Yoga Tree

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519 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 519 Hayes Street, San Francisco Directions

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About this Business

Hours: Sun

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Mon

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tue

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wed

Closed

Thu

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fri

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Sat

7:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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About

Nestled in a quiet valley in the heart of San Francisco Yoga Tree Hayes

is a home away from home, a base for your yoga journey. The lobby is often full of students chatting and visiting with front desk staff or each other as they gather for class. As you stow your shoes next to your fellow yogi you may find you quickly recognize faces and are welcomed into this small community.

There are 2 changing rooms and plenty of yoga supplies to support your practice.

The studio itself is well lit and welcoming - with sunlight streaming through the skylights and a lovely mural of Krishna at the far end. There is a real feeling of community that pervades this studio and makes students want to return. The teachers are friendly and accessible for questions and there is a diverse array of styles informing the classes. It's a wonderful place to get support, practice yoga, make new friends... and then head back out to the vibrant street scene on Hayes, from retail stores to La Boulange across the street, pizza next door or taking in the sun in the Hayes park.

Intro

Introductory Offer:

Expires in 2 weeks. First time students only. Purchase in studio only.

$20.00

Yoga 101 Workshop

with FREE week of classes: Applies to select classes only, see schedule for details.

$35.00

Class

5 Class Pass

Expires after 3 months.

$80.00

10 Class Pass

Expires after 5 months.

$150.00

Student 10 Class Pass

Expires after 5 months.

$130.00

20 Class Pass

Expires after 8 months.

$240.00

Best Deals

Introductory Offer: 3 classes

Expires in 2 weeks. First time students only. Purchase in studio only.

$20.00

20 Class Pass

Expires after 8 months.

$240.00

Monthly Auto Pay

Up to 31 classes. *Must Give 30-Day Cancellation Notice.

$180.00

One Month Pas

Up to 31 classes.

$190.00

One Year Pass

Up to 365 classes.

$1,700.00

Daily

Drop-In Class

$18.00

Drop-In Student with valid ID

Includes Seniors, Unified School District Teachers, Local Merchants and Veterans.

$16.00

Community Class

$12.00

Tue November 25, 2014

Hatha Flow All Levels

Start time: 9:00 am, Teacher: Darcy Lyon

Yoga Basics

Start time: 10:45 am, Teacher: Alissa Lamb

Hatha Flow All Levels (CC: $12)

Start time: 12:15 pm, Teacher: Cecily Guest

Hatha Flow (CC: $12)

Start time: 3:00 pm, Teacher: Dustin McCallister

Hatha Flow All Levels

Start time: 4:30 pm, Teacher: Brenna Geehan

Hatha Flow All Levels

Start time: 6:15 pm, Teacher: Marissa Nasca

Hatha Flow All Levels

Start time: 8:00 pm, Teacher: Marissa Nasca

Wed November 26, 2014

Hatha Alignment All Levels

Start time: 9:00 am, Teacher: Dustin McCallister

Hatha Flow All Levels

Start time: 10:35 am, Teacher: Sean Haleen

Vinyasa All Lvls (CC: $12)

Start time: 12:15 pm, Teacher: Jacqui Rowley

Hatha Flow All Levels (CC: $12)

Start time: 3:00 pm, Teacher: Katharine Otis

Vinyasa All Levels

Start time: 4:30 pm, Teacher: Jason Crandell

Hatha All Levels

Start time: 6:15 pm, Teacher: Darcy Lyon

Vinyasa All Levels

Start time: 8:00 pm, Teacher: Jason Gillenwater

Fri November 28, 2014

Hatha Alignment All Levels

Start time: 9:00 am, Teacher: Ay Lin Guvenc

Gentle Hatha All Levels

Start time: 10:35 am, Teacher: Darcy Lyon

Vinyasa All Lvls (CC: $12)

Start time: 12:15 pm, Teacher: Jacqui Rowley

Hatha Alignment (CC:$12)

Start time: 3:00 pm, Teacher: Ay Lin Guvenc

Jivamukti Vinyasa

Start time: 4:30 pm, Teacher: Amanda Moran

Vinyasa All Levels

Start time: 6:15 pm, Teacher: Ethan Savage

Sat November 29, 2014

Jivamukti Vinyasa

Start time: 9:00 am, Teacher: Amanda Moran

Hatha 1-2

Start time: 11:00 am, Teacher: Darcy Lyon

Vinyasa All Levels

Start time: 4:30 pm, Teacher: Cecily Guest

Yin Yoga

Start time: 6:15 pm, Teacher: Renee Colby

Sun November 30, 2014

Hatha Flow All Levels

Start time: 9:00 am, Teacher: Sean Haleen

Hatha All Levels

Start time: 11:00 am, Teacher: Stacey Rosenberg

Hatha Flow All Levels

Start time: 4:30 pm, Teacher: Kim Sin

Hatha Flow All Levels

Start time: 6:15 pm, Teacher: Marissa Nasca

Mon December 01, 2014

Hatha Alignment All Levels

Start time: 9:00 am, Teacher: Dustin McCallister

Hatha Flow All Levels

Start time: 10:35 am, Teacher: Sean Haleen

Vinyasa All Lvls (CC: $12)

Start time: 12:15 pm, Teacher: Jacqui Rowley

Hatha Flow All Levels (CC: $12)

Start time: 3:00 pm, Teacher: Katharine Otis

Vinyasa All Levels

Start time: 4:30 pm, Teacher: Jason Crandell

Hatha All Levels

Start time:6:15 pm, Teacher: Darcy Lyon

Vinyasa All Levels

Start time: 8:00 pm, Teacher: Jason Gillenwater

Styles

Acroyoga

All levels, all ages, all people are welcome to join the AcroYoga Community. This class provides a safe environment to explore trust, connection and playfulness. We combine elements from Yoga, Acrobatics, and Thai Massage. The experience will begin in circle meditation, flow through seated and standing partner asana, spotted inversion work, and partner flying series, ending with guided Thai massage. Students are requested to have familiarity with yoga.

Baptiste

A Baptiste Yoga class is a strong flow asana sequence done in a heated room (about 90 degrees). This class focuses on a combination of deep breathing and specifically sequenced sets of flowing yoga postures. Classes are open to all levels; newer students will be able to modify poses and work on building a solid and safe foundation while more experienced students will be offered advanced variations to explore their edge. A Baptiste Yoga class is an opportunity to breathe, move with your body, sweat, explore and have fun.

Forrest Yoga

Based on the teachings of Ana Forrest, Forrest Yoga connects you to your core getting strong and centered. It uses heat, deep breathing and vigorous sequences to sweat out toxins while the long holds in the pose progressions help you flush, oxygenate, rejuvenate, and heal.

Gentle Hatha/gentle Flow

Incorporates restorative asana into a slow, meditative, calm practice. Perfect for beginners or advanced students to welcome soft openings and mind-body awareness.

Hatha Flow

This class will teach the practitioner to build skills into flowing sequences with a focus on combining breath with movement. Students will learn to refine postures and move beyond the limitations of the body and mind.

Hatha

Traditional asana (postures) are held in accurate alignment. Emphasis is placed on core strength, flexibility, balance, concentration, and breath control. Based on physical postures, deep breathing, mindfulness, and listening to the body.

Iyengar

Based on the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar. Learn proper alignment. Emphasis is placed on core strength, flexibility, and balance as well as breath awareness. Includes vinyasa, restorative, and the use of props.

Jivamukti

A challenging form of Hatha Yoga taught in a vinyasa style, which incorporates chanting of Sanskrit mantra and weaves spiritual teachings from source texts into the physical instruction of the asana.

Power Flow

Power Flow builds endurance, strength and flexibility with a strong focus on matching the breath to the movements. Sun Salutation format, in which several postures are connected together, will be used throughout the entire class. This class is for those who wish to deepen the connection between yoga postures (asanas) and breath, and those who would like to receive a more cardiovascular yoga workout. The room is usually heated in these classes. Plan to sweat.

Prenatal

This gentle class is designed to reduce the aches and pains which accompany pregnancy, in a nurturing and supportive environment. We will focus on special breathing techniques, opening the hips, and preparing the body for birth.

Restorative Yoga

Restoratives are meditative poses in which the body is supported with props and held for extended periods of time. Both soothing and regenerating, restorative poses help bring balance to our demanding daily lives.

Shadow Yoga

Shadow Yoga, founded by yoga master Zhander Remete, is a Hatha Yoga system designed to integrate the common principles of yoga asana, martial arts, South Indian dance and Ayurvedic/Siddha medicine.

Therapeutic Yoga

This class is designed for people who are looking to better understand how their body "operates" from the inside out, to aide in a safer and healthier yoga practice. Specifically, if you have an injury or long standing back/neck pain/stiffness and want to commandeer a more relaxed and aligned system.

Vinyasa and Vinyasa Flow

Also Bhakti Flow, Radiant Flow and Mellow Flow. A dynamic system of practicing asana, linking breath to movement. Builds heat, endurance, flexibility, strength and concentration. Sequencing is often built around sun salutations.

Wall Ropes

Ever wish you felt lighter during your yoga practice? Had an extra hand to hold on to? Yoga ropes can assist! Two sets of ropes hanging on the wall designed to facilitate alignment and ease of yoga postures to deepen awareness and release of muscles and joints. The class is 90 minutes of stretching, strengthening and relaxation.

Kundalini

Kundalini incorporates the traditional asanas(poses) into Kundalini yoga sequences. A fluid and powerful class, interweaving breath, rhythm, energy movement, sound and meditation. Create a unique Kundalini experience while improving strength, flexibility, and concentration. All levels are welcome.

Yoga for Kids (Age 5-13)

Yoga is an amazing tool to promote self-awareness, self-esteem, body awareness and ultimately Self-Love. When yoga is presented to children these things are nurtured and supported.

Prenatal And Postnatal

Our classes and workshops are designed to meet the ever-changing needs of women in all stages of pregnancy and beyond.

The classes are appropriate for all experience levels.

These gentle classes are designed to reducing the aches and pains which accompany pregnancy, in a nurturing and supportive environment.

We focus on special breathing techniques, opening the hips, and preparing the body for birth.

Intro Passes

Introductory Offer: 3 classes

Expires in 2 weeks. First time students only. Purchase in studio only

$20.00

Yoga 101 Workshop with FREE week of classes

Buy In Studio Applies to select classes only.

$35.00

Class Passes

5 Class Pass

Expires after 3 months.

$80.00

10 Class Pass

Expires after 5 months.

$150.00

Student 10 Class Pass

Buy In Studio. Expires after 5 months.

$130.00

20 Class Pass

Expires after 8 months.

$240.00

Best Deals Passes

Introductory Offer: 3 classes

Expires in 2 weeks. First time students only. Purchase in studio only.

$20.00

20 Class Pass

Expires after 8 months.

One Month Pass

Up to 31 classes.

$190.00

Monthly Auto Pay

Buy In Studio Up to 31 classes. Must Give 30-Day Cancellation Notice.

$180.00

One Year Pass

Up to 365 classes.

$1,700.00

Daily Passes

Drop-In Class

$18.00

Drop-In Student

with valid ID. Buy In Studio Includes Seniors, Unified School District Teachers, Local Merchants and Veterans.

$16.00

Community Class

$12.00

Private Instruction

Yoga: One-on-one

Do you feel you've reached a plateau in your personal practice? Yoga Tree offers private instruction to help you tap into a deeper awareness of your body and reach your next level. We have many experienced instructors who are skilled in several different styles of Yoga; from Hatha to Pre-Natal, Iyengar to Ashtanga Vinyasa, Jivamukti to Restorative, there is something here for you. A pricing plan will be developed based upon your location and number of visits you arrange. Private sessions offer the personalized instruction necessary to develop a greater understanding of yoga and the many benefits including optimizing your health, reducing stress, fine tuning your practice and deepening your connection to your breath. The private class is based entirely on your needs. The instructor works with you to create a practice suitable for where you are now. Private lessons are offered at our studios or at your home or office. We also offer Corporate classes and Private Yoga parties. Below is the price breakdown. Please note, there is a 24 hour cancellation policy. Charges apply for all sessions cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment.

Semi-privates

Semi-privates are a great way to have a more intimate experience with select Yoga Tree teachers. The class size is limited to 5 students, which gives the instructor more opportunity to give individual attention and tips for you to use in your practice. These classes are on a first come/first serve basis.

$50.00

in-class Private

Yoga Tree is excited to offer in-class privates, a unique form of guided yoga instruction. Within a group vinyasa class, you receive one-on-one hands-on assists throughout the entire experience from centering through to savasana. The teacher guides you through the poses, optimizing your alignment and refining your form. Treat yourself to this deeply nourishing experience.

Corporate Class & Group Privates: for 4 to 20 People

Group Privates are $200 for up to 20 people at a Yoga Tree location, and $225 at an offsite location. Fees based on an hourly rate. Additional fees apply for supplying props and for accommodating more guests.

Onsite Privates

Single Session

For 1 to 3 People.

1 Hour

For 1 to 3 People.

1.5 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

2 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

$100.00

Five Sessions

For 1 to 3 People.

1 Hour

For 1 to 3 People.

1.5 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

2 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

$475.00

Ten Sessions

For 1 to 3 People.

1 Hour

For 1 to 3 People.

1.5 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

2 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

$900.00

Offsite Privates

Single Session

For 1 to 3 People.

1 Hour

For 1 to 3 People.

1.5 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

2 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

$125.00

Five Sessions

For 1 to 3 People.

1 Hour

For 1 to 3 People.

1.5 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

2 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

$600.00

Ten Sessions

For 1 to 3 People.

1 Hour

For 1 to 3 People.

1.5 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

2 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

$1,125.00

Private Instruction

YOGA: ONE-ON-ONE

SEMI-PRIVATES

IN-CLASS PRIVATE

CORPORATE CLASS & GROUP PRIVATES

For 4 to 20 People. Group Privates are $200 for up to 20 people at a Yoga Tree location, and $225 at an offsite location. Fees based on an hourly rate. Additional fees apply for supplying props and for accommodating more guests.

Onsite Privates

Single Session

For 1 to 3 People.

1 Hour

For 1 to 3 People.

1.5 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

2 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

$100.00

Five Sessions

For 1 to 3 People.

1 Hour

For 1 to 3 People.

1.5 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

2 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

$475.00

Ten Sessions

For 1 to 3 People.

1 Hour

For 1 to 3 People.

1.5 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

2 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

$900.00

Offsite Privates

Single Session

For 1 to 3 People.

1 Hour

For 1 to 3 People.

1.5 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

2 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

$125.00

Five Sessions

For 1 to 3 People.

1 Hour

For 1 to 3 People.

1.5 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

2 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

$600.00

Ten Sessions

For 1 to 3 People.

1 Hour

For 1 to 3 People.

1.5 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

2 Hours

For 1 to 3 People.

$1,125.00

Teacher Training Overview

Yoga Tree is the Premier Destination for Advanced Studies

offering 200-hour and 500-hour Yoga Alliance® registered Teacher Trainings and Continuing Education with Senior Teachers designed to help you blossom into a unique and successful teacher. All members of the Yoga Alliance are required to do a minimum of 30 continuing education hours every three years to keep their membership in good standing. All of our continuing education intensives meet these requirements.

Our comprehensive training programs offer the flexibility to develop your unique style and passion.

Do you want to deepen your own practice? Would you like to share the gift of yoga with others? Are you a yoga teacher wanting to take your teaching to the next level?

Schedule

YOGA SUTRA IN-DEPTH Samadhi Pada (12 Hours)

Teacher: Jessica & Stephane Dreyfus, Location: Hayes, Date: Sept. 11 Oct. 9, 2014 Hours: 10, Major: YP1, GS1.

The Art of Sequencing

Teacher: The Art of Sequencing, Location: Hayes, Date: Oct. 24 26, 2014 Hours: 8, Major: FB1, GS1.

The Business of Yoga

Teacher: Laura Burkhart, Location: Hayes, Date: Nov. 8, 2014 Hours: 3, Major: GS1.

Birds & Bandhas

Teacher: Jessica & Stephane Dreyfus, Location: Hayes, Date: Dec 6, 2014 Hours: 3, Major: GS1, AB1.

Yoga Stra Unveiled

Teacher: Chris Tompkins, Location: Hayes, Date: Dec 13 + 14, 2014 Hours: 6, Major: GS1, YP1.

How to Yoga: Open Your Hips

Teacher: Stacey Rosenberg, Location: Hayes Date: Jan. 25, 2015, Hours: 2.5, Major: AB1, GS1.

How to Yoga: Handstand

Teacher: Stacey Rosenberg, Location: Hayes, Date: Feb. 22, 2015 Hours: 2.5, Major: AB1, GS1.

How to Yoga: Backbend

Teacher: Stacey Rosenberg, Location: Hayes, Date: Mar. 22, 2015 Hours: 2.5 Major: AB1, GS1.

How to Yoga: Arm Balance

Teacher: Stacey Rosenberg, Location: Hayes, Date: Apr. 26, 2015, Hours: 2.5, Major: AB1, GS1.

How to Yoga: Headstand

Teacher: Stacey Rosenberg, Location: Hayes, Date: May 17, 2015 , Hours: 2.5, Major: AB1, GS1.

Yoga For Lower Back Care

Teacher: Sean Haleen, Location: Hayes, Date: Jul 11, 2015, Hours: 3, Major: GS1, AB1, TY1.

Basic 200-hour Certification

The Yoga Alliance

Because Yoga Tree is a member of the Yoga Alliance, your certificate will be recognized all over the world. Once you graduate from our program you will be eligible to join the Yoga Alliance at the 200-RYT level. Becoming a member of the Yoga Alliance is a great way to let gyms and yoga studios at which you wish to teach that you are a professional, highly educated and skilled teacher.

Yoga Tree Advantage - Free Yoga

Free Yoga: To help you deepen your practice Yoga Tree offers unlimited free yoga classes in select classes during your 200 Hour Yoga Tree Teacher Training. This provides a great way to deepen your own practice while at the same time refining the skills you are learning in your training. World-Renowned Instructors: One of the many benefits of the Yoga Tree Teacher Training Basic Certification program is our world-renowned teaching staff. Because Yoga Tree has some of the most well-known teachers in the world, your training will be with leading voices in the field. Some of the Senior Yoga Tree teachers teaching in our program include Darren Main, Elise Lorimer, Darcy Lyon, Stacey Rosenberg, Jane Austin, Dina Amsterdam, Chrisandra Fox, Lauren Slater, Pete Guinosso, Jill Abelson, Mark Morford and many more.

Prerequisite

No formal experience is required to enroll in the Yoga Tree Teacher Training program. However, we do recommend that you have had at least one year of regular practice prior to the start of the course. Participating in this training will be a profound experience, taking you to places in your body and mind that you never thought possible. A flexible body free of injuries is NOT a requirement for this training. In fact, WE ENCOURAGE people with all body types and those with physical challenges to consider this program. At its heart, yoga is a practice of meeting the body where it is, and then working with the body to slowly and respectfully move deeper. The struggles and challenges you will face through the course of this training will only make you a better teacher. If you are waiting for the day when you can finally get your foot behind your head, to become a teacher or commit to take your practice to the next level, you may be denying yourself the opportunity of a lifetime.

Requirements

In order to graduate from this program you will need near perfect attendance-missing no more than 24-hours and making up any missed classes with teacher-approved assignments. You will also need to practice minimum of 50-hours, complete all assignments and have a current CPR/First Aid certification on the day of graduation.

Typical Schedule

One Month Intensive*

Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.

Six Month Training

Friday, 8:00 - 10:00 pm Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

Weekends Off

Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years.

Advanced Core Studies (required)

50-Hour Advanced Training

Prerequisite: 200 RYT or Yoga Tree's Level Basic Certification. 50-Hours, Yoga Tree's Senior Teachers. Our advanced program begins by strengthening the foundation that you developed in your basic certification. Whether you received your 200-hour certification at Yoga Tree or another Yoga Alliance compliant school, our Advanced Core Studies program is designed to take your existing knowledge and skills to the next level. Advanced poses and teaching techniques will be covered in more detail as well methods for addressing a wider range of special needs. Whether you want to work with advanced students, teach with more confidence or specialize your skills for working with specific populations, this program is the first step in realizing your potential as a teacher. Please note: it is not required that you begin your 500 studies with this course, but rather that you complete it by the end of the three-year period.

Typical Schedule

Monday-Saturday, 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM. Please note, this is a typical schedule and there may be some variations and deviations. A schedule will be provided at your first class.

Advanced Anatomy

Prerequisite: RYT 200 or Yoga Tree Basic Certification. 5 Hours; Harvey Deutch. Our advanced anatomy programs builds on the basic knowledge you gained in your 200 hour certification and looks more closely at the body in a way that moves far beyond the basics. Because our advanced program is designed to speak to specializing yoga teachers, you can choose from any of our advanced anatomy trainings, however, we strongly recommend you augment the Alignment Track with our Advanced Anatomy of Movement Intensive taught by Harvey Deutch. Please note: if you are enrolled in Harvey Deutch's 100-Hr Therapeutics training as a 500-hr student, you will be exempt from taking this 5-hr course.

Advanced Course Work (karma Yoga & Mentor Program)

Karma Yoga Project

50 Hours; Non Profit Organization of Your Choice. At Yoga Tree we recognize that some of the greatest lessons a Yoga Teacher can learn are found in the real world rather than in a teacher training. It is for this reason that we offer students to choose a Karma Yoga Project as a possible elective. The Karma Yoga Project, should you choose to do one, involves volunteering at a non profit organization (501c3) as a yoga teacher. Your Karma Yoga Project will be 50 hours in length with at least 40 of those hours in actual teaching. Up to ten hours can involve staff meetings, planning and other 'behind the scenes' work. We have partnered with several wonderful non profits here in the Bay Area to which we can refer you. You are also welcome to submit a proposal for a KYP at a different organization as well. We recommend finding organization that you are passionate about and that will benefit from your support. And while various organizations may provided rules and guidelines for working with their clients, our only rule is that your teaching be given freely-absolutely no reimbursement of any kind is allowed.

Mentorship Program

50 Hours; Yoga Tree Senior Teachers. Learning to teach yoga is a very personal experience that often requires one-on-one attention. For this reason we allow student to mentor with one of our senior teachers for 50 hours during which time you will meet for six coaching sessions, assist that teacher in his or her class on a weekly basis, and take free yoga classes with that teacher for six months. You can even repeat your mentoring experience with the same or a different teacher for a total of 100 hours. During your coaching sessions, you can discuss a wide range of topics that you and your mentor will identify. Because each of our senior teachers is unique in there approach, each mentorship is equally unique. The cost per session of the mentorship program is $700. Once you submit your application you will receive more information.

Three Steps to Working with a Mentor

Step One: Approach a Yoga Tree teachers who you know and respect and ask them if they are accepting new student teachers. If they agree to work with you, you're ready for step two! Step Two: Email teachertraining@yogatreesf.com and inform us that you will be joining our monitorship program. A staff member will contact you to arrange payment and get you registered. You will also need to provide proof of liability insurance at this time. Step Three: Schedule your first coaching session with your mentor. Once your 50 hours is complete, you can log the hours or return to step one to do a second 50 hour mentorship with the same teacher or a different teacher.

Breakdown Of 500 Hour Certification

Basic Certification (Prerequisite)

Hours: 200; From approved school.

50 Hour Advanced Tng

Hours: 50; Required. More information on left.

Advanced Anatomy

Hours: 5; Required. More information on left.

Additional Courses

Hours: 245; Your Choice within Major, see below.

Major

Alignment Based Yoga

Specialize in detail focused yoga, working with props and modifications.

Flow Based Yoga

Learn to develop and teach dynamic and advanced vinyasa sequences that are safe,effective and sweaty.

Gentle & Restorative Yoga

Master the art of subtle movement and working with the autonomic nervous system to unlock the body's inherent ability to heal.

Yoga and Psychology

Understand the connection between body awareness and mental health and develop the skills needed to work with psychology professionals.

Therapeutic Yoga

Become skilled at working with physical injuries, medical conditions and limitations to assist your students in finding greater range of motion, reduced pain and balance in the body.

Yoga Philosophy

Dive deep into the rich philosophy of ancient India and understand the ancient texts that gave birth to modern-day yoga.

General Studies

Because not every yoga teacher wants to specialize.

Women and Yoga

Support the unique needs of women at every stage of life.

Breakdown Of 1000 Hour Certification

Basic Certification (Prerequisite)

Hours: 200; Yoga Tree or qualifying school.

Advanced Certification

Hours: 300; Yoga Tree or qualifying school.

Teaching Techniques

Hours: 50; Assisting, sequencing and alignment.

Advanced Anatomy & Physiology

Hours: 50; General or specialized anatomy.

Philosophy & Methodology

Hours: 50; Philosophy and business skills.

Electives Major

Hours: 250; Elective course work related to major.

Electives Open

Hours: 100; Electives from any category.

Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

Immerse yourself in the study of yoga for the childbearing year. Mama Tree offers a comprehensive training on the art and science of teaching yoga for mamas at all stages of pregnancy, birth and beyond. The program includes yoga practice, lecture, class observations, practice teaching, guest speakers, and independent study. Mama Tree offers two levels of training options.

About The Instructor

Jane Austin, 500 E-RYT, has worked with pregnant women and families since 1990. She brings all of her experience as a yoga teacher, midwife, a doula, childbirth educator and mother. 90 Hrs. total; 45 Hrs. per level of this 2-part training.

Level One - Prenatal Yoga Fundamentals Immersion

Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy

This 45 hour Immersion training is for yoga teachers, midwives, doulas and other health professionals who are interested in teaching yoga to mamas. All participants must have completed a 200 hour basic teacher training or at least three years of yoga practice. All participants must have a working knowledge of basic alignment principles. Upon successful completions of both Mama Tree's Level One and Two trainings, students will be eligible to register 90 hours toward a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT) designation with the Yoga Alliance.

The benefits of yoga for pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum

Sequencing a prenatal class

Postures to aid common discomforts of pregnancy

Contraindication for practice

Appropriate pranayama (breath) practices

Psychology of pregnancy and birth

Prenatal bonding

Physiology of childbirth

Yoga for labor

Cultural attitudes about birth

Medical and holistic models of care

Birth choices/empowered birth

Resource building

Nutrition/natural remedies for pregnancy and beyond

Mom & baby yoga

Postpartum issues

The 4th trimester

Level Two - Advanced Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

Improving teaching skills/finding your authentic voice

This training is appropriate for those who have completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training and Mama Tree Level One. Click here to sign up. Level two is designed for those who are looking to continue to study the art of teaching yoga to mamas. This rich training invites participants to dive deeper into themselves to discover their authentic voices. Upon successful completions of both Mama Tree's Level One and Two trainings, students will be eligible to register 90 hours toward a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT) designation with the Yoga Alliance.

Sequencing classes Prenatal and Postnatal

Working with Advanced students/modification

Understanding role of a teacher

Life in the Womb, understanding fetal development

Advance Prenatal/postnatal Restorative Yoga

Birth choices/empowered birth

Pathologies of Pregnancy/Yoga Therapeutic and Alternative Healing Options

Yoga for labor, partner yoga and massage

The 4th trimester, for mom and babe

Infant massage and developmental movement of babies

Understanding physical vs. energy bodies and healing both

Continuing Education

Yoga Alliance Requirements For Continuing Education

All members of the Yoga Alliance are required to do a minimum of 30 continuing education hours every three years to keep their membership in good standing. All of our continuing education intensives meet these requirements. Not all continuing education programs qualify as courses in our Advanced 500 Hour Certification program. If you are considering working toward a 500 hour advanced certification with the Yoga Alliance (500 RYT).

Faculty

Darren Main: Program Director

Darren Main is a hatha flow and restorative yoga instructor and author. His books include Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic, Spiritual Journeys along the Yellow Brick Road, The Findhorn Book of Meditation and Hearts and Minds: Talking to Christians about Homosexuality. In addition to his writing, he facilitates workshops and gives talks on yoga and modern spirituality throughout the United States and abroad, and is the director of the Yoga Tree Teacher Training Program.

Chrisandra Fox

Chrisandra is a dedicated student of hatha yoga, tantra, meditation and Ayurveda. Her teaching skillfully weaves the practices of hatha yoga to awaken fire and remove obstacles within so that you may remember your natural state of meditative awareness and ease of heart. Her Teachers Practicing since 1996, Chrisandra was granted a certificate to teach by Piedmont Yoga Studio under the guidance of Rodney Yee, Richard Rosen, Clare Finn, and Patricia Sullivan in 2002. She has trained in Universal Freestyle Yoga with Ukranian yoga master and mentor, Andrey Lappa, and spent five years in the Shadow Yoga School with Zhander Ramete and Emma Balnaves. She bows to all the teachers who have greatly inspired her path and revealed the gems of dedicated sadhana and deep surrender Krishna Das, David Nichtern, Arlene Griffin, Thomas Fortel, Jamie Lindsay, Peter Sterios, Richard Freeman, Ana Forrest, Angela Farmer, Dharma Mittra, Gary Kraftsow, Tony Briggs, Sarah Powers, Paul Muller Ortega, Robert Svoboda, Scott Blossom, Chandra Easton, Rinpoche Choje Phunsok of Lekshy Ling Monastery, Katie Silcox, Jill Leslie and Barbara Gabriel. She studies presently with great devotion and gratitude to Yogarupa Rod Stryker, founder of ParaYoga. Chrisandra is the founding Mama of The Heart of Renewal Retreats which informs and inspires life-affirming transformation through relationship to practice, food, Nature, creativity and community. She is an E-500 RYT registered with Yoga Alliance and trains and mentors aspiring teachers. Chrisandra models and writes for Yoga Journal, and is the voice of Yoga Journal's Livemag. You can practice with her in Gravity & Grace DVD with Peter Sterios and Yin Yoga DVD with Paul Grilley.

Darcy Lyon

Darcy Lyon (MA, MFTi, RYT) is a Certified Anusara teacher and Expressive Arts therapist. After many years studying dance and theater, Darcy fell in love with the grace and intelligence of Anusara Yoga in 1998. Reflecting an exuberant playfulness and passionate love for movement, her classes are based in Anusara's Principles of Alignment which support body, mind and heart to live with deep strength, wisdom and ease. Students can expect a non-competitive environment where we all support each other towards our personal best. In 1996 Darcy formed her company: Heartfire Arts for her work with healing, hope and transformation. She has been hired by the Federal Emergency Management Association to create a puppet show for traumatized children, developed a yoga program for an eating disorder clinic and developed a six month intensive that blends yoga and psychology. Her teaching equally reflects a depth of understanding in psychological change and bridging of eastern and western wisdom traditions. Darcy teaches public classes, leads retreats nationally and internationally, mentors new teachers and runs workshops for teachers and students.

Dina Amsterdam

Dina Amsterdam is the founder of InnerYoga, an approach to yoga and life that is cultivated both on and off the mat and integrates psychology, neuroscience, Buddhist and yogic principles. With 20 years of teaching behind her Dina is a teacher of teachers. She leads trainings internationally and mentors individuals (both in person and online) to live mindfully and in deepest alignment with their truth and purpose. Dina is on the faculty of the Yoga Tree Teacher Training program in San Francisco where she offers weekly public classes. At her home studio in Terra Linda she guides day long InnerYoga retreats and sees private clients. Dina practices and teaches because she loves to. You can find a variety of her Yin & InnerYoga videos at myyogaonline.com and an article, "The Evolution of Yoga," featuring InnerYoga in the SF Bay Guardian at http://issuu.com/sf.guardian/docs/48.22/40.

Harvey Deutch

Acclaimed physical therapist, yogi, and beloved teacher, Harvey Deutch, P.T. has been merging the art and science of yoga and physical therapy for over 33 years, exploring and perfecting the the nuances of each. His laser-sharp precision and keen eye for working with the physical form join his innate ability to understand and finesse the energetic body. Along with his signature humor, Harvey is well-known for taking two-dimensional anatomy off the page and making it burst alive on the mat. Harvey is the founder, owner, and senior therapist at Red Hawk Physical Therapy in San Francisco. When not healing bodies at his thriving clinic, Harvey leads sell-out workshops and retreats at The Esalen Institute and at yoga studios throughout California. He is also the senior anatomy teacher for Yoga Tree San Francisco's teacher trainings. For more information, please visit redhawkpt.com.

Jane Austin: Prenatal Program Director

Passionate about yoga and the transformative power of motherhood, Jane specializes in working with pre and postnatal women. She has been involved with the birthing community since 1990, working as a homebirth midwife, doula (labor assistant) and childbirth educator. Jane is a certified yoga teacher and enjoys working with all populations. Her teaching has been influenced by many teachers and traditions, including Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Anusara. She continues to study asana (postures) with Tony Briggs and yoga philosophy with Kate Holcombe. Among her most inspirational teachers have been the many hundreds of pregnant women and couples she has worked with over the years. Her own children and her experience of motherhood have been a huge influence on her teaching as well. She weaves her experience into her classes in a humorous, yet thoughtful way. Jane teaches the pre and postnatal component of the Yoga Tree teacher. She has developed a teacher training for those interested in specializing in prenatal yoga instruction. Jane also volunteers at here daughter's elementary school, teaching a weekly yoga class to the teachers and staff. As a lifelong student, Jane continues to study the many facets of yoga. Although yoga provides the framework for her spiritual practice, it is her life as a mother that has given her true opportunity for spiritual growth.

Jill Abelson

Jill Abelson is a nationally recognized yoga teacher, teacher trainer, published author and expert presenter. At Yoga Tree since 2009, she brings a multi-lineage, multidisciplinary and ultra- practical approach as a core trainer in the 200- and 500-hour advanced teacher training programs. She is known for her deep expertise in sequencing, alignment, injury prevention and the art of hands-on assists, reflecting extensive training in Jivamukti Yoga (with Sharon Gannon and David Life), Vinyasa (with Shiva Rea), Ashtanga (with David Swenson), Raja Yoga (with Stephen Cope) and the Art of Assisting (with Kripalu's Michael Carroll). Her uncanny sense of the human body draws from a lifetime of yoga, classical dance, athletics and love of sports. In 2007 Jill was recognized by Yoga Journal as one of the "Five Yogis Changing the World." Her essays and interviews have been featured in Yoganonymous, Yogi Times, Common Ground, Women's Movement, Everyday Health, Boomer Magazine, The Washington Post, Elephant Journal, AM New York, KKNW Seattle, WFAS NYC, WTOP DC and KFWB Los Angeles. Extra Love, her critically acclaimed book series on the art of alignment and hands-on support, is on Amazon.com. Her book series is called Extra Love: The Art of Hands-on Assists. Teachers wanting to work with Jill can find her in Yoga Tree's new Mentorship Program.

Lauren Slater

Since 1998, Lauren Slater has been a joyful practitioner of yoga, and continues her studies with Arkady Shirin in the Krishnamacharya lineage. Past teachers include Jennifer Morrice in Restorative and Stephanie Snyder in Vinyasa styles, as well as Ashtanga and Iyengar lineages with teachers throughout California. Currently an Ambassador for lululemon and The Art of Yoga Project, outreach within various populations is a passion to spread the joys of yoga to all. Another passion is wildlife rehabilitation, in which Lauren has been an active advocate, volunteer and intern with WildCare Bay Area since 2007. A trained Classical dancer since childhood, Lauren danced professionally with the San Francisco modern dance company, LEVYdance and uses her knowledge of dance, Pilates, and physiology to enrich both vigorous and passive teachings of asana.

Pete Guinosso

Connect into your inner yogi with Pete Guinosso. Known for his joyful energy, compassionate guidance, sense of humor, skilled touch, and spiritual yet light-hearted approach, Pete creates an environment for his students to uncover the deeper benefits of their yoga practice. Pete began his own practice after thirty years of running, cycling, and contact sports. Motivated by a desire to connect his mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath, he spent several years and over 600 hours training with Ana Forrest, including assisting her 24-day Foundation Teacher Training course. It is through this experience that he learned how to compassionately guide students of all levels through a vigorous asana practice with integrated breath work and awareness. Pete resides in the Bay Area and makes yoga and the depth of the practice available to students in group classes, workshops, and retreats. He is also available for private consultations.

Sean Haleen

Sean Haleen (RYT-500, ERYT-200) is a celebrated Hatha yoga teacher and practitioner. Having practiced yoga from a young age, his understanding of the practice runs deep both on the physical and philosophical levels. Having taught thousands of hours of public classes and workshops, yoga is his full time job and passion. Sean's classes are noted for their humor and depth. Focusing on alignment, students wishing to learn about their bodies and the different concepts of yoga philosophy in detail will enjoy his public classes. Sean teaches classes, workshops, and privates across the Bay Area and beyond. He has taught yoga to a variety of people including high schoolers, homeless groups, recovering drug addicts, and queer youth. He offers deep gratitude with each class to his main teachers, Katchie Ananda, Christine Price Clark, Chris Chavez, Brent Kuecker, and Paige Faraci.

Jason Bowman

Jason Bowman has led eight 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certified teacher trainings as well as several immersions, workshops, retreats and guest lecture series both internationally and around the country. His practice has been greatly influenced by Ashtanga Yoga as he's learned it from Richard Freeman and Maty Ezraty and Vipassana Meditation as he's learned it from SN Goekna. Jason is well known for his ability to be thorough while maintaining a light-hearted sense of humor. His classes encourage a personal examination of the space between theory and direct experience and his love for the practice shines through in his ability to teach with a concrete yet creative voice. After living in Boulder for many years he has recently moved to the Bay Area. Find him online at jasonbowmanyoga.com.

Dana Damara

Dana Damara has embraced yoga as a lifestyle both on and off the mat. Through her children, writing, yoga, and fulfilling relationships, Dana radiates that power of soulfulness and spiritual awakening through yoga, both for others and herself. She has studied with Seane Corn, Johhny Kest and Sienna Sherman, building on their philosophies, creating a flow that opens the heart, quiets the mind and exudes a balance of strength and grace. Her passion is proper alignment with powerful breath and effortless flow. Her belief is that the mat is a sacred space that we arrive at to find more meaning, depth, authenticity and integrity in our lives off our mat. Her secret? EQUANIMITY, TRUST, INTUITION and UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. Come and play with this spiritual warrior...your life will shift immediately.

Elise Lorimer

Elise Lorimer teaches workshops and teacher trainings, as well as travels worldwide, exploring her own boundaries inside and out. Blending graceful flow with healthy alignment, Elise's classes are anatomically mindful while infused with a playful spirituality that empowers students to openly explore and find freedom. She inspires a greater compassion for the self, cultivating a strong and flexible foundation, enabling students to live fully within their juicy potential. Based in the Bay Area, she continues her yoga study with Shiva Rea, Ramanand Patel and more, inspired by the array of gifts Life continues to offer, wherever she is.

David Moreno

David Moreno ERYT-500, has taught at international conferences, universities, and retreats worldwide, and is frequently a guest instructor for yoga teacher training programs. He has worked privately with clients in the fashion and entertainment industries, and has trained world-class athletes, including the 2004/2008 Olympics U.S. Mens Swim Team coach. His articles and commentaries on yoga have been published in various yoga journals and periodicals, including LA Yoga Magazine, Yoga International, and Yoga: Body & Spirit. David is known for his keen sense of humor and timing, making classes both playful and informative. When not traveling, David teaches at Yoga Tree Berkeley, where you can also find his instructional dvds!

Mark Morford

Mark has been practicing a fluid, energized style of Vinyasa yoga since way back 1997, and teaching since 2000. He's been blessed to study with a wonderful variety of powerful, luminous and generous teachers, and has been inspired by - and workshopped with - many of the premier instructors normally name-dropped in this kind of bio, so he'll just avoid doing that here and merely say, he's had a wonderful ride. And it still feels like it's just beginning. Mark's popular classes and workshops are an athletic, challenging and often deliciously irreverent blend of focused breath and strength-building movement (asana) set to great music, all designed to invigorate the body, calm the frenzied urban mind and bring you more fully into the present moment, as you discover - or, more accurately, remember - a more profound notion of Self, one that will doubtlessly enjoy more of your personal attention. He strives to weave in luminous-but-practical threads of yoga philosophy and the 8 limbs into his classes, as well tantalizing tastes of Shivaic Tantrism and Buddhism et al, to infuse/inspire our collective intention and more fully experience spanda, that subtle pulse/tremor of the cosmos. Mark's yoga will give you an opportunity to crack open your heart, peel away layers of urban anxiety, sweat out toxins and bad text messages, drink in spaciousness, build strength and stamina, look tastier in a bathing suit, sample some divine rasa (nectar), find connection and stability in your daily life, and slide through the world with more authentic grace and flexibility. He promises you will never leave his class feeling, breathing, or moving in quite the same way you came in. Bring a towel. Leave your baggage. Peel off your stress, your expectations, your self-imposed limitations. Come for the sweat, stay for the consciousness. It's so good you'll forget you're actually defying gravity.

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