Yoga. Meditation. Philosophy. Mantra.
Our teacher training provides a strong foundation for personal and spiritual growth along with the skills needed to become a confident, knowledgeable Yoga teacher.
Become What You Teach
Our teacher training program “Become What You Teach” is an in-person, mini-retreat style program for spiritual people who want to go deeper in their yoga studies and become the best version of themselves as they journey to becoming an instructor.
A 250-hour Combined Yoga & Meditation Certification
What makes our program unique?
Our teacher training program “Become What You Teach” is an in-person, mini-retreat style program for spiritual people who want to go deeper in their yoga studies and become the best version of themselves as they journey to becoming an instructor. Whether you are being called to expand your knowledge of the yoga way of living, the yoga way of moving (asanas) or the yoga way of teaching, our program will provide you with a holistic yoga foundation. You will earn 200 hours of in-depth Yoga training and 50 hours of transformational meditation training.
Do you want to teach and hold space for others?
We believe the best yoga teachers become what they teach and are willing to share their journey with others. We use yogic texts and practices to help you understand the breadth of yoga sciences, how yoga poses can help you and your students break through limiting beliefs, and find ways to personalize yoga classes based on your student’s needs. By the end of our training program you will be ready to build a wellness business that thrives by helping others thrive.
Are you interested in living a Yoga lifestyle?
Discover your truth and pave the way for living a yogic lifestyle so that you can share the best version of yourself with others—be it with family, friends, clients or students. We take traditional yoga teachings and make them practical and applicable to everyday life and circumstances. This allows our graduates to use these powerful yoga techniques on and off the mat to transform their life and the lives of others.
Apply Yogic Wisdom to Modern Day Living
What you receive…
Our program is a diverse yoga teacher training that teaches you how to apply our holistic yoga program to everyday life. Our teachings specialize in four core areas in addition to the mandatory requirements of the Yoga Alliance*:
Vinyasa or Flow Yoga Asana: Learn sequential movements that are linked together using the flow of vinyasa to expand and strengthen the mind and body. Learn proper alignment based on the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar, inversions and how to personalize a yoga practice to go deeper and find peace in each pose.
Meditation (Raja Yoga): Learn various techniques that are used to calm the mind so that you can experience less stress, deeper states of consciousness, and joy in everyday life on and off the mat.
Yoga Philosophy: Learn to apply the teachings of The Yoga Sutra’s of Patanjali, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita and the teachings of Swami Vivekananda’s Jnana Yoga to everyday life and circumstances.
Mantra Yoga: Discover the power of mantra (chanting) and how it can be used to energize and uplift the mind and body. Learn how to read and speak the mantras in sanskrit, the ancient language of yoga.
Trauma-Informed Yoga: Learn Trauma-informed yoga (TIY) techniques that can help you adapt to the unique needs of individuals working to overcome trauma.
Yoga Business: Learn how to find teaching opportunities, start and grow your yoga business with digital marketing techniques, and a one page marketing plan template to jumpstart it all.
Bonus: Receive 10 asana sequencing models and 5 meditation scripts as a foundation for you to customize for your classes. You will also enjoy sound healing Sundays.
*Other areas of study include: Anatomy, energy and physiology, mudra (hand) Yoga, ethics, other types of yoga practices and more.
Support, Resources & More:
In-person, retreat-style training
Teacher training manual
Studio hours to practice teaching
Diverse community
Experienced teachers
Continental Breakfast & Lunch Included.
Bonus: Sound healing Sundays once per month, sequencing templates and guided meditation examples.
Upcoming Training - Fall 2024
Training Dates: 8-Week Intensive. Weekends only, with the exception of the first day of orientation
Orientation: Thursday, September 12th, 6:00pm-9:00pm EST
Regular Schedule: Fridays 6:00pm-9:00pm EST, Saturday - Sunday, 9:00am-6:00pm EST on the following weekends (Tentative Schedule):
September 27th-September 29th
October 4th-October 6th
October 11th-October 13th
October 18th-October 20th
~ Halloween Break ~
November 1st-November 3rd
November 8th-November 10th
November 15th-November 17th
~ Thanksgiving Break ~
December 6th-December 8th
~ Graduation December 14th ~
Meet Your Teachers
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Nicoli Sinclair, E-RYT 500
Founder of The Veda Den
Nicoli began her yoga practice her meditation and yoga asana practice in 2011. After a few years of practicing, in 2013 while iving in NYC, Nicoli became an RYT-200 by Three Sisters Yoga and returned there the following year to complete her advanced teacher training and earning her RYT-500. During advanced training, Nicoli became passionate about Jnana Yoga, the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, the teachings of the Upanishads, and other ancient text which she studied to deepen and strengthen her spiritual practice and help others overcome challenges in life by applying ancient yoga teachings to modern day situations.
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Jen Whinnen, E-RYT 500
Founder & Director of Three Sisters Yoga
Jen began practicing yoga 27 years ago. She continues to be inspired by the practice calling it “the best refuge and healer in my life.” Jen is a Yoga Alliance 500 Hour E-RYT with over 24 years teaching experience. She holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Leadership & Communication and is currently pursuing her doctorate in Servant Leadership. Teachers trained under Jen have gone on to deepen their practice, open their own businesses, teach all over the world and share yoga wherever they can. Jen works to weave together classes that are concise, safe challenging, liberating and fun.
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Dr. Kenael Segal, RYT 500
Intuitive Healer & Yoga Practitioner
Dr. Segal, is a Jamaican born human being, currently living in New Jersey with her family. As a highly sensitive and deeply feeling person, I am passionate about promoting social change through radical self love, rest, and embodiment. Her approach is based on the belief that physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health are all connected and must all be addressed in order to achieve optimal wellness. Beyond her doctorate, she has studied pregnancy and postpartum care, spinal conditions, visceral manipulation, and energy healing.
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Karen Taylor Bass, RYT 500
Trauma-Informed Yoga & Reiki Healer
Karen is dedicated to empowering individuals to live their best lives. She is a force to be reckoned with. With a contagious joy and a deep sense of purpose, she is an award-winning media strategist, activist, author, and inspirational speaker.
As a certified Yoga Instructor (RYT-500) and Meditation leader with a concentration in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Karen brings authenticity and compassion to her clients. Drawing on her experiences of overcoming adversity, she motivates and inspires others to tap into their inner strength and resilience.
Karen is also a Corporate Wellness Trainer, working with organizations to develop and implement programs that improve employee health and productivity.