ALIGN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
A 200 hour Yoga Alliance registered curriculum that
encourages leadership through alignment with self and community.
Through innovative, engaging lessons that blend education & expertise from multiple voices,
Align YTT honors the roots of yoga and its modern day application in service and community.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE ALIGN YTT TRAINING CURRICULUM
yoga philosophy and the lineage of yoga, from Eastern roots through Western interpretations
subtle bodies and the energetic principles of yoga, with a special focus on the chakras
anatomy and physiology as it relates to the practice of yoga
meditation and pranayama
skills to effectively lead physical asana classes, including how to pace, sequence, cue, and modify
using sound and the incorporation of all senses into a yoga offering
exploring the mind-body connection and the effects of yoga on the nervous system
honoring yoga’s roots while supporting equity in western yoga
effective, modern marketing tools for professional development in the industry
applying your voice and your teaching skills through mentored practice teaching
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your tuition includes 200 contact hours of training, up to two mentorship hours, and a full printed program manual.
APPLICATION
Applications for the Align YTT program will be available beginning Monday, March 14, 2022. Please click here for the Align YTT application. A non-refundable $300 hold fee is due at the time of application submission. $300 fee applies toward the balance owed on program, and acceptance into the program will be offered within 72 hours of application submission.
Applications will stay open until the program is full. To ensure adequate attention, space, and resources for all attendees, each session is designed to have a maximum student headcount.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
It is suggested that applicants have 1-3 years of steady practice before entering a training program. Applicants should also understand that additional time and resources may be expected of them outside of the 200 contact hours of the program. Arrangements should be made to limit outside responsibilities and distractions during active training periods.
An application process helps ensure programming will suit the needs of trainees. Until maximum headcount is met, all applications that demonstrate a willingness to successfully complete the advertised program will be honored and accepted.
REFUND POLICY
All application fees are non-refundable. Refunds may be available for extreme and unforeseen life circumstances up to 60 days before the day of orientation, less any credit processing and return fees. We thank you for respecting and adhering to this policy.
COVID-19 POLICY
There are currently are no restrictions that prevent us from gathering with our max headcount in our selected training space in 2022, but we will continue to monitor and take all measures to keep participants and staff safe. Any newly mandated state/federal industry guidelines will be strictly adhered to, including the transfer to a full or partial online curriculum, if needed. If you would like to participate in the course virtually even if the course moves forward in person, accommodations will be made for you.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Graduation from our program requires attendance at all sessions. Any planned absences must be approved in advance by a program director. To graduate, both planned and any unexpected excused absences (illness, family emergencies, etc) will need to be made up via private session with a lead trainer. Private session fees are not included in program tuition cost.
Punctuality is expected. Tardiness may result in required make up sessions.
PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Our program was created to highlight the harmonious resonance of voices united. To make our programming more accessible, partial scholarships may be available for our 2022 training. To inquire about opportunities, please email alignyttcle@gmail.com
REQUISITES FOR GRADUATION
To obtain a certificate of completion, students must attend all scheduled sessions and demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum through completed assignments, written quizzes, teach-back classes, and a comprehensive final exam.
PROGRAM DATES
Saturday June 11 + Sunday June 12 (9:00am-3:30pm)
Saturday July 9 + Sunday July 10 (9:00am-3:30pm)
Saturday August 13 through Sunday August 21 (7:30am-4:00pm)
Saturday September 17 + Sunday September 18 (9:00am-3:30pm)
Saturday October 15 + Sunday October 16 (9:00am-3:30pm)
Saturday November 26 through Sunday December 4 (7:30am-4:00pm)
THE INVESTMENT
$300- Non-refundable application fee
$2800 – PAID IN FULL UPON ENROLLMENT
$3200 – STANDARD PRICING – Payment plans available. Must be paid in full by September 17, 2022
YOUR ALIGN INSTRUCTING STAFF
Melissa Klimo-Major
yoga medicine 500 hour registered therapeutic specialist
yoga alliance e-ryt 500, yacep
I'm a yoga teacher with over ten years of industry experience. i offer my expert guidance through private and small group sessions, studio and corporate classes, social yoga events that support community collaboration, and continuing education and intensive workshops. as the yoga community expands and evolves, my students continue to share their appreciation for the depth they find through my offerings.
as a registered therapeutic specialist with yoga medicine, my teaching encourages functional movement through a therapeutic approach. i’m trained in using a yoga practice to promote mental and physical wellness, with a focus on restorative and down-regulating practices to support busy, fast-paced lifestyles.
i’ve created and guided multiple yoga retreat experiences, and i’m a yoga educator, authoring and co-leading multiple 200-hour registered teacher training programs and continuing education modules.
Erika N Whites
500 CYT, Certified Sound Healer
hi, I'm Erika!
we all have a story. id love to hear yours too
I wasn’t an athlete in school. I didn’t have a natural gift for coordination. I always wanted to be a part of a team & share in the camaraderie that I saw so many of my peers had. Music entered my life. I have been on stages in Cleveland & outside of Ohio- performing to crowds & sharing my passions. Yoga entered my life. I have been in studios in Cleveland & across the United States- building communities & sharing in my passions. Music & Yoga often battled for my attention until I realized that I could have both. Today I can be found next to my students & finally a part of a team & a lifelong family surrounded by sound & movement.
The origin of my approach to “Wellness Experiences” is a unique story. You can learn a lot from your mentors- things to emulate & others to not. I was in a class & my teacher said, “not all yoga classes are experiences.” That stuck with me. It resonated in a way that I always wanted my students & audiences to know that I will commit to providing an experience to them every time they see me. Here’s the thing- you never know where someone is in their lives on the day you see them. Their worst day, their best day. Either way, they deserve the most complete experience that you can offer. Not everything will be a grand production, but each session will be prepared & from the heart.
That’s the difference between “teaching” & “leading”.
I am grateful for all teachers & mentors in my life. They led me to where I am today.
As an instructor, I’ve been leading group fitness classes for over a decade & leading sound immersions since 2020.
Previously as a co-founder/co-creator of a Fitness Studio established in 2018, my story continues as I forge my path in Cleveland as an independent instructor.
Join me. I’m excited about to have you in my life.
