200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
``I can honestly say that the Yoga Teacher Training at Aspire is one of the most comprehensive trainings I've ever been a part of. I will never regret doing it and will always value the training. I'm looking forward to putting what I’ve learned into practice. If you're on the fence about whether or not you are a candidate for YTT, you are! So sign up today at Aspire Yoga Center with Heather Delia.``
Have Questions? Get Answers!
Curious to learn more and explore whether this yoga teacher training is the right fit for you? Schedule your complimentary 15-minute call with Heather. She’ll answer all of your questions so you can make the right decision and decide this course is right for you.
💫 10 Benefits of Aspire’s Yoga Teacher Training Program 💫
1. Deepen Your Practice: Immerse yourself in yoga philosophy, asanas, meditation, and pranayama, deepening your personal practice and understanding.
2. Enhance Concentration, Self-Awareness and Communication Skills: Through self-reflection and introspection, you’ll gain both stronger focus and a better understanding of your body, mind, and emotions, fostering self-awareness and personal growth. Through this, you’ll have a better understanding of how to respond to situations rather than react, making you a more effective communicator.
3. Develop Dynamic Teaching Skills: Acquire the skills to confidently lead yoga classes, including effective communication, sequencing, and posture modifications to cater to all levels of practitioners.
4. Stress Relief, Improved Health and Well-being: The training involves mindfulness practices that help manage stress, anxiety, accept and welcome change, and promote overall physical, mental and emotional well-being.
5. Physical and Mental Strength: Our teacher training builds physical strength and mental resilience, fostering a strong sense of discipline and commitment.
6. Learn Anatomy and Alignment: You’ll gain comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and alignment, which is essential for safe and effective yoga practice.
7. Yoga Philosophy and History: Dive into the rich history and philosophy of yoga, exploring ancient texts and wisdom that can deepen your connection to the practice.
8. Community Connection: Join a supportive community of fellow like-minded individuals, creating lasting connections and opportunities for collaboration in the yoga world.
9. Career/Job Opportunities: Upon completion, you’ll be qualified and certified to teach yoga professionally, either in studios, gyms, wellness centers, or even as a private instructor.
10. Transformative Experience: Many participants find the training to be a transformative journey that instills a deeper sense of purpose, compassion, and mindfulness in their lives. You’ll uncover what you desire most out of life and how to effectively set and achieve your biggest goals and dreams.
Remember that the benefits you derive from yoga teacher training will vary based on your personal goals and dedication to the practice.
We start our next round of teacher training on February 2, 2024. Are you in??
``Words cannot really describe this experience. It has been really life-changing. I got to meet some amazing people, got to know some truly wonderful souls. We've shared an experience that I'll never forget. Not only the things that I learned from Heather and all of the things I could apply to my yoga life, both as a practitioner and as a student, but also the things I can take into my world and into my life. It's just incredible, and I would just encourage anybody. If you're interested in yoga, if you're interested in becoming a teacher or just learning more about what yoga's all about, go for it. You will not regret it.``
2024 Program Required Dates + Times
Seven In-person Weekend Intensives
In-person hours will take place at Aspire Yoga Center located at 3709 Benton Road in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Fridays 6:00pm-8:30pm / Saturdays 9:30am-6:30pm / Sundays 9:00am-6:30pm:
— February 2-4
— February 9-11
— March 1-3
— March 22-24
— April 26-28
— May 17-19
— June 7-9 (Graduation!)
Online Hours
Although the majority of our training will take place in person, our Yoga Alliance-approved program allows us to teach lessons online. Expect that roughly 75 hours of our 200-hour curriculum will be online work and self-study (think reading and writing assignments, practice teaching, and meditation), outside of our in-person dates together. An outline of this work will be provided to you during our first weekend together.
Zoom calls are scheduled from 6:30-8:00pm on the following five (5) Wednesdays:
— February 21st
— March 13th
— April 17th
— May 8th
— May 29th
100% attendance is required to graduate and receive a certificate of completion from our program. All missed hours must be made up within one (1) year of the program completion date. One “make-up” weekend is scheduled June 21-23, 2024 for missed hours to be made up at no additional fee. Additional make-up sessions can be scheduled one-on-one with the lead teacher for $75/hour or during the next YTT program (dates are not available for this option at this time).
Personal Yoga Practice
Maintaining a consistent personal yoga practice is an essential part of being an effective and inspiring yoga teacher. Throughout the training, we ask you to practice yoga a minimum of three times per week. If you’re unable to attend classes in-person, you will have access to online yoga classes at Aspire Yoga Center during our teacher training to help support your practice.
Outcomes and Core Curriculum
We are 100% committed to offering a well-rounded yoga education for each participant that is accessible, fun and professional. Through elevating your own yoga practice and the growth you’ll experience teaching yoga to others throughout this training, you will gain the necessary skills to confidently teach an all-levels breath-based heated flow yoga class, as well as gentle yoga and yin yoga.
Deepen Your Practice
Throughout this training, you will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of yoga asana and pranayama — the physical yoga practice and understanding of breath. We’ll also have a look at the effects of yoga on the subtle body with a focus on the chakras and nadis.
Yoga Alliance Approved
We keep exceptionally-high standards in providing a professional teaching environment. Aspire Yoga School is a registered school with the Yoga Alliance. Upon 100% completion of this program, you have the opportunity to register with them as a certified RYT-200 teacher.
Dynamic Teaching Skills
This 200-hour teacher training will focus on skills to become a dynamic yoga teacher. Our school’s main style of yoga focuses on synchronized vinyasa flow/power flow, and will also include gentle yoga and yin yoga.
Meditation & Mindfulness
Meditation and mindfulness both on and off the mat will be key focal points throughout the training. Expect daily meditation practice and journaling for self-reflection and discovery throughout the training.
History, Philosophy & Ethics
In addition to teaching safe and effective yoga asana (poses), there will be an emphasis on learning about yoga history, philosophy, the Yoga Sutras and 8 limbs of yoga and how they're all relevant today.
Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics
Included is a comprehensive anatomy course that is designed to bring simple and understandable explanations of how anatomy and yoga are related so they can be applied to teach safe and inspiring classes.
Practice Teaching
Our teacher training centers on practice teaching where you’ll receive feedback that you can immediately incorporate into teaching. You’ll finish YTT feeling confident in your teaching skills and prepared to deliver potent classes that will light up your students and leave them inspired.
Professional Development
Continuing education and professional development is an absolute must for all well-qualified teachers, including yoga teachers! We’ll examine best practices for yoga professionals and have an entire workshop dedicated to the business of yoga.
Teaching Methodolgy
We’ll explore creative sequencing that is safe, effective and inspiring and delve into appropriate verbal, visual and physical cueing to make your classes alive and relevant.
Community Connection
Through this program, you're going to connect with a community of other like-minded individuals who you'll learn and grow with during, and likely, past our time together. Connections made could very well last a lifetime.
Experienced Teaching Staff
Included in your yoga teacher training, study with experts in the field. Heather, Stacy and Lindsay have been individually devoted yoga practitioners for the past 20+ years. We are knowledgeable and committed to offering you a comprehensive program in a supportive environment. We hold the highest levels of yoga teaching credentials: E-RYT 500 (Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher with having taught more than 2,000 hours) and YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continued Education Provider).
Heather Delia
Lead TeacherE-RYT 500 & YACEP
Founder of Aspire Yoga Center and Aspire Yoga School
Stacy Dockins
Online Anatomy & Physiology TeacherE-RYT 500, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Creator of Embodied Posture Method
Lindsay Kiracofe
Online Yoga Philosophy TeacherE-RYT 500 & YACEP
red lila School of Yoga Founder + Lead Teacher
Tuition / Investment
STANDARD TUITION
PAY IN FULL
$4,250
PAYMENT PLAN**
$4,600
**($500 DEPOSIT THEN 6 PAYMENTS OF REMAINING BALANCE)
$500 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is due upon registration. (If you are not accepted into the program, your deposit will be 100% refunded.) If you choose to pay in full, it’s due by January 2nd (one month prior to the start of the program). The first monthly payment is due 30 days after acceptance into the program. Tuition must be paid in full to receive your certificate of completion.
Text Books
There are five (5) required texts for this teacher training and they will be welcome additions to your personal yoga library. The cost for all books on Amazon is under $125. You’ll receive the book list upon acceptance into the program and you’ll be responsible for ordering them prior to the start of the training.
****Please note our cancellation policy:
Cancellation before January 15, 2024: Full refund less $500 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit.
Cancellation after January 15, 2024: No refund.
3 Simple Steps to Secure Your Spot Today!
Registration Form
Complete the registration form and fully complete the questionnaire that's included as part of the form.
Pay Deposit
Your registration is not complete until your $500 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is received.
Get Excited!
We will respond by email within 5 days to notify you of acceptance and further details to prepare you for your teacher training journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have an advanced physical yoga practice or be super flexible to join Yoga Teacher Training?
Yoga and teacher training is for everyone. Your size, age or level of flexibility doesn’t matter. Although you don’t have to be flexible physically, you do need to go in with an open mind and heart.
What if I'm unable to attend one of the weekends or have an emergency and need to miss a day?
Although 100% attendance is required to graduate and receive a certificate of completion from our program, you can make up missed hours. All missed hours must be made up within 1 year of our program completion date. A make up weekend is scheduled January 7-9, 2022 for missed hours to be made up at no additional fee! Additional make-up sessions can be scheduled either one-on-one with the lead teacher for $75/hour or during our next YTT program (dates are not available for this option at this time).
I'm not sure if this is the right time and think you should just wait for the next one?
Let’s be honest. Is the timing ever just right to plan for a 200-hour commitment? Do a gut check and if it’s saying to go for it, then what are you waiting for? Jump in with two feet and make it work!
Could I split the tuition into monthly payments?
Absolutely! We offer customized payment plans. Just remember that the tuition must be paid to receive your certificate of completion.
Is the training worth it?
Is snow white?! You want to enroll in our upcoming Yoga Teacher Training more than anything because you know that it will be a life-changing experience where you will explore your passion for yoga and deepen your practice and knowledge so much that your investment will be totally worth it.
Is YTT for me even if I don’t want to ever teach yoga?
YES! We are 100% committed to offering a well-rounded yoga education for each participant that is accessible, fun and professional. Whether you are interested in becoming a certified yoga teacher and go on to teach or want to dive deeper into what yoga has to offer, this training is for you.
What does a day look like during training?
We’ve gotten this question a bunch and created this PDF that shows what a Saturday during YTT looks like!
Why should I join this teacher training program?
If you’re interested in gaining skills to become a dynamic yoga teacher, building solid confidence in yourself as a person, being someone who is truly committed to their passion and becoming part of a healthy community, then join this Yoga Teacher Training.
We believe that yoga has the power to change the world!
This fuels us to enhance and transform lives through our Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) offerings.
200-hour Yoga Alliance Registered Training
Aspire Yoga School is a registered school with the Yoga Alliance and our 200-hour YTT meets the rigorous up-leveled standards to be Yoga Alliance approved and certified. Upon 100% completion of this program, you have the opportunity to register with the Yoga Alliance as a certified RYT-200 teacher.