Online RYS-200 & RYS-300 Courses

As the world moves more and more towards virtual learning, online training for those who can’t join us in person yet still want to study the Heartwood curriculum is the perfect option. Yoga teacher training is our specialty and we have created an RYS- 200 hour comprehensive online yoga teacher training course designed to expand an aspiring yoga teacher's awareness, set a foundation for learning, and covering the basics of yoga teacher training in a comprehensive way to fully prepare aspiring teachers to work with others. Students are provided with prerecorded content that can be self-paced for those elements of study that transfer well online, such as anatomy or the science of meditation and pranayama, along with detailed coursework on posture and alignment, sequencing, chakra and energy studies, pranayama, Sanskrit, business of yoga and more. We also schedule zoom meetings weekly for group discussion, reviewing what we are learning independently, and for the introduction of new material. Students are urged to join us in real time to be a part of the interactive learning collective, but in cases where this is not possible, they can watch the lessons on their own. Each week we assign what portions of the prerecorded content should be watched, as well as readings and exercises to assure everyone stays on course and progressing in a timely way.  Our group Facebook page keeps everyone interacting and provides a forum for questions, a place to post exercises to receive feedback from your teachers and mentors and ongoing connection.

Check out what is included in our online program below and peruse the links to sample videos of our teaching style to determine if Heartwood's Online course is a good fit for you and your goals.

Complete RYS-200 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training with group and private zoom meetings to meet the contact hour requirements - $ 1,499.00 (Convenient payment plans available.)

Jan. 2. - March 20, 2021

Students in this course meet Saturdays from 11:30-2:30 and a practicum on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-8:00 pm. (This is where students take or teach a class, depending on where we are in the training process.)   

Students can start anytime and work at their own pace but should make every attempt to join the zoom meetings live if possible for interaction and to address questions.  Late registration is allowed if the student is willing to watch any missed sessions to keep the work progressive. 

 The one downside of online learning is missing that special component of in person connection and having bodies to practice on while studying yoga. For this reason Heartwood offers a special course reinforcement retreat in April (optional) for those who wish to attend to get a taste of the live experience of teacher training. This affordable, long weekend retreat invites our online graduates to practice teaching, experience the ambiance of Heartwood, enjoy gong meditations and other live experiences, participate in workshops that are best delivered in person (hands on adjustments and props and modification workshops), and enjoy a special graduation ceremony. Join us to walk the labyrinth, take a class at our medicine wheel, meet your tribe in person and feel more a part of Heartwood with other online learners. This option means you can enjoy the best of both worlds, taking advantage of the affordability, flexibility and safety of remote learning, while also getting a taste of the immersion experience if you choose. The retreat option provides additional learning hours to your program and is not required for full certification. Students must be graduates of our online RYS-200 program to participate. Onsite housing is limited to 11and is dorm style. Private rooms are available close to Heartwood (Air B & B style) for a modest additional fee of 25.00 a night, payable to the host.