This program is approved by the Yoga Alliance and will qualify you for a RYT200 designation.

Whether your goal is to become a yoga teacher or to simply deepen your own understanding and personal practice this training is perfect for you.

Shane Knox is a practicing Shaman for over 30 years. His unique insight on this time proven practice will leave you feeling informed and empowered.

Based on the traditional 8 limbed path you will learn asana, breath, meditation, energetics, philosophy and history. Shane is well known for making yoga relatable to everyday life.

You will leave confident in your knowledge.

Strong on the mat, Strong in Life!

Instructor and Director:

Shane Knox, ERYT 500, Urban Shaman and Owner of Sage Studio Yoga Wellness

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Mandatory Training Times:

Attendance requirements to complete the course of study for graduation.

​All regular Saturday classes on training dates.

• All training date modules. These will run from 1:30pm to 6:00pm
• All scheduled Sunday modules. These will run from 11am-2pm
• Home and online study. Assignments to be given by Shane

Supplemental Training:

These times are up to the students to use to complete their 200 hours, get help with problem areas in their specific progression, and have opportunity to practice teaching.

• Shane will be available for questions after all classes, even those not on training dates.
• Teaching practicum classes or assisting with adjustments.
• Any classes with Shane or another teacher who has completed this training course. All Sage Studio teachers have done this training.
• All trainees will be required to attend all mandatory training times to graduate, unless prior arrangements have been made. Any missed times will have to be made up at the earliest availability. I will be flexible with this but need each trainee to take the responsibility to get all required modules and hours.

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Completion of this course will meet all requirements for the designation of RYT200 with the Yoga Alliance.

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Reading Material:

​Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar

Ashtanga Yoga the Practice Manual

Cost:$2500 tax included.  Memberships will remain active during training to cover regular classes that are not part of the training modules. Nonmembers will have a drop in fee of $15 for each class attended outside of the training program. Training dates are included in the cost of the program Fees are non-refundable once paid. All payments should be made to Sage Studio. Fees do not cover suggested reading materials

The Schedule: ​

​Module 1 -  Saturday, September 7, 2024

• The Eight Limbs. Philosophy, & History of Yoga
• Sequencing & Class Structure
• Intention Setting
• Introduction to Pranayama
• Introduction to Bandhas

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Module 2 - Sunday, September 8, 2024

• The Language of Yoga (Sanskrit)
• Teaching Sun Salutations (A & B)

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Module 3 - Saturday, September 28, 2024

• Teaching Styles
• Types of Yoga
• Dynamics of Communication
• Geography of the Mat
• Right and Left Hand Paths

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Module 4 - Saturday, October 12, 2024

• Theming
• Adjusting & Assisting Yoga Asana
• Teaching Standing Poses

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Module 5 -  Sunday, October 13, 2024

• Teaching Twisting and Bound Poses
• Teaching Stabilizing/Core Exercises
• Teaching Forward Bending & Back Bending Poses

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Module 6 - Saturday, October 26, 2024

• Teaching Seated Poses
• Teaching Hip Opening Poses
• Teaching with Props

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Module 7 - Saturday, November 9, 2024

• Teaching Inversions
• Anatomy & Physiology Application to Yoga

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Module 8 - Sunday, November 10, 2024

• Teaching Arm Balancing Poses
• Sun Salutations and Vinyasa

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Module 9 - Saturday, November 23, 2024

• Teaching Yin Yoga Poses
• Limitations of Movement
• Special Populations
• Practice Adjustments

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Module 10 - Saturday, December 7, 2024

• Introduction to Meditation
• Introduction to Mudras
• Introduction to Mantras
• Introduction to Chanting

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​ Module 11 - Sunday, December 8, 2024

• Ayurveda: The Yoga Diet & Lifestyle
• Yoga as a Service
• Special Populations

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Module 12 - Saturday, December 21, 2024

• Energetic Anatomy
• Chakras
• Practicum

Module 13 - Saturday, January 4, 2025

• Business of Yoga
• Yoga Ethics
• Practicum

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Module 14 - Saturday, January 5, 2025

• Review
• Make Up
• Practice Adjustments

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Module 15 - Saturday, January 18, 2025​

• Review
• Make Up
• Final Exam

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Module 16 - Saturday, February 1, 2025

Full 8 Limbed Practice

Graduation