Yoga Teacher Training - The 26+2 Series
Join me for my 7th annual Yoga Teacher Training Program in the style of The Classic 26 And 2, (Bikram Yoga)
Held in partnership with Missy Jones and participating studios.
This 200-hour program meets virtually as well as an in person immersion in Costa Rica. This program will cover modules related to teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology, history, lineage and philosophy, as related to the postures and breathing exercises and traditions that comprise the series.
The intention of this training is that, through the study of the Ghosh yoga lineage, participants experience a deepened connection to themselves, their practice, and their purpose (Dharma).
This 200-hour program guides trainees to effectively teach the 26 and 2 series in any yoga studio setting and also be given the skills to teach to a varied clientele. Trainees will come away with a clear understanding of the series, the proper posture mechanics both from a practitioners perspective as well as how to guide students in and out of postures, anatomy and physiology, and history lineage and philosophy, as they relate to the 26 and 2 Series.
Training contact hours include live yoga teaching practice with compassionate feedback and support from your trainers, lectures, and posture clinics with applicable modifications for common injuries and/or limitations.
This teacher training program is designed to help you expand your knowledge of - and experience with - yoga while empowering you as a yoga teacher and practitioner. You’ll graduate ready to teach and share the healing gifts of the 26 and 2 hot yoga series.
200 Hour Traditional Hot Yoga Teacher Training
Starts May 6th and completes June 2nd, 2024
Virtual Meetings will be held from 6PM-9PM EST and meet:
May 6th-7th, 9th-10th, May 13th-14th, 16th-17th May 20th-22nd
We’ll be in person in Costa Rica May 25th - June 2nd at the beautiful Pura Vida Resort and Spa
Lead by Nina Rose, Missy Jones and guest lecturers
Investment
Early registration $3,995 or $4,295 after 2/01/2024
All payments made by Cash/Check/Zelle
Full tuition must be paid on or before 4/01/24
Payment plans are available upon request
$25 application fee
$500 deposit reserves your spot and goes towards full tuition
Application Process:
Please fill out the application here
I will reach out to you via email with a big hello and a link to send the $25 application fee.
Once the application fee is received, I will review your application.
I will email you with acceptance and a link to pay the $500 deposit and talk logistics about the program.
Full tuition must be paid on or before 4/01/24 or we have agreed on a payment plan.
I review applications on a first-come first-served basis and I expect the program to fill to capacity.
Interested in coming to Costa Rica for a yoga retreat but not the training portion? We’ve got you covered! Check out your options here
“Completing the Nina Rose 26 & 2 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training was one of the best things I could have done for myself both personally and professionally. As a fitness professional of 30 years, this training gave me a deeper understanding of myself as a teacher. The Trauma Informed and Diversity training included was invaluable. I am grateful for the safe and supportive environment that Nina created in order to immerse myself in this training.”
- Anyssa
Who is this training for?
You love yoga
You feel called to deepen your practice
You feel called to teach (any style)
You are interested in deepening your relationship with yourself and others
Your are yearning to build community
Why take this training?
Become a highly-skilled 26 and 2 Yoga Teacher *and* have a solid foundation to teach any style of yoga
Empower yourself with a toolbox of practices to meet any of life’s challenges
Develop your unique voice, strengths and capacity to hold space for others.
You will be equipped to teach anyone, anywhere, with a vast range of yogic practices that will help you to serve the needs of your students and community.
Receive a 200-HR Yoga Certificate + Learn key skills to build a thriving yoga career.
What My Graduates Had To Say About Their Experience:
"Nina has been one of the most profoundly impactful mentors and teachers to influence my practice and my life over the past 15 years.
As a yoga teacher, she is a genuine master, infusing each class with compassion, levity and an unparalleled depth of knowledge. I’ve completed two Yoga Teacher Training programs with Nina, both which were well-organized, comprehensive and incredibly empowering. Her seasoned, pragmatic mentorship has helped me develop my teaching skills and self-confidence with her unique blend of unwavering encouragement and penetrating insight that continually challenges and inspires me to grow as a yogi and human being. It’s not an exaggeration to say that I am simply a better person for having known Nina."
"From start to finish, Nina was there for us as a teacher, mentor, confidante, and friend.
In addition to the rigorous training itself, she brought in many unique elements that I related to as a life coach - like starting each weekend with an attunement and clearing and even bringing in her own coach to help us articulate our callings. (Fun fact: mine is still very much true for me and it guides my teaching style to this day). All through the training Nina was there to provide us with all the tools for success and to share her extensive experience with us. Even after the training, she continued to mentor us through the bridge program, which allowed us the opportunity to teach live classes in a safe space."
“No other experience in my life has contributed to my personal growth as deeply and permanently as this training.
I expected to strengthen my practice and deepen my knowledge of yoga theory/history, which happened, but I had not expected to develop such a deep, abiding love and respect for the practice of yoga as I now understand it, nor to form such strong and meaningful bonds with my fellow students, teachers and mentors.”
"Nearly 5 years later I am still teaching in studios and Nina is still my biggest supporter and role model.
Even if you're not sure you want to teach classes, anyone who gets the privilege of going through one of her teacher trainings will come out the other side feeling a deeper connection to themselves, the practice, and the community. I cannot recommend her trainings enough"
The course will cover the following:
Yoga Philosophy:
The History and Origins of Yoga
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
The Eight Limbs of Yoga
The Ghosh/Bikram Lineage of Yoga
The Origin of Bikram Yoga-Meditation
Yoga Asana and Pranayama
Pose Breakdown with Sanskrit
Modifications and Contraindications
Kinesthetic Learning Techniques
Pranayama and the Power of the Breath
Anatomy and Physiology:
Various Systems in the Body and their Role in Our Yoga Practice
The Energy Body: Chakras
Injuries in Yoga; How to Prevent Them And How to Practice with them
The Art of Teaching/Teaching Methodology:
How to Utilize the Dialogue to Teach An Effective Yoga Class
The Voice of the Teacher
Body Disposition While Teaching
Weaving Themes Into Yoga Class
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Practice Teaching
Ethics of Teaching:
The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Yoga
Becoming Trauma Informed
Language Matters
Body Positivity
Body Autonomy
The Student/Teacher Relationship
Pioneering Change in Yoga Today
The Importance of Building Relationships With Students
Working with Special Populations:
Individuals with Disabilities
Individuals from Economically Disadvantaged Families
Pregnant People
People with Language Barriers
Children
Business of Yoga:
How to Get Experience Teaching Yoga
How to Begin Teaching at a Yoga Studio or gym.
Starting a Yoga Business
What’s Next? Various Paths and Specialties
Best Practices
Leading a Yoga Workshop
Self Study:
Daily Journaling with Writing Prompts
Practice Three (3) Additional Classes per Week
Reading of Required Texts
Vision Boarding and Goal Setting
Having the Tough Conversations
Working Through Fear
Questions + Answers
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That’s ok! Many people take the training with no intention to teach. Some change their mind along the way, others don’t, and it’s all perfect because participants come away with a deepened understanding of the practice and relationship to themselves.
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YES. While we do recommend taking at least 5 classes with Nina prior to enrolling in this program, this practice is all levels and any level is appropriate to participate in this training.
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While we understand unforeseen emergencies arise, we do expect full commitment, and will work with participants on a case by case basis to ensure satisfactory participation.
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Yes, we will work with you directly, with the understanding that the full balance is paid by 12/24/22
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Yes, there will be pre-assignments to be completed before the first meeting, in addition to 3 weekly required class attendance, readings and assignments over the 9 weeks.
Guest Teachers
Missy Jones, Anatomy and Physiology
Missy strongly believes in utilizing knowledge of the body and its movement to guide students through their practice. She has studied extensively with professionals in the field of anatomy and kinesiology and has conducted more than 25 trainings and workshops addressing anatomy and kinesiology as it relates to movement in the yoga room. Missy lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband and 2 cats. She has her master’s degree in education from the University of Florida and is 500 E-RYT and OHYA Level 3. She has been teaching Bikram, Vinyasa, Yin, and Pilates for 14 years.
Philip Christodoulou, History, Lineage and Philosophy
Founder: Anuttara Yoga Schools - Creator: Anuttara Yoga Methods
Philip Christodoulou has a background in Law and Humanities with a specific focus on Indic Philosophy and Yoga. He is the creator and founder of Anuttara Yoga in its Hatha, Vinyasa and Raja modalities. These are unique styles he developed that give physical form to the philosophical and physiological constructs associated with a dynamic and safe Yoga practice. Anuttara Yoga Shala in Fort Lauderdale is a School of Yoga with two studios for Hot and Unheated Yoga as well as a dedicated Teacher Training Hall for 200 Hour and 500 Hour Yoga Alliance Certifications.
Patricia MacDonald, Equity and Social Justice
Patricia (she/her) A teacher of teachers in Masters Of Education and social justice consultant, passionate about challenging teachers to engage in critical conversations necessary to create equitable and inclusive environments for their students. Patricia brings 26 years of experience, facilitating learning communities and supporting participants in the rigorous work towards understanding self, their students and their practice. She is a Yogi, Mother, and Status Quo Interuppter.
Terri Cooper, Trauma Informed Yoga
Terri is the Founder of Connection Coalition, a national nonprofit organization that serves youth in crisis through yoga. Since 2003 Connection Coalition has facilitated free yoga programs to more than 10K kids in schools, jails, shelters and more. Known for her ability to gather & inspire large communities, Terri has raised more than $250K through small events and grass root campaigns. Besides Terri's on the ground local service she and has traveled the world engaged in outreach work in India, Uganda and Kenya, building schools, birthing centers and feeding people in need.
Based in Miami Florida, Terri is the owner of 305 Yoga, a Karma Yoga school with 3 locations throughout the city. She can be seen teaching at national festivals, leading international retreats and offering workshops at studios everywhere. Known for her strong spiritual message delivered through an uncensored teaching style, Terri leaves student’s feeling inspired, connected and accepted.
Kat Stack, Yoga Teacher, Mentor
Kat’s yoga journey began during college, but her passion ignited after her first Bikram class in 2010. Shortly after, she knew she would one day be a teacher! Kat received her 200-hr vinyasa certification in November of 2021 as well as a 200-hour 26&2 certification with Nina in March of 2022. Kat lives in Delray with her fiancé and is very active in south Florida’s recovery community!
Michael Fine, Yoga Teacher, Mentor
This beautiful series figuratively and literally saved my life! I was rescued by this healing, therapeutic yoga after living my life in chronic, debilitating, 365 - 24/7 residual limb pain, the result of a head on collision at approximately 40 m.p.h. with a large, red concrete truck in April of 2010. The way forward was, is and will likely always be, my yoga practice, this beautiful, healing yoga series. In my years of practice, there has never been even one class where I haven’t felt less pain after those 90 glorious minutes than before I walked into that Hot Room! To date, I haven't found anything else that helps me in this way. As such, I call this yoga practice and series a universal truth. In other words, this yoga is a constant, like gravity, because it works each and every time that you practice! The mental and spiritual clarity that this magical 90 minute, open eyed, moving meditation provides is further icing on the yogic cake!
Marie Dean, Yoga Teacher, Mentor
Marie has been practicing 26&2 Yoga for 15 years and completed teacher training with Nina in 2022 and is excited to support the trainees on this life changing journey. Marie lives in Delray Beach with her husband, who’s also her yoga buddy, and her two dogs.
Invest In Yourself - Apply Now!
Investment
Early registration $3,995 or $4,295 after 4/01/2024
Payment must be made in on or before 4/01/24
Payment plans are available upon request
$25 application fee
$500 deposit reserves your spot and goes towards full tuition
Application Process:
Please fill out the application by clicking the button below.
I will reach out to you via email with a big hello and a link to send the $25 application fee.
Once the application fee is received, I will review your application.
I will email you with acceptance and a link to pay the $500 deposit and talk logistics about the program.
Full tuition must be paid on or before 4/01/24 or we have agreed on a payment plan.
I review applications on a first-come first-served basis and I expect the program to fill to capacity.