          #1:           May 10-14, 2010
Semester          #2:           December 6-10, 2010
Semester          #3:           May 9-13, 2011
Semester          #4:           December 5-9, 2011

Between each semester, you must complete an additional 25 hours of assisting and attending specific workshops tailored to your learning needs which must be completed under the direction of Lotus Gardens Director, Lara Ward.  Also, an additional 10 hours of self directed study will be required.  Prior to completing your 500 Hours Certification Teacher Training curriculum, each candidate must have instructed a total of 100 hours of yoga in addition to the 300 hours outlined above.

Semester #1:  May 10-14, 2010

You Will Learn:

  • Teaching in Reality – Working with the Multi-leveled Classes
  • The Science of Sequencing
  • Connecting With Your Students: Teaching Off the Mat & Into The Studio
  • Advanced Guiding 405
  • Creating Space for Exploration and Development At An Individual Pace
  • Bliss In the Yoga StudioHand to big toe pose

Semester #2: December 6-10, 2010

You Will Learn:

  • Challenges Of the Practice – Balances, Inversions, Twists
  • Deeping Your Philosophy * A Look At Ancient Texts & Art
  • Stilling The World Through Prana/Pranayama Exploration

Semester #3 May 9-14, 2011

You Will Learn:

  • Experiential Anatomy
  • Explore Within Yoga Therapeutics Deepened
  • Advance Your Knowledge of Movement
  • Powerful Healing

Semester #4 Dec 5-9, 2011

You Will Learn:

  • What’s Hot In Yoga * Keeping Up With the Trends
  • Looking Into The Roots of Yoga & Devotion
  • Advance Your Sanskrit
  • Take Your Clients To New Heights Within * Help them Find Peace

Due to the personal nature of this apprentice program, we accept a very limited number of applicants.  Applicants must be serious and dedicated to teaching yoga. To apply you must be a 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher with a minimum of 20 hours teaching experience.

If you are an experienced teacher without certification we invite you to attend our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training as well as our workshops for teachers only.

Tuition:

Early Registration:
$3570 payable 45 days prior to first semester start

Late Registration:
$3690 payable 20 days prior to first semester start

Tuition includes:

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

Upon Graduation:

  1. 500 Hour Certified Teacher Certificate
  2. Free Graduate Website Listing
  3. Teacher 10% discount on classes, workshops and advanced level trainings
  4. 10% discount on Lotus Gardens retail Items
  5. Return for a Refresher at any time
  6. Free Business Consultation for Studio Owners