be inspired. teach.
Share the gift of yoga with others.
Empower yourself.
Strengthen your personal practice.
Discover opportunities available in a growing industry.
the program
Curriculum & Training Benefits
Business :: Keys to successful marketing | Business ethics | Insurance | Approaching a business | Yoga market & trends | MOYO teacher network
The practice :: Level 1 | Level 2 | Flow (vinyasa), wall, stationary & yin | pranayama/bandhas | Meditation | Assisting
Teacher essentials :: Journaling | Sources of inspiration | Classroom connection | Empowerment drills | Re-patterning
Philosophy :: Ethics | History of yoga | Yoga as an art
The human body ::Nutrition | Anatomy | Universal principals of alignment | Working w/injuries | Body-based therapies | The energy body
Hours & Dates
Fridays 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturdays 9 AM – 6 PM
Sundays 9 AM – 6 PM
One weekend per month for 8 months {January — August 2012}.
January 13, 14 and 15
February 10,11 and 12
March 9, 10 and 11
April 13, 14 and 15
May 4, 5 and 6
June 8, 9 and 10
July 13, 14 and 15
August 10, 11 and 12
Program Fee
TOTAL: $2,550*
$2,000 course cost
$500 non-refundable deposit
$50 application fee
Monthly payment plan is available. Please see Maureen Priest for details.
*All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable — no extensions, no exceptions (unless a medical injury occurs). Please contact Maureen Priest, Director of MOYO.
Requirements for Training
Two years of yoga experience or two years of study in a health or fitness field. A physical examination is also required before beginning this program.
CPR certification prior to, or in conjunction with, participation in this program is recommended.
Application is available for download here or by visiting the studio.
Certification Requirements
100% weekend attendance required. (200 Contact Hours)
40 Non-contact Hours:
> Develop 30 yoga sequences (3 hrs)
> Create and promote flier (2 hrs)
> Assist 5 classes (5 hrs)
> Anatomy assignments (10 hrs)
> Book list assignments** (10 hrs)
> Volunteer teaching (10 hrs) Placement available.
> Attend two yoga related workshops**
*Books & workshops for training are not included in the cost.
Testimonials from prior graduates:
“Maureen’s program provided me with the ability to develop a deeper yoga practice and discover the self-confidence that I needed to become a successful yoga instructor. Nothing compares to the energy and vitality I feel when sharing my knowledge and connecting with my students through yoga” EMILY MANNES, 2005
“I felt like I came out of this program with the necessary skills to teach yoga and move forward with further learning. The transformation that took place within me during this teacher training program was amazing.” DIANE KISTLER, 2006
“MOYO’s teacher training has allowed me to embrace my crazy self; to discover the gift that yoga can provide for each and everyone of us. I’ve gained the friendship of four amazing women, been trained by an amazing human being, and embarked on the journey of a lifetime. I’d do it every single year if I could!” KELLY WHALEN, 2007
“I found this to be one of the best trainings I have ever done! It is truly rewarding. I have grown not only as an instructor but as a person and have achieved all the goals I was looking to pursue. I am truly a better person because of this training.” KAREN HABERMEHL, 2008
