Twist Yoga Edmonds

500 Hr Independent Study Teacher Training

The freedom to study what you want.
The freedom to study with whom you want.

Twist Yoga invites you to take the next step in your yoga journey: Enroll in our 500-hour INDEPENDENT STUDY Teacher Training. Twist Yoga's goal as the next generation yoga training school is to provide you the freedom to help you prosper in the ideologies that support YOU in as your develop YOUR personal yoga brand.

Our program is different from others in that we don't limit you to trainings offered at our studio. Instead, our Yoga Alliance approved 500 RYT program allows you the freedom to tailor your yoga education to your own interests - we work with you to develop a focus of study that allows you to invest your time & money where YOU want; into trainings, teachers and topics that support you as you reach the next level of your yoga journey.

Twist Yoga's Independent Study Training is open to all teachers with a 200 hr certification from any Yoga Alliance Registered School. The program requires students to complete 300 additional hours of yoga-centered study through two parts: Part A) 120 hours with our faculty (in the form of the 6 modules below,) and Part B) 180 additional hours of courses you choose to support your yoga brand.

Yoga teachers and serious yoga students may take any individual modules for CEU continuing education hours or to satisfy "Part A" of the Twist Yoga 500 hr Independent Study Certification, an approved Yoga Alliance program.

Module 1: Life of a Yogi ~ Dharma, Svadyaya, Meditation
March 1-3, 2013
Friday, 11-5. Saturday, 11-7. Sunday, 12-4.
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Module 2: Power of Prana
May 18-20, 2012
Friday, 11-5. Saturday, 11-7. Sunday, 12-4.
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Module 3: Ayurveda for yoga teachers
June 8-10, 2012
Friday, 11-5. Saturday, 11-7. Sunday, 12-4.
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Module 4: Working with musculosketal challenges, Part 1 | Anatomy & Asana
September 21-23, 2012
Friday, 11-5. Saturday, 11-7. Sunday, 12-4.
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Module 5: Working with musculosketal challenges, Part 2 | Modifications & Considerations
October 12-14, 2012
Friday, 11-5. Saturday, 11-7. Sunday, 12-4.
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Module 6: Teach Restorative Yoga & Other Quiet Practices | The Art of Slowing Down
November 9-11, 2012.
Friday, 11-5. Saturday, 11-7. Sunday, 12-4.
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Modules 4-6: Breitenbush training retreat
July 8-13, 2012.
(60 hours)
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Modules 1-3: Maui training retreat
January 14-21, 2013
(60 hours)
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How it works:
Twist Yoga's Independent Study TT requires students to complete 300 hours of yoga-centered study through two parts:

- Part A: 120 Hours: Complete 6 advanced training modules (in any order) at Twist Yoga. These modules, which need not be taken sequentially, are taught by our advanced teaching faculty and are offered as weekend trainings (held at Twist Yoga in Edmonds, WA) or week-long retreats (counts as 3 modules). Each module is offered twice yearly. You can mix and match your modules over the course of two years.

- Part B: 180 hours. Upon enrollment, you will work with one of our program advisers to establish a focus for your training. You will work closely with your program advisor to design your personal educational map that satisfies your own needs and brand, as well as the requirements set forth by Yoga Alliance 500 RYT. (Minimum contact hours, areas of study and what counts as self-study.) All independent study classes must be pre-approved by your adviser, and require proof of attendance. Even retroactive trainings taken up to 6 months prior to enrollment are eligible for inclusion in your 180 hours of study.

Requirements for 500-hour Certification

Submit application, application fee & required application materials.
Register and complete Twist Yoga's six TT modules, offered as weekend workshops (one module each) or week long retreats (3 modules). You may take each module as your schedule allows.
With your program advisor, design a course of study that aligns with both your direction of study and satisfies YA certification requirements.
Before registering for any independent study options, always discuss course of study with your program advisor; not all study will satisfy Yoga Alliance requirements.
After attending independent study training, submit proof of attendance in the form of CEU certificate, progress tracker and self-evaluation (parameters provided).
Complete remaining 180 hours of study to be eligible for 500 hour RYT certification. You may work at your own pace as your schedule and budget allow, although program must completed within 24 months of enrollment.

Investment

Required $195 program fee, which includes mentoring by program advisor: Brand coaching, designing a program that meets YA standards, monitoring curriculum hours.
Training weekends (one module each, non-residential) at Twist Yoga, in Edmonds, WA: $260*.
Training retreats, which satisfy 3 training modules: $1275 – $1775*

Completion fee: Submit your portfolio, and your progress tracker to receive your RYT 500 certificate.

* early registration

Please contact 500hr@twistyogaedmonds.com with questions.