In-Depth Studies &
Teacher Certification
Programs
2015-2016
&
200 300
Hour
Certifications
200 Hour In-Depth Yoga Study
& Teacher Certification Program
taught by Sandra Kessel, Carrie Morgan, Deanna Nagle, Alysha Pfeiffer,
Megan Ridge Morris, and Jessie Thompson
This program is registered and approved by
the National Yoga Alliance, and those who
complete all components of the program will be
certified to teach, and eligible to apply for RYT
(Registered Yoga Teacher) status at the 200Hour level. The Yoga Loft 200-Hour In-Depth Yoga Study and
Teacher Certification Program is a comprehensive
course designed to deepen your understanding of
Yoga, develop your personal practice, and prepare
you to effectively share your love of yoga with others.
This program is for aspiring teachers and for all
students with a desire to learn more about Asana (the
postures), Anatomy & Alignment, Yoga Philosophy,
Pranayama & Breathing, and Restorative Yoga. Our
curriculum also emphasizes many important aspects
of Teaching Methodology and The Art of Sequencing,
and offers students a fun and supportive environment
in which they can develop these skills. Our graduates
are recognized for their excellence, and are currently
teaching at Yoga Studios, Colleges and Universities,
Health Clubs, Spas, Retreat Centers, Hospitals and
more. TOPICS WE WILL COVER:
ASANA CLINICS
This aspect of the program will deepen your
personal practice and develop your understanding
of sun salutations, standing poses, backbends,
forward bends, twists, inversions, arm balances and
restorative poses. You will learn each asana from an
anatomical and energetic perspective, and how to
align the body for maximum safety and benefit. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
PHILOSOPHY In your study of yogic philosophy, you will discover
how the ancient wisdom of Pantajali’s Yoga
Sutras can connect you to your heart and mind,
enabling you to live your life with a greater sense
of awareness and fulfillment. Lively in-class
discussions of vital concepts of Yoga Philosophy
will provide you with a level of understanding that
extends beyond the classroom into your personal
practice, and to every aspect of your life.
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
We will discuss and practice teaching methodology
including how to teach beginners, hands-on
adjustments, how to deal with common
misalignments, how to use props and much more.
You will have the opportunity to participate in
practice teaching sessions in which you will receive
personalized feedback. PRANAYAMA AND BREATHING
This topic of study begins with an overview of the
anatomy and physiology of how we breathe. We will
then take a fresh look at the essential act of breathing,
and how it applies to and informs our practice.
THE ART OF SEQUENCING
We will examine how to safely sequence the
postures to create classes that are well balanced
and include a clear understanding of how the body
works, both anatomically and energetically. You
will have the tools to be able to sequence a wide
variety of classes that are uniquely your own, and
incorporate principles that apply to many styles and
levels of yoga. • Attendance in all sessions (make-ups for missed classes must be completed
within 2 years of the end date of your original certification program)
• Completion of all written homework & reading assignments
• Attendance in 24 public yoga classes at The Yoga Loft
(classes are not included in the cost of the Certification program)
• Upon completion of course requirements, students must attend 12 additional
classes for observation and analyses.
• Satisfactory completion of a Final Exam and Teaching Assessment
The Yoga Loft is proud to offer two distinct 200-Hour In-Depth Yoga Study and Teacher Certification
Programs annually. These programs are registered and certified by The National Yoga Alliance.
SUMMER INTENSIVE FORMAT
The Summer Intensive Format allows students to complete the course work toward their
200-Hour Teacher Certification during two 10-day sessions.
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015
2015 SCHEDULE:
Two 10-day training sessions (20 days in total) from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SESSION 1: JUNE 13-22, SATURDAY - MONDAY
SESSION 2: JULY 17-26, FRIDAY - SUNDAY
JOIN US FOR A TEACHER CERTIFICATION MEET AND GREET
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015 7:30-8:30 PM
WEEKEND FORMAT
The Weekend Format is offered annually, October through April.
This format gives students an opportunity to deepen their knowledge at a more relaxed pace.
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
2015 - 2016 SCHEDULE
Fridays, 6:30 - 8:30pm | Saturdays, 10:00 - 5:00pm | Sundays, 9:00 - 4:00pm
October 2, 3, 4, 2015
October 16, 17, 18, 2015
November 6, 7, 8, 2015
November 20, 21, 22, 2015
December 11, 12, 13, 2015
January 8, 9, 10, 2016
January 22, 23, 24, 2016
February 5, 6, 7, 2016
February 26, 27, 28, 2016
March 4, 5, 6, 2016
March 18, 19, 20, 2016
April 1, 2, 3, 2016
JOIN US FOR A TEACHER CERTIFICATION MEET AND GREET
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2015, 7:30-8:30 PM
This free information session is open to anyone interested in our Teacher Training programs. Drop in
anytime between 7:30 and 8:30 pm to have your questions answered and meet our teaching faculty.
PRICING & REGISTRATION
APPLICATION FEE: $200.00 (The application fee is non-refundable.)
EARLY REGISTRATION: $2,375.00 | LATE REGISTRATION: $2,575.00
• Payment plans are available for Weekend Format and Summer Format - please inquire.
• Cancellation policy: The Yoga Loft requires 72 hours notice prior to the start of the session
in order for you to receive a 50% refund of your registration fee. This does not include the
non-refundable application fee.
• No refunds will be issued once the session begins. • Optional unlimited yoga class series available Oct. 2, 2015 - April 3, 2016 for weekend
format students: $495.00
• 1 required book is not included in fee.
300 Hour Advanced Yoga Studies
& Teacher Certification Program
taught by Sally Delisle, Katja Huiras, Sandra Kessel, Carrie Morgan,
Alysha Pfeiffer, Megan Ridge Morris, and Jessie Thompson
The Yoga Loft 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Studies
and Teacher Certification Program is a continuation
of the 200-Hour Program. After completing a Yoga
Alliance Certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
program at The Yoga Loft or other YA Certified studio,
students may enroll to complete an additional 300
Hours of Advanced Training at any time throughout
the year. Our 300-Hour program is designed so that
students will complete their Core Requirements at
The Yoga Loft within 18 months of their enrollment.
Students have up to 3 years to complete the
additional electives required by the Yoga Alliance.
Our workshops and training programs are open
to the public, and to teachers needing to fulfill the
continuing education requirements (CEU’s) of the
Yoga Alliance (30 Hours every 3 years).
While students will complete their Core Requirements
at The Yoga Loft, they are provided with the freedom
to choose elective workshops and courses at The
Yoga Loft and with Senior Teachers at other locations.
The Yoga Loft is a Registered Yoga School
(RYS) with Yoga Alliance as a RYS 200, RYS
300 (formerly RYS 200 & 500). Trainees that
complete the 200-hour foundational and 300hour advanced trainings with a RYS and have
taught yoga at least 100 hours after completing
either the 200-hour or 300-hour trainings are
eligible to earn the Registered Yoga Teacher
designation at the 500-hour level (RYT 500).
THE CORE PROGRAM
Included in core program fee:
120 Contact Hours
(pre-scheduled and required components)
How It Works:
The Core Program provides students with 120
required contact hours with Senior Teachers at The
Yoga Loft. These required hours fulfill the minimum
contact hours required by the Yoga Alliance in the
following categories: Techniques Training/Practice,
Teaching Methodology, Anatomy, Philosophy, Ethics
and Practicum.
Students have 18 months to complete the
following Core Program required courses:
Attendance at Three:
Teachers’ Intensive Weekends
During each of these Teachers’ Intensives, students
will experience an in-depth weekend of practice
and study. We will emphasize deepening your
understanding of asana and applied anatomy. You
will learn how to teach asana more effectively and
you will have an opportunity to refine your teaching
skills including verbal cuing, sequencing, and
observation. Each weekend will include discussion
of philosophical concepts that will enhance your
practice, your teaching, and your understanding
of yoga. In addition to the hours in the classroom,
students will observe and discuss two 1.5 hour
classes with Senior Teachers at the Yoga Loft as part
of the Teachers’ Intensives.
Upcoming Teacher’s Intensive weekends:
April 24 - 26, 2015, November 13 - 15, 2015 and
April 22 - 24, 2016.
Friday 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-12:30pm, 1:00-5:00pm
Sunday 9am-12:30pm, 1:00-5:00pm
plus two class observations.
Attendance at One:
4-Day Teacher Immersion
During this workshop, students will explore asana
through study, practice, and self-inquiry. We will
explore intelligent new ways to teach and practice
a pose or specific category of poses, including key
anatomical components. Students will hone their
teaching skills through observation and practice
teaching exercises with an emphasis on verbal
skills and sequencing. We will study philosophical
concepts as they apply to our daily lives and how to
successfully bring those concepts into the classroom.
In addition to the hours in the classroom, students
will observe and discuss one 1.5 hour class with a
Senior Teacher at The Yoga Loft.
June 23 - 26, 2016
Thursday , Friday, Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Attendance at One:
Restorative Teachers’ Intensive
During this weekend workshop, you will learn how
to properly set up restorative yoga postures so that
students can experience optimal alignment and
deep relaxation. You will learn how to sequence a
restorative yoga class for specific areas of the body or
for a specific purpose. Participants will learn to teach
restorative yoga using a full spectrum of props, and
also how to work effectively when props are limited.
Students will assist in and discuss two yoga classes
with Senior Teachers at the Yoga Loft to complete this
requirement. This workshop is currently scheduled for
Feb 20-22, 2015
Friday 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm, 1:30pm-5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am-1:00pm
Teaching Assessment
After completion of all Core Requirements and
electives, students will teach and receive feedback on
a one-hour class. This class will be graded by Senior
Teachers on a pass/fail system. Students will have six
months to present a second class, if needed.
Monthly Philosophy Classes
Philosophy is offered in 5-month sessions January
- May, and 3-month sessions October - December,
annually. Classes are held the first Friday of the
month from 6:00-7:00pm. Completion of this
requirement includes attending two of the 5-month
sessions, and one of the 3-month sessions.
CORE PROGRAM FEE
Required 120 Contact Hours
APPLICATION FEE: $200.00
CORE PROGRAM: $2,295.00
Application fee and Core Program tuition fees
are non-refundable. In addition to the above
required Core Program courses, students
must complete the Non-Core required courses
(shown in box at right) within the first 18
months of joining the program. These courses
are on a “pay as you go” basis.
If you are interested in our program, contact:
Carrie Morgan, Director of Teacher Training
The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem
[email protected]
NON-CORE REQUIRED COURSES
54 CONTACT HOURS (additional fees apply)
In addition to the Core requirements, students must
complete the following courses within the first
18 months of joining the program. The following
courses are on a “pay as you go” basis.
TWENTY 2-HOUR YOGA CLASSES
1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 4:00-6:00pm.
On first Fridays you will participate in an “Open
Practice”, which is a self-guided class designed to
help you develop your own practice while receiving
one-on-one instruction and encouragement from
the teacher. On third Fridays you will explore the
challenges of an advanced vinyasa flow practice
with an emphasis on how transitions can be a
gateway to more advanced asana. Third Fridays will
also give you the opportunity to practice pranayama
and meditation.
Cost: $20 drop-in, or purchase a class card for
significant savings.
FOUR REQUIRED WORKSHOPS
Please visit our website for workshop schedule.
Attendance at Two:
Hands-On Assisting Workshops
Each workshop will focus on up to 2 categories
of poses. Students will learn to see common
misalignments and how to help students practice
more safely and go deeper in basic and more
advanced asana.
Workshops are 3.5 hours each.
Cost: $55 each
Attendance at One: Prop Shop
This workshop offers new ways to use props to
help students (beginners through more advanced
practitioners) work more effectively in all
categories of asana. This workshop is 3.5 hours.
Cost: $55
Attendance at One: Alignment Intensive
This workshop focuses on developing your
understanding of the alignment and the actions
within a range of yoga postures, and discovering
new ways to teach with clarity and precision.
This workshop is 3.5 hours.
Cost: $55
After completion of all Core Program and Non-Core Required Courses, students will have completed 174
Contact Hours with Senior Teachers at The Yoga Loft. Students will complete an additional 96 Contact Hours
and 30 Non-Contact Hours to receive their 300 Hour Certification. The Yoga Alliance defines non-contact hours
as, “reading, audio/video, internet resources, webinars, written assignments, group activities”. Students may
complete their remaining Contact and Non-Contact hours with electives at The Yoga Loft OR students may
acquire these hours with Senior Teachers at other locations.
60 Hour In-Depth Immersion Program
If you love Yoga and wish to immerse yourself in
the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of this
powerful practice, we encourage you to consider our
In-Depth Immersion Certificate program. This program
is designed for those who wish to deepen their
personal practice in Asana (the postures), Anatomy
and Alignment, Breathing and Pranayama, and Yoga
Philosophy. We are now offering a 60-Hour Immersion
program which will allow students to immerse
themselves in yoga for an intensive 10-day session.
Treat yourself to a gift you will truly value forever.
ASANA CLINICS
Including Asana (postures), Alignment & Anatomy.
This aspect of the program will deepen your personal
practice and develop your understanding of sun
salutations, standing poses, backbends, inversions,
forward bends, arm balances and restorative
poses. You will look at each asana from an
anatomical and energetic perspective, learning how
to align the body for maximum safety and benefit. PHILOSOPHY
In your study of Yogic Philosophy, you will discover
how the ancient wisdom of Pantajali’s Yoga Sutras
can connect you to your heart and mind, enabling
you to live your life with a greater sense of awareness
and fulfillment. PRANAYAMA AND BREATHING
This topic of study begins with an overview of the
anatomy and physiology of how we breathe. We
will then take a fresh look at the essential act of
breathing, and how it applies to and informs
our practice.
60-HOUR IMMERSION
JUNE 13-22, 2015 (10-DAY SESSION FROM 9AM - 3:30PM)
APPLICATION FEE: $200.00
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015: $1,095.00
LATE REGISTRATION: $1,295.00
A payment plan is available, please inquire. Cancellation policy: The application fee is non-refundable.
The Yoga Loft requires 72 hours notice prior to the start of the session in order for you to
receive a 50% refund of your registration fee. No refunds will be issued once the session begins. 1 required book is not included in fee.
Teacher Bios
JESSIE THOMPSON (E-RYT 500) is the founder of The Yoga Loft and has been
practicing yoga since 1992 and teaching since 2001. Jessie completed yoga teacher
training at the original Yoga Works in Santa Monica, CA with Maty Ezraty and Lisa
Walford (Iyengar). Jessie has studied and completed additional teacher training with
Theresa Rowland (Iyengar) in Madison, NJ and with James Brown (American Yoga
School). Jessie studies Sanskrit with the Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam (Eugene, OR) and
Vedanta with Terry Coe and other teachers of the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam (Saylorsburg,
PA).
CARRIE MORGAN (E-RYT 500) is the Director of Teacher Training at The
Yoga Loft and has been teaching yoga for over 9 years. Carrie received her 200-Hour
Certification from Cyndi Lee at OM NYC in 2005 and completed her Advanced Teacher
Certification at The Yoga Loft. Carrie’s primary teachers are Cyndi Lee (OM Yoga NYC),
Erich Schiffmann, Leslie Kaminoff, and Dr. Ray Long. She has been practicing Vinyasa
yoga for 13 years and continues to enrich her studies in NYC with the amazing Creative
Vinyasa Flow teachers at Kula Yoga Project NYC and Yoga Maya.
Teacher Bios
ALYSHA PFEIFFER (E-RYT 200) received her 200-hour yoga teacher
certification at The White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, CA and returned there
for her Advanced Teacher Certification. She also completed an Anusara - Inspired
200-hour teacher certification with Sue Elkind and Naime Jezzeny at Yogaphoria
in New Hope, PA. Alysha continues to study the art of Restorative Yoga with Judith
Lasater and well-known NYC Restorative Yoga teachers Cyndi Lee of OM Yoga NYC
and Jillian Pransky. She also regularly practices with her favorite Vinyasa Flow Yoga
teacher, Seane Corn.
MEGAN RIDGE MORRIS (E-RYT 500, RPYS) been practicing yoga for
almost a decade and started teaching in early 2008. She completed her 500-hour
training through the Yoga Loft and is proud to be a teacher trainer for the 200-hour
program, which she has been co-teaching for the past 4 years. Megan studies with
and regularly assists her teacher, Seane Corn, and recently completed her prenatal
yoga certification with Sue Elkind. When she isn’t teaching, Megan enjoys writing and
is a weekly columnist for Elephant Journal.
SANDRA KESSEL (E-RYT 500) has been teaching alignment based yoga since
2008. Her keen observation skills are informed by an outstanding pose knowledge
developed through extensive training. In 2008 she completed her 200-Hour Anusara
based teacher training, followed by 300-Hour in 2011 that introduced her to elements
of Ashtanga Yoga. In 2014 she graduated from her second 300-Hour teacher training
with YogaMaze in LA. Sandra is a student at heart and continues her studies with
her teachers Noah Maze, Dr. Douglas Brooks in the tantric lineage of Srividya and
Christina Sell.
KATJA HUIRAS (RYT 500) received her 200-Hour Certification at The Yoga
Loft. She also studied for 4 years under Theresa Rowland (Iyengar) at Studio Yoga.
She has participated in many workshops led by renowned Iyengar teachers such
as Sri Arun, Kofi Busia and Lois Steiberg, just to name a few. In order to gain better
understanding of yoga philosophy and meditation, Katja studied at the Himalayan
Institute in Honesdale, PA where she completed her 500-hour Certification in 2013.
She continues to study and practice Iyengar Yoga on a regular basis, which has a
strong influence on her teaching methods.
DEANNA NAGLE (E-RYT 500) completed her 500-Hour training at The Yoga
Loft. She also has additional training in Therapeutics, Restorative Yoga, Partner Yoga,
Yoga for Special Needs Children and is a certified ChildLight Yoga Teacher. A few
of her favorite yoga teachers include Jason Crandell, Tias Little, Elena Brower, Rod
Stryker, and Sianna Sherman.
SALLY DELISLE (E-RYT 500, RCYT) is the Director of ChildLight Yoga Teacher
Trainings, a ChildLight Yoga Teacher Trainer and Yoga 4 Classrooms Instructor. She
has completed over 500 hours of yoga training through The Yoga Loft. Sally has also
attended trainings and workshops for Restorative Yoga, Yoga Therapy for Children
with Autism and Special Needs, Yin Yoga, Ayurveda, Crystal Healing, and the Chakra
System. Sally is a Reiki Master and a 120 Hour Reflexology practitioner, and also
works as a nutrition and health coach.
For additional information about our teachers, visit the “Our Teachers” page at
www.theyogaloftofbethlehem.com
THE YOGA LOFT
521 East 4th St., 3rd floor | Bethlehem, PA 18015
610.867.YOGA (9642)
www.theyogaloftofbethlehem.com