RYT 200 Training Program with Shane Knox, Urban Shaman

Take your love of Yoga to a deeper level and begin Yoga Teacher Training/Personal Practice Development with Shane Knox. Shane is the primary instructor and will bring his usual humor and insight as a Shaman to this training which is based on traditional 8 limbed yoga. His unique take on this time proven practice will leave you feeling informed and empowered. Shane is well known for being able to make yoga relatable to everyday life. His students are strong on the mat and Strong in Life!  You will learn about asana, breath, meditation, philosophy and history, energetics, and so much more. This program is approved by the a Yoga Alliance and will qualify you for their RYT200 designation.  Whether your goal is to become a yoga teacher or to simply deepen your own understanding and personal practice this training is perfect for you.

Instructor and Director:

Shane Knox, ERYT 500, Urban Shaman and Owner of Sage Studio Yoga Wellness

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Mandatory Training Times:

Attendance requirements to complete the course of study for graduation.​

• All regular Saturday classes on training dates.
• All training date modules. These will run from 1:30pm to 6:00pm
• All scheduled Sunday modules. These will run from 11am-2pm
• Home and online study. Assignments to be given by Shane

Supplemental Training:

These times are up to the students to use to complete their 200 hours, get help with problem areas in their specific progression, and have opportunity to practice teaching.

• Shane will be available for questions after all classes, even those not on training dates.
• Teaching practicum classes or assisting with adjustments.
• Any classes with Shane or another teacher who has completed this training course. All Sage Studio teachers have done this training.
• All trainees will be required to attend all mandatory training times to graduate, unless prior arrangements have been made. Any missed times will have to be made up at the earliest availability. I will be flexible with this but need each trainee to take the responsibility to get all required modules and hours.

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Completion of this course will meet all requirements for the designation of RYT200 with the Yoga Alliance.

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Reading Material:

Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar

Ashtanga Yoga the Practice Manual

Cost: $2500 tax included.  Memberships will remain active during training to cover regular classes that are not part of the training modules. Nonmembers will have a drop in fee of $15 for each class attended outside of the training program. Training dates are included in the cost of the program Fees are non-refundable once paid. All payments should be made to Sage Studio. Fees do not cover suggested reading materials

The Schedule: ​

Module 1 -  Saturday, September 9, 2023

• The Eight Limbs. Philosophy, & History of Yoga
• Sequencing & Class Structure
• Intention Setting
• Introduction to Pranayama
• Introduction to Bandhas

Module 2 - Sunday, September 10, 2023

• The Language of Yoga (Sanskrit)
• Teaching Sun Salutations (A & B)

Module 3 - Saturday, September 23, 2023

• Teaching Styles
• Types of Yoga
• Dynamics of Communication
• Geography of the Mat
• Right and Left Hand Paths

Module 4 - Saturday, October 7, 2023

• Theming
• Adjusting & Assisting Yoga Asana
• Teaching Standing Poses

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Module 5 -  Sunday, October 8, 2023

• Teaching Twisting and Bound Poses
• Teaching Stabilizing/Core Exercises
• Teaching Forward Bending & Back Bending Poses

Module 6 - Saturday, October 21, 2023

• Teaching Seated Poses
• Teaching Hip Opening Poses
• Teaching with Props

Module 7 - Saturday, November 4, 2023

• Teaching Inversions
• Anatomy & Physiology Application to Yoga

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Module 8 - Sunday, November 5, 2023

• Teaching Arm Balancing Poses
• Sun Salutations and Vinyasa

Module 9 - Saturday, November 18, 2023

• Teaching Yin Yoga Poses
• Limitations of Movement
• Special Populations
• Practice Adjustments

Module 10 - Saturday, December 2, 2023

• Introduction to Meditation
• Introduction to Mudras
• Introduction to Mantras
• Introduction to Chanting

​ Module 13 - Sunday, December 3, 2023

• Ayurveda: The Yoga Diet & Lifestyle
• Yoga as a Service
• Special Populations

Module 14 - Saturday, December 16, 2023

• Energetic Anatomy
• Chakras
• Practicum

Module 15 - Saturday, December 30, 2023

• Business of Yoga
• Yoga Ethics
• Practicum

Module 16 - Saturday, January 6, 2023

• Practicum
• Review
• Make Up
• Final Exam