PIES Fitness PRIVATE 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

PIES Fitness Yoga Studio 200-Hour YTT, based on the Hatha lineage, is led by Marsha D. Banks-Harold who has completed over 2000 hours of training in yoga and comprehensive yoga therapy, including yoga for special needs and special populations. The emphasis of PIES 200-Hour teacher training is on accessibility and inclusion. Marsha is joined by a skilled support staff, each with a different focus including asana, anatomy, pranayama, meditation, restorative yoga, yin yoga and more for a greater depth and breadth of knowledge.

Space is limited. Enroll today!

Curriculum

During your 200 hours of training you will deepen your yoga practice in the following areas:

Yoga Asana (Postures) with a focus on alignment, anatomy and modifications for all levels
- Surya Namskara A
- Surya Namskara B
- Standing Postures
- Balance Postures
- Revolved Postures
- Seated Postures
- Supine Postures
- Prone Postures
- Backbends
- Inversions
Pranayama (Breath)
Meditation
Yoga Sutras (Philosophy/Lifestyle/Ethics)
Yoga Teaching Methodology (Sequencing/Cueing/Business Practices)
Student Teaching Practicum in Small & Large Groups

2024-2025 DATES

Mondays/Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday

Classes are held on the following dates and times

Mondays 3:00pm-4:30pm (Teaching Methodologies Lab- Staff and Students)
Wednesdays 5:00pm-7:30pm (Didactic and Experiential Teaching Skills Lab— Staff Only)
Thursdays 3:00pm-5:30pm (Didactic and Experiential Teaching Skills Lab— Staff Only)
Saturday 7:45am-12:45pm (Integrative Teaching Lab—Staff Only)
* Saturday 7:45-8:45pm (Integrative Teaching Lab— Staff Only )
**Community Yoga Sessions: Thursdays 3:00pm-6:00pm (Staff and Students)

Dates

December 2, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 2024
January 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, **16, 18, 23, *25, 29, 2025
February 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 13, 19, *22, 24, 27, 2025
March 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 13, 15, 19, **20, *22, 24, 27, 29, 2025
April 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 16, *19, 24, 26, 30, 2025
May 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, **15, 17, 19, 21, 22, *24, 31, 2025
June 2, 4, 7, 9, **12, 16, 18, 2025

TUITION

The cost of the 2024-2025 training program is $3,850. A $450 non-refundable deposit is required by November 30, 2024. The remaining balance, $3400, will be due by November 30, 2024.

For payment plan options, contact us today!

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Tuition Includes:

Digital Curriculum Manual with over 300 pages of supplemental information on chakras, mudras, sequences, anatomy, meditation, pranayama, the branches of yoga, and much more
Digital Asana Manual with over 100 pages covering the Sanskrit, alignment, modifications and more for each pose
25 Yoga Classes during Teacher Training Session

Required Reading Not Included with Your Tuition

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchindananda (Print https://amzn.to/3Cn9EUC, Kindle https://amzn.to/3jusY9W, Audio https://amzn.to/3fyZzKP)
Hatha Yoga Illustrated by Martin Kirk, Brooke Boon, and Daniel DiTuro (Print https://amzn.to/3xqv3ca, Kindle https://amzn.to/3rTUu4F)
Human Anatomy Coloring Book by Joe Ziemian and Margaret Matt (Print https://amzn.to/3fSJhg3)
Pose-by-Pose: Learn the Anatomy and Enhance Your Practice by Kelly Solloway and Samantha Stutzman (Print https://amzn.to/3jlTy58)
The Mark Stephens Sequencing Deck by Mark Stephens (Print https://amzn.to/3fw9u3t)
Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews (Print https://amzn.to/37qEBt3, Kindle https://amzn.to/2VwwnNo)