1000-Hour Teacher Training Courses

(hours subject to change)

 

At this time, the 1000-Hour Training is on pause until further notice.

Students following the Teacher in the Kripalu Tradition track must select courses indicated by ▶ and take at least one course in each of the categories.

Those on the Well-Rounded Teacher track may select any combination of courses totaling 500-hours of training, but must take at least one course in each of the categories.

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AYURVEDA
For those who completed their 500-Hour Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher certification at Kripalu, this category is waived.

▶ Foundations of Ayurveda (200)

▶ Introduction to Ayurveda (23.5)
Erin Casperson, Lauren Gernady, and Cat Pacini

▶ Uniting Yoga and Ayurveda (75)
Balancing the Doshas
Larissa Hall Carlson and Kate O’Donnell

LEADERSHIP AND FACILITATION

▶ Creating Transformational Workshops (10.5)
An Introduction to Mind-Body Learning
Ken Nelson, Lesli Lang, David Ronka, and Jim White

▶ Designing and Leading Transformational Workshops (29)
The Craft of Mind-Body Teaching
Ken Nelson, Lesli Lang, David Ronka, and Jim White

Doorways to the Self (23.5)
A Luminary School Leadership Training for Yoga Teachers
Elena Brower and Ally Bogard

▶ Facilitating Transformational Workshops (23)
Group Dynamics and the Power of Presence
Ken Nelson, Lesli Lang, David Ronka and Jim White

JourneyDance Embodied Leadership Training, Module 3 (27.5)
Transformational Facilitation
Toni Bergins

▶ Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership, Level 1: Forest Community (75)
Micah Mortali and Mark Roule

▶ Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership, Level 2: Aligning with Nature (75)
Micah Mortali and Mark Roule

▶ Living a Spiritual Life (29)
Walking the Talk
Brahmani Liebman and Jashoda Edmunds

The Presence of a Teacher (27)
Hari Kirin Khalsa and Ajeet Kaur

SCIENCE OF YOGA

▶ Bone Camp(26.5)
Advanced Yoga and Yoga-Inspired Movements for Better Bones
Sara Meeks

▶ Chakras, Granthis, and Nadis (75)
Applied Yoga Philosophy, Subtle Anatomy, and Advanced Practice
Yoganand Michael Carroll

In-Depth Anatomy of Asana (65) (2017 only)
Joseph Le Page, Maria Mendola, Cheryl Van Demark, Diane Miller, and Mary Northey

The Myofascial Web (10)
The Soul of Anatomy
Tom Myers

▶ Positional Therapy for Chronic Pain Relief, Level 1 (20) or (21.5 with Optional Practicum)
Lee Albert

▶ Positional Therapy for Chronic Pain Relief, Level 2 (24) or (26 with Optional Practicum)
Lee Albert

▶ Positional Therapy: Clinical Applications (27.75)
Lee Albert

▶ S.A.F.E. Yoga for Skeletal Health (27)
Sara Meeks

▶ The Science of Yoga (23.5)
Lisa Nelson and Angela Wilson

Seeing and Understanding Bodies (25)
Timothy McCall

Tantra Yoga Immersion (40)
Alignment Refinement for Body, Mind, and Heart
Todd Norian

Teaching Yoga for Arthritis and Chronic Pain (34 credit hours)
Ann Swanson

▶ Unified Body Yoga: The Kripalu Approach to Deeper Practice (34.5 credit hours)
Michelle Dalbec and Christopher Holmes

Yoga & Psyche: Psychological Integration Through Yoga (23.5) (2018 only)
Mariana Caplan

Yoga Biomechanics: Stretching Redefined (23.5)
Jules Mitchell

Yoga for Healthy Aging Intensive (36.5)
Baxter Bell and Melina Meza

The Yoga of Sound (23.5)
Tapping the Authenticity of Yoga
Russill Paul (Anirud Jaidev)

Yoga Tune Up Teacher Training: Level 1 (46.5)
Ariel Kiley or Dinneen Viggiano

Your Deep Core, a Full Breath, and Lifetime Resilience (10)
Tom Myers

SPECIAL INTERESTS

▶ 200-Hour Kripalu Vinyasa Teacher Training (200) (2018 only)
Yoganand Michael Carroll and Coby Kozlowski

Being Still with Skill: A Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga Retreat (34)
Rolf Gates, Anne Cushman, and Pascal Auclair

Body by Breath (8.5)
Yoga Tune Up to Integrate your Core from the Inside Out
Jill Miller

Circular Power: Chakra Mandala Vinyasa (22.5) (2018 only)
Coral Brown

Deep Kula: An Immersion for Dedicated Students and Teachers
Schuyler Grant

▶ Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra Teacher Training (40)
Jennifer Reis

The Embodiment Experience: JourneyDance™ Training Module 1 (50)
Toni Bergins

Finding the Heart of Yoga (2018 only)
Karen Mozes and Justin Michael Williams

The First International Yoga Nidra Conference (34)

▶ Five Element Yoga Teacher Training (40)
Jennifer Reis

Forrest Yoga Advanced Teacher Training (69) (2017 only)
Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco

▶ Guiding Meditation for Transformational Yoga Teaching: Exploring the World Within (75)
Yoganand Michael Carroll and Michelle Dalbec

Integral Qigong Teacher Training (63.5)
Community Practice Leader Certification
Roger Jahnke

iRest Yoga Nidra Level 1 Teacher Training (30)
Karen Soltes

iRest Yoga Nidra Level 2 (28)
Stephanie Lopez

Inner Flow (26.5) (2017 only)
The Art of Sequencing Vinyasa as Movement Meditation
Shiva Rea

Iyengar Yoga and Beyond (10)
Playfully Unpacking the Principles
Carrie Owerko

JourneyDance Teacher Training in Embodied Leadership, Module 2 (35.5)
Processes and Rituals
Toni Bergins

JourneyDance Embodied Leadership Training, Module 3 (27.5)
Transformational Facilitation
Toni Bergins

▶ Leading Kripalu Vinyasa (75)
Breathe Feel Flow
Coby Kozlowski and Michelle Dalbec

▶ Leading Savasana (10)
How to Guide Deep Relaxation
Jennifer Reis

Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher Complete Training (58)
Megha Nancy Buttenheim

▶ Mindful Outdoor Guide Certification, Level 1: Forest Community (75)
Micah Mortali and Mark Roule

▶ Mindful Outdoor Guide Certification, Level 2: Aligning with Nature (75)
Micah Mortali and Mark Roule

Mudra and Pranayama Yoga Therapy Applications (65) (2017 only)
Joseph Le Page, Jennifer Reis, and Mary Northey

Relax and Renew (30)
Learning to Teach Restorative Yoga
Judith Hanson Lasater

Restorative Yoga Therapeutic Teacher Training (26.5)
Jillian Pransky

▶ Restorative Yoga Teacher Training (40)
Sudha Carolyn Lundeen

Sequencing for the Breath (8.5) (2018 only)
Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee

Shake Your Soul Teacher Training (46)
The Yoga of Dance
Dan Leven, Heather Bilotta, and Sage Brody

Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga Teacher Training (35)
Anna Levesque and Susannah Beattie

▶ Teaching Pranayama and Advanced Asana (75)
Essential Practices for Yoga Teaching
Yoganand Michael Carroll and Janna Delgado

Teaching Transformational Yoga (8.5)
Bridging Personal Practice and Collective Change
Seane Corn and Kerri Kelly

▶ Yin Yoga Teacher Training (35)
Brahmani Liebman and Jashoda Edmunds

TEACHING DIVERSE POPULATIONS

Basic Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training (32)
Jacci Gruninger

Chair Yoga Teacher Training Module 2 (8.5)
Lakshmi Voelker and Brenda Yarnold

▶ Instructing Yoga for Special Populations (75)
Yoga for Every Body
Sudha Carolyn Lundeen

▶ Introduction to Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (40)
David Emerson and Jenn Turner

Iyengar Yoga for Back Care (10)
Elise Browning Miller

▶ Kripalu Yoga in the Schools Teacher Training (75)
Janna Delgado and Iona M. Smith

Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Teacher Training (25)
Lakshmi Voelker

Learn to Teach Kids and Teens: Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher Training (38.5)
Megha Nancy Buttenheim and Missy Brown

Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher Training for Special Populations (43)
Megha Nancy Buttenheim

Love Your Brain Teacher Training (18)
Kyla Pearce, Kim Baker, Ramsay Pierce, and Mary Fay

Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training, Level 1 (45)
Sarah Longacre and Stacey Seebart

Teaching Yoga for Arthritis and Chronic Pain (34)
Ann Swanson

Teaching Yoga to Athletes (23.5)
Sage Rountree

Yoga for Cancer (37)
Tari Prinster

Yoga for Scoliosis Part 1 (10)
Elise Browning Miller

Yoga for Scoliosis Part 2 (15)
Elise Browning Miller

Yoga for Children with ADHD, Autism, and those who are Differently-Abled (18.5)
Shakta Kaur Khalsa

Yoga for Mood Management (52)
A Lifeforce Yoga Practitioner Training
Rose Kress, Deborah Lubetkin, and Amy Weintraub

Yoga for Seniors Teacher Training (25)
Kimberly Carson and Carol Krucoff

Yoga Therapeutics for Radiant Health (10.5)
Todd Norian

YOGA PHILOSOPHY

At Play with the Radiance Sutras (43)
A Meditation Retreat and Teacher Training
Lorin Roche, Coby Kozlowski and Camille Maurine

▶ Chakras, Granthis and Nadis (75)
Applied Yoga Philosophy, Subtle Anatomy, and Advanced Practice
Yoganand Michael Carroll

Dharma Yoga Intensive (10)
Charging Practice
Sri Dharma Mittra

Dharma Yoga Intensive (10)
Unleashing Psychic Forces
Sri Dharma Mittra

▶ Hatha Yoga Pradipika (35)
Yoganand Michael Carroll

▶ Living a Spiritual Life (29)
Walking the Talk
Brahmani Liebman and Jashoda Edmunds

Natural Spiritual Progress Through Dharma Yoga (10)
Sri Dharma Mittra

The Presence of a Teacher (27)
Hari Kirin Khalsa and Ajeet Kaur

Revitalize Your Being (19)
Sync with Source
Yogrishi Vishvketu

Sanskrit and Mantra Immersion (10)
The Language of Yoga
Nicolai Bachman

Tantra Yoga Immersion (40)
Alignment Refinement for Body, Mind, and Heart
Todd Norian

Tantra Yoga Immersion (26)
Embody the Great Light of Consciousness
Todd Norian, Douglas Brooks, Bill Mahoney, Constantina Rhodes, and Shantala

Tantra Yoga Immersion (24.5)
The Path of Radical Affirmation
Todd Norian

Teaching and Living from the Yoga Sutras (34)
Five Day Intensive Practice and Study
Rolf Gates

▶ Understanding the Bhagavad Gita (35)
Yoganand Michael Carroll

The Yoga of Sound (23.5)
Tapping the Authenticity of Yoga
Russill Paul (Anirud Jaidev)

Yoga Workshop Design For Teachers (34)
Creating New Possibilities For Yourself And Others
Rolf Gates

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