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Teacher Training: Fall 2019 – Spring 2020


Fridays 7:00–9:30pm 
Saturdays 7:00am–4:30pm 
Sundays 7:00am–4:00pm 
75 min lunch breaks | Multiple breaks inbetween

1. October 4–6
2. November 22–24
3. December 13–15
4. January 17–19
5. February 21–23
6. March 20–22
7. April 17–19
8. May 8–10
9. June 5–7

$3000 Early Bird Pricing
 – Register and pay in full by September 20, 2019.
$3400 after September 20, 2019.
Student/senior (over 65) pricing available. Scholarship/work trade opportunities.

INSPIRE YOUR INNER TEACHER

Join Willa Worsfold and steep in decades of experience with some of the finest yoga and meditation teachers on Boston’s North Shore. You will confidently teach to others by the very first weekend, in a fun and nurturing environment. You will absorb lectures, ancient and modern writings and meditations to deepen your yoga and enrich your life experiences. You will feel recharged and refreshed as you delve deeper into your practice of yoga and meditation. Emerge joyful, strong, inspired and trained to teach wise and well-crafted classes to a variety of grateful students.

OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FEEL LIKE AN IN-STUDIO RETREAT

You will emerge joyful, strong, inspired and trained to teach wise and well crafted classes to a variety of grateful students. Whether you plan to teach, or dream of diving into your own practice on a fuller level - this yoga and meditation teacher training is for you.


BE THE STUDENT: Asana and Sequencing

Deeply explore the poses and sequences that keep you coming back to yoga, for your personal clarity and to graciously teach to others.

KNOW THE STUDENT: Anatomy and Physiology

We are honored to introduce you to Alicia Malloy, RYT500, BS, MSPT, CSCS and Member of the Orthopedic Section of the APTA. Alicia will teach you how the body is engineered and how it most efficiently functions, thru practice and hands-on experience, so you can understand and teach safe and effective classes, and heal your own body for your life ahead.

TEACH THE STUDENT

How does one teach yoga? How does one touch and assist, speak and listen, move and be still within the classroom.

NOURISH THE STUDENT

Gain insight into the subtle body of energies thru the introduction of the Chakra System, Nadi channels, Crystals Energy, Acupuncture (optional), Chinese Meridians and essential oils.

CALM THE STUDENT: Meditation

Steep in effective meditations and experience their effect on modern day minds, thru lecture, reflective journaling and practice. Mindfulness, calm abiding, loving kindness, tonglen - these simple and beautiful experiences are yours to be learned, practiced and shared. These meditation techniques alone will bring you years of peace and wonder. Meditation is a beautiful gift to share with others, of all ages.

EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

The training is lead by Willa Worsfold, who chooses to host a variety of workshops for you with these Master Teachers.

ALL WORKSHOPS INCLUDED IN TUITION:

Yin Yoga with Willa Worsfold E-RYT500, YACEP willaworks.com

Beginner Yoga and Power Yoga with Jeanne Magazu E-RYT 200, jeannemagazu.com

Astanga Yoga with Elliott McIldowney E-RYT500

Prenatal Yoga with Kelly Haas RYT-200

Mindful Sequencing with Kristan Marden E-RYT-500

Therapeutic Acro for Everybodywith Kathleen Pizzello E-RYT500

The Voice of The Teacher:Protect and Project with Hannah Mell ERYT-200, Voice and resonance coach

Anatomy and Physiology with Alicia Malloy, RYT500, BS, MSPT, CSCS and Member of the Orthopedic Section of the APTA

These teachers are masters in their fields. Absorb the collective wisdom of their decades of yoga and meditation teaching, training, practicing, and insightful nuggets of inspiration.


TAKE CARE OF THE TEACHER

How should teachers handle issues of fair employment? How do studios operate? How do we deal with others in a professional yet mindful way? And how then do we support ourselves professionally in this world of yoga and meditation for years of optimal health and well being.

NOURISH YOU

How to unfold the peace you experience in your practice to effect your life off the mat. How to not over schedule, over teach, burn out or get dragged down in negative energies. How do you relate to community, friends, family, yoga colleagues, the people that piss you off, the stuff that scares you, that worries you - so that you can lead a full life complete with space and recognition of all the joy, sadness and beauty around us. Additionally - can someone please break down sanskrit words for me? Absolutely. Not to mention the teacher goodie bags we have for you...

BE INSPIRED

What inspires you? Literature, music, art, nature, relationships, food, family, podcasts, tedtalks! The universe of inspiration is vast and rich. We will introduce you to the abundance sources beyond our four walls, and invite you to share your inspirations with us as well.

SHINE. SHINE. SHINE.

Solstice Yoga Teacher Training is a 200 hour program designed to open your eyes to the deeper wisdom and practical application of yoga and meditation in our modern day body and mind, and to gain a grace and ease in sharing it with others. Our hope is to open your eyes and hearts to many joyous years of learning and teaching. We are excited.

We hope you will join us.