YFL Foundations Training

Principles, Science, and Core Values for teaching mindfulness, curiosity, and compassion in all you do. The foundational course for all YFL Trainings. 

This course is the prerequisite for: 

YFL Kids and Teens Training 

YFL All Abilities Training

YFL Prenatal Movement Training

* YFL Foundational course is NOT a certificate to teach yoga. This is a course to deepen your understanding of yoga, your own practice, and its relationship with science and human behavior. This is an awesome course to feed curious minds!

Those registered with Yoga Alliance may receive 20 CEU. This is a prerequisite to other YFL trainings enabling you to teach a specific style of yoga or an addition to your RYT trainings.

• Parents
• Teachers
• Social Workers
• Therapists
• Camp Counselors
• Caregivers
• All Modality Movement Educators
• Anyone who is curious about WHAT yoga is or is looking to deepen their relationship with themselves, start or deepen their yoga practice.

This training explores and teaches:

• Introduction to Yoga for Life
• Benefits of Yoga
• Cultivating Compassion
• Science of Yoga and Why It Works
• Introduction to Safe Movement and Body Awareness
• Breathing techniques 
• Self Regulation Techniques
• Use of Language
• Power of the Subconscious Mind
• Introduction to Yoga Philosophy
• The Science of Affirmations and Usage
• Science of Meditations and Sample Scripts
• Science of Gratitude and Application
• Cultivating You Own Self Practice
• Breaking Down the Yoga Room
• Formatting and Theming Your Class
• Teaching Methodology
• Classroom Management 
• Introduction to the Business of Yoga
• Bonus Tips and Tools
• PLUS! Yoga classes, guided meditations, movement breaks and more!

Learning Objectives:

After completing YFL Foundations Training, students will have a solid foundation of what yoga really is, the elements that create a modern day yoga inspired lifestyle and how to implement them into their life. Students will also have a clear understanding of elements that create a great experience for a student in their yoga room. Additionally students will deepen their connection with their authentic Self to lead an inspired life and teach  tools for life.

• ​No yoga experience required. It is suggested you have taken at least 6 yoga classes within the past 6 months and are familiar with some basic poses in yoga. 
• No prerequisites required.
• Those meeting the attendance, participation and demonstrating understanding of the material will receive a certificate of completion. 
• Yoga Teachers registered under Yoga Alliance may receive 20 CEU credits.
• All graduates are welcomed into your YFL Training Facebook group to stay connected, ask questions, get support from Jacky, Ziya and other YFL graduates.