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The Past Tense 200-Hr Teacher Training, led by Amy Rizzotto (ERYT-500) and Ellie Conrad (ERYT-400 and LMT) is designed for anyone who is ready to deepen their practice physically, mentally, and spiritually. We invite you to spend these six months cultivating a thoughtful relationship with yoga in an accessible format and with a supportive community.
This transformative program will deepen your personal yoga practice, help you tap into your inner power, build physical strength, and give you tools to move better, stress less, and live fully whether you want to teach or not. Together, and with the support of the Past Tense Teacher Training team, we will explore anatomy through the lens of asana, functional movement and mobility, pranayama and the bandhas, meditation, and yoga philosophy in relation to social justice.
Areas of Study/Focus:
Yoga History + Philosophy. Gain a deeper understanding of this ancient practice, its connection to our modern lives, and how it calls us to social justice.
Anatomy + Biomechanics. This program will dive deeply into the study of anatomy and biomechanics as well as functional movement and mobility practices.
Asana. We will study the foundational postures and how to sequence them to create an engaging and transformative experience.
Breath + Meditation. We will learn the core breathing and meditation techniques that integrate mind, body, and spirit.
The Art of Teaching. We will explore teaching methodologies, unpack ethical considerations, study language inclusiveness, discover our unique voice, and cover common business practices for independent instructors.
Yoga for Liberation. This program aims to engage in conversation about the decolonization of yoga as well as our relationship and commitment to social justice in today’s political and social landscape.
Please note: Much of this course will be hands-on and experiential with many hours dedicated to practice teaching.
2023-2024 Training Dates:
Training takes place over nine Weekends on Fridays 7:30pm-8:30pm, Saturdays 8:30am-5:30pm, Sundays 9:30am-6:30pm:
- Oct 6-8
- Oct 20-22
- Nov 3-5
- Nov 17-19
- Dec 1-3
- Dec 15-17
- Jan 5-7
- Jan 19-21
- Feb 2-4
Pricing:
$3300 Full Tuition. Pays for you, the faculty and supports others. Includes your YTT manual. Only 12 spots available. Early Bird: Sign up before July 31 and save $300 ($3000 Early Bird Full Tuition).
Please note, the above pricing does not reflect DC Sales Tax of 6%, which will be processed separately as a final payment.
A payment plan is available upon request. Your full tuition must be paid in full by October 1, 2023.
Required and suggested texts are not included in the price of training. Membership to Past Tense is not required, but suggested. A discounted pass or membership is available to all trainees.
Certification Requirements:
- Attend all weekend modules (individual arrangements can be made on a case-by-case basis).
- Complete all, readings, journal assignments, class observations/assistance, take-home exams.
- Take at least 3 yoga classes per week.
- Complete final Teaching Practicum
More About Amy & Ellie:
Amy Rizzotto, has been a yoga student for over 17 years and counts her lucky stars that she has been able to make the practice a full-time career. Prior to teaching yoga and nutrition coaching, Amy spent nearly a decade in international development, global philanthropy, and fundraising. She has worked individually with players from the Washington Nationals and is the team yoga instructor for the Washington Capitals. Amy is dedicated to creating a synergy of functional and therapeutic movement, sustainable healthy eating, and mindfulness for total mind-body wellness.
Ellie Conrad, founder of Ellie Conrad Massage & Yoga, is an alignment based Yoga Instructor and Licensed Massage Therapist. Throughout her teaching career, Ellie has participated in many trainings including two 200-Hr teacher trainings. These days, most of her studies and teachings are focused on biomechanics and mobility theories. She is skilled at guiding students through original and intelligent sequences seamlessly incorporating Pranayama and Bandhas into her classes to create a transformative experience.