RYT-200 TRAINING MODULES
How it works:
Step 1: Choose your start date for Module 1.
Step 2: Choose the rest of your module dates based on your schedule and your budget.
*Some pre-requisite's apply to move into your next module weekend.
*Complete your certification in 3, 6 or 12 months.
Additional Requirements for Certification:
Days/Times: Saturday's & Sunday's 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost Per Module: Early Bird Discount $460 | Full Price $515
Module 1: January 11 - 12 | May 30 - 31 | September 12 - 13
Day 1 & 2 | Asana Lab - Level 1
Welcome to Nirvana's Asana Lab - Level 1. Here, you will spend the weekend learning the first two principles in the 5 fundemental principles of Nirvana's School of Yoga. We will dive deep into The Art of Alignment and Pranayama through a series of yoga poses and breathing techniques. You will learn the Sun Salutations as it relates to the foundation for your yoga class. Students will be taken through an additional 28 asanas covering grounding asanas, seated forward folds, and standing forward folds. Here, students will create the building blocks needed to move further in their journey to teaching Yoga.
Pre-requisite: A minimum of 6 months practicing yoga.
Module 2: January 18 - 19 | June 13 - 14 | September 26 - 27
Day 1 | Asana Lab - Level 2
Day 2 | Pranayama & Intro to 8 Limbs
Welcome to Nirvana's Asana Lab - Level 2. Here, you will spend the weekend applying your foundations from Level 1 to a brand new series of poses. Our Level 2 lab introduces over 30 new poses where you will dive deep into Standing Asanas, Standing Balances, Standing and Seated Twists, and Backbends. You will be introduced to Nirvana's Signature Power Yoga format, and begin to apply your knowledge to building your class format. Instructors will cover dynamic sequencing techniques, class structure, teaching cadence and authenticity. You will be taken through the remaining three principles of the 5 fundemental principles of Nirvana's School of Yoga.
Pre-requisite: Module 1
Module 3: February 1 - 2 | June 27 - 28 | October 10 - 11
Day 1 | The Art of Assisting
Day 2 | Seven Chakras/Energy System & Thai Assists
Learn the Art of Assisting with a master instructor to promote a safe & welcoming space for your students to practice and a class environment they can feel comfortable to grow their practice effectively and at their own pace.
Attend a workshop with guest speaker Elissa Lappostato and learn all about Thai assisting. Instruction includes the background, foundation and fundamentals of Thai Massage with a focus on the healing intention of each stance, technique, movement and includes working with the Sen Points and Sen Meridians in the body. All students will receive hands-on instruction with an opportunity to give and receive each movement and sequence.
Pre-requisite: Modules 1-2
Module 4: February 15 - 16 | July 11 - 12 | October 24 - 25
Day 1 | Anatomy Lab Level 1 / Intro to the Human Body
Day 2 | Animal Flow Workshop / Intro to History of Yoga & Ancient Traditions
Welcome to the Anatomy Lab - Level 1. Here, students will learn an introduction to the human body and anatomy. We will cover the 7 Principles of Alignment as well as the 8 Principles of Functional Movement. Students will dive deep into the skeletal and muscular system, as well as learn important anatomical terminology and become fluid in the key muscles of Yoga. At the end of the weekend, students will put their knowledge into action during a fun and educational workshop. Learn the ins and outs of dynamic sequencing and how it relates to the body's anatomy and mobility, as well as experience a fun Animal Flow workshop to spark your creativity on the mat.
Pre-requisite: Modules 1-2
Module 5: February 29 - March 1 | July 25 - 26 | November 7 - 8
Day 1 | Dynamic Teaching Clinic
Day 2 | Creating a Theme / Peak Pose + Teaching Methodology + Business of Yoga
Nirvana's Dynamic Teaching Clinic is an important step in earning your Nirvana RYT200 certification. Your weekend will include instruction on how to lead Nirvana's 60 minute signature class style. You will learn the Power Yoga format, incorporating all you have learned to date. You will work through creative exercises where you will create your own class for your peers and receive valuable feedback for your growth as a teacher. Graduate this clinic with the ability to lead a Power Yoga class with confidence, passion and authenticity. Students will also review other important aspects of class teaching, such as musicality, teaching voice and the business of Yoga.
Pre-requisite: Modules 1-2
Module 6: March 21 - 22 | August 8 - 9 | November 21 - 22
Day 1 | Inversion Lab Workshop
Day 2 | Inversion Lab (RYT only)
Nirvana's Inversion Lab is a full day workshop dedicated to the Art of Flying. Learn physical and verbal cues to safely guide your students into arm balancing and inversions. Learn assisting techniques you can use with your students while they are upside down so they can gain confidence and prevent injury.
Pre-requisite: Modules 1-3
Module 7: To be scheduled 1:1 with student.
Individual Practicums
Individuals will schedule their final practicum with lead instructor. Students will be given one practicum review session with lead instructor present, followed by their final test out. Students will be allowed to invite friends and family to their final practicum and treat it as a REAL class.
Pre-requisite: Modules 1-6
Application
Please download, complete, and email your application to nicolelardieri@gmail.com
Step 1: Choose your start date for Module 1.
Step 2: Choose the rest of your module dates based on your schedule and your budget.
*Some pre-requisite's apply to move into your next module weekend.
*Complete your certification in 3, 6 or 12 months.
Additional Requirements for Certification:
- Karma Yoga Assignment due to complete this module (10 hours of community service teaching yoga to those who do not have access to it)
- Completion of 10 class observations
- Completion of 10 classes assisted with lead instructor present (or otherwise approved instructor)
- Completion of 20 yoga classes attended (must be completed between start of module 1 and final practicum day)
- Students must complete all 7 modules within 1 year of start date or you may be asked to repeat certain certain module upon individual review.
Days/Times: Saturday's & Sunday's 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost Per Module: Early Bird Discount $460 | Full Price $515
Module 1: January 11 - 12 | May 30 - 31 | September 12 - 13
Day 1 & 2 | Asana Lab - Level 1
Welcome to Nirvana's Asana Lab - Level 1. Here, you will spend the weekend learning the first two principles in the 5 fundemental principles of Nirvana's School of Yoga. We will dive deep into The Art of Alignment and Pranayama through a series of yoga poses and breathing techniques. You will learn the Sun Salutations as it relates to the foundation for your yoga class. Students will be taken through an additional 28 asanas covering grounding asanas, seated forward folds, and standing forward folds. Here, students will create the building blocks needed to move further in their journey to teaching Yoga.
Pre-requisite: A minimum of 6 months practicing yoga.
Module 2: January 18 - 19 | June 13 - 14 | September 26 - 27
Day 1 | Asana Lab - Level 2
Day 2 | Pranayama & Intro to 8 Limbs
Welcome to Nirvana's Asana Lab - Level 2. Here, you will spend the weekend applying your foundations from Level 1 to a brand new series of poses. Our Level 2 lab introduces over 30 new poses where you will dive deep into Standing Asanas, Standing Balances, Standing and Seated Twists, and Backbends. You will be introduced to Nirvana's Signature Power Yoga format, and begin to apply your knowledge to building your class format. Instructors will cover dynamic sequencing techniques, class structure, teaching cadence and authenticity. You will be taken through the remaining three principles of the 5 fundemental principles of Nirvana's School of Yoga.
Pre-requisite: Module 1
Module 3: February 1 - 2 | June 27 - 28 | October 10 - 11
Day 1 | The Art of Assisting
Day 2 | Seven Chakras/Energy System & Thai Assists
Learn the Art of Assisting with a master instructor to promote a safe & welcoming space for your students to practice and a class environment they can feel comfortable to grow their practice effectively and at their own pace.
Attend a workshop with guest speaker Elissa Lappostato and learn all about Thai assisting. Instruction includes the background, foundation and fundamentals of Thai Massage with a focus on the healing intention of each stance, technique, movement and includes working with the Sen Points and Sen Meridians in the body. All students will receive hands-on instruction with an opportunity to give and receive each movement and sequence.
Pre-requisite: Modules 1-2
Module 4: February 15 - 16 | July 11 - 12 | October 24 - 25
Day 1 | Anatomy Lab Level 1 / Intro to the Human Body
Day 2 | Animal Flow Workshop / Intro to History of Yoga & Ancient Traditions
Welcome to the Anatomy Lab - Level 1. Here, students will learn an introduction to the human body and anatomy. We will cover the 7 Principles of Alignment as well as the 8 Principles of Functional Movement. Students will dive deep into the skeletal and muscular system, as well as learn important anatomical terminology and become fluid in the key muscles of Yoga. At the end of the weekend, students will put their knowledge into action during a fun and educational workshop. Learn the ins and outs of dynamic sequencing and how it relates to the body's anatomy and mobility, as well as experience a fun Animal Flow workshop to spark your creativity on the mat.
Pre-requisite: Modules 1-2
Module 5: February 29 - March 1 | July 25 - 26 | November 7 - 8
Day 1 | Dynamic Teaching Clinic
Day 2 | Creating a Theme / Peak Pose + Teaching Methodology + Business of Yoga
Nirvana's Dynamic Teaching Clinic is an important step in earning your Nirvana RYT200 certification. Your weekend will include instruction on how to lead Nirvana's 60 minute signature class style. You will learn the Power Yoga format, incorporating all you have learned to date. You will work through creative exercises where you will create your own class for your peers and receive valuable feedback for your growth as a teacher. Graduate this clinic with the ability to lead a Power Yoga class with confidence, passion and authenticity. Students will also review other important aspects of class teaching, such as musicality, teaching voice and the business of Yoga.
Pre-requisite: Modules 1-2
Module 6: March 21 - 22 | August 8 - 9 | November 21 - 22
Day 1 | Inversion Lab Workshop
Day 2 | Inversion Lab (RYT only)
Nirvana's Inversion Lab is a full day workshop dedicated to the Art of Flying. Learn physical and verbal cues to safely guide your students into arm balancing and inversions. Learn assisting techniques you can use with your students while they are upside down so they can gain confidence and prevent injury.
Pre-requisite: Modules 1-3
Module 7: To be scheduled 1:1 with student.
Individual Practicums
Individuals will schedule their final practicum with lead instructor. Students will be given one practicum review session with lead instructor present, followed by their final test out. Students will be allowed to invite friends and family to their final practicum and treat it as a REAL class.
Pre-requisite: Modules 1-6
Application
Please download, complete, and email your application to nicolelardieri@gmail.com
Meet Your lead Trainer |
Nicole Lardieri
Nicole, E-200 RYT, is the Director of Nirvana’s School of Yoga. She has been teaching hot yoga and leading 200-hour trainings since 2014. She is the founder of The SoulFire Method®, a 30-hour power yoga fusion teacher training now offered at Nirvana’s Montville and Wayne locations. Nicole’s teaching principles stem from her combined background in Biology as well as her deep study of Ashtanga and Vinyasa methods. Nicole specializes in the anatomy of the human body and the journey to bring the body into balance. She encourages trainees to explore, understand and master the art of alignment and Functional Range Conditioning (FRC®), which utilizes the latest advancements in scientific knowledge, combined with tried and tested training methods to increase ones active, usable ranges of motion by simultaneously improving articular mobility, strength/resilience, and neurological control. Nicole will help you discover the connection between the human body and our energetic system to create balance both physically and emotionally.
Take class with Nicole Friday's at 6:00 PM and Saturday's at 10:30 AM in Montville.
Take class with Nicole Friday's at 6:00 PM and Saturday's at 10:30 AM in Montville.