Prerequisite:
- Graduation from Ananda Yoga® Teacher Training or Bridge to Ananda Yoga®or certified yoga teachers who have completed a 200-hr YTT program
- 60 hours of teaching experience after graduation from either of the above 3 courses.
This Level 2 teacher training program is offered on a space available basis to those who have met the Prerequisites above. This is to ensure each participant has plenty of hands-on experience with real students and personalized feedback by the instructors. 
Participants will get personal coaching in adapting poses for individual needs, plus hands-on experience as an Ananda Yoga Teacher Training program assistant. Students attend daily classes in how to assist, and then practice what they learn with new Yoga Teacher trainees during morning asana classes, practice teaching sessions, and restorative yoga sessions. We review anatomy and physiology, and common injuries and vulnerabilities that require special consideration when keeping a student safe and comfortable in asanas. Class size is limited, so to apply for a space please fill out the online application.
For more information, see Course Syllabus.
Yoga Alliance RYT's and E-RYT's: This course offers up to 60 hours of continuing education credit. Ask your instructor for documentation.
This course is open to all and is also part of Ananda's Yoga Therapy Training. In this Course Syllabus, certain parts apply only to those seeking certification as an Ananda Yoga Therapist.
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Melody Hansen
Director of Ananda Yoga® Teacher Training, Director of Restorative Yoga Teacher Training, Level 2 Ananda Yoga Teacher, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Certified Ananda Yoga Therapist, Ananda Meditation® Teacher
Melody is an extraordinary yoga teacher, who conveys her great knowledge of yoga asanas—from physical mechanics to spiritual upliftment—with a blend of graciousness, authority, and fun. One of Melody's greatest strengths is the purity of her transmission of Yoga. She has very little egotism to block the clear flow of inspiration she shares. Her inner life is committed and deep, and she's able to help students experience that depth in their yoga practice.
Michele Tsihlas
Michele Tsihlas is passionate about, and dedicated to, the pursuit of wellness, health, and fitness from the inside out. Knowing that no single approach is right for every individual, she has been trained in a range of modalities including Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Personal Fitness Training, Group Fitness, and Wellness Coaching. Michele is currently teaching the Asana portion of the Yoga Teacher Training Program and assisting in higher level yoga programs.
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Costs (YTTA)
Costs are on a per person basis.
- Jul 5 – 19, 2024
| Tent RV |
Standard Shared |
Standard Private |
Deluxe Shared |
Deluxe Private |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2289 | $2891 | $3829 | $3577 | $4865 |
Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.
Ananda Yoga® Assistantship starts the afternoon of the first date listed and ends with lunch on the last date listed. Check-in is anytime between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at our Front Desk. Your room will be available by 3:00 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30. The first gathering of your group is after dinner.
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You can add extra personal retreat days before and/or after your program. Check availability and costs for the days and accommodations that you require.
Ananda Yoga® Assistantship starts the afternoon of the first date listed. It’s ideal to arrive before 4 pm, if you are able to. That way, you can join in the afternoon session of yoga and meditation, which begins at 4:45 pm. Dinner is at 6:30. The first real gathering of your group is at 7:30 pm. If you need to arrive here after 5 pm, that’s fine, but it helps us if you let us know at 800-346-5350. We can also put aside a dinner for you if you need to arrive after 7 pm. The program ends with lunch on the last date. Please see our Daily Schedule.
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