Hybrid Modular Advanced YTT
300HR (500HR Track) - YogaAlliance.org RegisteredPROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Authentic Movements hybrid 300HR training combines the best of both worlds. Get experience in communal creativity and direct, immediate feedback with our in-person (or live-streamed) modules. Work at your own pace, pause, revisit, and take your time digesting the content in our online modules. Plus you can do any of the modules in any order that you prefer. Once all 275 hours of mandatory modules are completed, get access (at no additional cost) to the practicum module for personalized feedback from main instructors. This program is designed for those with a base 200HR Yoga Teacher Training from any school.
Live Learning Modules
In-Person & Live Stream- 50 HR “Practicing & Teaching Accessible Inversions”
- 50 HR “Deep Dive into Creative Sequencing”
VIRTUAL MODULES
100% On-DemandLIVE LEARNING MODULES
The hybrid program requires 100HRS of live learning – whether in-person or live-streamed. Currently, Team Authentic Movements has plans to offer 2-3 modules per year, and will rotate between our 50HR Practicing and Teaching Inversions, as well as 50HR Deep Dive Into Creative Sequencing. These two modules are the most conducive to community learning and immediate feedback. We recognize that not everyone can attend 5 day trainings, hence the option for live-stream attendance. Additional options for these live learning modules may be included in the future.
VIRTUAL ON-DEMAND MODULES
Launching monthly over the fall of 2022. These are mandatory modules that are outlined below and can be completed in any order. You’re also welcome to purchase and practice a single module without applying it to our program! They all stand alone, and all have helpful pre-work included as additional, optional hours on top of the advertised amount. These modules will not be changing, and are included to exceed the criteria for optional YogaAlliance.org registration. Each module is available for 1 year after purchase, so come back to the content as needed and take your time.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
The total cost of all required modules for the 500HR certificate program will be approximately $2,300-3,200 USD. The range of price is due to the flexibility and variety of options with in the program. Those different options are detailed below.
There are 2 required Live Trainings. These are $500-800 USD each depending on if you attend in-person or via live stream.
The virtual modules are pre-recorded, completely on-demand, and work at your own pace. The 5 required modules currently cost $1525 USD if purchase individually, or $1220 if you purchase as a bundle (20% discount) .
After you complete all 7 required modules, we’ll enroll you in the practicum module, but there is no additional fee for that final course. Partial scholarships and payment plans available for individual modules.
Please see the chart below to better understand price range.
Up Coming Live Learning Modules
Sep 30th – Oct 4th 2023
Practicing & Teaching Accessible Inversions – 50HR
Austin, TX | In-person & Live Stream
w/ AM Team
November 2023
DEEP DIVE INTO CREATIVE SEQUENCING – 50HR
LIVE STREAM ONLY | First 3 weekends in November 2023
w/ AM Team
MAY 2024
DEEP DIVE INTO CREATIVE SEQUENCING – 50HR
Marshall, North Carolina | In-person only
w/ AM Team
Were you part of our previous 300HR modular program AND have completed previously offered modules (in-person OR online)?
Please email [email protected] to discuss your individual situation and which modules will be required to complete your program in the new format!
THE MODULES
Live Learning
These modules are required components of the 300HR (500HR Track) Hybrid Modular course and must be attended In-person or live streamed to fulfill course requirements.
ALL modules are open to the general public. You do not need to be a part of the 300HR Hybrid Modular Program to participate.
Deep Dive into Creative Sequencing – 50HR
In-person | REQUIRED
Let’s get weird…in the best way! The 50HR Creative Sequencing Deep Dive is designed to inspire your class creation for personal practice or teaching. We will explore aspects of logical creativity by examining different movement modalities and even sourcing inspiration from nature and each other. Expect to experiment with a wide array of techniques for building a toolbox of unique transitions and flows. Lectures will consist of breaking down the WHY behind the WAY and practical small group seminars to witness your personal and communal creativity in action. A mix of movement, discussion, and community play, this is one of the most popular modules at Authentic Movements.
Approximately 3-5 hours of bonus pre-work included
NOVEMBER 2023 – LIVE STREAM ONLY – REGISRATION OPEN
MARSHALL, NC | MAY 2024 – MORE INFO SOON
Practicing & Teaching. Accessible Inversions – 50HR
In-person/Live Stream | REQUIRED
Our five days together will be full, but gratifying with daily movement class, applied anatomy lab, practice teaching/sequencing, and afternoon recovery work. While the focus of the training is finding confidence upside down (arm balances, headstand, forearm stand, handstand, pressing), many of the full body activators and alignment drills can be sprinkled throughout your movement practice to help find fluidity in all transitions, on and off the mat.
Approximately 3-5 hours of bonus pre-work included
Virtual On-demand
Students pursuing the Hybrid Modular 300HR (500HR track) Certification must complete 175 hours of virtual on-demand training + Practicum. Most of the virtual on-demand courses are required how ever students will have some flexibility to choose between…
Movement Science & Strength – 50HR
Virtual On-demand | REQUIRED
OPEN | START ANYTIME
Join Team Authentic Movements and special guest lecturers for over 50 hours of content centered around how the human body moves and how we can apply these principles to our movement practices, both on and off the mat. The offerings include a mix of lectures that answer questions like “Does posture and position matter?,” application sessions where we get creative with props to increase strength potential within our own sequencing, and even a deep dive into the science of strength itself. Plus get access to progressive strength and conditioning How To videos to add low-equipment, but highly effective supplements to your yoga practice. Features content from lead Authentic Movements instructors as well as Anthony DiFiglio, Dr. Zac Cupples, Dr. Ben House, and Jenni Rawlings. Includes approximately 15 hours of optional pre-work (above the 50 advertised hours) and counts for CET hours on YogaAlliance.org whether you apply it to the Modular 500HR or not.
Practice & Teaching Deep Dive – 50HR
Virtual On-Demand | REQUIRED
OPEN | START ANYTIME
Let’s get moving on the mat and dig into the basics of creative vinyasa sequencing for personal practice and teaching. Join lead Authentic Movements instructors Stevi, Erin, and Bianca for a breakdown on class structure, cueing and communication practices, and Authentic Movements pillars. About 35 hours is movement-based, meaning workshops around complex postures and transitions that aim to showcase unique prop usage and bring accessibility to challenging movements. Explore offerings such as jumping through and back for vinyasas, flipping the grip in backbends, pistol squat play, and signature AM Funky Flows. Class skeletons are included for all workshops, lectures get into the nitty gritty of creativity and creative flow, and application sessions help you cultivate clearer communication practices. Includes guest content from Davina Davidson and approximately 5 hours of optional pre-work (above the 50 advertised hours). This module counts from CET hours on YogaAlliance.org whether you apply it to the Modular 500HR or not.
Philosophy, History of Yoga & ZaZen Practices – 25HR
Virtual On-Demand | REQUIRED
OPEN | START ANYTIME
Join Team AM and a few guest teachers to start an applied approach to yoga philosophy and history. For the philosophy portion there are many introspective and restorative practices were we look at a handful of yoga sutra’s and experiment on how we can integrate them into our lives. We also look at Pantajali’s text, how it was originally applied and how it evolved culturally with time. We spend time with Mr. Kim House studying Zazen Buddhism both modern day and classically. Topping it off we learn some self practices from Sean Imler that help to apply some of these findings into action in our lives. In the history section, we hope that the very detailed knowledge of Dheepa Sundaram and Sam Vetrano will with bring forth awareness and insight into the origins of yoga and modern day applications while we also address controversial topics. In conjunction with these 25 hours you will also receive approximately 3 bonus hours in both the study of Patanjali’s philosophy and an overview of historical pillars of yoga.
Creative Restorative & Recovery – 50 HR
Virtual On-Demand | REQUIRED
OPEN | START ANYTIME
In this module you will learn a variety of restorative techniques such as: Myo Fascial Release, Restorative SloFlo, Passive stretching, Active stretching, PNF stretching & FRC in restorative. Additionally you will gain tools to plug into your restoratives to make them creative & potentially more impactful such as: Countless Restorative Prop Set Ups, Meditation practices & Pranayama techniques to relax the nervous system. You will be provided with multiple class skeletons so you can build your own unique restorative classes as well as lectures on how to get comfortable finding your authentic movements and unique voice in a recovery fashion. This module Is mostly led by instructor Bianca Scalise with appearances by AM teachers Erin and Stevi.
Business of Yoga – 25 HR
Virtual On-Demand | REQUIRED
OPEN | START ANYTIME
Being a yoga instructor can mean wearing many hats. Let Team Authentic Movements and special guest lecturers offer up guidance and practical applications for the business side of yoga. From adding accessibility to complex classes to the debate about donation-based yoga, we’ve got you covered in this thorough mini course. While one vinyasa workshop and pairing restorative are included for exemplary purposes, the vast majority of the content is lecture based. The art of building workshops, nitty gritty of hosting retreats and teacher trainings, and even the world of online teaching and the myriad of avenues you can take are all included. Expect marketing ideas, lots of reflection questions for goal setting, and even a lecture about financial and legal responsibilities of teaching movement. Features content from lead AM instructors as well as Davina Davidson, Sam Vetrano, and Laurel Beversdorf. This module counts from CET hours on YogaAlliance.org whether you apply it to the Modular 500HR or not.
Practicum, Reflection & Application – 10HR
Virtual On-demand| REQUIRED
25HR Practicum & Application – All done with the required online and in-person modules for your hybrid 300HR (500 track)? Once you’ve completed the 175 required hours, it’s time to tackle the practicum module! This module is free of charge, but only available after the prerequisites have been passed with certificates issued. A quick mix of final fun classes, introspective practices, and example practicum brainstorm sessions, this final module will guide you to create and teach a recorded class that gets submitted for personalized video feedback from lead instructors. Once your final class is approved, Authentic Movements will issue the official 300HR designation certificate to you via email.