Lighting the Path 200 HR Teacher Training is a comprehensive program for students wanting to become a certified Lighting the Path yoga teacher, or general yoga practitioners seeking an advanced studies yoga program to take them deeper into their practice and understanding of yoga. The training has two main components: ceremony and asana practice in the morning, and teaching skills instruction sessions in the afternoon.

This training has an extensive yoga teacher curriculum, including cueing, sequencing, hands-on assists, working with injuries, demonstration techniques, vocal presence, yoga philosophy, yoga history, the business of yoga, ethics, and anatomy. You leave prepared to teach a dynamic, effective, compassionate, and accessible vinyasa class for all levels of students.

The learning environment of this training provides a safe space for exploration and curiosity. Pete employs various teaching techniques for you to understand and experience the curriculum. This includes demonstration, lecture, talking circles, group processes, and partner practice. All sessions are supervised by Pete, who offers encouragement and constructive feedback.

Deep connection with the community of trainees and trainers gives you the support you need during and after the training to be successful in establishing yourself as a teacher and throughout your yoga career.

• Upon completion of this training, you are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT-200 teacher. You will also be able to enroll in Lighting the Path’s 300hr teacher training course and/or the LTP mentorship program.

We know that each teacher has a different style of teaching, breadth of expertise, and unique interest for furthering their yoga studies.

Lighting the Path 300-hour teacher training curriculum provides a solid base for advanced instruction while offering the flexibility for each teacher to personalize a unique direction for their advanced studies.

This modular training cultivates necessary skills for effective and heart-centered teaching: deep knowledge of asana, alignment and modifications, classroom presence, consistency, and authenticity. In addition, the program covers essentials of developing and sustaining a successful yoga business, integrating other passions into yoga offerings, and holistic print and social media marketing.

Lighting the Path is designed to be experiential. Intensive morning yoga practices allow trainees to advance their personal practice by embodying skills being taught in afternoon sessions. Trainees teach from day one and observe, study and practice teaching skills daily. Students work together in groups and individually to create classes and workshops that can be used immediately in their own regularly scheduled studio classes. Trainees also learn to tailor offerings for specific student populations and distinct student issues. Pete and his team offer trainees constructive feedback on their teaching, enabling them to be confident and present in the yoga classroom.

Pete is passionate about teaching teachers. He offers a variety of continuing education opportunities for instructors of all lineages looking to take their teachings to the next level.

The Art of Teaching Yoga Series is designed to help new and seasoned instructors move out of their teaching comfort zones and develop more authentic presence and confidence. Weaving in the power of assisting with the emotional body, intention, and sequencing, Pete provides teachers with a unique toolkit for holding space with trust, awareness, and compassion. Enrolled students leave these workshops with practical information that they can put into practice during the next class they teach!

Classes offered include:

• The Art of Assisting 1.0 and 2.0

• The Art of Working with the Emotional Body

• The Art of Sequencing

• The Art of Setting Intention

For many teachers, the work of creating safe space for students to have physical and emotional breakthroughs on the mat is a lifelong journey. The Lighting the Path Mentorship and Assisting Program provides yoga teachers with the opportunity to assist Pete at one of his weekly classes and work on physical adjustments, verbal cues, and emotional presence.

• Be emotionally intelligent and present with students by observing and empathizing with their unique needs

• Instruct students so that they stay present in their practice

• Create a supportive, healing environment

• Make the practice accessible for all levels

• Confidently work with physical and emotional injuries

Monthly one-on-one mentoring meetings with Pete are tailored to the needs of each teacher, and focus on development of teaching skills, business expansion, and other relevant topics. Feedback on assisting is also provided. The mentorship program is a chance for teachers to truly be seen in their development, and get clear around intentions for their teaching and business.

• The program is designed to meet you where you are in your teaching journey. As a mentee, you will work with Pete to develop a 6-month development plan for your teaching, or other aspects of your yoga business.

• You will receive weekly opportunities to practice physical assisting and holding space for students, and will receive heartfelt and honest feedback from Pete and his senior teaching team on your assisting.