​Students of Satya Life School of Yoga will earn a 200 hour Yoga Teacher certificate from a Yoga Alliance registered school. Led by MPY teacher Kate Hawthorne (E-RYT 200), this training program focuses on weaving the Eight Limbs of yoga into an inspiring vinyasa flow class. Students will learn what makes a good yoga class and how to craft a challenging and fulfilling class for yogis of all levels. There will be extensive study of anatomy and alignment as well as real teaching experience at every session. This 12 week / weekend course includes self-directed reading, journaling, and self-practice outside of class meetings and allows students to reflect and practice what they’ve learned. To receive certification students must be present for all training sessions, complete homework, and teach a one-hour class. 

Lead Trainer - Kate Hawthorne

Kate Hawthorne is the owner, director and lead trainer of Satya Life School of Yoga. She completed a 200 hour certificate from Wild Abundant Life in 2014 and has taken multiple additional trainings over the last 6 years. Kate is a Yoga Alliance registered E-RYT 200 Yoga teacher and has taught over 2000 classes in her career. She has a passion for movement of all forms and loves the feeling you get after a good sweat. Kate's classes emphasize flow and alignment as well as connection to breath and community. 

TRAINING SCHEDULE

​Training takes place in a hybrid format (in person and online) over the course of 12 weeks/weekends with homework and additional hours to be completed between training dates. During training weekends we will meet Virtually on Wednesdays 7-9 pm and Fridays 7-10pm and in person on Saturdays 12:30 - 6:30 pm and Sundays 12:30 - 430 pm with breaks given as needed. Training weekends will be a mix of lecture, group practice, and self-study. All students will be given a discounted yoga membership to Milwaukee Power Yoga during the training and are expected to take 24 classes outside of training hours, and to journal about the experience. A free 24 class pack for Milwaukee Power Yoga is included in the training tuition. 

HYBRID TRAINING 2021

Teacher training 2021 will be a hybrid training with virtual and in-studio sessions. Classes will meet Wednesday and Friday evenings virtually, Saturday and Sunday in the studio. While required we will be following the CDC recommended guidelines for COVID-19 by wearing masks and maintaining distance in the studio. If needed we will have the ability to transition to an all virtual or all in-studio training. If at any point you or someone in your household is exposed to COVID-19 you will be able to join our in-studio sessions virtually to not miss out on the material. Satya Life School of Yoga aims to make yoga accessible for all, if you are considering teacher training but unsure of how to fit it into your schedule or finances please email Kate for assistance!

TRAINING DATES

May 19th-23rd, June 2nd-6th, June 23rd-27th, July 7th-11th, July 21st-25th. August 4th-8th, August 18th-22nd, September 8th-12th, September 22nd-26th, October 12th-17th , November 3rd-7th , November 17th-21st 

TRAINING HOURS

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Satya Life School of Yoga 200 hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training meets the standards set by Yoga Alliance to become a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200 hour level. Hours are broken down into 5 categories:
  • ​Techniques, Training, and Practice-100 hours
  • Teaching Methodology- 37 hours
  • Anatomy and Physiology- 20 hours
  • Yoga Philosophy and Life Style Ethics- 45 hours
  • Practicum-28 hours
  • Total Hours- 230 hours

WHAT TO EXPECT

Students of Satya Life School of Yoga can expect to do a lot of teaching in both private and public settings. By the end of training, students will be able to teach a one-hour vinyasa flow class to students of varying levels. During training students can expect to. ​
  • *Deepen and develop their personal practice​
  • *Learn and understand basic human anatomy and how it relates to yoga asana
  • *Learn both the English and Sanskrit names of poses
  • *Learn how to safely and effectively sequence a one-hour yoga class
  • *Teach breath awareness and practical application of pranayama
  • *Understand the Yamas and Niyamas and how they apply to modern day yoga
  • *Give appropriate modifications for poses
  • *Meet the standards of Yoga Alliance to become a 200 hour teacher

LOCATION

Satya Life School of Yoga is operating out of Milwaukee Power Yoga on Milwaukee’s East Side.  MPY is walking distance from beautiful Lake Michigan and many restaurants and coffee shops. You are encouraged to bring your own mat and stool/bolster to sit on for lectures and trainees should also supply their own blocks/straps.

TUITION

  • $2,650  - Early Bird Option. If paid in full 1 month prior to start.  
  • $2,750 - Regular Rate. 
  • $2,950 - Payment Plan option. ​
$100 is due at time of application (then applied to total tuition), $500 due at time of acceptance to reserve spot, remainder balance is due 1 month before training to receive early bird pricing option ($2,650)  or 1 week before training for non-early bird pricing option ($2,750).  Payment plans are available ($2,950),   please contact Kate for details. Payments can be accepted via check (preferred) or paypal.  A free 24 class pack for Milwaukee Power Yoga is included in the training tuition. ​

WHO SHOULD APPLY

​Anyone who has a passion for yoga and a desire to learn is encouraged to apply. Not everyone who completes a YTT 200 wants to teach; it’s a great way to deepen your practice and understanding of yoga. Advanced asana is not a requirement for application, but students are asked to have at least 1 year of dedicated practice before applying for training. 

NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR BIPOC

Satya Life School of Yoga is committed to acknowledging and fighting racism that is woven into the culture of western yoga practice. With the help of past teacher trainees, Satya Life School of Yoga is honored to provide a scholarship to a Black or POC teacher candidate in an effort to better and diversify the leadership within the yoga community in Milwaukee. It is a small step towards acknowledging and changing the white-washing that has happened in the yoga world. If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, or would like to nominate someone for the scholarship, please email Kate at satyalifeyogaschool@yahoo.com

HOW TO APPLY

​Prospective students are asked to complete the following application under the "application form" link at the bottom of this page..  Students will be notified of acceptance status via email within 14 days of application. Application deadline is 14 days from the start of training. There is a $100 application fee to be submitted at the time of application. It can be paid by following the paypal link on the bottom of this page. A $500 deposit is required within 1 week of acceptance to reserve your spot. Questions?” email Kate at satyalifeyogaschool@yahoo.com for answers or to schedule a Zoom call

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Contact: Kate Hawthorne
Email: Satyalifeyogaschool@yahoo.com 
200hr Yoga Teacher Training