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300-Hour Training

A Journey Into Mastery.

Our 300-Hour RYT teacher certification program is called Embody Mastery, an advanced study for 200-Hour-certified teachers from any tradition. Embody Mastery is a 10-month program that provides you with an opportunity to build upon the material introduced in your 200-Hour teacher training program and integrate what you’ve learned through practical application in the classroom, as well as support the development of your individual voice, style and leadership skills as a yoga teacher. Through a combination of classroom sessions, workshops and apprenticeships with senior trainers and expert guest instructors, you will refine your teaching and leadership skills, identify areas of expertise, and set the foundation for fully incorporating yoga into your life path of mastery. This 300-hour professional teacher certification program comprises 300 hours of Yoga Alliance-approved content that, when combined with your 200-Hour training, delivers a comprehensive and advanced 500-Hour certification in Power Vinyasa Yoga.

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MBody Yoga offers a cohesive, multi-specialist approach to teacher training that blends the best of the Yoga tradition from the East and West. Our faculty is comprised of highly trained, experienced inspiring professionals with a profound understanding of Yoga’s transformative power.

Our approach to the 300-hour teacher training involves a blending of the three strands of the Krishnamacharya lineage of Eastern Yoga augmented by the contemporary Westernized Teachings of Baron Baptiste. From the Krishnamacharya lineage, we get the Eastern foundational yoga practices of: Ashtanga, Iyengar and Desikachar. Essentially, Ashtanga provides us with the methodology that incorporates heat and flow. Iyengar provides us with the methodology of precise anatomical and physical instructions to teaching to the body. Desikachar provides us with the methodology that the practice should fit and adapt to the practitioner’s changing needs to get the most therapeutic benefit. Baptiste Power Yoga provides us with the methodology of the three aforementioned practices blended into one Westernized and transformative approach to teaching powerfully to the body, mind and spirit.

Our programs emphasize a student’s personal practice as the source for their teaching and include a comprehensive study of the techniques and mechanics of fundamental yoga postures, as well as the tools necessary to teach and inspire others. To deepen their education, students will also study functional anatomy and physiology; explore Yoga’s philosophical underpinnings; practice meditation and pranayama; engage in the practice SEVA (service); and explore mastery in the form of leadership development.

Applications for our teacher training programs are individually reviewed. Due to the structure and intensity of our teacher training programs, enrollment is very limited. We accept last-minute applications if there is space in the program. The above form will trigger an automated email that sends you your application and redirects you to the full application so you may continue it now if you like. Submitting your application indicates that you have read, understand and agree to all of the requirements for the training. You will hear back from us within two weeks. If you have not heard from us after two weeks, please call (904) 565-1005.

Upon acceptance to the program, we will contact you via email. Please note: Applications will not be reviewed without an application payment. If you are not accepted to the program, your application fee will be refunded in full.

How do I sign up for the program?

For our 300-Hour program, all you have to do is start and complete the application process.  The form to do start your application is located on this page (above this section).  We will review your application and get back to you with our response.  The application review process normally takes between 1-2 weeks.  There is a $500.00 application fee required in order for us to review your application.  It is non-refundable if you are accepted into the program.  It is refundable, if you are not.

What style of Yoga is the MBody Yoga Academy 300–Hour Teacher Training?

Our approach to the 300-Hour teacher training involves a blending of the three strands of the Krishnamacharya lineage of Eastern Yoga augmented by the contemporary Westernized Teachings of Baron Baptiste. From the Krishnamacharya lineage, we get the Eastern foundational yoga practices of: Ashtanga, Iyengar and Desikachar. Essentially, Ashtanga provides us with the methodology that incorporates heat and flow. Iyengar provides us with the methodology of precise anatomical and physical instructions to teaching to the body. Desikachar provides us with the methodology that the practice should fit and adapt to the practitioner’s changing needs to get the most therapeutic benefit.

Baptiste Power Yoga provides us with the methodology of the three aforementioned practices blended into one Westernized and transformative approach to teaching powerfully to the body, mind and spirit.

At MBody Academy, we have been leading teacher trainings for over 10 years and have trained some of the most celebrated Yogis and Studio Owners all over North
America and Europe. Our program is considered one of the most respected programs in Teacher Training with over 600 graduates and a 4.5 out of 5-star rating with Yoga Alliance.

What will I learn in the MBody Yoga Academy 300-Hour Teacher
Training?

In addition to making lifelong friends and deepening your experience of yoga, you will study the following topics in depth:

• Creating leaders who can teach powerful yoga based on their deeper understanding of the Krishnamacharya Lineage and the Baptiste Methodology of Power Vinyasa Yoga.

• Advanced asana study of the breakdown, alignment, modifications, and sequencing of postures not addressed in a typical 200 HR Teacher Training
Program.

• Learning advanced assisting and modification techniques and tools for basic
as well as advanced and therapeutic postures.

• Specialized workshops taught by content experts in anatomy, physiology, tantric, and yogic philosophy.

• Yogic philosophy content and texts to include an in-depth look into Chakras; Nadis; Bandhas; the Yoga Sutras; and the Bhagavad Gita. Fully understand how they relate to your teaching and life.

• Yoga as Service (Seva), and how to incorporate a passionate-driven service-oriented culture into a yoga studio or local community environment.

• Developing skills for working with special population yoga students

• Yogapreneurship. Everything you need to know about being a Yoga Entrepreneur. Topics to include: Selling and Marketing Yourself, Studio, Classes & Workshops.

• Developing skills for crafting demonstrations, leading workshops/programs
and creating yoga events.

• Learning effective presentation and communication skills to teach to any
demographic.

I have an injury/special condition – can I take this course?

We recommend that you check with your physician first and must sign a waiver stating that you are able to take the class. With your doctor’s permission and release, minor physical limitations can also serve as helpful demonstrations to learn to work with students with similar limitations.

Can I take this Training if I’m pregnant?

We have had many pregnant students in our programs. It all depends on how you are feeling. All students should first check with their doctor to make sure they are clear to take this training.

What is Your Teacher Training Cancellation and Refund Policy?

Students will receive a full refund (less deposit) if cancellation occurs within (7) days of the start of the training program. Deposit may be applied to a future program. No refunds will be made after program start date. If registering and paying via a payment plan, you agree to pay for the training in full and in accordance to the payment plan terms and contract.

If you miss a training session, you are responsible for the installment payment. If you miss a payment, you will not be allowed to participate in the following weekend until payment has been made.

What is the cost for yoga classes and workshops while I am enrolled in teacher training?

Students enrolled in any of our 300-Hour programs can purchase a 1 or 3 month unlimited package for 50% off, starting the first day of your training. Additionally, those enrolled in our 300-Hour program will receive our member discounted pricing for all 2-3 hour workshops.

I took a 200-Hour training with another school. Can I take your 300-Hour course?

Yes!

Is there a minimum age requirement to take the training?

You must be at least 16 years old to take the teacher training. If you are between 16 and 18 years old it is required that we receive approval from the trainer and written consent from your legal guardian 30 days before the start of the training?

Do you help organize accommodations for travelling students?

We do not organize accommodations for our Studio Teacher Trainings, but Craigslist and Air BnB are great sources for finding short-term housing.

Are any books and materials included in the price of the trainings?

All MBody Academy Teacher Training Manuals are included, but you will need to purchase additional required books. Please see the Materials tab for further information.

How many students are enrolled in each Teacher Training at one time?

We typically have 15-25 individuals in our trainings but some classes can be even larger.

What is the 300-Hour Attendance and Class Make-Up Policy?

Please see our Program Catalog for this policy.

How much time should I expect to spend on 300-Hour homework?

Expect to spend between 2-4 hours a week on homework. The homework is designed to support the material covered in class and help you integrate what is presented into your own practice and teaching. If you wish to receive your Diploma and Letter of Completion for the course, you must attend all the sessions and complete all the homework assignments.

MAKE UP POLICY FOR TRAINING PROGRAM APPRENTICESHIPS

All 300-Hour Teacher Training Program Apprenticeships (100-Hour/200- Hour) must be completed to pass the apprenticeship segment of the 300-Hour program. It is important to honor your commitment to both your lead trainer and the students of the program you are assisting. If you are going to miss apprenticing a training program, make sure to notify your mentor 24 hours in advance.  For more information on this policy, see our Program Catalog.

MAKE UP POLICY FOR MENTORSHIP MEETINGS

You must complete all 300-Hour Mentorship Meeting requirements in order to pass the program. This includes the workshop practice teaching sessions that are held as part of your group. The maximum number of mentor ship meetings that you can miss and make up is two meetings. If you miss more than two mentorship meetings, you will not pass the apprenticeship portion of the program. You must give your mentor 24 – hours’ notice when you need to miss a mentorship meeting. For more information on this policy, see our Program Catalog.

What is the Yoga Alliance?

Yoga Alliance is an organization that was started in 1999 as a way to create nationally recognized standards for yoga teachers and yoga teacher trainings in the US. More and more yoga studios across the country are requiring their teachers to register with the Yoga Alliance, either at the 200-Hour or 300-Hour level. Yoga Alliance registration, however, is not a legal requirement for teaching yoga.

Currently, there are no legal certification requirements to be a yoga teacher. The MBody Yoga Academy Trainings are approved at the Yoga Alliance 200-Hour and 300-Hour level in the United States. MBody Yoga Academy trainings have a 4.5 out of 5-star Yoga Alliance rating based on past training participants.

Is the MBody Yoga Academy Teacher Training qualification recognized around the world?

Yes! The MBody Yoga Academy Teacher Training and School is globally recognized and respected which is why we have over 600 graduates. Our students come from all over the U.S. to take our training and to bring the knowledge back home to their own communities.

What is the process for teaching at an MBody Yoga studio?

MBody Yoga Academy seeks a diverse, committed, and well-trained faculty who uphold our high standard of quality for safe, effective, and accessible teaching in the field of yoga. The process to teach at MBody Yoga starts with joining our Teacher Mentorship Program. This program is available to you at no charge. In these sessions you will receive coaching and support from a Mentor (senior MBody teacher) as well as give feedback and support to your fellow participants. Once your Mentor believes you are ready to move on, you will audition with other MBody Yoga Teachers and Managers. Once you complete our audition process and are approved to teach, you will be placed on our schedule to teach a Community Class.

You will join our Community Class rotation which is held on Saturdays at 4:00p and is open to the public. A Mentor will join you at each class. You will also be eligible to substitute classes until a class becomes available for you. Please note that being brought on as a teacher at MBody Yoga, or at any institution, is not only a matter of completing a training, but of the right teaching fit for that studio as well as the availability of openings on the schedule. It is never guaranteed.

  • Creating leaders who can teach powerful yoga based on their deeper understanding of the Krishnamacharya Lineage and the Baptiste Methodology of Power Vinyasa Yoga .
  • Advanced asana study of the breakdown, alignment, modifications, and sequencing of postures not addressed in a typical 200 HR Teacher Training Program.
  • Learning advanced assisting and modification techniques and tools for basic as well as advanced and therapeutic postures.
  • Specialized workshops taught by content experts in anatomy, physiology, tantric, and yogic philosophy.
  • Yogic philosophy content and texts to include an in-depth look into Chakras; Nadis; Bandhas; the Yoga Sutras; and the Bhagavad Gita. Fully understand how they relate to your teaching and life.
  • Yoga as Service (Seva), and how to incorporate a passionate-driven service-oriented culture into a yoga studio or local community environment.
  • Developing skills for working with special population yoga students
  • Yogapreneurship. Everything you need to know about being a Yoga Entrepreneur. Topics to include: Selling and Marketing Yourself, Studio, Classes & Workshops.
  • Developing skills for crafting demonstrations, leading workshops/programs and creating yoga events.
  • Learning effective presentation and communication skills to teach to any demographic.

Saturday 8:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm

300 Hour Dates 2017
Jan 21-22
Feb 25-26
March 25-26
April 29-30
May 20-21
June 24-25
July 22-23
August 26-27
September 30-Oct 1
October 28-29

  • Susan Smith

    Susan Smith

    RYT-500, MBody Yoga Teacher Certification Program


          

  • Cindy Rowe

    Cindy Rowe

    RYT-500, MBody Yoga Teacher Certification Program


          

  • Leah Green

    Leah Green

    RYT-500, MBody Yoga Teacher Certification Program


          

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Tuition: $4,500.00 USD

Application Fee (deposit):
$500.00 USD  (applied towards tuition, non-refundable)

• The Key Muscles of Yoga- Ray Long
• Yoga Sutras- Any translation.
• Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System As a Path to the Self- Anodea Judith
• Moola Banha-Swami Buddha
• Facing a World in Crisis-J. Krishnamurta
• Yin Yoga: Principles and Practice-Paul Grilley
• Insight Yoga-Sarah Powers
• Being of Power-Baron Baptiste

* All materials are subject to change

*All materials are subject to change

  • Application Deadline for Registration: January 6, 2017.
  • Full payment before: January 13, 2017.
  • You will be contacted once your application is approved with payment details.
  • To confirm your space, full payment must be made.
  • All fees are payable by cash, personal check or credit card (AMEX, VISA & MC).
  • Payment plans are available. All payment plans will be scheduled and auto drafted.

Student will receive a full refund (less deposit) if cancellation occurs within (7) days of the start of the training program. Deposit may be applied to a future program. No refunds will be made after program start date. If registering and paying via a payment plan, you agree to pay for the training in full and in accordance to the payment plan terms. If you miss a training session, you are responsible for the installment payment. If you miss a payment, you will not be allowed to participate in the following weekend until payment has been made.

Yoga Alliance Accredited School

MBody Yoga is a registered school with Yoga Alliance. Our teacher training programs for MBody Yoga have exclusive recognition and qualify for the 200 hour and 300 hour Yoga Alliance Certifications.

About Us

Focus. Strength. Flexibility. What do you want to embody in your life? Your own personal transformation is here.

Founded in 2005 by Master Baptiste Teacher Mark White, MBody Yoga is North and Central Florida’s only Baptiste Power Yoga Affiliate Studio. With two locations—one in the Southside area of Jacksonville; the other in nearby Neptune Beach—MBody Yoga opens up the practice to anyone looking for a challenge..

Whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, you will find a place for your mat at MBody. Our teachers are dedicated to see each student grow and to facilitate a healthy environment for all to flourish. In addition to providing classes seven days a week, we offer many innovative and pioneering workshops, events and teacher training programs year-round. Whatever it is you seek to gain from yoga, you will find it at MBody Yoga

Meet Our Team

  • Amy Kovalcik

    Amy Kovalcik

    RYT-200, MBody Yoga Teacher Certification Program


          

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    Suzanne Cooper

    RYT-200, MBody Yoga Teacher Certification Program


          

  • Johanna Fogel

    Johanna Fogel

    RYT-200, MBody Yoga Teacher Certification Program


          

  • Indie Bollman

    Indie Bollman

    RYT-200, MBody Yoga Teacher Certification Program


          

  • Amanda Avery

    Amanda Avery

    RYT-200, MBody Yoga Teacher Certification Program


          

  • Calie Taylor

    Calie Taylor

    RYT-200, MBody Yoga Teacher Certification Program


          

  • Frank Markowski

    Frank Markowski

    Certified Baptiste Yoga Teacher
    E-RYT 500


          

  • Maria Odonnell

    Maria O'Donnell

    RYT-200, MBody Yoga Teacher Certification Program


          

  • Stacy Santiago

    Stacy Santiago

    RYT-200, MBody Yoga Teacher Certification Program


          

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    Dawn Clapp

    Studio Manager MBody Yoga
    Certified Baptiste Power Yoga Teacher
    E-RYT 500


          

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    Chelsea Franklin

    Student Advocate
    RYT 500, MBody Yoga Teacher Certification Program


          

  • Chelsea Bishop

    Chelsea Bishop

    RTY 500, RYT 200, MBody Yoga Teacher Certification Program


          

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    Mark White

    Founder & CEO, MBody Yoga
    Master Baptiste Yoga Teacher
    E-RYT 500


          

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