200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Dive deep into the poses, philosophies, and practices behind yoga, whether your goal is to become a certified yoga teacher or a well-versed yogi as you take the next step in your yoga journey. This program is a unique 200-hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) training that couples the traditional curriculum with elective activities like SUP Yoga, hands-on experience, and a combination of classroom settings and natural environments that are so unique to the Whitewater Center. This training allows you to connect with nature as you connect to yourself and the true holistic teachings of Yoga.

​This 200-hour training program is registered by Yoga Alliance and meets or exceeds Yoga Alliance standards. It will prepare participants to instruct classes typically offered to the general adult population. The full program must be completed in order to receive your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification. Students who complete this training will be eligible to register as RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance.

Call 704-391-3900 or email instruction@whitewater.org to register. Payment plans are available.

Price
$2,999
Duration
200 Hours

200-Hour Curriculum Topics

Art of Vinyasa Flow Sequencing

Practice Teaching

Asana Alignment & Anatomy

Pranayama & Meditation

Yoga Philosophy

Stories of the Gods & Goddesses

Mantras

Ayurveda

The Chakra System

Sanskrit

Yoga History

Race, Bias & Gender

Social Justice

Restorative Yoga

Intro to SUP Yoga

Teaching to Prenatal/Postnatal

Accessible Yoga to Limited Mobility Groups

Schedule

  • Tuesdays
    6:30pm-9:00pm
    Location: Zoom
  • Saturdays
    9:00am – 6:00pm
    Location: Whitewater Center
  • Sundays
    9:00am – 6:00pm
    Location: Whitewater Center

 

2024 Saturday Dates

August: 3, 17, 31

September: 7, 21

October: 5, 12, 26

2024 Sunday Dates

August: 4, 18

September: 1, 8, 22

October: 6, 13, 27

2024 Tuesday Dates

August: 6, 20, 27

September: 3, 17

October: 1, 15, 22

Attendance at every class is required for certification. Any missed hours due to emergency need to be made up.

Attendees will also be required to observe and take classes outside of classroom time.  Class size will be limited due to current regulations.

Instruction Team

The YTT Instruction Team includes Victoria E Martinez  (YTT Director), Marcy Braverman Goldstein, Luis Bayon, Lizzie Falkner, Rebby Kern, Julie Rauschenplat, Shanna Small, and Brian Strahine.

In addition to the above, several other guest teachers will be invited during the program to share their expertise with the class to bring together the very best teachers in their respective fields and specializations that the Carolinas have to offer.

Victoria Martinez

Victoria Martinez is owner and founder of Chakra Flow University. Victoria gained her 500-hour YTT from world-renowned yoga center Laughing Lotus NYC and has received certifications and qualifications for Restorative Yoga, Super Sequencing, Hands on Assists, Chakras, Energy & the Subtle Body, Inversion & Arm Balances, Yoga Philosophy and Ayurveda. She is also a certified personal trainer from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Victoria leads many Friday evening yoga sessions at the Whitewater Center. Victoria’s mission and passion lay in the ability to share these ancient practices and sciences with her students empowering them to gain optimal health and well-being.