EKAH'S CO-OP TEACHER TRAINING CURRICULUM

Ekah Yoga Teacher Training FAQ August 2022   

1. When does the training start and what does the schedule look like?  

August 2 - November 20th, 2022 

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS Twice a week: 6-10PM       

3rd WEEKENDS of each month 

A Typical Schedule:   

Sat 8:00a-6:00p   

Sun 8:00a-6:00p   

Access to Anatomy & Physiology begins as soon as your application is accepted. Before the in-person dates listed below you are to complete Modules 1-3 on the online course.  

You may also get a jump start by purchasing and reading books from the Required Book List seen just above this FAQ section. 

*Schedule is subject to change  *A minimum of 40 hours will account for time spent outside the classroom to complete assignments and have self study.   

2. Are you required to attend lectures and practice in real time?  

Yes! Live attendance is required for this training. Community is a huge part of our Teacher training and your presence is important, even online. You will need to be in attendance in order to receive your certification.  

3. Will I be able to take this training from home?  

Although our 200 hr training the past two years have been a hybrid approach we are moving towards all training sessions held in person at the studio. Live attendance is required for this training. Community is a huge part of our Teacher training and your presence is important. You will need to attend each session in order to receive your certification. You will see in the contract that you can only miss two days of in person sessions and still receive certification on the completion date.   Special arrangements can be made to attend via Zoom, if this is not an option for you.  Additional fee of $200 will be costed into making arrangements for taping and hosting the in person trainings.   

4. Are there any prerequisites to take the training? What if I can’t do a handstand?  

Students wanting to join should have a regular yoga practice for at least one year or have taken a minimum of 30 yoga or meditation classes before registering for the course. No, you do not have to know how to hold a handstand, we are more concerned that you are regularly practicing self-care rather than what postures you are able to “do.”  You can take this training if you would like to deepen your personal practice, learn more about yoga, anatomy, history and philosophy. After the training you will have the skills to teach yoga to others but not everyone will take this route.      

5. How much does the training cost?  

Ekah’s YTT Cost $3000  

Early Bird Savings: Ends July 11th  Save $400 if full payment is made before July 11th   Full Payment includes a deposit of $400 +2200, =$2600 (payment must be made in full by midnight July 11th).   

Payment Plan. START TODAY!  Start your payment plan by August 1st!  Pay $650 per month for 4 months plus $400 deposit.       

6. Will you be offering scholarships for teacher training?  

Yes. We will offer one stipend to one student in the training. This scholarship hopes to make the Ekah Yoga teacher training more accessible for people in the community, especially to those who are underrepresented or marginalized. Ekah Yoga aims to provide services and training that is accessible and affordable to a diverse group within our community who want to participate. Eligibility is primarily determined on financial need, a commitment to learning and eagerness for continued growth during and after training.   EXPECTATION of recipient. The scholarship recipient will be expected to show up for assistance for the training and volunteering for Ekah Yoga throughout the training. This may include helping teachers prior to class for set up, helping with some behind the scenes work and will need to track their hours. The recipient is encouraged to bring their special talents and skills to aid in the growth and assistance of Ekah Yoga and training.   

7. How do I submit my application?   

Please complete the student training application form, at the top of this page, to apply before August 1st.  Once accepted please make your deposit & sign student contract to reserve your space.       

8. How do I make my deposit?  

To sign up students must make a $400 deposit to reserve their spot in the training. The deposit is refundable until the student is accepted into the training program.  If a student cancels before the training, the amount paid beyond the deposit will be refunded as long as the cancelation is made 2 weeks before the training start date.  If a student cancels up until September 2, 2022, they will receive a 50% refund of the amount paid beyond the deposit.  If a student cancels or decides they do not or cannot complete the training program, no refund will be made. If the cancellation is made due to an injury that would prevent the trainee from completing the entire course, the student may be able to take the missed modules in the following training program, in 2023.  *Any non-refunded monies may be used towards future training through Ekah Yoga or for Ekah Yoga class passes, workshops or retail.  

9. How do I sign the Student Contract?

Please read through the Student Contract and sign after accepted into the program to confirm your registration.       

9. Where can I find a list of homework assignments & where do I turn them in?  

After registering you will have access to the Student Curriculum which gives you access to all handouts, resources and ongoing schedule. This schedule is subject to change. The list of all homework assignments are listed at the bottom of the curriculum. Your instructors will inform you when to begin work on assignments but most of this work you will need to complete outside of in person class time.   You will have a Students Assignment folder in Google Drive you will submit your assignments to.         

10. What happens if I do not complete coursework assignments?  

Homework assignments are due throughout the course of the training and compliments ongoing learning throughout the course. If an assignment is not turned in participants will have until the end of the training to wrap up any incomplete assignments. Certification will not be confirmed until all assignments and hours are accounted for.      

11. After completion of the course how to I get my Yoga Alliance Certification?  

At the end of the course if all in person attendance hours are met, coursework assignments turned in you may register through Yoga Alliance under Ekah Yoga School. You will need to create an account through Yoga Alliance and Ekah Yoga will confirm your certification. This certification is internationally recognized!      

Have more questions?  Join our Info Free Session  Sunday July 10, 2022: 7:30-8:30pm