Teacher Training

VETOGA’s mission is to provide yoga, meditation, and healing arts to military, veterans, their families, and communities. We accomplish this by holding FREE monthly yoga classes that help veterans build sustainable communities and our 200-hour Teacher Training.

VETOGA will be hosting our 9th Yoga Alliance Certified 200-hour Teacher Training program specifically designed for veterans. We have trained 150+ teachers so far through our program from all over the United States. This teacher training will equip veterans with the holistic tools and teachings to pass on the healing benefits of yoga to their veteran communities. Through this work we enable and encourage veterans to create harmony peace for themselves as well as others, allowing them to continue their service in a more peaceful way.

This is where you come in! We need your help to raise funds that will allow for the teacher training to be zero cost to the veterans. They have given up enough of their lives in service to us and now we have an opportunity to serve them back.

The funds raised will pay for 20 Military and Veterans to attend the VETOGA teacher training and the following:

Tuition cost of the VETOGA 200-hour teacher training program
Books and materials required for the teacher training program
Yoga Mats and props for each teacher trainee during the training
Scholarships to assist with travel and lodging cost
Rental space of the yoga studio
Food and nourishment during the training

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Some of the topics covered in this course include:

Bandhas, Kleshas, Kriyas, Koshas, Chakras and Nadis
Ayurveda and a Yogic Diet with guidance under a certified Ayurveda practitioner
History and Philosophy of Yoga through reading and discussion on classical yoga texts
Techniques for the teaching of asana, pranayama, and meditation and yoga Nidra
Anatomy and Physiology of the human body and anatomy in yoga postures
Posture alignment, assists, and adjustments
Teaching methodologies and sequencing
Use of props and variations for physical limitations
Yogic lifestyle and ethics as a teacher
Business of yoga
Karma Yoga and creating community

Prerequisites for this course:

At least 6 months of continuous yoga practice
Ability to be present for 14 day online and 5 days in-person training days
A positive attitude
Completed application below for review and acceptance
Proof of military service (current orders or DD214)

Location:

Ojas Retreat Center, Murrieta, CA

Course Dates:

Fall: November 2024

Cost for the Teacher Training per Student:

$3000

Note: Travel and Lodging scholarships on a case-by-case basis and depending on the amount of funds raised.

Course Teachers:

The VETOGA Yoga Teacher Training is guided by lead instructors: Justin Blazejewski and Gabrielle Sulc, Dr. Cyndi Train, Thierry Chiapello and assisted by teacher training staff of veterans and experts for sections in Ayurveda, anatomy and philosophy.

Cost Options for All Veterans:

All military or veterans attending the training will be required to start a $3000 fundraising goal page to raise funds for their training and VETOGA.
Through their individual Fundraising Page and the funds raised by VETOGA as a whole we will be able to sponsor 20 military, veterans and family members to attend this teacher training.

Cost/Payment Options for All Non-Veterans:

$3000 Regular registration (payment in full before day one of the training)

Additional cost to Non-Veterans for course books, materials, lodging and meals during training times. Required reading list sent w/acceptance of application. Payment may be made via cash, check, or PayPal. If paying via PayPal, use email info@vetoga.org and select “make a payment to friends/family”.

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