Tapas Yoga

We are an Ashtanga-focused Yoga Studio in the Heart of the U District, Seattle, WA USA

We currently offer classes, workshops, teacher training and continuing education. Please check our website for the most up-to-date information:

About our upcoming YTT:

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Does a 200-hour course provide you with the tools to teach? We think so, but you have to put in the time.

This is a 200-hour+ training based on a progressive approach to Ashtanga vinyasa yoga. The program aims to support you to become a skillful yoga teacher, as well as to deepen your personal practice -fostering self-awareness, community and compassion towards self and others. This program is approved by Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level; however, by the hours this program will be closer to a 400-hour commitment.

Throughout the course we will explore the principles of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Method, Yoga History and Philosophy, Functional Anatomy, the art of hands-on assists, as well as best practices and techniques to facilitate yoga classes. The content will be covered by the lead trainers, supported by expert guest teachers, to foster a learning community in which we all grow together.

This course is not a typical Yoga Teacher Training, it is intended to prepare you to support students making their foray into the Ashtanga Vinyasa Method. The practice component will be a large part of the training and is included from March 1st throughout the duration of the training.

If you do not have a prior Ashtanga Mysore Practice of at least 6 months, you must begin practice with us in January in order to attend this training.

Modules will be multi-weekend following the format below:

Module 1: Practicing the Fundamentals, Subtle Body and Breath

Week 1:  March 7th-9th

Week 2: March 21st-23rd

Module 2: Refinement and Endurance- Building an Efficient Practice

Week 1: April 4th-6th

Week 2: May 2nd-4th

Module 3: Adjustments for Longevity, Healthy Transfer and Consent

Week 1: May 30th- June 1st

Mid-Course Practicum Teaching (June/July/August -scheduled individually)

Module 4: Yoga Philosophy, Teaching Pedagogy and Skill in Action

Week 1: September 12-14th

Week 2: October 3rd-5th

October 22nd-29th Capstone (Optional):

Cultural Immersion in Bali, Indonesia (https://www.theyogashalaseattle.com/retreats for more details)

Modules 1-4 Meeting Times

Fridays 5:00-8:00pm

Saturdays 8:30-6:30pm

Sundays 8:15-6:00pm

Weekday requirements:

3 days of Mysore practice required each week (exceptions for travel, family and health of course)

1 weekly led class practice

1 weekly led class observation and assisting (after Module 2)

Self-study & journaling

Fill out the following form application *after* you have paid your deposit. We will contact you within 3 business days with a response.

https://forms.gle/AWo2XzLSnehvcg1NA

Please reach out for pricing information.

Space limited to 10 participants