300 hour yoga teacher training

advanced yoga study &
300 hour yoga teacher training

Expand — Elevate — Enrich

Muddy Waters 300 hour advanced teacher training program builds on our foundational program to elevate, expand, and enrich all aspects of your practice, both on mat and in daily living.
The four core modules work together to create a holistic teacher training experience.

Body

this is it:
this body
is
home
- Marya Hornbacher

  • Training certification upon completion of course.

    Yoga is more than physical. It is cellular, mental, intellectual and spiritual - it involves man in his entire being. - B.K.S. Iyengar

    Yin Yoga is a quiet style of yoga that specifically targets the fascia of the body. Gently stressing the tissues in this passive way contributes to their health by stimulating and activating the cells through rehydration and re-stimulating fluid production. Because of its inherent stillness, the mind and breath are encouraged to slow down, providing opportunities for reflection and meditation.

    Myofascial Release has become more and more popular over the last decade for good reason. If you've experienced MFR, you're aware of its power to transform and shift patterns in the fascial tissues. Its benefits are extensive, ranging from accelerating injury recovery, reducing movement restrictions, and even offering relief from stiffness and pain.

    Participants will learn:

    • What is Yin Yoga?

    • What are the principles of Yin Yoga?

    • Origins of Yin yoga in Chinese Meridian theory

    • Physical, mental and emotional benefits of Yin Yoga

    • What is Myofascial Release?

    • What does the research say regarding fascia structure, function, and dysfunction?

    • Myofascial release techniques to promote optimal tissue health and function

    • Trigger points and specialized protocols for every part of the body

    • Application of Myofascial Release within a yoga setting

    • Experience the practice

    • Teaching Yin, preparing the space, setting your intention

    • Sequencing by meridian

    • Sequencing by theme

    • Modifications and propping

    • Importance of integration

    • Practice teaching

    • and more...!

  • Training Certification upon completion of course.

    Restorative Yoga
    creates a path to inner harmony and healing. This gentle practice invites you to release tension, calm the mind, and restore balance to your body and spirit. Through supported poses and mindful breathing, you'll unwind deeply held stress and promote relaxation at a profound level. Restorative Yoga offers a sanctuary for self-care and rejuvenation, leaving you feeling refreshed, renewed, and deeply nourished.

    Yoga Nidra is a journey of deep relaxation and profound inner exploration. This guided practice induces a state of consciousness between wakefulness and sleep, where profound relaxation and heightened awareness converge. Experience profound rest, release tension, reduce anxiety.

    Participants will learn:

    • Principles and philosophy of Restorative Yoga + Yoga Nidra

    • Understanding the benefits and effects on the body, mind, and spirit

    • Sequencing and structuring Restorative Yoga classes and developing Yoga Nidra scripts

    • Skillful use of props to support students in Restorative Yoga poses

    • Breathwork and meditation techniques to enhance the Restorative Yoga experience

    • Creating a safe and nurturing environment for students to explore deep relaxation

    • Techniques for cultivating mindfulness and presence as a teacher

    • Strategies for addressing common challenges and concerns

  • Blend art and craft with this holistic exploration of advanced sequencing techniques. Delve into the art of crafting dynamic, intelligent, and purposeful yoga sequences that inspire, challenge, and empower students.

    Intended to elevate your yoga teaching practice and designed for instructors ready to deepen their understanding and refine their skills.

    Through in-depth study and practical application, you will:

    • Explore advanced principles of sequencing, including theme development, peak pose integration, and progression.

    • Deepen your knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and energetic principles to inform sequence design and alignment cues.

    • Learn how to skillfully incorporate advanced asanas, transitions, and variations to create engaging and transformative class experiences.

    • Understand the nuances of sequencing for specific populations, such as athletes, seniors, or those with injuries.

    • Explore the subtle aspects of sequencing, including breathwork, meditation, and philosophical themes, to create holistic and multi-dimensional classes.

    • Refine your teaching skills through practice teaching, feedback, and mentorship, fostering confidence and authenticity in your voice as a teacher.

    • Cultivate your creative expression and intuitive wisdom to develop unique and impactful sequences that resonate with your students.

  • This advanced Ayurveda + application course is designed for practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding and proficiency in Ayurvedic principles and practices.

    Rooted in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, participants will learn:

    • Comprehensive knowledge and skills to integrate Ayurveda into your teaching and personal lives with greater depth and precision.

    • Deep exploration of the foundational concepts of Ayurveda, including doshas and gunas as well as their interplay with the mind, body, and spirit.

    • Personalized wellness approaches to address individual imbalances.

    • Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle to support optimal health and well-being according to Ayurvedic principles.

    • Integration of Ayurvedic principles into yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation practices to create holistic and balanced wellness routines tailored to individual needs.

    • And more!

Mind

attention is the
beginning
of devotion
- Mary Oliver

  • This training consists of three modules: Yoga for Mental Wellbeing, Freedom + Focus, and Meditation Facilitation.

    *Certification upon completion of course.

  • Course #1 in Meditation Facilitation Training

    Nurture your mental well-being with our Yoga for Mental Wellbeing Course. This program is designed to provide you with the tools, techniques, and understanding to cultivate resilience, inner peace, and emotional balance through the practice of yoga.

    Participants will:

    • Deepen your understanding of how yoga practices, including pranayama (breathwork), and meditation, can positively impact mental health and emotional well-being.

    • Learn evidence-based practices: Discover research-backed techniques and mindfulness exercises proven to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and enhance overall mental wellness.

    • Develop a personalized practice: Receive guidance in creating a tailored yoga routine that addresses specific mental health needs and supports the journey towards greater emotional resilience and well-being.

    • Cultivate mindfulness and self-awareness: Learn how to cultivate present-moment awareness, self-compassion, and acceptance through mindfulness meditation and reflection practices.

  • Course #2 in Meditation Facilitation Teacher Training. Yoga for Mental wellbeing is a pre-requisite.


    In this course, you’ll learn tools to help free your mind from its patterns; tools to focus your mind to support mental wellbeing + freedom (Samadhi).

    Explore ancient yogic practices to cultivate clarity, presence, and inner peace amidst life's complexities including:

    • Mantra

    • Mudra

    • Centering

    • Instinctive Meditation

    • Pratyahara

    • and more!

    By exploring a variety of meditation tools, you’ll be empowered to find the methods that resonate most deeply with you and your students.

    The three MIND modules make up the Meditation Facilitator Certification

  • Course #3 in Meditation Facilitator Teacher Training. Yoga for Mental Wellbeing and Freedom + Focus course are pre-requisites for this course.

    Throughout this final meditation course training, you will:

    • Continue to deepen your understanding of meditation by exploring the rich history, philosophy, and various traditions of meditation, gaining insight into the diverse techniques and approaches

    • Develop teaching and facilitation skills: Receive practical instruction and hands-on experience in leading guided meditation sessions, cultivating effective communication skills, holding space for participants, and adapting practices to meet the needs of diverse individuals and groups.

    • Explore meditation anatomy and physiology: Gain insight into the neurological, physiological, and psychological mechanisms underlying meditation practices, enhancing your ability to explain the benefits and effects of meditation to others with confidence and clarity.

    • Cultivate presence and authenticity: Learn how to embody the qualities of presence, compassion, and authenticity essential for effective meditation facilitation, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for participants to explore their inner landscape with openness and trust.

    • Continue to cultivate a personal meditation practice: Deepen your own meditation practice through guided sessions, self-reflection, and personal exploration, experiencing firsthand the transformative power of meditation and integrating its teachings into your daily life.

    By completing all 3 MIND modules, you’ll receive your Meditation Facilitator Certification and emerge as a confident, skilled, and compassionate guide, ready to empower others on their journey of self-discovery.

Heart

don’t forget
love
- Mirabai

  • This course is a beautiful self-exploration and application of the four qualities of the heart, or the "Brahmaviharas."

    They are described as essential virtues that serve as guiding principles in relationships and inner harmony.

    A description of each:

    Maitri (Loving-kindness)
    Karuna (Compassion)
    Mudita (Sympathetic Joy)
    Upeksa (Equanimity)

  • A course in Svadhyaya (self-study) and living in authentic alignment.
    Throughout the program we’ll explore:

    • Insights and practical tools to help you uncover your unique life purpose (Dharma) and set powerful intentions aligned with your highest aspirations (Sankalpa).

    • Explore the concept of Dharma: Delve into the ancient teachings of Dharma, which refer to one's sacred duty or life path. Through self-inquiry and reflection, you'll uncover your innate gifts, passions, and values, gaining clarity on how to align your actions with your deeper purpose and meaning in life.

    • Cultivate Sankalpa power: Learn the art of setting Sankalpas, or heartfelt intentions, that resonate with your soul's deepest desires and aspirations. Through guided exercises and meditation practices, you'll clarify your Sankalpa and harness its transformative power to manifest positive change and fulfillment in your life.

    • Align with universal principles such as karma, dharma, and seva (selfless service).

    • Explore how living in alignment with these principles can lead to greater harmony, fulfillment, and contribution to the world.

    • Develop a personalized roadmap for conscious living

Spirit

be grateful for
whatever comes,
because each has been sent
as
a guide from beyond
- Rumi

  • This course is a profound exploration of the breath and energetic anatomy.

    Throughout this training, you will:

    • Explore the science of pranayama

    • Dive into the physiology and mechanics of breath, gaining a thorough understanding of how conscious breathing practices influence the nervous system, energy channels (nadis), and vital energy (prana) within the body.

    • Build upon and learn a variety of pranayama techniques and understand the therapeutic applications of each technique and how to sequence them effectively.

    • Deepen your knowledge of the subtle body anatomy, including the chakras (energy centers), koshas (sheaths), and vayus (subtle winds).

    • Explore how pranayama practices influence the flow of energy within these energetic pathways, promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

    • Adapt practices for individual needs

    • Receive guidance on how to tailor pranayama practices to meet the specific needs and abilities of individuals

    • Hone your teaching skills through practice teaching sessions, feedback, and mentorship, learning how to create safe, supportive, and transformative experiences for your students.

  • Certification upon completion of course.

    In this important course you’ll learn:

    • Practical, evidence-based yogic practices to support the whole-being well-being of your students

    • Better understand how trauma is stored in the body, the role of the nervous system, polyvagal theory, and other modern science along with yogic and Ayurvedic philosophy and science relevant to trauma and resilience

    • Learn how specific practices work with the nervous system to help students shift their mental, emotional, and physical states, and build self-efficacy

    • Learn how to practice non-harming (Ahimsa) by understanding how trauma affects individuals and groups; avoid unintentional retraumatization; recognize symptoms of trauma if they show up; respond skillfully when they do.

    • Learn and practice the theory and application of trauma-informed principles; the neuroscience and physiology of both trauma and resilience; and practices to support, build and sustain resilience from modern scientific and ancient yogic perspectives, including:

    • Establish a shared definition of trauma (e.g. relational, historical, cultural)

    • Build foundational understanding of its characteristics, neurophysiology, and impact

    • Explore the role and responsibilities as trauma-informed yoga teachers

    • Trauma-informed Care Principles (SAMHSA’s principles, nationally recognized and utilized across fields)

    • Apply SAMHA’s Trauma-informed Care Principles to yoga teaching

    • Recognize and support a student who is re-experiencing trauma

    • Empowered Consent

    • Polyvagal Theory, The Central Nervous System + The Science of Safety

    • Systems, Internalization + Replication

    • Resilience + Post-Traumatic Growth

    • Polyvagal Theory, The Central Nervous System + The Science of Safety

    • Yogic and Ayurvedic frameworks, philosophy + applications

    • More!

  • There is profound wisdom in the Yoga Sutras.

    Throughout the entirety of the program, students will:

    • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the foundational principles of yoga as outlined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, exploring concepts such as the Eight Limbs of Yoga, the nature of the mind, and the path to spiritual liberation.

    • Explore a unique interpretation of the Yoga Sutras, uncovering hidden gems and profound insights that illuminate the practical application of these ancient teachings in modern life.

    • Enhance your yoga practice by integrating the teachings of the Yoga Sutras into asana, pranayama, and meditation practices, fostering a deeper connection between body, mind, and spirit.

    • Explore how the Yoga Sutras serve as a guide for personal growth and self-transformation, empowering you to overcome obstacles, cultivate virtues, and awaken to your true potential.

    • Engage in discussions, reflections, and experiential exercises within a supportive community

    • Emerge with a profound appreciation for the timeless wisdom of the Yoga Sutras and a practical toolkit for integrating these teachings into your yoga practice and daily life

schedule
format

IMMERSIVE WEEKENDS | IN PERSON
Fridays 5pm-9:30pm
Saturdays 9:30am-5:30pm
Sundays 9:30am-5:30pm

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS | VIRTUAL

Wednesdays 6pm-8pm

training
dates

IMMERSIVE WEEKENDS

September 20-22, 2024
October 25-27, 2024
November 14-16, 2024
December 13-15, 2024
January 10-12, 2025
February 14-16, 2025
March 21-23, 2025
April 11-13, 2025
April 25-27, 2025
May 16-18, 2025
June 6-8, 2025

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

Wednesday evenings from September 25-June 4

No class:
Nov 20, Dec 25, Jan 1, Mar 12

tuition

  • Program Cost Paid-in-Full: $4400
    Program Cost Payment Plan: $4900

    For Payments In Full:

    Pay the $500 deposit to hold your spot, then pay in full by the start date of the program.

    For Payment Plans:

    Pay the $500 deposit to hold your spot, then pay $440 on the 1st of the month from September-June.

    The following additional costs are for required training materials and are not included in tuition:

    • Required textbooks

  • Training assistant (TA) discounts for those with admin/tech/organizational skills may be available. Discounts range from $250-$500 off tuition.

  • Terry Erickson Scholarship
    ONE scholarship offered to yoga students looking to deepen their practice and learn to live their yoga.

    BIPOC Scholarship
    ON scholarships offered to students that identify among the BIPOC community. Inclusivity, diversity and representation should be the standard throughout the Yoga community, not just the ideal.

    All scholarships are for $500 off full-tuition.

    Apply here: Scholarship Application

  • For those of you who’ve completed the Trauma-Informed Resilience Focused program in 2023 or 2024 and/or the Myofascial Release + Yin Yoga Teacher Training program in 2024, your tuition will be adjusted. Adjustments will be sent out after the initial $500 deposit has been made.

    Your tuition will subtract the cost of the previously taken modules.

Apply
today

Complete the form to receive our 300hr Teacher Training Application and student handbook & catalog. We will begin to take applications on May 15 for the 24-25 school year.

Once you submit your completed application, you will be sent a link to pay your $500 deposit to hold your spot.

Applicants will be notified of acceptance via email.

  • Lead trainer

    E-RYT 500, YACEP, AYS, TIYT is a certified trauma-informed resilience-focused yoga educator, Ayurvedic yoga specialist, and whole-being well-being consultant.

    For the past 20 years, Mollee has shared these life-supportive practices in a way that welcomes and honors the unique brilliance of those she is privileged to work with.

    She leads mind-body workshops, teacher trainings, and organizational well-being consultations in the upper Midwest, and online.

    RELEVANT EDUCATION:

    B.A. Psychology: Neuropsychology and Mass Communications: Journalism; Winona State University

    220-hr Yoga teaching certificate; Yoga Center Minneapolis

    300-hr SomaYoga/Yoga Therapy Level I yoga teaching certificate; Yoga North International SomaYoga Institute

    Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist certificate; Himalayan Institute

    Four year trauma-focused yoga apprenticeship with Lucinda Pepper and Tracy Williams LICSW, The Emily Program

    Trauma-Informed Yoga for Youth certificate; Street Yoga Seattle

    50-hr Level I and II Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy certificate; Sundara Yoga Therapy

    Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery: Level I, Level II and Level III certificates; Dr. Arielle Schwartz and Dr. Steven Porgess

    Somatic Abolitionism certificate; Education For Racial Equity; Resmaa Menakem MSW SEP

    Trauma-Informed Yoga Clinical Facilitator; Sundara Yoga Therapy - in progress

  • Lead Trainer

    E-RYT500, Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist, YACEP, studio owner

    Heather Beier is a practitioner, teacher, and facilitator known for her authentic presence and guidance. Her classes, trainings, and retreats are centered around the governing principle of helping people live alive and embodied in presence by connecting deeply to the intelligence of the body and embodying the philosophies into daily life. She has a deep reverence for the practice and has been guiding students for over a decade.

    Heather lives in the river town of Winona with her partner, two daughters, and a bunch of goats and chickens.

    RELEVANT EDUCATION:

    B.S. Communication Arts & Literature; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

    M.S. Early Childhood Education

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    300-hr YOGA TEACHER CERTIFICATE Yoga Medicine

    25-HR FEMALE HEALTH & YOGA Yoga Medicine

    55-HR MYOFASCIAL RELEASE Yoga Medicine

    20-HR MINDFUL TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA CERTIFICATION Ann Bortz, PSY.D, E-500-RYT

    55-HR NERVOUS SYSTEM & RESTORATIVE YOGA Yoga Medicine

    CERTIFIED NUSHU GROUP FACILITATOR NUSHU

    55-HR SHOULDER: ANATOMY, DYSFUNCTION, & APPLICATION TRAINING Yoga Medicine

    50-HR YIN + MEDITATION Yoga Medicine

    30-HR TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE & YOGA Yoga Medicine

    55-HR MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS Yoga Medicine

    BREATHWORK HEALER TRAINING David Elliot

    THE FOUR DESIRES IMMERSION IN PROGRESS Rod Stryker