200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification

Jane Bahneman Yoga understands teacher certification and is invested in your evolution

 

Spring 2024 Registration Closed!

Why Jane Bahneman Yoga?

As the owner of Power Nectar Yoga, Jane has invaluable industry experience and understands yoga certifications. She has taught hundreds of yoga teachers around the world, and takes an active role in the next generation of yoga teachers. In a time when the yoga industry has been rocked to its core, Jane remains responsive to the industry needs and is eager to invest in your evolution. Registered as a yoga school with the Yoga Alliance, Jane’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification is an integral foundational training. She holds space for the necessary physical, mental, and spiritual transformation required of quality yoga teachers and wholeheartedly supports trainees to apply their talents with intention after graduation.

Cutting Edge Curriculum

Times have changed – Jane has responded. Jane Bahneman Yoga has a refined teaching curriculum to stay relevant – so you will be adequately prepared for the actual job of teaching yoga in a meaningful manner. You’ll gain practical (and inspirational) knowledge to make you stand out from the crowd. Jane’s educational design encompasses a refined mix of lecture and workshops, allowing you to experience top-notch classroom-style learning with loads of practical experience. She engages teacher trainees through in-person workshops, live virtual sessions, and on-demand video recordings. Jane’s training meets Yoga Alliance Registry requirements; she specializes in educating busy adults, offering our teacher trainees convenience and flexibility.

Topics

Session #1: I AM / STABILITY
History of Yoga
Holding Space
Breathing Science
Sun Salutations

Session #2: I FEEL / CREATIVITY
Anatomy (Nervous/Endocrine)
Mapping a Class
The 8 Limbs of Yoga
Restorative Yoga

Session #3: I DO / CONFIDENCE
Anatomy (Body/Muscles/Movement)
Memorable Movement Experiences
Sanskrit
Energetics

Session #4: I LOVE / UNIFICATION
Chakras
Yin Yoga
Yamas and Niyamas
Mudras and Mantras

Session #5: I SPEAK / EXPRESSION
The 5 Prana Vayus
Teaching Specific Populations
Developing Rapport
Open/Closing Class
Additional Class Design Considerations

Session #6: I SEE / INTUITION
Practical Experiences in the field

Session #7: I KNOW / INTEGRATION
Practical Experiences in the field

*Every Session includes pose breakdown of fundamental poses.

Required Tools

Computer
Reliable internet
Zoom application (downloadable for free)
Google email account*
Headphones with a microphone (suggested)
Yoga mat and basic yoga accessories (strap, blocks, etc.)
Text books, see below
*All trainees receive a robust digital teacher training manual.

Required Texts

Group Fitness Instructor Handbook by the American Council American on Exercise
Teaching Yoga by Mark Stephens
Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith
Meditations from the Mat by Rolf Gates
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Investment

The number of students accepted into the JBY teacher training cert. is capped to provide you with a personalized experience. Jane Bahneman hand-picked additional faculty who deeply interact with each trainee. Jane prides herself on building relationships and community while producing excellent yoga teachers – she stays devoted to your growth.

  • Early Bird Lump Sum Rate: A one-time lump sum payment of $777 if you register and pay in full on or before 11:59pm on January 14, 2024. This is a savings of $111.
  • Regular Lump Sum Rate: A one-time lump sum payment of $888 if you register and pay in full after January 14, 2024.
  • Regular Installment Rate: Split our Regular rate into 2 payments. The first installment of $444 is due at the time of registration. The second installment of $444 is due on or before February 24, 2024.

Registration closes Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 11:59pm.

Refund Policy

You may cancel at any time before classes start by sending an email to info@nectaryogastudios.com. Once classes start (January 27, 2024 at 12pm ET), no refunds, transfers, or credits will be provided. Prior to this, refunds will be provided as follows:

  • If you cancel on or before 11:59pm on January 17, 2024, your first payment (or lump sum payment) is fully refundable.
  • If you cancel after 11:59pm on January 17, 2024, your first installment payment (or $444.00 of your lump sum payment) is non-refundable. However, it will be transferred to your account as studio credit at Power Nectar Yoga.

Membership

All yoga teacher training students have a requirement to take 2 classes per week at either Power Nectar Yoga or in our Virtual Nectar Yoga Studio. We recommend trainees purchase an All Access Membership during teacher training, which includes live classes at Power Nectar Yoga and membership in our virtual studio. Email info@nectaryogastudios.com for more information or to upgrade your membership.

Internship Opportunities

We consider a quality Internship to be a key part of continued success as a yoga teacher. Our 90-day internship provides new instructors with the chance to gain real-life teaching experience, learn from seasoned instructors, and dive into the business of yoga. Interns receive preference for job openings with Power Nectar Yoga, when available. Applications for our internship program at PNY is available upon request: please e-mail info@nectaryogastudios.com. The internship investment is 3 installment payments of $333.00.

Dates and Times

Spring 2024 LIVE in-person training sessions and Virtual Live (via Zoom) sessions start SJanuary 27, 2024. Educational content is a mix of lecture, interactive discussions, workshops, and practice. Dress comfortably and be ready to move. Make-ups for missed sessions are handled on a case-by-case basis. Our Spring 2024 schedule is as follows:

Session 1: Saturday, 01/27 12pm – 7pm* LIVE in-person AND Sunday, 01/28 9am – 1pm Virtual Live
Session 2: Saturday, 02/24 12pm – 7pm LIVE in-person AND Sunday, 02/25 9am – 1pm Virtual Live
Session 3: Saturday, 03/23 12pm – 7pm LIVE in-person AND Sunday, 03/24 9am – 1pm Virtual Live
Session 4: Saturday, 04/20 12pm – 7pm LIVE in-person AND Sunday, 04/21 9am – 1pm Virtual Live
Session 5: Saturday, 05/18 12pm – 7pm LIVE in-person AND Sunday, 05/19 9am – 1pm Virtual Live
*The LIVE in-person sessions will break from 3pm – 4pm.

Required Tuesday evening discussion group will be held every Tuesday from 01/30 – 05/14 from 7pm – 8:30pm. ALL ASSIGNMENTS DUE BY 06/30/2024.

Location

Participate in the Virtual Live and on-demand sessions from any place on the globe as long as you have a reliable Internet connection. LIVE in-person sessions are held at Power Nectar Yoga in Alexandria, VA, one mile from Washington DC’s Reagan Airport. All sessions are in Eastern Standard Time.

Want More Information?

In the spirit of being who we are at our core, we do not offer herd-like group info sessions. We like to keep it personal. We’d be happy to answer further questions in an individual conversation, via phone or video chat. Please feel free to email us at info@nectaryogastudios.com.