Teacher Training

200 (RYT) VariYoga Teacher Certification

Are you are longing for a change in your life?

The Arkansas Yoga and Therapy Center’s training is grounded in deep roots of tradition with a strong positive community and is a complete, in-depth, VariYoga teacher training program.

 
 
 

With extensive understanding and dedication, we have developed a comprehensive certification program which covers a broad spectrum of subjects important to safety, confidence, and awareness in the teaching of and practicing yoga.

During our training, you will learn specific VariYoga sequences for flexibility, strengthening, and balance training to maintain or improve health and independence.

Our program also includes the fundamentals of Sanskrit and its place and use in yoga, including the names of poses and flows, chanting, mantra, kirtan, and philosophy.

Additionally, through our training, you will develop an understanding of the purpose and implementation of props to make yoga accessible to all abilities, and learn about safe and appropriate variations of common asanas for a range of physical abilities (chair, mat/bed, standing). 

Elements of our teacher training program include:

  • Teaching Methodology, Anatomy and Physiology (all 12 systems of the body and how they relate to yoga)

  • Philosophy as it relates to yoga

  • The therapeutic benefits of VariYoga (a safe, accessible, sustainable, and adaptable) practice for everybody

  • Alignment in Asana (poses) and Vinyasa (flow practice)

  • Practicum teaching opportunities to put to use the principles learned in each training session.

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Our trainings are created to be safe and accessible for all.

With passion and commitment AYC has been educating and graduating quality yoga teachers for more than two decades. AYC was one of the first schools registered with Yoga Alliance and has maintained registration since 2001. Our program allows graduates to register with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hr RYT level.

 

In addition to the physical education necessary to safely teach yoga, a host of non-physical aspects are covered such as:

  • communication skills

  • respect for self and others

  • the importance of yoga Philosophy and Meditation

  • living a healthy lifestyle with high ethical standards.

Our instructors share a wide range of training and are extraordinary guides in providing an in-depth experience for our trainees.

They have a strong commitment to teaching, and a profound connection to the practice and study of yoga and all hold a high level of certification. 

AYC’s yoga teacher education and certification program enables you to fully immerse yourself into a system that helps you develop the tools to become a knowledgeable, confident, and empowered teacher.

Faculty: Founder and Director Andrea Fournet, CVYT, C-IAYT, ERYT-500, YACEP  will direct our 2024 VariYoga Teacher Training program. Our faculty brings to our certification program over 10 decades of combined experience in educating and instructing students and teachers in the many different levels and kinds of yoga.

AYC increases its instructor base through graduates of this program.

We hope you will consider the Arkansas Yoga and Therapy Center for your 200-hr Yoga Teacher Certification. 

 
 

Dates:  2024 (Feb thru July)
Please contact us for specific weekend dates

In addition to the above comprehensive certification program the training involves:

  • 8 Immersion Weekends – to learn and develop your understanding of the benefits and practice of VariYoga, and how to educate your clients and students in these amazing safe, accessible, sustainable, adaptable sequences, which were developed by Andrea Fournet and Bryan Fowler.

  • In addition to learning the VariYoga method, you will be studying Pranayama, Meditation, Anatomy, Yoga Philosophy, and Sanskrit.

  • 2 Additional weekend workshops covering topics related to VariYoga, such as chair yoga, correct prop use, wall work, assessment and safe adjustments for students.

  • Teach 10 Practicums (6 VariYoga warm-ups and 4 VariYoga sequences) to be taught by trainee in a public class at AYC. Maximum 2 per class.

  • Written open book test

Our training will be in-person and limited to 12 participants.

Following are the pricing options available:

A Non-Refundable Deposit of $500 holds your spot (Deposit is part of your tuition). Enrollment limited to 12.

Pre-paid

Paid in full by 12/29/23, save $500 EBS (Early Bird Special)
By Cash/Check:                (EBS) $2,995 (i.e., $500 Dep + $2,495)
(Balance paid after 12/29/23 = $3495 total)
By Credit Card:                 (EBS) $3,095
(Balance paid after 12/29/23 = $3595 total)

Installment Plan = $3900 total. The Non-Refundable Deposit of $500 holds your spot (it will be deducted from the total). Balance paid in 4 monthly installments of $850/month, Jan-April. First Installment due by 1/10/2024.

For more information on specific dates and to register, please send an email to: yogalady@aryoga.com or call 479-521-YOGA (9642) and ask to speak to Andrea.

  • When thinking of the intention for my yoga practice this morning I choose gratitude. I have practiced yoga on and off for 20 plus years with Andrea Place Fournet. I can honestly say that I don’t know how I would have survived many of the trials and tribulations I have faced without my yoga practice. VariYoga nurtures my body, my mind, and my soul. I have recently completed the 500 hour teacher training program at the Arkansas Yoga Center and it is the best thing I have ever done for myself. AYC is truly a gift to our community and I invite you to join us to find out for yourself what the authentic spirit of yoga truly is.

    —Sandy Prince

  • I know I might say this often – VariYoga makes sense to me more each day as I teach and I think you and Bryan will always be “home” for me when I feel like I need to come back to my roots in my teaching

    —Charlette Bayala

  • "At the Arkansas Yoga Center I learned the right way of practicing yoga without hurting myself or others. I came from a family who practiced yoga for years. I find this place phenomenal and the VariYoga Teacher Training gave me the courage and confidence to practice and teach yoga safely. AYC is the place for anyone who wants to have a safe lifelong yoga journey as a teacher or student."

    — Vicky Willis

  • "The Arkansas Yoga center teaches many types of Yoga including Vari-Yoga™ a practice that is safe and accessible for all ages and body types. Personally I have seen incredible health results from practicing Yoga at AYC. All the teachers are exceptional and receive a high level of training most of them from Andrea personally. No matter the style of Yoga or level you enjoy, or if you want to try something new, the Arkansas Yoga Center is sure to have a class that is right for you.

    —Coral Rose

  • "There are many positive features of the AYC teacher training program from which I continue to learn and benefit. One is the quality and organization of the instructional sessions. The AYC teachers who participated in the teaching and demonstrations provided the trainees with comfort, ease, and safety. Another feature was the quality of the workshops, especially the one with Dr. Baxter Bell, Yoga and Healthy Aging. He motivated us all to incorporate yoga into our daily lives for our mental and physical health. Thanks to all the trainees, instructors, Andrea, and Rhonda. You make it happen! "

    - Barbara Sieger

Are you are longing for a change in your life?

The Arkansas Yoga and Therapy Center’s training is grounded in deep roots of tradition with a strong positive community and is a complete, in-depth, VariYoga teacher training program.