Change your life, elevate your teaching.

200 & 100/300 Hour RYS Programs

Ora Studios Learning Opportunities

200 HOUR RYS TEACHER TRAINING

*Our proven training method is mindful, soulful, anatomically informed and intelligently sequenced*
Need to ground & center yourself? **Level up** your practice, Empower yourself & inspire others.
Our Current 200 TT group graduates this June. Click here for program schedule!
The next 200 TT program begins Fall 2022!
In-person/Virtual hybrid or Virtual Only option!
Meets over 8 weekends and 8 weeknights! Includes 160+ hrs Class Meeting time with Michelle Prosper and Ora Lead teachers!
40 hours are done at students convenience including class practice and on-demand instructional videos

The Teacher Training (TT) Experience

Since 2012 we have shared the light of yoga and graduated over 165 students from our 200 hour program, and are about to begin our 3rd advanced 300 hour program!

Ora Yoga RYS was is directed by Michelle Prosper. Michelle designs yoga experiences that empower her students through intention and mindful awareness.

Teacher training is an incredible experience whether you decide to teach or not. During training you will learn to embody the flow of poses, of breath and of mindful living. The training puts all the pieces of yoga together in one place.

Ora Yoga School is a Yoga Alliance® Certified Registered Yoga School (RYS®) offering both 200 hour and 300 hour teacher training programs.

The 200 hour training is Vinyasa-based Teacher Training program which relates to all. Through physical, mindful and educational learning, Ora gives you the awareness to empower yourself while improving the lives of others.

The supportive environment of Ora Yoga's teacher training allows each student the space for personal growth and freedom to explore their own path within a group and the group's 200 hour structure.

Learning with intention

**Ora’s 200 hour YTT Curriculum ૐ**
**Learn with Intention**
Our curriculum is vast and in depth. You will gain a strong foundation on many aspects of yoga that will allow you to deepen your practice and share the gift of yoga with others.
Each topic is ***interactive*** and appeals to may styles of learning. Our curriculum is applied to embody yoga in all forms.
**Eastern philosophy**
ૐ 8 limbed path of yoga
ૐ Pranayama (breath techniques)
ૐ Meditation
ૐ Ayurveda
ૐ Energy flow (Vayus, Chakras)
**Western philosophy**
ૐ Applied, functional anatomy
ૐ Alignment
ૐ Class sequencing tools that encourage your creativity
ૐ Embodying the yoga teacher. Cueing and teaching methodology.

What sets our program apart from the rest ૐ

Over 190+ Contact hours with Michelle Prosper & Ohra's Lead teachers
Customized small Group Attention (elective hours informed by the group)
Incorporation of philosophy, energetics, alignment, applied anatomy, business & so much more!
Support resources & videos
Practice teaching & evaluation within the program

Support resources & videos
Post Program mentoring
Access to Ora Online & On-demand for teaching methodology, practice & continuing ed!
Participate in the program in person + zoom hybrid or Zoom only

Upon completion of the program, you will be qualified to teach yoga classes in yoga studios, gyms or privately in people’s homes, offices, community centers and other locations.

N a m a s t e ૐ

100/300 HOUR RYS
TEACHER TRAINING

Your Intuition Led You Here!

Our 300 RYS Advanced Teacher Training has been restructured into x3 separate 100 hour programs.

Take one or complete them ALL!

Each weekend module can be taken a la carte for YACEP credits

Our current 100 hour TT began December 2021

Next Up: Beyond Ayurveda with Michelle Prosper February 4th-6th

Scroll through the 300 hour Program Modules

Fill out the application below!

“Yoga Teachers! Take your
teaching to the Next Level”

— Michelle Briks Prosper

Become a leader of health and wellness for your community!

Ohra's Advanced 100/300 hour RYS Teacher Training was designed to elevate each yoga teacher. The program offers each participant the opportunity to deepen, explore and expand their knowledge to shine their light and become more effective, intuitive and knowledgeable yoga teachers who enrich the yoga experience for their students and clientele.

Full 300 Program includes:

12 diverse, game changing, inspiring modules (x1/month)
12 integrated meetings (x1/month)
Renowned Lead teachers and guest presenters
Next level knowledge
Abundant community, support & connection
Limitless growth potential

Our 300 hr program has been divided into x3 separate 100 hour programs. Participate in x1 or experience them ALL! In-Person /Zoom hybrid OR Zoom only available!

Each module can be taken a la carte for continuing education credits!

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12 Required Modules

100 hour Program #1 - Includes Mo

Journey through Sequencing from Start to Om *with Michelle Prosper & Regina Lones*

Learn to design intelligent vinyasa classes that progress into peak poses using a creative and analytical approach. Gain the tools to guide your students on a journey through asana from start to Om.
*Trainees will take away a strong foundation of intelligent vinyasa sequencing through the concepts of Krama.*
**December 4th & 5th 2021 (Sat/Sun)**
**Follow up: Saturday December 18th 2021**

Anatomy 201: Refresher + Pelvis/ Shoulder Girdle *with Regina Lones & Michelle Prosper*

This module highlights functional anatomy in yoga practice. Focus will be on deepening your knowledge and understanding of the body and biomechanics of movement. We will build off the foundation of the metaphysical seat of the body, the pelvis, compare and contrast to the shoulder girdle, and explore their relationship.
Trainees will build on basic anatomy concepts discovering the importance of alignment and anatomical awareness in both the pelvis and shoulder girdles in order to enhance teaching and provide a safe environment for their students.
**January 7th - 9th 2022 Fri eve/Sat/Sun**
**Follow up: Thursday January 20th 2022**

Beyond Ayurveda *with Michelle Prosper*

Discover Ayurveda, ‘The Science of Life’. Identify and understand the energies that drive all nature (doshas). Explore basic concepts of Ayurvedic philosophy to recognize the dominant energies within us and around us. Learn ways to include these concepts in your teaching of group yoga classes and with private clients.
Trainees will learn methods for self care and how to achieve a balanced lifestyle through Ayurveda. By understanding daily rituals, nutrition, meditation, pranayama and asana, we will learn to embody ‘satvic’ (balanced) living, and learn to help our clients and families achieve the same.
**February 4th - 6th 2022**
**Fri eve/Sat/Sun**
**Follow up: Thursday February 17th**

Dropping In: The Art of Teaching Restorative Yoga *with Dana Slamp & Regina Lones & guests*

Learn to reboot, refresh, and renew yourself and others with the art of Restorative Yoga. In this weekend immersion, you will learn the science behind Restorative, proper sequencing, guided meditations, and therapeutic touch. Understand the healing benefits behind the postures, which can aid in the treatment of stress, headaches, prenatal conditions, autoimmune disorders, insomnia, and more.
Trainees will learn/review anatomy pertaining to restorative yoga techniques, overall methodology and practice teaching skills to be prepared to teach a restorative class or use in working with private clients.
**March 4th-6th 2022**
**Fri eve/Sat/Sun**

Anatomy 202: CORE, Trunk & Spine *with Regina Lones &* *guest teacher Michelle Prosper*

This module will explore the core - everything but the limbs - and the important role that skeletal alignment and muscular integration of the core plays in functional movement on and off the mat. Focus on functional anatomy, biomechanics of movement related to the spine and posterior chain, and deepening knowledge in these areas.
Trainees will continue to build anatomical knowledge base, discovering the importance of core stability and positional awareness with movement, learning ways to better integrate proper alignment with hands on assists, sequencing, and verbal cues.
**Fri eve/Sat/Sun**

Sequencing: Advanced Concepts *with Michelle Prosper,* *Regina Lones & guest teacher Lori McAlister*

This third module devoted to sequencing will offer trainees ways to create advanced classes, learn a variety of concepts to use when planning a vinyasa flow, and practice techniques to keep both the teacher and students inspired.
*Trainees will gain the tools to teach life-long sequences that can adapt and change in order to stay connected to the present moment.*
**Fri eve/Sat/Sun**

Sequencing: Energetic Sequencing *with Michelle Prosper*

In this module we will explore sequencing to make positive shifts in the Energetic Body. Students will learn to use asana, transition, pace, tone, breath and intention all woven together to move around Life Force energy, balance the Chakras, and clear subtle body channels.
*Trainees will be able to create experiences that merge anatomical alignment-based focus and the Subtle Body while effecting shifts of energy.*
**Fri eve/Sat/Sun**

Creating Abundance: The Business of Yoga *with* *Dana Slamp, Michelle Prosper & Sonja Rzepski*

*Creating Abundance: it’s a different mindset...*
*Trainees will develop their creed to embody what they stand for as yoga teachers, and experience the power of collaboration in goal setting with group support to manifest their vision.* When we all give from our abundance, we rise together!
**Fri eve/Sat/Sun**

Bhakti Bliss *with Dana Slamp & Ilana Zaken*

Bhakti is the spiritual practice of devotion. In this module students will experience ancient sounds, stories and chants, honoring the rich history of yoga to appreciate where we come from.
*Trainees will dive into the sounds and stories of the ancient traditions of yoga to better understand how they enhance our own experience of this practice.*
**Sat/Sun**

Yoga with Special Populations *with* ***Regina Lones & Michelle Prosper***

This module is intended to offer students a variety of directions to expand their yoga teaching, exploring possibilities to grow a business. Learn specific needs to consider when addressing various groups, including active people/athletes/dancers, aging adults, and kids. Information presented will be useful for integrating yoga with school sports teams, senior centers/ALF facilities, and for personal trainers looking to incorporate yoga with a variety of clients.
Trainees will be able to identify common places of sport-specific overuse/areas of the body prone to injury in the active person, needs of sedentary older adults with many comorbidities, how yoga can aid in fall prevention to promote overall wellness, and ideas for working with kids.
**Sat/Sun**

Yoga for Emotional Wellness + Meditation *with Dana Slamp, & Special Guests*

Build on your understanding of Yogic and Ayurvedic perspectives on emotional imbalances. Learn slow flow techniques linked with pranayama methods to aid in anxiety and depression. Explore Meditation, Mudras, Mantras and Yoga Nidra to further aid in healing.
*Learn to identify fluctuating emotional needs of yourself and your clients, and take away a variety of self care techniques to achieve shifts in your emotional state.*
**Fri/Sat/Sun**

**Therapeutic Yoga for Injury Prevention** *with Regina Lones & Michelle Prosper*

In this module students will advance their knowledge of common injuries in the general population, and be able to design and implement an effective yoga routine for their clients to promote healing.
*Trainees will be able to identify ways to work with clients in a private and group setting to improve functional movement with daily activities, and live an active life to its fullest.*
**Sat/Sun**

Meet Your Teachers.
Our Lead Warriors.

When you choose to become a yoga teacher, your ‘lead yogis’ become a very important piece of your unique journey. The choice is key as these guides will have such an important impact and impression on your life. We take pride in our team and welcome you to belong to this amazing community.