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Maha's Teacher Training
Maha's Teacher Training is intentionally designed for dedicated yogis ready to deepen their practice and share the profound benefits of yoga with authenticity.
What do we mean when we say, ‘authenticity’? Well, we won’t tell you to manifest abundance, and we won’t force toxic positivity on you. We’ll educate you about the common injuries of yoga. the challenges of making it as a yoga teacher in this economy, and what to actually expect on your path of yoga.
In short, we keep it real.
Schedule a call
Free, no-pressure call to discuss Maha's 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification Course. Can't find a time here? Email Justicia directly and she will be in touch with options: mahayogastudio@gmail.com.
What makes this program unique?
The best yoga classes are inclusive of a wide range of bodies and abilities, and they integrate fun, movement and alignment within the larger context of yoga’s rich history.
We guarantee that you will first transform your own yoga practice and up-level your personal wellness in the Yoga Immersion. You will then gain valuable insights and learn techniques to lead yoga classes that resonate deeply with students from diverse walks of life.
“This teacher training was amazing! It helped to produce some of the best trained teacher trainees I’ve yet seen. The program was well organized and comprehensive and created a strong community amongst the students.”
This course covers:
01
Asana: Practice & Teaching
Thorough, in-depth asana practice of all categories of yoga poses, including standing postures, balancing poses, arm balances, inversions, backbends, twists, seated poses, hip openers and forward bends. Learn to adapt and modify these poses for different bodies, and expect to thoroughly deepen and polish your own practice.
02
Anatomy, Alignment & Mobility
Principles of alignment, anatomy, mobility and kinesiology, and their relevant application to all types of poses. Deepen your understanding of how the body moves and functions.
03
Home Practice
How to develop a strong home practice, which is the most potent way to keep your teaching fresh and inspired.
04
Sequencing
Effective sequencing strategies for beginner, open levels, and intermediate/advanced groups. Includes a template for 60, 75 and 90-minute classes. Develop the art of skillful sequencing for classes of all levels, creating experiences that empower and inspire.
05
Theming
Developing meaningful themes, and a structure to weave themes into your class that gives your students deeper insight and understanding.
06
Teaching Techniques
Discover how to offer clear and confident verbal and physical adjustments, ensuring your students feel supported and guided.
07
Inversion Progressions
Progressive science of learning and teaching inversions, including how to work with fear and other limiting beliefs. Learn techniques to support al levels of practitioners, from raw beginners to experienced yogis.
08
Meditation & Pranayama
Pranayama (breath practice) and meditation techniques, and how to expertly teach these in public classes.
09
Injury Awareness
Survey of common yoga injuries, and how to empower yourself and your students to practice in a way that promotes radiant health.
10
Yoga Philosophy
History and philosophy of yoga and its practical relevance to the modern day yogi.
11
Holistic Lifestyle
Yoga lifestyle, which includes food and nutrition, daily practices, and the simple wisdom of ayurveda you can use to thrive and lead by example.
12
The Business of Yoga
The business of yoga, including how to market yourself and grow your teaching career post-graduation.
Maha is offering 2 scholarships at 50% tuition, prioritizing BIPOC individuals and members of the LGBTQ+ community who plan to serve their respective community with yoga. Candidates are encouraged to apply early via this form.
Weekend Schedule
9:30am-5pm each day, includes 90 minute break
YOGA & MOBILITY
IMMERSION (2024)
included in Teacher Training
Oct 5-6
Oct 19-20
Nov 2-3
Nov 16-17
Dec 7-8
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF TEACHING (2025)
Jan 4-5
Jan 11-12
Jan 25-26
Feb 8-9
Feb 22-23
March 8-9
March 22-23
April 5-6
April 26-27
May 3-4
“After moving to L.A. and getting hired at a new studio, I realized how great my yoga education at Maha was! I’m able to answer students’ questions about tweaks and yoga injuries that no other teachers at this studio can. I’m so grateful I took the Maha Teacher Training while in Philly."
FACULTY
Justicia DeClue and Desiree Sparrow are the lead teachers of this training, and are the most experienced Yoga Teacher Trainers leading such a program in Philadelphia.
Special guests: Douglas Brooks, Jean-Jacques Gabriel and Alex Holmes
Justicia DeClue she/ her
Justicia DeClue, E-RYT-500, is the director of the Maha Teacher Training. She has been teaching yoga since 2005, and is the co-owner of Maha Yoga. She is especially passionate about the therapeutic potential of asana practice when applied within the lens of mobility.
Desiree Sparrow she/her
Desiree Sparrow, E-RYT-500, R-PYT, YACEP has been teaching yoga since 2002 and leading yoga teacher trainings since 2012. Desiree was also the former owner, lead teacher trainer and program director of Breathe Yoga and The LI Kula Yoga and Wellness Center in New York. She offers a unique, integrative approach to yoga which is heavily influenced by tantric philosophy, Ayurveda and biomechanics.
Let's chat.
Our mission is to support your personal transformation through the practice and study of yoga.
Questions? Schedule a 20 minute call with Justicia to learn if Maha's 200 HR Teacher Training is a good fit for you.
2030 Sansom St, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 603-5362 (text is best)
mahayogastudio.com