Training Sessions

Weekly meetings on Sundays in addition to one Saturday each month. 

First Saturdays 11:30-2pm | Nov. 4th, Dec. 2nd, Jan. 6th, Feb. 3rd, Mar. 2nd & April 6th

Weekly on Sundays 11:30am – 3pm | Nov. 5th – Apr. 21st

(Excluding: Dec. 24th – Jan 31st)

Graduation Ceremony | Sat. April 27th & Sun April 28th (family/friend reception from 12-1 pm )

Tuition: The entire program costs $3,200. To receive certification and attend the graduation retreat the total balance must be paid by April 21st 2024. We have several options for making payments including work-trade options; please talk to us to find out which option is best for you

• Practice Teach Hours: in addition to the in person learning experience, each student is expected to complete 20 hours of practice teaching.
• Additional Required Practice Hours: Each student is required to attend a minimum of 6 yoga classes with a certified yoga teacher during the duration of the program. Classes at the Heron are provided free of additional charge. All practice hours must be signed off by the teacher leading the class. (A spreadsheet will be provided)
• Tuition: The entire program costs $3,200.  We have several options for making payments; please talk to us to find out which options is best for you.

Here are additional bullet points about the program!

• Past students who completed the program and are in good standing may re-attend our course for FREE. Each year the course evolves, this is a great way to refresh and refine your understanding.
• We have been offering educational courses, training and certification programs since 2013 – We have a high standard of implementing not just safety but ethics in our teachings. Watch> Program Video
• We offer opportunities to continue in your yoga teaching education with individual mentoring programs that focus on individual goals.
• Enrolled students in the Yoga Teacher Training Course during the time of training may attend additional classes at the studio for free of charge, this allows you to practice more!
• You can create your own payment plan to pay off the tuition. If you are able to pay the entire tuition by the end of November you can receive a 10% discount off the entire tuition.
• We are a Charitable Non-Profit Organization, if you are in need of financial assistance to attend our training you may ask family and friends to sponsor you through our scholarship program and receive a tax deductible donation!
  • https://www.theheronstudio.com/make-a-donation/
• Part of the program includes a Graduation Ceremony & option to partake in a retreat experience at our Wildlife Sanctuary in Westport, M.A. – There are no extra fees to attend; this is a great time to immerse yourself in the yogic lifestyle and a perfect way to end the program and begin your next journey!
• Make up classes are available or assignments will be given if you have to miss a day due to planned Holiday, sick day, etc.

Registration

To register for the program and reserve your spot you must submit a non-refundable payment of $250 with this application no later than October 15th. After your application is reviewed you will be contacted for a follow up interview which will determine your acceptance into our program. Payments are not processed until after the interview and acceptance into the program is determined. Checks may be filled out to POTEGP and mailed to 311 Sanford Road, Westport MA 02790.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask any questions! 774-264-0786

Program Goals

Each student will become knowledgeable and be able to demonstrate safe and ethical teaching methods of Sadhana Yoga. We will explore yoga as a spiritual path working both experientially and theoretically. Our goal is the help students find their own voice by providing a strong foundation.

Requirements: A desire to learn. No prior yoga experience is needed to attend.

Materials Needed

Required Books (to be purchased separately)
BodyStories by Andrea Olsen
Yoga Anatomy by Kaminoff Mathews

Evaluation & Certification

There will be several exams given to determine each student’s progress as well as completing 20 practice teaching hours, and at minimum 6 practice hours that take place outside of the course meet times. A final exam will be given to be completed for the graduation ceremony. Certifications are not guaranteed from taking our training course. Certifications must be earned based on merit; one’s ability to integrate and demonstrate the tools given for safe and ethical teaching. The earning of our Certification does not necessarily need to be completed by the graduation date. Each person must complete all required assignments, practice teaching hours and demonstrate ability to meet our standards in order to receive Certification. Learn More About Exams.

Additional Information about our School and the Yoga Alliance.