Training Led By: Meghan Rohde, E-RYT, Colleen LaConte, E-RYT 500, Juliet Low RYT 500, Jenny Thiede, E-RYT, Katie Martin E-RYT, Ruth Day RYT 500, and Meg Febel RYT 500.
2024/2025 Teacher Training Schedule:
Every Tuesday, 6pm – 9:30pm in Western Springs
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September: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24
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October: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29
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November: 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26
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December: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17
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January: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28
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February: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18
Two Saturdays/Month, 12:30pm – 6pm in Downers Grove
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September: 9/7, 9/21
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October: 10/5, 10/19
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November: 11/2, 11/16
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December: 12/7, 12/21
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January: 1/4, 1/18
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February: 2/1, 2/15
Community classes 2/22, 2/23, 3/1, 3/2 Times/Locations TBD
Satsang 3/4
200 Hour TT Curriculum Includes:
- Opening Meditation
- Pranayama – Breathing
- Asanas – Poses
- Teaching Skills
- Sequencing
- Teaching In Small Groups
- Yoga For Special Groups
- Yoga Philosophy
- Koshas – Sheaths
- Gunas – Qualities of Nature
- Chakras – Energy Centers
- Ayurvedic Healing Techniques
- Anatomy
- Yoga Ethics Business of Yoga
- Practical Test
- Written Test
Requirements
- 5 Classes of Observing a YBD Teacher
- 10 Hours Elective Off Site Yoga Workshops
- 50 YBD Yoga Classes
- 10 Hours of YBD Workshops
- 16 Hour Anatomy Workshop
- Teach Two Community Classes
- CPR Training
- Monthly Homework Assignments
- Written Thesis
Required Reading:
- YBD Yoga Teacher Training Manual
- “Heart of Yoga- Developing A Personal Practice” – T.K.V. Desikachar
- “The Key Muscles of Yoga” – Ray Long
- “Inside The Yoga Sutras: A Comprehensive Source Book For The Study & Practice of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras” – Jaganath Carrera
- “Light On Yoga” – B.K.S. Iyengar
Pricing, Plans, and Discounts
Course Fees
- $250 Deposit to reserve space (applied towards tuition). Minimum of 10 students. Class Size Limited To 20.
- Tuition – $3300 – Due at least three weeks prior to training start date (Includes Anatomy Training)
Additional Costs
- 5 YBD Workshops – Free for Platinum Members, $40 each for non-members
- Offsite Yoga Workshops – Approximately $200
- Book Costs – Approximately $100
Payment Plans
Based on your individual situation, we can arrange a monthly or bi-weekly auto-payment plan. First payment due at least three weeks prior to training start date and last payment due at least three weeks prior to training end date.
Discounts
- Early Bird Discount – $3000 if you sign up by July 31, 2023
- Platinum Members – $3100
- Platinum Member Discount Optional – $69.50 Platinum Monthly Membership for the months during training (Reg. $139)
- Specialty Discount Drop In Rate: $22 per class
- 10 Class Packs: $185
Cancellations
In the event of cancellation, we will refund the total amount paid, minus the following cancellation fees:
- Before Classes Begin – $150
- After 1 Week – $250
- After 2 Weeks – $500
- After 3 Weeks – $750
- No Refunds After 3 Weeks From Start Date
Question about pricing or the program? View frequently asked questions
Space is limited to 20 Students; Stop by any Yoga by Degrees location or call for more info.
Contact
##### YBD Yoga Teacher Training Program Application #####
Please answer the following questions below and send your responses to Newinfo@yogabydegrees.net Please note: A $50 non-refundable application fee* is required after submitting your application. Upon receiving your completed application, you will receive a confirmation email within 24-48 hours with a link to submit your application fee online. Once you have paid the fee, your application will become eligible for review and you will be notified of your acceptance status within 3 business days. *Your Application Fee will be applied towards your tuition or refunded back to you only, if for any reason, you are not accepted in to our program.
Name:
Full Address:
Phone:
Email:
What session you are applying for:
Please limit your responses to 2 pages in total for all questions.
- How long have you been practicing yoga?
- Why do you do yoga?
- Why do you want to take a yoga teacher training?
- What do you want to do once you finish the training?
- Why did you choose the Yoga by Degrees teacher training program and how did you hear about it? (If somebody referred you, please let us know who.)
- What is the most important thing you want to learn during the training?
Locations
Wheaton
241 Rice Lake Square
Wheaton, IL 60189
630-690-9642 (YOGA)
Western Springs
4700 Gilbert Ave, Suite 16
Western Springs, IL 60558
708-783-1226
Elmhurst
1042 South York St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-782-9642 (YOGA)
Downers Grove
54 Ogden Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-969-0820
South Naperville
3420 Lacrosse Ln, Suite 110
Naperville, IL 60564
630-305-8214