Namaspa Yoga School
About Namaspa Yoga School
Based in Bend, OR, United States, Namaspa Yoga School is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School. Yoga Alliance lists the school under RYS 200 and RYS 300. With 62 verified Yoga Alliance reviews and an average rating of 4.89, Namaspa Yoga School has a substantial review history. Students explore Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Fitness Yoga through the course of training. Students learn from 3 Yoga Alliance–listed trainers. Training is delivered online, which works for students who can't relocate. Non-residential formats let local students commute in. To get current program dates and pricing, send a message through the form below.
Whether you want to teach yoga or expand your own practice by embodying and applying yoga and Ayurvedic principles in your life, you will learn to authentically express and share of yourself, connect with others and create positive change in the world – skills applicable to any leadership role in or out of a yoga studio.
Would you like to...
Learn the ancient wisdom of yoga and mindfulness in a way that helps you realize your goals and highest intentions in life?
Learn effective tools and techniques to explore your practice and also instruct others in a way that is clear, effective and positive?
Gain a deeper understanding of your body and how it works, to enrich your own health and provide a foundation for you to teach others?
If you answered yes, then this training is for YOU!
The purpose of our CONNECTION: Mind-Body-Spirit 200 Hour Teacher Training is to create a safe container that allows students to discover and explore what it means to be both a responsible, informed yoga practitioner and teacher of yoga.
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Fridays, 5:30-8:30p
Saturdays & Sundays, 8a-6p
Bend Studio & Zoom
Modules will be a mix of in-person classes in our Bend studio, as well as live via Zoom. All in-person classes will also be broadcast via Zoom, so it is possible to telecommute for the entire program.
Overview:
Discover and explore what it means to be a responsible, informed yoga practitioner and teacher of vinyasa and Yin Yoga
Learn foundational yoga teaching techniques that can be applied in a variety of small group settings
Learn the breakdown, alignment, variations, and sequencing of postures
Learn basic anatomy and how to apply physiological and movement principles to understand the intention and limitations of yoga poses
Explore the confluence of physical and energetic anatomy
Learn to evaluate and address bodies physically and emotionally to prevent injuries
Learn how to give safe hands-on assists and cue self-assists
Explore various meditation techniques and pranayama breathing techniques to incorporate into your personal practice or classes
Participate in practice teaching sessions, study groups, observing and assisting classes
Explore and analyze yoga philosophy to guide you in your daily life and the lifestyles and ethics for yoga teachers
Trace the history of yoga - including the origins of the modern asana practice - and examine abuses of power and cultural appropriation in the modern yoga industry
Have an introduction to Ayurveda and guidance in applying these ancient principles to improve health in a modern lifestyle
Learn the business of yoga to support launching your new career
Prerequisites:
Have been doing yoga (home or in-studio) for 6 months or permission from the lead trainer
Have taken 30 live Namaspa studio classes (in-studio or on Zoom, any format) by the time the program begins in October.
Required Reading:
Yoga Anatomy by Lesley Kaminoff
Yinsights by Bernie Clark
Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele
Bhagavad Gita - Choose ONE of the following:
The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling by Stephen Cope
Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation by Stephen Mitchell
The Yoga Sutras - Choose ONE of the following:
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami Satchidananda The Wisdom of Yoga by Stephen Cope Living the Sutras: A Guide to Yoga Wisdom Beyond the Mat by Kelly DiNardy Threads of Yoga: A Remix of Patanjalis Sutras with Commentary and Reverie by Mathew Remski
Enrollment:
Tuition: $3200
$500 non-refundable application deposit applied towards your tuition.
Early Bird Discount - Save $200: Balance of $2300 due by August 15, 2025. After August 15 the balance after deposit would be $2,700.
Email [email protected] if you're interested and want to learn more. Limited spaces available.
Payment plans available.
Scholarships are available - click here to learn more and apply.
Cancellation policy: No refunds once the program begins. Tuition may be applied to future programs.
https://www.namaspa.com/200hr-fall-winter
Frequently asked questions
Is Namaspa Yoga School Yoga Alliance registered?
Yes. Namaspa Yoga School is listed in the Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS) directory under RYS 200 and RYS 300. That designation means the school's curriculum and teaching hours have been reviewed and meet the Yoga Alliance standards for that level.
Where does Namaspa Yoga School hold teacher training?
The school is based in Bend, OR. The school offers online training, so students can attend from anywhere.
What yoga styles does Namaspa Yoga School teach?
Namaspa Yoga School teaches Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Fitness Yoga as the core of its curriculum. The program is delivered by 3 trainers listed on the school's Yoga Alliance roster.
Does Namaspa Yoga School have student reviews?
Yes — 62 verified Yoga Alliance reviews are on file, averaging 4.89 out of 5. A sample is shown in the Student Reviews section of this page, and the full list is available on the school's Yoga Alliance directory entry.
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