Nourishing Heart Yoga 200 Hour Training
Awaken | Immerse | Embody
Next Program Begins January 2024
200 Hour RYT
Nourishing Heart
Yoga Teacher Training
Awaken | Immerse | Embody
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OUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IS OPEN TO EVERYONE AND IS YOGA ALLIANCE APPROVED
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Class size is limited to ensure you direct and personalized attention throughout the training.
Welcome!
Our Nourishing Heart Yoga training program is designed to awaken and encourage your capacity to teach yoga from your heart. It provides a rigorous study of the practical aspects of teaching yoga while giving a strong foundation in the deeper philosophical and spiritual roots which are the foundation of modern yoga. Learn alignment and technique of asana, subtle anatomy, history and philosophy, teaching meditation and pranayama, the art of demonstration and cueing, how to skillfully sequence a class, the anatomy of yoga and how to give effective hands on assists, among other areas of study.
This comprehensive yoga teacher training is founded upon your own personal practice of yoga and meditation and, as such, each participant makes a commitment to these practices for the duration of the training.
What we do:
- We create a warm, safe, nourishing, encouraging, and patient environment.
- We celebrate that everyone comes to yoga with different intentions and talents.
- We meet you where you are–one size DOES NOT fit all!
- We cultivate an environment of cooperation, mutual support and community, not competition.
- We believe yoga unites, harmonizes and transforms people and communities.
- We believe asana, the yoga postures, are just one part of a vast array of yogic practices. We teach a well rounded curriculum which includes an in-depth, experiential study of the heart and soul of yoga.
This type of culture is critical to allow you to expand physically, spiritually and emotionally. Our supportive teaching staff focuses on creating and maintaining this culture.
If this is the environment you’re seeking, keep reading!
What you’ll learn:
- History and Systems of Yoga
- Functional Anatomy of Yoga
- Guided practice in Hatha, Vinyasa, Gentle, Yin & Restorative yoga
- Planning & Sequencing Classes
- Art of Verbal Cues, Demonstration & Hands on Assists
- Working with Beginners, Injuries & Special Conditions
- Practicing and Teaching Meditation, Pranayama, Mantra & Chanting
- Yogic Lifestyle
- Making Yoga Meaningful & Teaching from the heart
- Yoga Philosophy: Bhagavad Gita & Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- Chakras & Subtle Energy System
- Business, Marketing and Ethics of Yoga
- Principles of Yin & Restorative Yoga
The Nourishing Heart Yoga program is designed to welcome everyone from absolute beginners to experienced practitioners. The program will meet you where you are.
The thread through all of this learning will be anchored in your own heart. What is your voice as a teacher? What are your unique gifts and talents that you are here to share with your students? Which of the many varied practices of yoga nourish your own heart and light you up when you think about sharing them with others?
Receive the personal instruction and supportive community necessary to super-charge your own practice and spiritual development while also gaining the confidence and knowledge needed to intelligently guide others.
Join one of our FREE Info Sessions this fall to learn more about the program and see if it is a good fit for you.
Coursework
Our training consists of eight weekends over the course of 5 months. Additionally, students will meet once per week on Tuesday evenings.
Students are required to attend every session included in the training program. We understand that students have important commitments outside of the classroom. Should extenuating circumstances impact attendance, students are permitted to miss a class. It is the responsibility of the student to pick up any missed learning material by coordinating with a cohort to record and/or take notes during class.
Additional Inclusions and Bonuses:
- Free unlimited studio yoga classes at Nourishing Heart Yoga for the duration of the program, beginning the first day of the program ($550 value)
- A safe, compassionate, and private facebook group to build upon our learning and community
- Clearly laid out lessons and curriculum in the Nourishing Heart Yoga Training Manual
Training Dates
Training Dates and Hours:
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Training Times:
Tuesdays 6 – 9 pm
Fridays 6-9 pm
Saturdays 12 – 6 pm
Sundays 12 – 4 pm
Training Dates:
Tuesday, January 2
Module 1: Friday January 5 through Sunday, January 7
Tuesday, January 9
Tuesday, January 16
Tuesday, January 23
Tuesday, February 6
Module 2; Friday, February 9 through Sunday, February 11
Tuesday, February 13
Tuesday, February 20
Tuesday, February 27
Tuesday, March 5
Module 3: Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10
Tuesday, March 12
Tuesday, March 19
Module 4: Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24
Tuesday, March 26
Tuesday, April 2
Module 5: Friday, April 5 though Sunday, April 7
Tuesday, April 9
Tuesday, April 16
Module 6: Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21
Tuesday, April 23
Module 7: Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5
Tuesday, May 7
Tuesday, May 14
Module 8: Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19
Tuesday, May 21
Investment
INVESTMENT:
Regular = $3,500
Early-bird by Dec 2, 2023= $3,300
SUPER EARLY BIRD BY NOV 5, 2023 = $3000
A non-refundable deposit of $750 is required at enrollment.
Pay in full by cash or check to receive a $100 discount on the total tuition cost.
PAYMENT PLANS
Super Early Bird Payment Plan: 7 monthly payments at $343 Nov-May
Early-bird Payment Plan: 6 monthly payments at $453 Dec-May
Regular Rate Payment Plan: 5 monthly payments at $583 Jan-May
REFERRAL BONUS
A $50 savings is given for each person you refer to the training.
Application Process
To Apply:
Go to our 200 Hour Application page and fill out the Online Application Form.
You will receive confirmation that we have reviewed your application.
Upon acceptance into the program, you will submit your deposit to secure your spot in the training.
Additional details will follow.
Requirements
Once complete, students are eligible to register as a 200 hour certified yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance.
Registration Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Apply and gain acceptance in the Nourishing Heart Yoga training program.
- Pay the $750 non-refundable program deposit upon acceptance.
Graduation Requirements:
To receive the 200-hour certification you will need to complete the following:
- Attend all weekend intensive sessions and class meetings
- Complete homework assignments, quizzes and exams
- Complete all required reading assignments
- Sequence and teach a live yoga class as your final
Upon completion of the 200 hour program, you will be eligible to take the Comprehensive Certification Exam. Upon passing the Comprehensive Certification Exam, you will get your Certificate of Graduation and be qualified to apply to Yoga Alliance for membership in its registry of yoga teachers as Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200 level (RYT 200).
HOW OUR PROGRAM WORKS
Awaken Module
Awaken the path of yoga within you. Intended for practitioners of all levels, this program is perfect for anyone who wishes to dedicate themselves to the study and practices of yoga.
During the Awaken Module you will learn about detailed alignment-based Hatha Yoga, explore meditation and pranayama, study yoga history and philosophy, and learn about mantras, chanting and subtle anatomy. Whether you are brand new to yoga practices, or have been a yoga practitioner for years, this program meets you where you are.
Topics:
History and Systems of Yoga
Guided practice in Hatha, Vinyasa, Gentle, Yin, & Restorative
Practicing Meditation
Practicing Pranayama
Teaching Meditation and Pranayama
Mantra and Chanting
Subtle Anatomy & the Chakra System
Bhagavad Gita
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Yoga Nidra
Ayurveda Introduction
Principles of Yin and Restorative Yoga
Cultivating Intuition and Reading the Room
Immerse Module
Building upon the depth of experience in the Awaken Module, we now engage in the pathway of leadership. The Immerse Module is devoted to learning how to teach alignment based, soulful, and heart-centered Hatha Yoga.
It is the goal of the Awaken and Immerse modules to encourage and develop your capacity to authentically teach yoga from your heart. Through self-reflection, you will learn to drawn upon and further develop your natural talents and abilities as a yoga teacher.
The program is meant to be rigorous and scholarly at the level of the mind, and experiential and affirming at the level of the heart. When you can unite the knowledge of the mind with the deep love of the heart, then you are on your way to becoming an inspiring, well-rounded yoga teacher!
Topics:
Functional Anatomy of Yoga
Planning and Sequencing Classes
Working with Student Injuries & Special Conditions
Making Yoga Meaningful
Class Observation
Practice Teaching
The Art of Demonstration and Verbal Cues
Effective Hands on Assists
Working with Beginners
Ethics of Yoga
Business and Marketing of Yoga
Meet Our Instructors
HEAR FROM PAST GRADUATES
This training met and exceeded my goals in so many ways, especially considering I didn’t know what I didn’t know. The amount of information given was expansive, allowing me to integrate what I’m ready for and needing now but also plenty of guidance and support for what I will be moving into as my practice as a student and teacher grows and expands.
The spiritual aspects of the program (specifically the Yamas and Niyamas, The Bhagavad Gita, and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali) really spoke to me. I look forward to studying all of these texts more in depth growing my understanding and intergrating these truths into my life. Also, learning a different understanding of love for others, and for myself. I am more than thankful for the relationships I’ve developed with the women in this incredible program. The love, trust and support I’ve experienced is something I will be forever grateful for.
“Nourishing Heart YTT is a thorough, well-rounded, and very special yoga education. Matece Skow is a phenomenal instructor that created a beautiful, safe, and loving space for us to learn and grow… the community that she nurtured among my fellow students is priceless. She is gifted in many styles of yoga; our training covered a range from challenging vinyasa to gentle, yin, and restorative. She is excellent at teaching safe alignment, hands-on adjustments, and verbal cues. We covered subjects like the neuromechanics of yoga, meditation, intuition, kirtan, Bhakti yoga, business, website design, non-violent communication, and much more. Matece takes things so much deeper than just asana, though. This training ended up being a deeply spiritual experience for me. We chanted, studied the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita, and honored the roots of yoga, and the Divine (however you experience it!) We all experienced enormous personal growth and were lovingly supported through this (sometimes emotional) process. I’ve learned so much through the last 6 months, while also realizing that there is so much more out there. I’ve been given the skills, tools, and the network to continue being a life-long student of yoga, and to share it with others. This is such a unique program, and I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.“
“Such a beautiful and heartfelt invitation to an amazing program I highly recommend. I personally know so many people who’s lives have been transformed through being part of this teacher’s training and the community that Matece nurtures. I am deeply touched by how Matece lives and breaths the inner dimension of yoga in everything that she does. Can’t recommend enough! May everyone who will participate be blessed by this offering.”
“Matece is hosting teacher training program in Bloomington. If you know her, you understand what an incredible experience this would be. If you haven’t met her, she lives her message and is a yogi in every sense of the word. Her expertise is unmatched and she would be an asset to anyone pursuing their yoga career or looking to gain a deeper access to self.”
“I began this training to deepen my practice and not with the intention to teach by the end of the training. I have learned so much about self-acceptance and empowerment along the way. By the end of this training, I feel more comfortable and confident serving students in class as a teacher.
Along this journey, I am surrounded with like-minded yoga sisters who held the space for me. We are bonded at a deeper level that I can never imagine. The overwhelming amount of support that I have received from my teacher and fellow sisters have changed my yoga journey completely. I am more than determined to
embrace the yogini lifestyle after the training.“
“Having taught yoga for 15 years I had no particular desire to go to a yoga teacher training until I met Matece. What she offers in her classes was so inspiring that I simply had to experience her teacher training program. I was not disappointed. Matece provides such a well‐rounded and thorough approach to truly teaching yoga that I highly recommend it to all who want to learn more about yoga regardless of teaching aspirations. I offer gratitude to my teacher, Matece, and encourage any seeker to explore this program.“
The NHY teacher training program is exceptional. Rigorous, well-organized, enlightening, and life- changing. Matece is a gifted teacher. She embodies the values and wisdom that she teaches. Matece creates a space for deep learning, connection to self, and connection to others that transcends how to be a teacher that leads a yoga asana class. Learning how to lead a yoga class is just a fraction of the journey in the 200 hour teacher training. The curriculum provides exposure to yoga philosophy, yoga anatomy, pranayama training, and meditation practice in addition to learning asana and the sequencing of asana practice for class instruction. Matece’s standards are high and she cares deeply about the quality of instruction that the teachers she prepares will bring into the community.
I honestly had very high expectations for this training and Matece blew each one of them out of the water. The depth Matece is able to gracefully guide us to is astonishing. Her guest teachers and assistant leigh, were all genuine, warm and knowledgeable. Although a wonderful experience, I couldn’t have anticipated the changes and shifts that took place both internally and externally. I learned a lot about love. I really like how Matece pretty much bases her training around this. This was very challenging physically, mentally and spiritually. It’s no joke, if you’re looking to deepen your knowledge of yoga and its philosophy and feel comfortable and safe in your asana practice, this is the training for you. But don’t take it lightly. Your time, energy and perception will all change, but you learn to rest in love knowing it truly is for the highest good.
Nourishing Heart Yoga is the most amazing and thorough 200 hour yoga teacher program I could have hoped for. Matece crafted a fantastic program that taught us what we needed to know to begin our journey as yoga teachers, brought in all the heart and spirt, and introduced us to so many other experts to help give us a rock solid foundation. I could not recommend a program more highly. If you’re in the Southern Indiana area and considering doing a YTT, don’t pass this one up.
My training through Nourishing Heart Yoga was incredible and eye-opening to the world of yoga. Matece Skow utilizes every minute of training time to inform and educate, while at the same time making the experience beautiful and intimate. Where some trainings focus in on asana and pranayama work, we covered ALL the limbs of yoga in depth. I understand that my RYT 200 is the most basic certification but I feel like this training helped me build an undoubtedly strong foundation.
Nourishing Heart Yoga’s teaching and Matece’s gentle kindness has enhanced my life beyond measure. I am more grounded than I ever have been, and by keeping with my practice and meditation, I am more happy and focused then ever. My life has always been full and very busy, no different than it is now, but the difference is me. I have changed the way I walk through my life and relay my message. I now walk with Loving Kindness as my guide. I’m settled and free in a way because I’ve released so many constraints that were directly connected to ego and the hold it can have on a person. Go gently, heal well, and be good to yourself.
I had no intention of beginning a spiritual awakening when I started this class. I thought I’d lean into the anatomy, and facts would keep me from feeling. I thought I’d become more disciplined, by hating my bad habits: now I have compassion for my forms of survival. Everything I’d been hoping not to confront from Triangle pose, to feelings of guilt and loss, this training provided an opportunity to face, feel, and understand. Finally, here I have begun to learn to take the world in through my heart rather than into my mind.
“This was a training beyond all my expectations. It was so thorough and covered not just proper yoga asana and form, anatomy, but cultural aspects and appreciation, matters of the heart and emotions, becoming a total and true person. It is truly an honor to have taken this coursework.”
My YTT experience with Matece Skow at Nourishing Heart Yoga was an incredible journey of learning, self-love and the most amazing life-transforming experience I have ever had, I feel that I truly learned from the best.