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| The Sunstone Yoga Teacher Training Advantages |
| Flexibility, Convenience, Value, and Excellence. Our outstanding Teacher Training Programs evolved out of thousands of hours of research, testing and development, and we are dedicated to providing the best education to all our yoga instructors in training. |
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3 courses, 3 delivery systems: Intensive, Weekend and Correspondence training give you maximum flexibility to achieve your goal of yoga certification, and our pricing is designed to help you get started right away. |
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We train teachers at the highest level of Yoga Alliance Certification: 500 hours. We also offer 200 hour, upgrade courses, and Advanced Training programs. |
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You will be eligible to teach your practicum training at Sunstone Yoga studios. We're highly motivated to train excellent instructors in fitness yoga techniques, and we're looking for students who are equally motivated to become excellent yoga teachers. A majority of our graduates teach for us today. |
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Because we want to train our own teachers, we keep tuition costs low to help out. Teaching better teachers is our goal. |
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Unique, proprietary teaching techniques will train you to teach with confidence and impact from day 1. |
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World class, in-depth course materials in anatomy, business, meditation, and all aspects of yoga will give you a solid foundation for a life in yoga. |
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If you hope to own your own yoga studio later, you'll have the expertise to run your business, and a large pool of equally well trained teachers to teach at your Sunstone Yoga franchise. Our franchise strategy creates demand and opportunity for a successful yoga career. |
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| Pick the course that is right for you |
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| RYT 500 Hour Courses |
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Our most advanced program for becoming a certified yoga instructor. Eligible for registration with Yoga Alliance at the 500 hour level. |
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Allows you to teach at Sunstone Yoga studios. |
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Weekend course takes approximately 6 – 10 months to complete, depending on your focus and determination. Course runs year round. Appropriate for local Dallas area trainees. |
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Intensive program is the fast track to yoga certification, training 5 days a week for 8 weeks. See the Training Schedule on this page for upcoming course dates. |
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Click to 500 Hour Weekend Guidelines for requirements. |
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Click to 500 Hour Intensive Guidelines for requirements and sample schedule, and click to Housing to find out more about our housing recommendation. |
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300 Hour Upgrade Training
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Allows registered yoga instructors at the 200 hour level to upgrade to 500 hours.
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Applicants may test into the course to help us evaluate and structure course requirements to each individual. |
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Upgrade students study with 500 hour students on weekends, intensive courses, or in correspondence training. |
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Click to 500 Hour Weekend Guidelines or 500 Hour Intensive Guidelines for requirements.
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RYT 200 Hour Courses
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For students interested in going deeper into their practice.
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Eligible for Yoga Alliance Registration at the 200 hour level. |
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Weekend course takes approximately 2 - 4 months to complete, depending on your focus and determination. Course runs year round. |
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Intensive program is the fast track to teaching, training 6 days a week for 4 weeks. See the training schedule on this page for upcoming course dates.
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Click to 200 Hour Weekend Guidelines for requirements. |
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Click to 200 Hour Intensive Guidelines for requirements and sample schedule, and click to Housing for information on our housing recommendation. |
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Correspondence Training
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Get started for $300. You can purchase the courses 1 module at a time and build toward ceritfication at your own pace.
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You train on your own time.
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200, 500 and Upgrade courses are available. |
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Our 500 hour course earns certification with Sunstone Yoga and eligibility to teach in our studios. |
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We are developing the most advanced online training tools available, including video recorded classes from our other training programs.
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Guidance and mentorship are available through regular online testing, forum discussions, email exchanges, and taped submissions of your teaching practice.
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You may attend classes at any Sunstone Yoga studio during your training period and participate in weekend or intensive training courses, if your schedule allows.
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A computer and basic recording equipment is required for this course.
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Click to Correspondence Guidelines for requirements. |
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Level 2 Certified Yoga Specialist Training
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10 day course includes 80+ hours of advanced training.
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Classes include deep study of Anatomy and Physiology, the yogic subtle anatomy systems, advanced posture classes, creating your own sequences and managing private lessons, and advanced Pain Free YogaTM methodology and technique.
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Minimum 200 hour RYT registration is required for this course.
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Become a Certified Yoga Specialist with RYT500, Level 2 training, and an advanced practicum.
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Contact Sunstone Teacher Training for more information.
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Be a Certified Demonstrator
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For advanced practitioners to lead taped classes.
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Requirements are a demonstrated ability to do the postures and a sound understanding of the Sunstone Yoga FIRE Series Sequence. |
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Applicants will be tested by an E-RYT. |
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Contact Sunstone Teacher Training for more information.
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200-Hour Intensive Programs:
- January 11, 2009
- March 29, 2009
- June 14, 2009
- September 20, 2009
500-Hour Intensive Programs:
- January 11, 2009
- March 29, 2009
- June 14, 2009
- September 20, 2009
Level-2 Certified Yoga Specialist Training:
4-Week Japanese Programs (In Dallas):
- January 11, 2009
- March 29, 2009
- June 14, 2009
- September 20, 2009
9-Week Japanese Programs (In Dallas):
- January 11, 2009
- March 29, 2009
- June 14, 2009
- September 20, 2009
Please note: programs are non-refundable. |
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| 500-Hour Intensive Courses
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| Winter Session |
January 11, 2009 |
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$3000 by 12/20/2008 |
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$3800 after 12/20/2008 |
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| Spring Session |
March 29, 2009 |
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$3000 by 03/07/2009 |
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$3800 after 03/07/2009 |
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| Summer Session |
June 14, 2009 |
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$3000 by 05/23/2009 |
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$3800 by 05/23/2009 |
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| Fall Session |
September 20, 2009 |
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$3000 by 08/29/2009 |
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$3800 by 08/29/2009 |
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| 200-Hour Intensive Courses
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| Winter Session |
January 11, 2009 |
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$2000 by 12/20/2008 |
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$2600 after 12/20/2008 |
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| Spring Session |
March 29, 2009 |
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$2000 by 03/07/2009 |
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$2600 after 03/07/2009 |
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| Summer Session |
June 14, 2009 |
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$2000 by 05/23/2009 |
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$2600 by 05/23/2009 |
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| Fall Session |
September 20, 2009 |
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$2000 by 08/29/2009 |
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$2600 by 08/29/2009 |
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200 & 500 Hour Intensive Programs
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2008 Sessions
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To be announced
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| Correspondence Training Starts at $300
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Sunstone Yoga's Correspondence Training Course is divided into modules for Teaching Methodology, Yoga Lifestyle, Anatomy & Physiology, and Testing for Certification, in 5 distinct levels. Levels 1 - 3 complete the 200 hour training requirements and Levels 1 - 5 make up the full 500 hour course. Click on Correspondence Guidelines for tuition and course outline. |
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