The deeper mission of TRIBE, as a School of Embodied Arts, is rooted in cultivating true mastery in the art of embodiment. We envision a space where you can immerse yourself fully, exploring longer programs, immersions, and teacher trainings to integrate these practices deeply into your being. This journey is about transforming embodiment into a living skill, one that flows through your everyday actions, relationships, and work, ultimately allowing you to pass this wisdom on to future generations.
Immerse Yourself In
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Mastering the Art of Breathwork Training with Lola Manekin & Cortney Chaite
Path 1: The Art of Healing Within ~
Jan - March, 2026
Path 2: The Art of Facilitation 100HR Teacher Training ~
Jan - May, 2026
Welcome to this Breathwork Journey. Breath is one of the most powerful and accessible medicines we have, a free tool for deep self-healing and soul expansion.
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The Genius of Yoga Teacher Training with Martha McAlpine
Sept 2025 - May 2026
10 courses in 10 months to enrich your practice and your teaching
Yoga is a practice, it is experience in and through our bodies as a means of experiencing and processing our lives.
Each of these modules are designed to come alive and you are invited to join in.
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Roots of Healing ~ A Sacred Therapeutic Microdosing Journey with Charlotte James
NEXT DATE COMING SOON
Blended In-Person and Virtual Journey
In this experiential journey, you will engage in a guided process of self-exploration, healing, and growth through the therapeutic use of psychedelic medicine.
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The Ritual of Yin Yoga 20HR Teacher Training with Elyza Dolby
NEXT DATE COMING SOON
An intuitive & inclusive training on the energetic + physical practice of yin yoga through the lens of ritual. Open to all who are curious about deepening their connection to yin yoga as a regular practice in their own lives, and to yoga teachers who are looking to add yin yoga to their offerings.
Welcome to this Breathwork Journey. Breath is one of the most powerful and accessible medicines we have, a free tool for deep self-healing and soul expansion.
As you enter this experience, you have two paths to choose from.
Path 1 invites you to deepen your personal practice with breath and embodiment, nurturing your own connection and transformation.
From there, you may continue to Path 2, where you’ll learn to facilitate breathwork journeys, guiding others in this powerful practice of healing and discovery.
Through our lens, Breathwork can be harnessed for healing in two profound ways:
A Daily Practice: Serving as a tool for the regulation and recalibration of the nervous system, grounding us in the present and providing a foundation of balance in our everyday lives.
A Deep Transformational Experience: Offering profound healing, Breathwork allows us to journey into the depths of our being, unlocking layers of wisdom, release, and renewal.
Path 1: The Art Of Healing Within
This is a 2-month journey dedicated to mastering your own breathwork practice, empowering you to experience deep self-healing. Through this path, you will learn to tap into the innate wisdom of your body, using foundational tools as building blocks to curate your personalized breathwork practice.
Path 1 Includes:
A Transformative 2-Day Weekend Retreat at Sacred Owl Retreat House 9am - 5pm (NOTE: See details below)
2 Weekend Immersions at TRIBE
Breathwork Techniques for Regulation and Transformation
PDF’s and Worksheets
Online Bi-Weekly Zoom Meetings
Online Platform for Group Support and Community Connection
Enhanced Nervous System Awareness
What You Will Gain from This Journey:
Deep Connection with Your Breath: Harness the breath as a powerful tool for healing, guiding you toward a more centered and grounded life.
Letting Go of Conditioned Patterns & Accessing Your Authentic Self: Release old, limiting beliefs and emotional blockages that no longer serve you, creating space for new possibilities.
Regulation and Attunement of Energy Centers: Learn techniques to regulate and balance the main energy centers (chakras) in the body, promoting overall vitality and well-being.
Enhanced Nervous System Regulation: Develop practical skills to recalibrate your nervous system, fostering resilience and inner harmony.
Emotional Release and Healing: Experience the liberation of stored emotions, allowing for deep emotional healing and a sense of renewed lightness through a trauma-informed lens.
Increased Mental Clarity: Clear mental fog and enhance your focus, bringing greater clarity and decision-making ability to your daily life.
Heightened Awareness and Presence: Cultivate mindfulness and a heightened awareness of the present moment, deepening your connection to yourself and the world around you.
Spiritual Connection: Open a pathway to deeper spiritual insights, connecting with the divine within and around you, and fostering a sense of unity and peace.
Improved Physical Well-being: Support overall physical health by enhancing lung capacity, oxygenating the body, and promoting detoxification.
Empowerment and Self-Mastery: Gain confidence and mastery in your breathwork practice, empowering you to navigate life’s challenges with grace and ease.
DETAILS:
- Format: In-Person & Online
- This 2-month Journey Includes:
- 1st Weekend Retreat at Sacred Owl Retreat House:
Dates & Times: January 30th & 31ST / 9am - 5pm both days
This is NOT an overnight retreat
People coming from out of town can stay at Sacred Owl Retreat House for an extra fee
Snacks Included
Bring your own lunch for both days
- 2 Weekend Immersions at Sacred Owl:
Dates & Times:February 28th & March 1st/ 1-7pm
March 28th & 29th / 1-7pm
- Tuesdays Integration Zoom Calls
Dates & Times: February 10th & 24th, March 10th & 24th / 7-9pm
Path 2: The Art of Facilitation
This path is for those who feel called to not only deepen their personal practice but to also guide others on their Breathwork Journeys. This 4-month intensive training, which starts with Path 1, equips you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to facilitate breathwork sessions for individuals and groups, offering profound healing experiences.
Path 2: Includes Path 1 PLUS the following:
1 Transformative 2-Day Weekend Retreat at Sacred Owl Retreat House 9am - 5pm (NOTE: See details below)
1 Weekend Immersions at TRIBE
Facilitation Skills
PDF’s and Worksheets
Online Bi-Weekly Zoom Meetings
Online Platform for Group Support and Community Connection
Topics we will cover:
Facilitation Skills: Develop the skills necessary to hold space for others, guiding them safely through their breathwork journeys with compassion and wisdom.
Trauma-Informed Practices: Learn how to navigate and support trauma release within breathwork sessions, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants.
Energy Work Integration: Incorporate energy healing techniques such as Reiki if you are attuned, into your breathwork sessions, enhancing the overall experience and outcomes for your clients.
Sacred Space Creation: Gain the tools to create sacred, intentional spaces that foster deep healing and transformation.
Ethics and Professionalism: Understand the ethical considerations of facilitating breathwork, including boundaries, consent, and professional conduct.
Practical Experience: Engage in hands-on practice with peer feedback, allowing you to refine your facilitation skills in a supportive learning environment.
The Business of Breathwork: Understand the business side of breathwork, including marketing, pricing, and building a sustainable practice. You’ll receive guidance on how to attract clients, build your brand, and maintain ethical practices while growing your breathwork business. This segment will also cover how to create a thriving online presence and the logistics of running in-person and virtual sessions.
Music and Playlist Creation: Explore the powerful role of music in breathwork sessions, and learn how to curate playlists that enhance the breathwork experience. You’ll gain insights into selecting music that supports different phases of a session, including induction, peak, and integration, and how to use sound to guide the breath and emotions.
Breathwork and Movement: Discover how to integrate movement into breathwork practices for a more embodied and holistic approach. You’ll learn techniques for combining breathwork with somatic movement, yoga, and dance, allowing clients to release stuck energy and connect more deeply with their bodies.
Breathwork and Sounding: Discover the powerful combination of breathwork and vocal expression (sounding) to unlock deeper emotional and energetic release.
Breathwork’s Allies (Cacao, Kava, Cannabis, CBD, Kanna): Learn about the natural allies that can support and enhance breathwork sessions. You’ll explore the benefits and uses of plant medicines like cacao, kava, cannabis, CBD, and kanna, understanding how they can be safely and ethically integrated into breathwork to deepen the experience and open the heart and mind.
Contraindications and Safety: Gain a thorough understanding of the contraindications and safety considerations in breathwork facilitation. This includes learning to identify who may not be suited for certain types of breathwork, how to modify practices for different populations, and how to ensure the safety of all participants. This crucial knowledge will empower you to prevent adverse reactions and provide appropriate care for those with specific health conditions.
What You Will Gain from This Journey:
Mastery in Facilitating Breathwork: Develop the confidence and competence to lead breathwork sessions, creating transformative experiences for your clients.
Enhanced Intuition and Presence: Cultivate a deeper sense of intuition and presence, enabling you to tune into the needs of your clients and guide them with clarity and care.
Healing Arts Integration: Learn how to weave breathwork into other healing modalities, offering a holistic approach to wellness and transformation.
Personal and Professional Growth: Experience significant personal growth as you step into the role of a healer, while also expanding your professional offerings.
Ability to Support Others in Deep Healing: Equip yourself with the tools to support others in their journey of releasing trauma, accessing their authentic selves, and experiencing profound healing.
TRIBE Certification as a Breathwork Facilitator: Upon successful completion of the program, receive certification that acknowledges your training and readiness to facilitate breathwork professionally.
Increased Capacity for Holding Space: Develop the capacity to hold space for deep emotional, physical, and spiritual work, guiding others through their transformative processes.
Expanded Awareness and Consciousness: Elevate your own consciousness and awareness, becoming a beacon of light and healing for others in your community.
Requirements for Breathwork Training Participation
- Completion of Path 1
Successful completion of Path 1: The Art of Healing Within is required for participants entering Path 2: The Art of Facilitation, ensuring a foundational understanding of breathwork and self-healing practices before facilitating for others.
- Commitment to Full Attendance
Participants must complete the 100-hour curriculum: attend all scheduled sessions, including in-person retreats, online calls, and practice sessions, to ensure full immersion and engagement in the learning process.
- Participation in Practice Sessions
Active participation in peer-to-peer breathwork practice is required, both as a practitioner and a receiver. These one on one practice sessions are crucial for developing facilitation skills.
- Completion of Assigned Readings and Materials
Participants are expected to complete all assigned readings, videos, and supplemental materials prior to sessions to fully understand the teachings and concepts being covered.
- Daily Personal Breathwork Practice
A daily personal breathwork practice is required throughout the duration of the training. This helps participants deepen their relationship with their own breath and experience the benefits firsthand.
- Journaling and Reflection
Participants must maintain a journal for self-reflection and processing experiences during the training. This practice fosters deeper integration of the teachings and personal growth.
- Respect for Group and Individual Boundaries
Respect for the training group, instructors, and individual boundaries is essential. Participants are required to practice clear communication and uphold the group’s agreements at all times.
- Completion of Final Project/Case Studies
Participants must complete 30-hours of breathwork practicum and demonstrate competency in holding space and facilitate breathwork sessions. This will include detailed feedback and reflection on the sessions provided.
- Consent to Participate in Recorded Sessions
Certain parts of the training may be recorded for educational purposes. Participants must agree to be part of any group recordings that may be used for future learning or reflection.
- Pre-Training Health Assessment and Waiver
Prior to starting the training, participants must complete a health assessment form, disclosing any medical or psychological conditions. A signed waiver acknowledging personal responsibility for their health during breathwork sessions is also required.
- Access to Required Tools and Materials
Participants must have access to any necessary tools, such as headphones, yoga mats, comfortable clothing, blankets, or any specific materials for breathwork or movement practices. (Instructors will provide a list before training begins.)
- Technology for Online Sessions
For any online components of the training, participants must have access to a stable internet connection, a computer or mobile device, and a working camera and microphone to fully participate in virtual sessions.
- Respect for Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity
Participants must demonstrate cultural awareness and inclusivity, respecting diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives within the training space.
- Adherence to Payment Plans
Participants are required to adhere to the agreed-upon payment plans or full tuition payments before the training begins, to ensure enrollment and participation in the program.
- Format: In-Person & Online
- Path 2 Includes Completion of Path 1 plus the following:
- 1st Weekend Retreat at Sacred Owl Retreat House:
Dates & Times: April 25th & 26th / 9am - 5pm both days
This is NOT an overnight retreat
People coming from out of town can stay at Sacred Owl Retreat House for an extra fee
Snacks Included
Bring your own lunch for both days
- 1 Weekend Immersions at Sacred Owl:
- Dates & Times: May 30th & 31st / 1-7pm
- Tuesday Integration Zoom Calls
- Dates & Times: April 7th & 21st, May 5th & 19th / 7-9pm
INVESTMENT:
Path 1 Only: $2,222 or 2 payments of $1,111
Path 2 (Includes Path 1): $3,888 or 3 payments of $1,296
A non-refundable deposit of $555 will be required to reserve your spot and deducted from the total amount.
I’m Ready! What are my next steps?
Step 1: Please fill out the application
Step 2: Upon acceptance, we will email you the link for the $555 non-refundable deposit to secure your space.
Have more questions? Please contact: lola@tribebaltimore.com
MASTERING THE ART OF BREATHWORK
PATH 1: THE ART OF HEALING WITHIN
PATH 2: THE ART OF FACILITATION ~ 100HR TEACHER TRAINING
WITH LOLA MANEKIN AND CORTNEY CHAITE
FAQ for Mastering the Art of Breathwork:
What is this journey about?
This journey is a deep dive into the healing art of Breathwork, designed to reconnect you with the power of your breath as a tool for self-healing, transformation, and inner peace. It offers two distinct paths: one for personal growth and breath mastery, and another for those called to guide others. Through this journey, you’ll experience the profound impact of breathwork as both a daily practice and a transformational experience, with supportive guidance from experienced facilitators and a connected community.
What are the two paths available?
Path 1: The Art of Healing Within – A 2-month journey focused on personal healing through breathwork.
Path 2: The Art of Facilitation – A 4-month intensive that builds upon Path 1, adding facilitation skills for leading breathwork sessions for others.
Is there a virtual option available?
We understand that distance can be a barrier, and we’re open to making exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to us directly to discuss potential virtual options, and we’ll work together to find the best way for you to participate in this journey.
Who is leading the training?
The training is co-led by Cortney Chaite & Lola Manekin. Each brings a unique perspective and expertise to the breathwork journey.
What will I gain from Path 1?
In Path 1, you’ll deepen your connection to your breath, release conditioned patterns, improve nervous system regulation, experience emotional release, and foster spiritual connections, all within a supportive community.
What additional skills will I learn in Path 2?
Path 2 includes facilitation techniques, trauma-informed practices, energy work integration, sacred space creation, and guidance on building a breathwork business. You’ll also learn about music curation, contraindications, and safety.
What are the requirements for Path 2?
To join Path 2, you must complete Path 1. Other requirements include full attendance, participation in practice sessions, journaling, and a final project involving 30 hours of breathwork facilitation.
Is there an online component?
Yes, both paths include online bi-weekly Zoom meetings and access to an online platform for community support and connection.
Will this training be recorded?
Yes, certain parts of the journey, including some online sessions, will be recorded for educational purposes. This allows participants to revisit key teachings and integrate them more deeply. Participants must consent to be part of any group recordings, which may be used for future learning and reflection.
What should I bring to in-person sessions?
Please bring comfortable clothing, a yoga mat, blankets, and your own lunch. Snacks will be provided.
How much does the training cost?
Path 1: $2,222 or two payments of $1,111.
Path 2: $3,888 or three payments of $1,296, which includes Path 1.
Are there payment plans available?
Yes, payment plans are available. Path 1 can be paid in two installments, and Path 2 in three.
Will I receive certification?
Yes, upon completing Path 1, you will receive a TRIBE Certificate in Breathwork for Self-Healing. With Path 2, you’ll receive TRIBE Certification as a Breathwork Facilitator, acknowledging your readiness to guide breathwork professionally.
Do I need prior experience in breathwork?
No prior experience is required; this training is open to anyone interested in self-healing or facilitating breathwork for others. However, please see contraindications below to make sure you are a candidate for this program
Who is this training is for:
• Individuals seeking deep personal healing through breathwork.
• Those who want to develop a consistent breathwork practice to regulate their nervous system, release emotional blockages, and cultivate mindfulness.
• Aspiring breathwork facilitators who feel called to guide others on healing journeys, working with breath, energy, and movement.
• People interested in integrating breathwork into other healing modalities, such as bodywork, movement practices, or energy healing.
• Those committed to spiritual growth, self-reflection, and transformation, both personally and professionally.
Who is this training not suitable for:
• Individuals with certain medical or psychological conditions***. A pre-training health assessment and signed waiver are required to ensure safe participation.
• Those unwilling or unable to commit to full attendance, participation in practice sessions, and completion of the required readings, daily breathwork practice, and journaling.
• People uncomfortable with group dynamics, sharing in a communal setting, or respecting individual and group boundaries.
• Participants who do not meet the ethical, safety, and cultural sensitivity standards required in this training.
***It is Not Safe to Practice Breathwork with the Following Conditions:
» History (personal or family) of aneurysms
» Epilepsy or history of seizures
» Cardiovascular disease (angina, previous heart attacks, or strokes)
» Retinal detachment
» Recent injury or surgery
» Kidney disease
» Severe Asthma
» Glaucoma
» Uncontrolled/Unmedicated High or abnormal blood pressure
» Severe psychiatric symptoms, particularly psychosis, bi-polar disorder or paranoia
» Any person with mental health condition who isn’t in treatment or lacks adequate support
» An active substance addiction
Health conditions that can be compatible with practicing Breathwork safely, but advisable to discuss them with your facilitator beforehand:
» Pregnancy: safe if using a slow, gentle nose inhalation breath*
» Mild Asthma: Bring your inhaler
» Controlled Blood Pressure
» Controlled Thyroid Condition
» Diabetes: Bring your glucose
» Recent Surgery: Depends on the severity of the surgery and healing process
*More on Pregnancy: Gentle Breathwork (slow pace and parasympathetic nose inhale) for women who are pregnant are completely safe and recommended. Intense mouth-inhale and fast pace Breathwork should be avoided. It’s physically “safe” for the body during this time, but the emotional transition to the baby, and the overall emotional response may be overwhelming.
The Genius of Yoga : A Teacher Training with Martha McAlpine
Sept 2025 - May 2026
10 courses in 10 months to enrich your practice and your teaching
Yoga is a practice, it is experience in and through our bodies as a means of experiencing and processing our lives.
Each of these modules are designed to come alive and you are invited to join in.
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Sep. 12 - 14, 2025
The landscape of yogic history moves through time as the Vedas (ancestors), Upanishads (grandparents), Sutras (parents), Kundalini (teenagers). It moves right through our modern lives and we can call on its different teachings to meet different needs, the way we call on different friends for different conversations. Yoga is a continuum of experience and teachings that is alive in each of us and we interpret and inform the tradition for those who will follow us. This perspective helps us understand the fundamental questions: What are we seeking? Why do we why practice? Here we will move through the primary elements of movement: the hinge of the hips, the axis of the spine, the feet and hands.
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October 3-5, 2025
Being present means observing and responding appropriately to whatever arises. When we live in the present, we have a full connection to what is real as it arises and falls, fluctuates and changes. This allows us to be fully engaged with our lives. Ayurveda asks “What is present? What is required?” What are the most basic aspects of practice that set a foundation to hold everything else? Standing poses connect us to the earth, to the place we came from and where we return. Here we focus on standing poses; energies of grounding, integrating, rising. We use the Yoga Sutras to consider how we begin things, get unstuck, and build momentum.
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October 3-5, 2025
Being present means observing and responding appropriately to whatever arises. When we live in the present, we have a full connection to what is real as it arises and falls, fluctuates and changes. This allows us to be fully engaged with our lives. Ayurveda asks “What is present? What is required?” What are the most basic aspects of practice that set a foundation to hold everything else? Standing poses connect us to the earth, to the place we came from and where we return. Here we focus on standing poses; energies of grounding, integrating, rising. We use the Yoga Sutras to consider how we begin things, get unstuck, and build momentum.
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November 14-16, 2025
As animals, we have an instinct to protect our vital organs, our throat, our inner emotions, so we have a natural protective response to close our front bodies. While backbends feel liberating, a chance to free ourselves of the limitations of this protection, they can be difficult due to habit and sensations of vulnerability. By opening our front body, we demonstrate a willingness to be in the world, to feel, to be hurt, to be ecstatic, to activate latent energy of possibility. Here we explore backhanding and the energetic reply that waits here, subtle, surprising, elevating.
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December 5-7, 2025
When we encounter resistance we tend to think that we must try harder. It is vital to allow ourselves to sit with difficulty or confusion until there is an opening, a shift. In twists we encounter our edge, over and over, and learn to meet it with the spaciousness of our breath. In this way we open to new, unconsidered options rather than force or inner abuse. Here we work into and out of twists to digest not only our food but to process our experiences and bring them into integration with our Selves.
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January 9-11, 2025
In all truth, we know very little about who we are and the universe around us. As we step into the future, we make calculated guesses about what will happen next and how to respond, but they are limited by our own awareness. Our relationship to the unknown is a very prominent, and largely invisible, part of our lives. Practices to help determine and choose our responses can change our future significantly. We become creative and conversational with what could be instead of hiding or bracing for the worst. Here handstands, shoulder stands, and inversions help us reimagine what we are capable and expand our perspective of what lies Beyond.
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January 30-February 1, 2026
At the midpoint of our studies we strengthen our ability to slow down, to come to rest, to find places and purpose to pause. Many of us have filled up our schedules in the outside world to the point where there is no time or energy for looking inward. We have built the foundation of our practice, can we learn to slow down and to savor what we find, what is quietly revealed in our lives? Here forward folds serve us as we build what yogis call langhana, or the energy of calming, slowing, and restoring ourselves in terms of time, perspective, and quality of life/love.
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February 27 - March 1, 2026
How can we fully shift the innate orientation we have to who we think we are, the systems we have chosen to be in agreement with, and the relationship we have with what is right/wrong, up/down? Headstand is a chance to rest in reorientation. Here the practice of headstand, one steady step at a time provides a freedom from what we have assumed to be true and opens our eyes literally and metaphorically to another way. We are constantly changing. Headstand here will compress the spine in new ways and then in its release offer new sensory awareness and orientation.
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March 20-22, 2026
Balance is the ability to recover our center and inner sense of contentment, again and again. There will be disruptions, interruptions, disagreements. The whole of the process and practice of Yoga serves to provide ways to return and reestablish ourselves so we stay open to the shifting tides of our lives and pliable in our reply. We learn how to reorganize, regroup, find relaxation again deep inside the body in the present set of circumstances. Here, instead of individual groups of postures, we feel the ride of the whole sequence and start to determine for ourselves what outcome is needed and how to get there.
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April 10-12, 2026
The physical body is the home of the energy that runs through us throughout our lives. the shapes we make, hands high or folding forward, direct this energy and create direction and recognition. The whole body is an antenna and postures are basically the means to tune into different stations. We can then shift the clarity or density or intensity of that station, that energy center. This is the place of Kundalini kriyas as a means of activating and stabilizing deep, innate energy in connection to something cosmic. Here we move through the subtle body of nadis, how they gather into chakras, how the right / left, individual/collective, solar/lunar come into conversation in our lives.
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May 1-3, 2026
It is essential that we feel equipped to come to our practice on our own. There are patterns of resistance and habit that can limit what we believe we can do. Simply coming to our mat can be an act of great significance because it enacts choice and inner integrity. In the yoga sutras Patanjali says a meaningful, impactful practice is done “Over time, without interruption, with devotion.” We will leave with 3 simple, general practices that we can adapt and apply for any circumstance to return to connection with ourselves. Here we will consider the 3 keys of repetition, time, and technique as means of claiming authority and progress in our lives.
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Each month I will be teaching the training element through my Radiant Body Vinyasa classes. When we discuss headstands, I will emphasize headstands, modeling how they can be presented. When we discuss standing poses, for the following weeks I will teach with an emphasis on standing poses. Come in to TRIBE and explore for yourself how these principles and considerations can be felt as daily practice.
As part of the 10 month program you will also have topic-specific sequences to practice at home. Every day will have a practice that is related to our theme of that month.
Yoga is a practice, it is experience in and through our bodies as a means of experiencing and processing our lives. Each of these modules are designed to come alive and you are invited to join in.
INVESTMENT
$500 non-refundable deposit plus $3700 for 10 months or $1400 every 3 months or $500/month drop in individual weekends
Required Texts: Moving Towards Balance, Rodney Yee | The Inspired Yoga Teacher, Gabrielle Harris | The Genius of Yoga, Alan Finger | One Simple Thing, Eddie Stern Sanctuary app of Rod Stryker
IN SUM
180 contact teaching hours
120 non-contact / home practice + study hours
200hour certification upon completion of all 10 modules
(If you miss a weekend, you will make arrangements with Martha for catch up)
You will leave with an understanding of the purpose and fundamentals of Tantric Sri Vidya hatha yoga asana, pranayama, and mediation. You will have practiced the skills of researching a topic and designing a sequence and teaching it out to a mixed group or designing it for yourself.
Our aim is to reveal and receive the genius of yoga as an ancient tool to thrive in modern times.
The Ritual of Yin Yoga 20HR Teacher Training
with Elyza Dolby
February 28, March 1 and 2, 2025
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1-7pm
An intuitive & inclusive training on the energetic + physical practice of yin yoga through the lens of ritual. Open to all who are curious about deepening their connection to yin yoga as a regular practice in their own lives, and to yoga teachers who are looking to add yin yoga to their offerings. This training will include the use of sound medicine, essential oils, ceremony, and other healing modalities in addition to the study of yin yoga, as initially taught by Bernie Clark. His book, "The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga," is the only required reading for this course, and needs to be purchased/read prior to day one.
Day One: Receiving
Arrive with all that you are carrying. Drop into a cacao circle followed by an immersive healing practice to build relationship with yin yoga in your own body. From this place of increased receptivity, we will open a circle to begin the transmissions known as Yin Yoga. Throughout this hands-on, interactive evening, we will contemplate & fill in the blanks of the practice, answering questions like: Why does Yin Yoga have the incredible impact that it does on those who practice it regularly? What are the Energetics behind Yin Yoga? How is the physical body affected by Yin Yoga? How does one create optimal healing space for themselves or students to practice Yin Yoga? Why is Yin Yoga practiced best as a ritual (a regular practice that is returned to frequently)? And more. You will leave this night both feeling full, and having prepared the necessary space to dive into the rest of the weekend together.
Day Two: Giving
We will begin the day with a practice to pick up where we left off, and bridge us from the abundance of receiving into the gift of giving. One of the greatest privileges of sharing Yin yoga as a practitioner is the potential for cultivating a sacred space for yourself & your students to deeply heal... so when you are ready, we dive into this space to learn the heart of the practice together, including, but not limited to:
⁃ The 26 Yin Postures, including the 5 yin & 2 Yang Archetypal poses that are considered the foundation of the practice
⁃ Working with the Meridians
⁃ Intentional Sequencing
⁃ Creating with Ritual & Yin
⁃ How to serve your students with yin
⁃ Inclusive yin offerings
We will end this full day of learning with a short but sweet practice to prepare you for integrating all of the wisdom into your own unique offering(s.)
Day Three: Integration
To integrate means to make into a whole or incorporate into a larger structure, and this is the most crucial piece of the yin puzzle... both for this course, and for whatever you create from it next. We will spend the day dreaming up your own unique flair as a yin practitioner, either in your personal life or for clients. This will include time for Q&A, contemplation, creating your first yin offering, sharing this heart offering with the group, and conversations on how to infuse integration into your practices. Our weekend will close with a ritual circle to bring it all together & celebrate the journey that is just beginning.
In this training, you will receive:
⁃ Daily yin offerings
⁃ Opening Cacao Circle
⁃ Closing Integration Ritual
⁃ Ritual practices for yin & your daily life
⁃ Comprehensive learnings of the heart of yin yoga, including but not limited to: The 26 Yin Postures (the 5 yin & 2 Yang Archetypal poses that are considered the foundation of the practice,) Working with the Meridians, Intentional Sequencing, Creating with Ritual & Yin, How to serve your students with yin, and Inclusive Yin offerings
⁃ Integrating your Yin Practice
⁃ A lively community to deepen your yin journey with
⁃ And more!
At the end of this training, you should be able to:
⁃ Have a deeper relationship with & understanding of the practice of yin yoga
⁃ Create your own intentional yin practices & rituals
⁃ Build a strong personal yin practice
⁃ Teach yin yoga to others*, if desired
⁃ Understand the heart of yin yoga & why this practice is so crucial for our world today
⁃ Dream big with how you can utilize yin yoga in your own unique way
⁃ Integrate this training into your life (& build integration practices into your yin offerings)
⁃ And of course, share yin from the heart, however you personally see fit!
*Please note: This course is open to ALL mind, body & spirit practitioners who feel called to deepen their understanding of Yin, including but not limited to yoga & movement teachers & students, energy workers, therapists, educators, and more. However, if you plan to share this with others, it is highly recommended that you have at least a 200hr YTT, or deeper understanding of anatomy & the body, as this course only briefly discusses these due to this being an immersion style weekend with limited time (& SO much goodness to cover.) If you intend to share this with others, but desire a deeper dive with Elyza, she is available for 1-1 mentorship after this course's completion.
ABOUT ELYZA
Elyza Dolby is a 500-RYT yoga instructor, space holder, movement facilitator, and mama to a bright little sun, currently living + loving in the mountains of Northwest New Jersey.
Her journey with yoga first began in the late 90’s at a YMCA on the Eastern Shore of Maryland where she decided she was NOT a fan. She eventually returned “home” to her mat after a traumatic experience and years of self-destruction to find her unique healing path which included yoga, cacao, breathwork, meditation, and other earth medicines.
She is certified in an array of modalities that she loves bringing together in unique ways & sharing with others who are passionate about finding their own personal healing journey, including Yin, Kundalini, Hatha, Prenatal, and Trauma Informed Yoga Practices, Rebirthing & Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Sound Healing, Energy Work + more. Most recently, she started her journey towards supporting mamas in pregnancy & beyond as a doula & gentle birth worker.
Join in on the magic at www.theharmonymountainhouse.com or find her on IG at @elyzainharmony + @theharmonymountainhouse.
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