Are you interested in becoming a yoga teacher or deepening your yoga practice?
Our 200-hour teacher training program will provide you with the fundamentals you need to become a RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance. You will deepen your knowledge and personal practice and be able to share this gift of service with others. 

​*Our next training begins Oct. 2018 to May 2019 at Emergent Arts in Hot Springs, Ar. We will meet the first weekend of the month from Oct to May unless there is a holiday then we will meet the second weekend. 
*You may register now for this school if you like.

​200 Hour Program
Program Objectives:

• You will learn to teach a safe and balanced yoga class for the general population or to work one-on-one with individuals. 
• You will have an understanding of yogic history and philosophy, the ethics of yoga, and a basic understanding of the eight limbs of yoga: Which include ethics, posture, breath, and meditation techniques. 

Where:
Emergent Arts
341a Whittington Ave
Hot Springs, Ar 71901 

Dates and Times:Starts Oct. 2018 to May 2019 (8 weekends)
First weekend of every month Oct to May 10:30 to 5:30 Saturday & Sunday 

1. 10/6 & 7
2. 11/3 & 4
3. 12 / 1 & 2
4. ​1/  5 & 6
5. 2/ 2 & 3
6. 3/ 2 & 3
7. 4/ 6 & 7 
8. 5/ 4 & 5

Cost:
Deposit for 200 is $150     *Deposit holds your place
Tuition for 200 is  $2800 
Total = $2950
Pay by Oct. 7th and save $150 off your tuition *This is after your deposit.
Payment Plans: $150 deposit, $500 by Oct. 7th, Then 7 equal payment of $328.57 due on or before the first weekend of each month by Paypal subscription. 

CAREFULLY READ OUR Financial Policy. Tuition is due even if you drop out. Please consider this commitment carefully before enrolling.
To pay a deposit or set up payments go here: Deposits and Tuition

Supplies:
1 Yoga mat
1 Yoga strap
2 Yoga blocks
Books: you will receive a list of required books. Many of the books can be found used, online, or at your local library.
*Total cost for books and supplies is generally under $150.

Additional things to know:

• You should have a current yoga practice-- this can be a home practice, a studio practice or a combination. The main intention simply needs to be a willingness to learn. 
• You are not expected to be advanced in your own postures-- yoga is accessible to everyone. We honor our own bodies and encourage our students to do the same.

• Some people enroll to deepen their own personal practice; you are not required to teach upon completion and encourage you to honor your own intention.
• Some students have practiced yoga and/or meditation for years and others have practiced for a much shorter time. Our students display a wide range of experience and abilities.
• You are encouraged to learn as much as you can about yoga from many sources: books, videos, classes, workshops, etc.
• There is a practicum requirement for this training. You will take classes, assist with classes, and/or observe classes outside of our classroom training. We have a list of opportunities and if you live outside of the Central Arkansas area, we will work with you and when needed and  provide alternate assignments.
• We have trained students from the most rural communities to the largest cities in Arkansas and surrounding states.
• A personal mission of owner, Courtney Butler, is to provide access to under-served populations and to provide access to yoga in rural areas of Arkansas and across the south. 

FAQ's

1. ​How do I know if this is right for me? Click here to learn more about Courtney and our teaching philosophy.
2. How many people are in each training class? We typically have 10 to 15 students per training with an average class size of 12. 
3. How do I register? Click here to register-- fill out the form first.
4. When do I pay my deposit?  Fill out the registration form first. Once we speak to determine if this is a good fit for you then you will pay your deposit. If you have already spoken to Courtney or Rena and we told you to go ahead and register then you are ready to pay your deposit. 
5. What is the time commitment outside of the weekend classroom hours? You should have your own regular yoga practice. In the 200-hour program, you will earn 200 hours of training through a combination of classroom hours, teaching, assisting, observing, homework, and your own practice. If you live outside of Central Arkansas and travel to Hot Springs for classroom hours, we can/will provide you with the names of teachers in your area or alternate options. Expect to spend about 2.5 hours a week or 10 hours each month on homework. We want you to be the best teacher you can be and provide you with the knowledge to deepen your own practice; therefore, we do not cut corners on training hours. We provide you with many opportunities to complete your practicum hours. We rarely have anyone who does not finish the program.

Teachers
Lead Teacher - Courtney Butler
Courtney holds every credential available through Yoga Alliance and was one of the first yoga therapists to be recognized by the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Her credentials include C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, RCYT, RPYT, POLY- E-RYT 500, Y12SR, CSFC *Certified Solution Focused Coach, and she is a Stress Management Specialist with the Ornish Reversal Program. She has been practicing yoga for nearly four decades, has been teaching professionally since 2001 , and has been a practicing yoga therapist for more than ten years. Courtney is the owner of Balance Yoga and Wellness School, the author of "The Mud & The Lotus: A Guide and Workbook for Students of Yoga",  a workshop leader, conference speaker, coach and consultant.  

Lead Teacher - Rena Wren
Rena is an E-RYT 200; RYT 500, YACEP, and a Certified Yin Yoga Instructor who trained under Bernie Clark. Rena is the owner of Soul Feed Yoga. She is currently in yoga therapy school in Nashville, TN with Chase Bossart. 

Assistant Teacher and Collaborator - Our 300/500 hour students are actively involved in mentoring our 200 hour students. 

Our training also features guest teachers at the RYT 500 level and/or at the E-RYT 200 level.

Still have questions? Email Courtney at cdb120@gmail.com or call 501-538- 3036.