FAQ


Are books and materials included in the price of the training?

Your textbooks are not.   Please contact us for a reading list specific to your program.

When will I find out if I have been accepted into the program?

After you submit your completed Teacher Training Application with your $50 non-refundable application fee, you will be contacted via email within 2 weeks with an official acceptance letter. Your first payment will be processed upon acceptance. If you are not accepted into the program, your teacher training coordinator will present a pathway that will help you prepare for a future teacher training.

How proficient in yoga do you have to be to do the program?

The Conscious Flow Teacher Training program includes many hours of asana practice. We strongly recommend that applicants have six months of consistent asana practice and are relatively comfortable practicing most poses. If you are new to yoga, this would not be an appropriate program to participate in. You will not benefit from learning yoga basics while simultaneously learning how to teach. That being said, you If you have a regular yoga practice, you may be more ready than you think. We are looking for our trainees with a solid foundation in the basic and fundamental yoga postures. To be accepted into the majority of our training programs, you will need to get a letter of recommendation from a certified teacher.  An advanced practitioner is not a person who can move deep into advanced postures. An advanced practitioner is someone who comes to the mat with a level of maturity, a willingness to learn and an understanding of the limits of their own body. Keep in mind this program is not only for aspiring teachers, but people who want to deepen their practice.

Do I need to have any other qualifications to be accepted into the program?

To qualify for our Teacher Training Program, you must complete an application , have a letter of recommendation from a certified yoga teacher, have a consistent practice of 6 months, and pay the non-refundable $50 application fee.

What if I miss a class?

To obtain a diploma and letter of completion you must attend 100% of the classes to comply with Yoga Alliance requirements. However, we understand that you may not be able to foresee every conflict, so we have a policy regarding catching up with private sessions at an additional $100 per hour.

How much time should I expect to spend on homework?

Expect to spend between 8 to 12 hours per week on written assignments and class observations. 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 are not planning on teaching after this course, you may choose not to complete all of the homework assignments and take the course for non-credit. However, 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.

Do you help organize accommodations?

For our intensive 5 day immersion, Consious Flow will arrange the accomodations.  The accomodations and food for the 5 day intensive is at an additional cost to you to be determined by the start of the program.  Budget $1000 to $1300 for this week. Any accomodations needed for the weekend workshops are on your own. We can give you some recommendations.

Will I be qualified to teach yoga once I complete the 200-Hour Teacher Training Program?

Yes! Serenity Stream's Conscious Flow Yoga Teacher Program is accredited with the Yoga Alliance.  With the successful completion of all the requirements of the program, including contact hours, homework, and exam, you will receive your Letter of Completion and Diploma evidencing your training at the 200-Hour Level, which you can submit to be a member of the Yoga Alliance. 

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. More and more yoga studios across the country are requiring their teachers to register with the Yoga Alliance, either at the 200 or 500 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.

What books will I need for this course?

Scientific Keys Volume I- The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga  www.bandhayoga.com
Scientific Keys Volume II- The Key Poses of Hatha Yoga
Yoga-Art of Sequencing-Volume One (Spiral-bound), Melina Meza
Yoga Posture Adjustments and Assisting:  An Insightful Guide for Yoga Teachers and Students, Stephanie Pappas
The Heart of Yoga, Desikachar
YOGA- The Path to Holistic Health, BKS Iyengar, 2008 Revised Edition