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Now and Zen Teacher Training Information

Teacher Training Information

This is a Yoga Alliance 200 hour Hatha Yoga teacher training.  We will meet on the following weekends on Fridays from 5:30pm-9:00pm, Saturdays from 8:00am- 6:00, and Sundays from 8:00am-3:00pm (We do a working lunch on Sundays).

2025 200 Hour Teacher Training Dates

January 24-26        February 28-March 2        April 4-6        May 2-4

June 13-15              July 11-13              August 8-10           September 5-7

Asana: Proper alignment to meet each student’s needs, how to use props and modifications, benefits and contraindications, Sanskrit names

Pranayama: Breathing practices, when it is appropriate to use in class and how to introduce them.

Philosophy: Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita

Yoga Anatomy: Anatomical and Energetic

Practicum and Teaching Techniques: The art of teaching, sequencing, language and voice, teaching multi-level classes, teacher intention, multiple styles of classes.

Books needed for the training: All can be found on Amazon

  1. Patanjali Yoga Sutras ~ The translation by Swami Satchidananda
  2. The Living Gita ~ The translation by Swami Satchidananda
  3. Yoga Reminder by AG Mohan and Ganesh Mohan

Please contact Deb Marweg at deb.marweg@gmail.com or 369-7841, if you have any questions or would like more information.

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During our time together we will:

  • Do Pose breakdowns of various standing poses (hips facing forward, hips opening), seated poses, twisting poses, arm balances, inversions, forward folds and backbends. We will look at the poses from an anatomy perspective, an energetic perspective as well as how yoga can help us in our daily lives.
  • Learn about Bandhas, Mudras, Chakras, and Pranayama
  • Touch upon Ayurveda and the Doshas
  • Learn Sanskit as it relates to the yoga practice
  • Read and discuss the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali, and the Bagavad Gita
  • Look at the ethics of being a yoga instructor
  • Study anatomy for Yoga, and look at common issues that you will see in students.
  • Learn different techniques for planning and sequencing classes
  • Learn modifications and how to teach multi-level classes as well as various types of classes (gentle, yin, flow etc)
  • Learn how to be a well rounded teacher by planning classes as a group, working towards planning classes by yourself.

I am so excited to embark on this journey. I hope you decide to join us!

Now & Zen Yoga Studio

369 S. Lower Sacramento Rd
Suite B – Lodi, CA 95242

Talk to us

Phone: (209) 369-7841
nowandzenlodi@gmail.com

Hours

Monday- Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
Monday- Thursday 4:00-7:00pm

We are a small studio and do not always have someone at the front desk. We are available 15 minutes before and after classes. Please refer to the class schedule for class times.

When we are in class or at lunch we will not be able to assist you in the boutique or with purchases, but information is available at the front desk for you to take. Please feel free to call before coming in so we can make sure someone is here to assist you.