PūrPower 200hr Yoga Teacher Training

Pūr adjective
ˈpyūr 
purer; purest

For someone to be pure in heart, it means their heart is set on one thing and nothing else. For us to truly be concerned about purity, we must be concerned about where our affections and devotions lie, and this begins with self.

This begins with PūrPower Yoga Teacher Training

PūrPower Yoga Teacher Training is designed to help yoga students, aspiring teachers and current teachers discover their fullest potential, their life purpose and inner power. 

Our method is straightforward, easy to understand, accessible, practical, relevant, and powerful to the everyday person.  Beginner or advanced student, this training is for you.  

Our yoga  teacher training program will develop and expand your personal yoga practice, and learn how to share that with others.  Teaching is the inevitable outcome of fully integrated knowledge, and this training will give you just that, the knowledge and structure to properly embody it. Full of inspiration from your own experience you will not only be ready, but excited to share it with the world.

When you complete the course you will learn:

  • How to grow in your yoga practice and life

  • To teach a well-rounded sequence you can offer to students and/or use as a foundation for your own practice

  • Recognize, learn and teach the most common yoga poses.

  • Practice and understand the yoga pose practiced and its intention.

  • Understand what limits a person's ability in certain yoga poses and how to adjust.

  • Learn and teach the most common breathing practices and why it's done.

  • Dive deep into yoga philosophy and how it relates to our current life.

  • How to safely sequence a yoga class that everyone will love and want to take again!

  • The Business of Yoga - how to set yourself apart and promote your classes

  • Breathing techniques

  • Your Pūr Internal Power that will inspire others.

Upon Graduation You Will Have:

  • Your 200 hr Yoga Teaching Certificate

  • Confidence & experience teaching a yoga class

  • A Pūr path for your future

  • The option to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT200

Our Curriculum Covers:

  • The history and philosophy of yoga 

  • Uncovering your authentic voice and confidence

  • Teaching techniques such as cueing and assisting a yoga class

  • Foundational meditation and breath-work practices 

  • Basic yoga anatomy concepts and how to apply them in your practice

  • Daily yoga classes, meditation sessions and practice teaching

  • Reading and independent study (note: you will need to complete approximately 25 hours of outside class work, including reading and establishing a regular home yoga and meditation practice)

  • The power of purpose and how to shine in your yoga niche (and life!)

  • Sequencing, cueing and assisting strategies

  • Theming methodologies that help you create classes that positively impact your students on and off their mats

  • How to create an inclusive atmosphere that will empower a variety of background & bodies,

  • Learning, living and teaching all 8 Limbs of Yoga, particularly philosophy and meditation

  • How to take what you’ve learned and adapt it to teaching styles you most resonate with

  • Business of yoga including how to land an audition and begin teaching

Hour Breakdown: 200 hours

10 Weekends
Saturdays: 8 am -5 pm
Sundays: 8 am - 5 pm

  • January 17th - Orientation

  • January 18/19

  • January 25/26

  • February 8/9

  • February 15/16

  • March 1/2

  • March 15/16

  • March 22/23

  • April 5/6

  • April 26/27

  • May 3/4

  • 25 yoga classes taught by an eRYT500 teacher

  • 5 hours of student teaching

  • Homework will include assigned reading, dharma talks, meditation, journaling, and teaching.

testimonials

“This was and will be one of the most transformative and influential moments in my life that this training has provided me with. The studio itself is phenomenal in with its beautifully curated lists of teachers that all have unique approaches to the practice as well as a plethora of information they are willing to share with those who come through the doors. This is only amplified in the teacher training program with Shannon that is so in-depth and detailed that really opens and expands your mind into what the practice is and where you can take it yourself as a practitioner and your journey as a teacher.” ~ Calvin Brown

“The time spent in Shannon’s 200 hour Teacher Training was life changing in such a good way. Shannon is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and compassionate. Our class was led in a way that encouraged authenticity. Sessions fulfilled the Yoga Alliance 200 hour teacher training requirements while they filled me up spiritually. Special topics were covered by multiple knowledgeable teachers and experts. I rediscovered chanting and brought that back into my meditation practice. Meditation is again part of my daily practice. This training is wonderful for a deep dive into yogic principles and growth.” ~ Kristi Pal

“Attending Pur Yoga’s 200hr teacher training has been nothing short of transformative. I am not from the area but choose to sign up for training at Pur when a friend recommended it. I started so far outside of my comfort zone, but Shannon provided the safe and supportive environment that allowed me the space I needed to grow and flourish in my practice. Her ability to give such a personalized experience in a group setting sets her training apart! Shannon’s immense knowledge of Yoga, along with her teaching style, and love for her community, shines through her training. I did not ever feel like an outsider, and I gained the confidence to be authentic in my teaching. I will forever be grateful for Shannon and PūrYoga for this incredible start to my teaching Journey!” ~Leanne Steinle

Yoga Teacher Training FAQ’S

  • Teachers can register as an RYT 200 if they have successfully completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training that is registered with Yoga Alliance. All training hours must come from the same school, and multiple trainings cannot be combined to meet the 200-hour requirement. Show

    Training Requirements
    ✓ Completed a 200-hour teacher training with an RYS 200

    Teaching Requirements
    None

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  • Missing a session will be handled on a case by case basis. Please contact Shannon for more information.

  • Shannon Shugart, eRYT200, RYT500, Owner of PūrYoga.

    To read Shannons bio, click here.

  • No. All of the assigned homework will need to be down outside of the allowed time for the 200 hours. You will be required to turn in documentation to verify that the homework has been completed.

  • Anyone & Everyone.

    Our approach makes yoga teacher training accessible, effective, relevant and powerful to the everyday person.

    We believe in transforming people on several levels – physically, mentally and spiritually.

    Our yoga teacher training will focus on teaching you the methods we have found to be successful in our own experiences. What you do with the information will be part of your own journey.

    Evolving as both a practitioner and a teacher is a lifelong, learning process. This is just one step along your way and we hope it will be a very worthwhile one on your journey.