Welcome to the
200hr Aligned Flow Elements

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

August 12 to November 19, 2023

We're beyond excited that you'll be joining us for an immersive experience in collaboration with Main Street Yoga in Placerville, California.

Please scroll through the rest of the information on this page to answer any questions you might have before your immersion starts.

Your scheduled weekend training days will be filled with learning, hands-on practicals, study labs and partner/group work. Your journey will end with a donation-based student-led graduation class event in collaboration with At The Ranch, a non-profit organization.

We recommend that you embrace all that you experience on this journey and allow space for the challenges to transform you.

We look forward to sharing this time and experience with you!

Required reading

Please use the links below to purchase required reading material. You will have a three month grace period for completing the required reading after the program ends.

The Wisdom of Yoga by Stephen Cope
Inner Engineering: A yogi's guide to Joy
*Kindle version: Inner Engineering
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

Required viewing

Please click on the link below to view the movie Yoga, Unveiled. Once you click on the link, choose the option "Yoga, Unveiled' and then enter the promo code 'alignedflowmethod' to receive a discount.
Yoga, Unveiled

*Please note: links for required reading are amazon affiliate links which allow us to receive a small commission on purchases. Any commissions received help support yoga off the mat via dog rescue and fostering efforts in Tulum.
https://www.amazon.com/shop/officiallyaligned

Additional program FAQ's

Recommended reading

In addition to the required reading, we also recommend the following books to add to your personal resource library. These are not required and will depend on interests and path you take with teaching and personal growth.

ANATOMY FOR YOGA:
The Physiology of Yoga by Andrew McGonigle
Science of Yoga by Ann Swanson

PERSONAL GROWTH:
If the Buddha Got Stuck
book | kindle | audiobook

Inward by Yung Pueblo
book | kindle | audiobook

ELEMENTS OF MEDITATION:
Meditation with Intention
book | kindle

YOGA PHILOSOPHY:
The Upanishads, 2nd Edition
book | kindle | audiobook

The Bhagavad Gita, 2nd Edition
book | kindle | audiobook

ANATOMY APP:
Free Pocket Anatomy app
for iphone

Program schedule

Our program schedule and what we’ve incorporated into your immersion will help you reach whatever goal you’ve set for your personal journey.

Due to how much we get through and cover on a particular day, the time we finish will vary. Sometimes we’re able to move through the info quickly and other times more questions and explanations are needed.

Please be prepared to arrive on time with your teachers supplies (pens, paper, etc) ready to go.

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE:
9:00 - 10:15am yoga class
10:45 - 1:00pm theory and practical study
1:00 - 2:00pm lunch break
2:00 - 6:00pm practical studies, workshops, etc.
*evenings free to go for dinner, study, explore

*you will receive your PDF copy of the schedule before the start date

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
August 12-13

August 26-27

September 9-10

September 23-24

October 7-8

October 21-22

November 4-5

November 18-19

Zoom gatherings

Homework and practicals

During your immersion you will be given homework assignments relevant to the material covered or being taught. You will also be paired with cohorts to partner on assignments and practicals.

Completed homework assignments and practicals count towards receiving a completed certification at the end of the program immersion. If you are missing homework, you will receive a certificate of participation and will be required to submit completed homework within a 3 month period after the program is complete to receive full certification.

What you will need

To bring to your in-person modules:
- laptop or tablet
- notepad and writing utensils (pen, pencils, highlighter, etc)
- sticky notes in a few different colors
- journal for personal use
- yoga mat (optional)

You will need your laptop or tablet for viewing your theory manual and this will also help when preparing homework and for your graduation class.

A journal and notebook will be handy for your daily sadhana and taking notes.

We will be using 'sticky notes' for creating sequences and class design teaching modules.

If you do not have a yoga mat, we do have them at the studio, but we advise to bring your own for practice outside the studio.

Program manuals

As a part of your YTT program experience, you will receive two study manuals.

One is a theory based manual in paperless PDF format. The other is a posture manual in printed format.

You will receive the paperless PDF theory manual the week of the start date so that you can begin to study and review the program information.

In an effort to conserve, we moved to paperless manuals. If you would like the theory manual in print, there is an additional cost of 30usd.

Simply let Richelle know if you prefer printed and she will order a copy to be ready for the start of the program. If you decide during the program that you'd prefer a printed copy, that is no problem. We can organize to get you a printed copy ASAP.

WhatsApp cohort group

Practice Aligned Flow on YouTube

Additional info

Your YTT guides

Opening circle

Accommodations

Booking policies

BOOKING POLICY:

Please note that a $500usd non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration. This deposit is to secure your space in the program. If you register 30 days out from start date, full payment is due unless otherwise organized with our program director.

Balance is due between 30 days from your immersion start date. If you choose to pay your balance in cash on arrival, please organize with your program director.

PROGRAM POLICY

Please make sure to take time to read our policies and guidelines for registrations, booking, payments and completion of the program.

I understand that this teacher training course will be both physically and mentally challenging, and that I need to respect my body and it’s energy levels.
I am also aware that yoga is a physical practice and I take full responsibility for any injuries or accidents that may occur during the program as a result of my doing. I take full responsibility for my own health and well-being during the course and will not hold yogadicha.com, Aligned Flow Method or any of the teaching staff responsible for injuries or other medical problems that might occur
I understand that yogadicha.com and Aligned Flow Elements Yoga Teacher Training and Tulum Yoga School follows the curriculum guidelines of the Yoga Alliance; and therefore, requires all participants to show up, participate, and commit 100% to the course. Students who give 100% will almost certainly graduate successfully. Full certification will be granted based on successfully completing: homework assignments, on-site practicals, marketing homework, graduation class presentation. If there is homework missing or we feel that the trainee needs more time for self-study, they will be granted a certificate of participation and have 3-6 months to complete assigned homework to receive full certification.
I understand that during the program, photos and video may be taken by staff and I grant yogadicha.com, Aligned Flow Method and it's affiliates/program teachers and director the rights to use in any marketing material. I also understand that I will have access to any photos taken to use for my own personal marketing purposes and credit the appropriate avenues upon use.
I will conduct myself with compassion and consideration for my fellow trainees and teachers. I will not use any materials learned to create my own yoga teacher training programs or workshops unless otherwise discussed and granted permission from the program director, Richelle Morgan.

CANCELLATION POLICY

1. Cancellations on or 30 days prior to your yoga teacher training immersion start dates are non-refundable. If you need to leave the immersion early there are no refunds or pro-rates.

2. If the program is cancelled via ‘the program director or yogadicha.com' due to unforeseen circumstances (illness, death or extreme weather), you will be fully refunded for your payment to the immersion. (minus the deposit). We reserve the right to cancel if less than our required requirement of 3 registered students is met.

3. We do not offer credit for a students arriving late or leaving early. And recommend that all students purchase full travel insurance to cover any cancellations that may incur.

Balance owed

Zoom gatherings

Main Street Yoga

Main Street Yoga will be the home base for our 200hr Yoga Teacher Training journey. Located at 447 Main Street in Placerville, California.
Click here for map link: Main Street Yoga

During your time in the immersion, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy studio scheduled classes and become a part of the community.

Follow Main Street Yoga on social media:
instagram
facebook

Yoga gives back

Seva, the act of giving back, is a part of your yoga study and journey. And we bring this concept of 'seva' into our immersions to help our students connect to the yams and niyamas and as a way to bring yoga off the mat and into the community.
The Ranch is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was formed to offer sanctuary to neglected animals and provides educational experiences to the community. The Ranch strives to create animal awareness, promote compassion, and provide sanctuary for those in need.

Graduation class event

A big part of what sets us apart from other yoga teacher trainings is our signature graduation classes. These take place at the end of the immersions and give our students a chance to share what they've learned. We'll celebrate your journey with donation-based graduation yoga classes led by you and your fellow students.
*all monies raised to support The Ranch non-profit organization

“The teacher training was a wonderful experience. The program that Richelle designed is deeply rooted in her respect for alignment and protecting her students bodes to they can experience a lifelong practice. I graduated inspired with an excellent foundation of hands-on teaching in the classroom, clear cues for postures and a newfound respect for the individuality of each students practice.”

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