“Sarah is my primary teacher, and an incredible friend, mother and human being. Her enthusiasm for the healing power of yoga is contagious, and she delivers it with humor and accessibility. She knows the practice in her bones and I feel safe in the containers she creates. If you want to learn more about your body and mind, and you believe yoga is a path to that, Sarah Sol is an excellent teacher to learn from. She was my main teacher for my 200hr, and I was blessed to be her teacher assistant for another 200hr. I love you Sarah!”
-Krista Louise
Part Two: The Art of Effective Teaching
Student who complete the Yoga Intensive are qualified to continue to the second portion of the training to complete their Sol Yoga Teacher Training. The second portion of the program is a 3 weekend course that hones the student’s teaching skills. In addition to the 3 weekends, student will participate in a 2-3 week mentorship, assisting a senior RVY instructor during a regularly scheduled class.
The intention is to prepare the student to teach yoga to the general population. Students explore the intricacies of sequencing and verbal instructions. They will fine tune their authentic teaching voice and have ample opportunities to practice teaching their peers. The second portion also instructs students how to safely and gracefully apply physical adjustments and modifications in their classes. In addition to the classroom hours, students must complete all homework assignments, teach two SSY public donation classes, create a recorded class (which they can use on their own platform), complete 5 elective hours, present a final presentation & final exam to complete the program.
Topics that are covered in this segment:
The Art of Sequencing & Pacing Vinyasa Flow
Clarity of Communication and Vocal Authority
Verbal Instructions and Cues
Sanskrit
Seeing bodies
Modifying the Vinyasa class for beginners & injuries
Pre/postnatal Yoga
Practice teaching
Physical Adjustments
Teaching private yoga sessions
The business of yoga
Unique to the SYTT, one of the requirements for graduation of the 200-hour program is that the student will teach 2 public donation classes on Tuesdays at 6pm @TheDome Location. Students are also required to continue a regular yoga practice outside of teacher training and are given a free yoga pass for the duration of the teacher training.
For the 5 elective hours, students may:
Teach extra donation classes
Take any SSY workshop outside of teacher training at a TT discounted rate or any approved outside workshop.
Donate their teachings at any of local schools or communities who participate in a yoga program
Take any approved yoga retreat
Create an online donation class (upon approval, may be uploaded to the SSY online donation center)