Advanced Training

Mindfulness & Meditation

January 24-26, 2025 — $350
Friday: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Lunar Yoga - 101 Meadow Drive Cumming GA 30040

Learn the science, research and practice of Mindfulness and Meditation to deepen your yoga teacher skills. This weekend will empower you to lead various meditation practices and take your classes to the next level. We will immerse in different mindfulness and meditation practices and breathwork to deepen your own awareness and practice. We will explore the benefits of mindfulness and meditation in reducing stress, and improving wellbeing, and health. 

Course will include practice, lecture, student teaching and collaboration. This training is part of our 300YTT, but is open to all. Eligible for 20 CEUs through Yoga Alliance

Level 2 Sound Certification

February 15-16, 2025 — $375
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Lunar Yoga - 101 Meadow Drive Cumming GA 30040

The level 2 certification is the final phase of Sound Bowl education. It is in this training that we learn the power of frequencies for specific needs as well as how to layer the bowls with other sound healing tools.

This workshop includes grids for private sessions, how to layer healing stones into your sound sessions as well as understanding the profound mind and body healing that is happening by understanding the science of sound and frequency.

You will also be introduced to tuning forks which are another powerful sound healing tool and wonderful to layer into your private massage, spa or personal healing practice.

You also have the option to pre-order your crystal bowl or tuning fork set!

Course will include practice, lecture, student teaching and collaboration. This training is part of our 300YTT, but is open to all. Eligible for 20 CEUs through Yoga Alliance

Ayurveda

March 21-23, 2025 — $475 (Includes Two Meals)
Friday: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Lunar Yoga - 101 Meadow Drive Cumming GA 30040

The sister science of Yoga has so many amazing tools as well as gifts. Ayurveda is like the human handbook. When we take the time to understand the doshas and how energy moves in and within our energy bodies then we are able to begin to cultivate continual renewal in our body that allows us to reach our human potential in this lifetime.

Take this workshop to do a deep dive into the practices and lifestyle that is Ayurveda. Learn how to offer Ayurvedic Marma Therapy in your classes as well as how to sequence for and celebrate the doshas. Yoga is for everyone and Ayurveda can be a lovely lighthouse to guide you home to your true nature.

Required book: Ayurveda: The Science of Self Healing: A Practical Guide

Course will include practice, lecture, student teaching and collaboration. This training is part of our 300YTT, but is open to all. Eligible for CEUs through Yoga Alliance

Yin Yoga

with Mandy Majewicz

April 25-27, 2025 — $375
Friday: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Lunar Yoga - 101 Meadow Drive Cumming GA 30040

Join Mandy for a workshop on the Yin yoga practice. We will discuss: A historical perspective of Yin Yoga and its roots in Taoism Yoga anatomy for a yin perspective The Dualism of body and mind Meridian Theory and the use of yin yoga for targeted results Yin for athletes Teaching guidelines and how to design a practice Over a dozen Yin yoga sequences are provided as well as class theme suggestions Upon completion, each student has the tools, practices and resources to lead yin yoga classes.

Recommended Text: The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark OR Insight Yoga by Sarah Powers

Course will include practice, lecture, student teaching and collaboration. This training is part of our 300YTT, but is open to all. Eligible for 20 CEUs through Yoga Alliance

Functional Anatomy for Asana

June 20-22, 2025 — $375
Friday: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Lunar Yoga - 101 Meadow Drive Cumming GA 30040

Explore the body’s intricate workings in our "Functional Anatomy in Asana" module. This comprehensive course is designed to enhance your understanding of how anatomical structures influence yoga postures. You'll gain insights into alignment, movement patterns, and injury prevention, applying this knowledge to refine your teaching and personal practice.

Join us for a journey that bridges theory and practice, empowering you to guide students with confidence and precision. We will study the skeletal system to prevent injury in asana, adapt poses for individual bodies, and teach with a functional approach. The focus will be on the sensation and purpose of the pose rather than its shape, enhancing each student's experience.

Recommended Text: Yoga Anatomy Leslie Kaminoff

Course will include practice, lecture, student teaching and collaboration. This training is part of our 300YTT, but is open to all. Eligible for 20 CEUs through Yoga Alliance

Vinyasa Sequencing

with Mandy Majewicz

July 18-20th, 2025 — $375

Required for 300 YTT
Friday: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Lunar Yoga - 101 Meadow Drive Cumming GA 30040

In this training we will dive deep into what the Vinyasa practice is and its roots. We will break down the Sun Salutations and sequencing for flow style classes. We will discuss the connection between movement and meditation and how to create a moving meditation. The history of asana Ashtanga and its roots Hatha and its roots Creating cohesive sequences Understanding the pelvis and hips in flow style movement Understanding the anatomy of the movements This training is open to anyone looking to dive deeper into yoga sequencing (not only yoga teachers, but also interested students!). If you are a yoga teacher, this training will count towards a 300-hour Advanced Teacher Training 20 hours contact 10 non contact of continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance. ​

Recommended Text : Yoga Sequencing Mark Stephens

Pranayama

August 22-24, 2025 — $350
Friday: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Lunar Yoga - 101 Meadow Drive Cumming GA 30040

Prana is life force, life energy. It is everywhere; within us and all around us. “Breath is king of mind.” -BKS Iyengar

Join us for a deep dive into various practices. This workshop is for the teacher or the advanced student that wants to cultivate a depth of knowledge beyond asana.

Learn all about the anatomy and physiology of breath as well as advanced breath technique practices to up level your health, awareness and consciousness.

Understanding the power of these practices and their effect on the entire physical body and its energy systems.

Required book: Breath by James Nestor

Course will include practice, lecture, student teaching and collaboration. This training is part of our 300YTT, but is open to all. Eligible for 20 CEUs through Yoga Alliance

Prenatal Weekend Module

September 19th-21st, 2025 — $425
Friday: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Lunar Yoga - 101 Meadow Drive Cumming GA 30040

This module will explore the stages of pregnancy and postpartum and how yoga can be adapted to accommodate the pregnant and postpartum body. Participants will learn how to safely navigate having pregnant and postpartum students in your class and how to adjust your sequencing on the fly to make an already written class safe for a pregnant or postpartum student. This module is also open to yoga students who are pregnant/postpartum, intend to become pregnant, or support a pregnant/postpartum individual. This module may also be taken as a continuing education module for instructors looking to meet Yoga Alliance CEU hours. Note: this weekend does not certify you to teach prenatal yoga, but it is a great precursor to a full prenatal yoga teacher training program and provides you with a working knowledge of pregnant friendly poses and modifications to be used in group yoga classes. 

Required Books: Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond by Francoise Freedman

photos are courtesy of Caron Collen Photography

This training is part of our 300YTT, but is open to all. Eligible for 20 CEUs through Yoga Alliance