Yoga Teacher Training

Learn to teach yoga; teach yoga to learn

Why do a teacher training?

Do you love yoga so much that you want to share it with everyone you know?  Maybe you’re looking to understand the practice of yoga more on a personal level?  I invite you to join me,  Jade Skinner of Sacred Jade Yoga, YA certified E-RYT 500/ YAECP, for a 5-month journey as I guide you through one of the most profound, transformative experiences of your life!  Immerse yourself in 200+ hours of in-depth study into the heart of yoga.

What exactly is a yoga teacher training? 

Sacred Jade Yoga Teacher Training program is designed for the aspiring yoga teacher, and for those wanting to explore personal self-development.  Sacred Jade Yoga is a Vinyasa-based school with deep roots in the Ashtanga method, the foundation for most modern day yoga practices.  This training unpacks the extensive history of yogic philosophy, functional anatomy and biomechanics of the human body, structured and creative sequencing, personalized instruction, uncovering YOUR ‘why’,  how to authentically hold space, self-care practices, diversity, living your yoga, and so much more!  Jade encourages curiosity, consistency, and self- challenge with a friendly reminder that love, grace and compassion are at the forefront of growth and healing.

Sacred Jade Yoga Teacher Training is a RYS 200 Yoga Alliance accredited school. 

"Very insightful and 100% worth it..."

“This course was very insightful and 100% worth it. I’ve learned so many things from life lessons, more about the human body, ways to deepen my own yoga practice, and how to teach yoga based upon experience and knowledge within my own practice. Jade made every lecture interesting and chock full of information. Every practice she led was always another step to being yoga. Jade has a way of making training fun and stern at the same time, so we were able to get much more out of the experience. She always had extra information and was very attentive to each of us individually. I loved it and I would recommend it to anyone who not only wants to become a certified yoga instructor, but would want to experience a change of life through the practice and knowledge of yoga.” ~ Kayla Martir

Benefits of choosing this course

Gain more insight

Delve into the intricacies and power of the yoga tradition. Learn how the practice of yoga works to enhance your life and deepen your connection to everything in and around you.

Expand your knowledge

Discover how the Ashtanga method influences other yoga styles. Explore the complexity and wonder of the human body, and study the ancient wisdom and history of yoga. 

Develop teaching style

Cultivate the skills and confidence to guide others, and hold safe space for your students. Unlock your voice, learn how to read the room, and hone your style as a teacher.

200hr Yoga Teacher Training
200hr Yoga Teacher Training

What you'll learn

  • Teacher-Student Relationship: Building trust and open communication through a non-hierarchal approach.
  • Foundations of Ashtanga Yoga: Modified Ashtanga series, history, and traditional vs non-traditional practices.
  • History and Philosophy of Yoga: An introduction to The Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras – two of the essential texts of yoga.  
  • Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics: The more you know about the body, its makeup and how it functions, the more tools you have to guide others and yourself safely.   
  • Intro to Ayurveda: The science of life, according to Eastern philosophy. Learn about your individual constitution and how to balance yourself through food, environment, seasons, and activity.
  • Implementing Yoga into Daily Living: Learn how to bring your yoga practice off your mat and into daily life.
  • Intro to Meditation: Instead of focusing on shutting the mind off, you’ll learn how to direct the mind to places that cultivate stillness in thought and reaction.
  • Intro to Pranayama: Learn how to use different breath practices to prepare the body for active (practice-based) or seated meditation.
  • ‘Koshas’ + Subtle Energies: Learn the breakdown of the energetic levels of the body – physical, mental & emotional, and spiritual layers – and how they influence us as individuals.
  • Sanskrit Chanting: Awaken the throat and third eye chakra with japa and mantras.  Discover how chanting eases the nervous system and the benefits it brings to the body, mind, and soul.
  • Multi-level Teaching: Develop the skillset, tools, and awareness of how to teach different levels of practitioners at once.
  • Holding Space: Attain a clearer perspective on what it truly means to hold space for yourself and others. 
  • Asana 101 – The Art of Teaching Yoga: The Art of Teaching Yoga: Posture clinics, cueing alignment, and learning to instruct with confidence. Observation and the ‘why’ behind observing others is a paradigm shift in teaching and perspective.
  • Flow & Thematic Sequencing: Explore the craftiness of creative flows through the process of deconstruction and reconstruction of peak poses.
  • Observations: Observing other teachers opens your world up to new possibilities, perspectives, language, teaching cues, and more.
  • Concepts, Theory & Practice of Restorative: A compliment to Ashtanga and Flow, restorative yoga activates the parasympathetic “rest and digest” response in the body by allowing the body and mind to be supported through slow movements and props. 
  • The Business of Yoga: Learn about the intricacies of starting and running a yoga business from ethics and liabilities to setting up a website and marketing yourself.
Yoga Teacher Training, Sacred Jade Yoga

Why do a teacher training with Jade? 

  • Jade Skinner has been practicing and teaching yoga for over 15 years. She lives what she teaches and practices what she shares.   
  • Her teaching style has deep roots within the Ashtanga Yoga lineage.  
  • Jade encourages curiosity, consistency and self-challenge
  • You'll not only learn about the tradition, rituals, disciplines, theory and philosophy of practice, you’ll also learn about modern day approach and the practicality of it all.  
  • Jade offers subtle reminders to encourage her students to be open, non-judging and maintain presence.
  • Students who study with Jade gain more knowledge of the practice of yoga and walk away feeling confident in what they're practicing. 
  • All of her learning platforms invite open discussion, shared experiences, reflection, group work, observation and application.

"Jade is one of yoga's best kept secrets..."

“Jade is hands down one of the best kept secrets in the yoga world. She has incredible integrity, fierce grace and undeniable standards. She will encourage your highest self in every pose and every breath. She taught me vital fundamentals to grow my practice as well as inspires me to reach higher, go deeper and expand bigger on and off the mat. Not only my practice but my entire life has improved beyond words due to how she teaches.” ~ Michelle Sorro

What a typical day looks like

To be honest, there are no typical days! Every day is different and enriching in its own right, and that’s the beauty of the training. However, there is a general structure that we follow, which you can see below:

Schedule:

  • Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm
  • Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm (Zoom)

Location:

The Body Electric Yoga Company
3015 7th Street North,

St. Petersburg
FL 33712

Sample day:

  • 2hr – Practice/Pranayama/Meditation
  • 1hr – Lunch
  • 2hr – Lecture: philosophy, teaching techniques
  • 3hr – Labs: teaching practicum, asana labs, method applications, group work, and more
  • 5:30pm Wednesday Evenings – This time and space will be reserved for philosophy lectures, anatomy, pranayama practice, questions, discussions, and clarifications.

Summer 2024 - 200hr YTT

 Accepting Applications beginning November 20, 2023

This is a 5-month course from May 24 – October 14, 2024
(12 select weekends in-person @ The BE + 8 selective Wednesday evenings via Zoom)

Schedule: Saturday/Sunday 10:00-5:00pm, Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm (zoom)

Weekend 1

  • May 24, 25, (29 - zoom)

Weekend 2

  • Jun 8, 9, (12 - zoom)

Weekend 3

  • Jun 22, 23, (26 - zoom)

Weekend 4

  • Jul 6, 7, (10 - zoom)

Weekend 5

  • Jul 20, 21, (24 - zoom)

Weekend 6

  • Aug 3, 4, (7 - zoom)

Weekend 7

  • Aug 17, 18, (21 - zoom)

Weekend 8

  • Aug 24, 25, (28 - zoom)

Weekend 9

  • Sept 14, 15

Weekend 10

  • Sept 28, 29

Weekend 11

  • Oct 5, 6

Weekend 12

  • Oct 12, 13
This training program is 80% in-studio where all teaching techniques and practicum, posture clinics, specialty workshops, anatomy, group chanting, are taught. The other 20% of the program is held on Zoom's virtual platform.  The virtual sessions are for Philosophy, Ayurveda,  and Q&A discussions.  Full details along with pre-reading material will be announced to accepted applicants. Training manuals, mat rentals and props rentals are included with tuition.  All other books and materials are to be purchased by the student in training. Transportation, accommodations, meals and drinks are not provided by Sacred Jade Yoga or host studio.

Your investment

Instance 1

$

3,150

Full Tuition

Save $250! 
$850 deposit due by April 24, 2024 
Tuition to be paid in full by May 15, 2024
NON-TRANSFERABLE & NO REFUNDS

$

3,400

Payment Plan

 5x installments 
$850 deposit due by April 24, 2024
1st payment due by May 24, 2024
NON-TRANSFERABLE & NO REFUNDS

Winter 2024-2025 - 200hr YTT

 Accepting Applications beginning May 20, 2024

This is a 4-month course from November 1, 2024 – March 2, 2025 
(9 select weekends in-person @ The BE + selective Wednesday evenings via Zoom)

Schedule: Friday 5:30-8:30pm, Saturday/Sunday 9:00-5:00pm, Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm (zoom)

Weekend 1

  • Nov 1, 2, 3 

Weekend 2

  • Nov 15, 16, 17

Weekend 3

  • Dec 13, 14, 15

Weekend 4

  • Dec 27, 28, 29

Weekend 5

  • Jan 3, 4, 5

Weekend 6

  • Jan 17, 18, 19

Weekend 7

  • Jan 31, Feb 1, 2

Weekend 8

  • Feb 15, 16

Weekend 9

  • Feb 28, Mar 1, 2
This training program is 80% in-studio where all teaching techniques and practicum, posture clinics, specialty workshops, anatomy, group chanting, are taught. The other 20% of the program is held on Zoom's virtual platform.  The virtual sessions are for Philosophy, Ayurveda,  and Q&A discussions.  Full details along with pre-reading material will be announced to accepted applicants. Training manuals, mat rentals and props rentals are included with tuition.  All other books and materials are to be purchased by the student in training. Transportation, accommodations, meals and drinks are not provided by Sacred Jade Yoga or host studio.

Your investment

Instance 1

$

3,150

Full Tuition

Save $250! 
$850 deposit due by Sept 27, 2024
Tuition to be paid in full by Oct 31, 2024
NON-TRANSFERABLE & NO REFUNDS

$

3,400

Payment Plan

 5x installments 
$850 deposit due by Sept 27, 2024
1st payment due by Oct 31, 2024
NON-TRANSFERABLE & NO REFUNDS

Yoga Teacher Training, Sacred Jade Yoga
Chamundi Hill, Mysore

"Nothing short of life changing..."

“Jade is an incredibly dedicated, industrious, knowledgeable, and capable individual with a heart of gold. I took my 200 hr teacher training with her and it was nothing short of life changing. Jade strikes a beautiful balance of intensity and compassion in her teaching and training. Jade leaves room for self-adjustment, flexibility, and discovery while also advocating for consistency, discipline, and self-challenge. One of the things I most admire about Jade is her belief in every single one of her students – if you decide to embrace her as a teacher, she will meet you where you’re at 100% of the time, help you to grow, and wish you the best.” ~ Mitchell Kuhn

Sound interesting?

Before you apply, take a moment to consider these questions: 

  • Do you have a consistent, physical yoga practice of 2 years or longer? (Teaching experience not required.)
  • Have you taken a class from me in-person or on a virtual platform? (It’s recommended that you attend one or more of my classes to get a feel for my style of teaching. In order to gain as much from the training as you can, it’s of the utmost importance that both teacher and student are right for each other.)

Ready to take the next step?

I encourage you to fill out this form in one single, thoughtful session to write from your instinct, rather than overthink the questions. I’ll follow up with you after I receive your application.
The deadline for Summer 2024 submission is April 20, 2024.
In addition, please print, sign and return your liability waiver: 

Liability waiver
  • MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • Describe yourself in 5 words
  • How many times do you practice per week and for how many hours?
  • List all previous trainings, workshops, intensives, etc.
  • Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, restorative, etc.
  • If yes, for how long?
  • If yes, please describe the pranayama techniques you practice and the amount of time dedicated
  • Strengths, weaknesses, what you’re currently working on
  • Describe your eating routine (vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, carnivore, omnivore), health practices, exercise routines/activities, beliefs
  • Including current medications, recent surgeries, ailments, injuries, limitations, therapy, abuse, depression, addictive behavior, eating disorders, etc. Indicate whether your conditions may result in temporary absences and/or early withdrawals from this course. Please note that any difficult times you’ve gone through make you more relatable to students who have their difficult times as well
  • E.g. mental health, physical health, family, job, vacation
  • This training is deeply rooted into the heart of Ashtanga yoga, which is very structured in practice and sequencing. Students will also learn other modalities of yoga in practice and theory for variety and understanding
  • E.g. anatomy, philosophy, Ayurveda, physical practice, etc.
  • This is a Foundational Program to teach and provide you with the tools necessary to begin your journey as a student first, teacher second. Understand that it takes more than 200hrs to become skilled at the art of teaching yoga
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.