All classes take place at our location in Bellingham, MA.
This immersive Yoga Teacher Training is an exceptionally high quality, fully comprehensive, and a profoundly life transforming experience!
By the end of the training you will be qualified and confident to teach Vinyasa Yoga and its variations such as Power Yoga, Flow Yoga, and of course in a Hot Yoga setting, if you choose. This training will take you beyond your physical practice and we look forward to taking the special journey with you!
This training is passionately and skillfully led by the seasoned USMMA staff including, but not limited to; Special Guest Teachers E-RYT 500 Jesse Dwiggins and E-RYT 500 Jacqui Bonwell.
Upcoming 2024/2025 Training Dates:
Sept 28/29 • Oct 26/27 • Dec 7/8
Jan 25/26 • Mar 1/2
March 29/30 • April 26/27 • May 17/18
Thursday evening virtual dates to be announced
*Dates subject to change
Topics Covered
To enrich your understanding of your own practice, you’ll learn:
History and Philosophy of Yoga
Mindfulness & Meditation
Breath Work Practices
Foundational Anatomy & Anatomical Alignment
Intensive study and practice of Asana (postures)* Sanskrit names of yoga postures
Modifications, variations and hands-on assists of poses
Use of props
Class sequencing and planning
Supporting the pregnant Yogini in your class
The business of teaching Yoga & getting started as a new teacher
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Jessie Dwiggins
I started my yoga practice in earnest in 2004. Curious about biomechanics and mindfulness, I immersed myself in a 30-day Forrest Yoga Foundational Teacher Training Program for my 200-HR teaching certification.
Since that first training, my thirst for knowledge has yet to be quenched. I’ve completed the Forrest Yoga Advanced Teacher Training Program, Forrest Yoga Mentorship Program, and Yoga Tune Up® Certification, and 500 hour Teacher Training with
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Fresh Yoga. And that’s just yoga, I also earned my master’s degree in dietetics and I’m a licensed Am I Hungry?® Mindful Eating Facilitator.
I’ve been teaching since 2007 to classes ranging in size from 1 to 1000 – as a featured teacher at Yoga Reaches Out. I co-authored Yoga and Mindful Eating with Michelle May, M.D. I’ve learned a tremendous amount from my own practice and creating and teaching my own yoga teacher training programs.
My mission is to share this knowledge of our inner workings to help you self-soothe frazzled nerves and feel at home in your body. I’m in this to make a difference for you because it has made such a difference for me.
Jacqui Bonwell
Jacqui Bonwell feels she has no business teaching Yoga. She has been teaching for 18 years, both Yoga & Meditation. She still feels she has no business teaching Yoga : ) She sees herself as just the loudest student talking. She holds a PhD in Imposter Syndrome and a Masters in Humor. That said, the teachings are too important for low self esteem to get in the way. So, she just shares and dares greatly. Jacqui graduated from the University of Rhode Island. She worked in Ireland, Oregon and Mass. a
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as a Social Worker. Working for the State of MA is a bell she can't unring. A bell that motivates her to reach out to all others and help out with humanity DAILY. Since becoming an official Yoga Teacher in 2005 through Open Doors in Weymouth, MA she went on to advance her teaching by achieving the highest degree of certification offered by the Yoga Alliance (YA), at the time of this writing, her E-RYT 500 (through her teacher, Rolf Gates.) Jacqui also went on to become a YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider) & continuing ed. presenter for Yoga Alliance members. Jacqui has graduated hundreds of Yoga teachers from her YA 200 & YA300hr Yoga Training Certification programs, her CLIR Restorative Yoga Certification programs, her Yoga Life Coaching courses & her Yoga teaching Apprenticeships. She is a Reiki Master, Yin Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher, Restorative Yoga Teacher, Author, Mother of two biological birds...and really, Mama bird to all. She is the 2019 recipient of the Boston Children's Hospital "Veteran of Service Award." Jacqui has been a staple of "seva" (service) in the Yoga Community. She has fundraised for Boston Children's Hospital, the African Yoga Project, Mass General Hospital’s Homebase Program for Veterans, Home for Our Troops, the Arlington Children's Fund, SeaChange Yoga, the Fisher House, many LOCAL families in need, Dana Farber, yogaHOPE, the One Fund and, really, the list goes on and on through the years culminating into a figure of over $500,000 & counting! She has rallied the Yoga community to always remember the very reason we fine tune ourselves is to become foot "soul"diers in our communities, for our families and to live the rest of our precious days with as much glory, peace and freedom as possible.
“I didn’t take USMMA’s Yoga Teacher Training to teach. I just knew I loved yoga, how it makes me feel physically, and emotionally, and I wanted to learn more! I’m so happy I did because everything I learned has helped me in my life in countless ways!”
FAQs
Saturday & Sunday 8am-6:30pm
8-10am Morning Practice: meditation, breath work, asana
10am-12:30pm Training session 1
12:30-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-3:30pm Training session 2
3:30-6:30pm Training session 3
*Training Sessions include various asana labs, teaching methodology, practicums, anatomy, philosophy.
Thursdays on Zoom
7-9pm - Lectures for Anatomy & Philosophy
Your student manual will be provided to you in a google document, but you may want to obtain a printed copy. One or two philosophy books and a supplemental Anatomy book may be required. We will let you know once you have registered exactly what books you will need.
Once you have successfully participated in all 200 hours of the Training and completed all required homework assignments by the last day of training, you will receive your certificate.
To receive your certificate at the end of the training, you must attend 100% of the requisite hours to comply with Yoga Alliance requirements. However, we understand that you may not be able to foresee illness, or family obligations. Therefore we will work with you on a case by case basis for you to make up the hours lost. Note that time missed beyond one day may incur additional cost to you and must be made up within the outlined schedule.
It is recommended that you have an existing yoga practice but it is not mandatory. You must however, be in good physical and mental health. Please come with an enthusiasm to learn and beginner’s mind to expand any existing skills you have!
YES! You will learn a lot more about yoga than just teaching it. This course is a combination of deepening your personal yoga practice and learning how to communicate your passion. The confidence you will gain will enhance your overall presence and communication skills. Personal development is an integral and invaluable part of the course. You will also gain the gift of a community to support you in your journey through this training and beyond.
Continuing education for yoga teachers is ongoing. Perhaps you’ve studied another style of yoga with a different teacher? This is your opportunity to learn a complimentary practice. This training will supplement your existing knowledge of yoga and challenge you to up level your teaching and communication skills. You will receive continuing education credits to satisfy your Yoga Alliance re-certification requirements.
Yes, you will be required to have a consistent yoga practice so that you may begin to integrate the information you are learning. You will be required to practice teach outside of the studio if you plan to receive a certification at the end of the training. There will also be weekly homework assignments that will need to be completed by the following weeks training if you wish to receive a certificate at the end of the training.
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INVESTMENT:
$3200 - Payment plans and early payment discounts available!
Secure your spot today with a $500 deposit (non-refundable).
Pay in full by July 1st and SAVE $300!
Teacher Training Perks: While in training you will receive 10% off all merchandise and 20% off of class passes. You will also receive a Free Virtual Membership for the time you are in Teacher Training.
“I taught for a little bit which was fun, but the most important thing I received was the ability to create an intelligent sequence to guide myself deeper into my OWN practice! I’m genuinely happy I made the decision to invest in USMMA’s Teacher Training.”
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