Prerequisites

How to prepare for the ytt:

There is no one way, or right way, to practice yoga and yoga is not only about the physical, asana, practice. Therefore we do not require you to have a strong physical practice before you attend training. In other words, if you can’t do arm balances, don’t feel that flexible, and do chaturanga from your knees, that is more than okay! There is no length of time in which you “should” have been practicing for. If you have an open mind and open heart, you are ready.

Please keep in mind the daily practices are required to complete your training, so it is encouraged to practice meditation and asana 1-3 times per week, leading up to the training. Please note that part of the prerequisites include a practice journal to be submitted prior to meeting in Mexico. Listening to your body, and modifying your practice will be strongly encouraged. The feelvana manual will be sent out before the training as required reading so that each participant has a solid understanding of the covered topics before beginning the in-person intensive.

By attending this training, you are able to:

  • take responsibility for your needs

  • emotionally regulate yourself

  • competently sit in and handle stillness

  • create instead of consume an experience

Please Note:

In this training we have zero tolerance for racism, transphobia, and homophobia.

Required readings:

Skill In Action - Michelle Cassandra Johnson

Embrace Yoga's Roots: Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice - Susanna Barkataki

Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice - T.K.V. Desikachar

Science of Yoga: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice Paperback - Ann Swanson

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Sri Swami Satchidananda

Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation - Stephen Mitchell

SUGGESTED READING (A FEW OF OUR FAVES):

The Untethered Soul - Michael A Singer

Girlvana - Alex Mazerolle

Eastern Body, Western Mind- Anodea Judith

Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing- Vasant Dattatray Lad

The Radiance Sutras: 112 Gateways to the Yoga of Wonder & Delight by Loren Roche

Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get on the Mat, Love Your Body by Jessamyn Stanley

practice resources:

20 minute practice with Ally Maz

Self-Touch for Comfort Guided Meditation with Ash Brodeur

PRE Training Practice Journal:

Prior to meeting in Mexico, you are required to practice 4 different styles of yoga and write a 1-3 paragraph reflection on your experience. Styles of practice can include, but are not limited to:

  • Yin

  • Restorative

  • Kundalini

  • Ashtanga

  • Vinyasa

  • Pranayama

  • Hot Yoga

  • Hatha

  • Breathwork

  • Guided Meditation