Join the 2022 Advanced Teacher Training Cohort with Vesselify School of Yoga!

BE YOURSELF | BE VERSATILE | BE A CHANGE MAKER

Is 2022 the year you finally get your 500-hour teaching credential?

Have you been dreaming of exploring yoga as a true calling but didn’t have the time or funds to get a proper 300-hour training on the books?

Did your 200-hour leave you wanting more, but life’s gotten in the way of continuing your education?

Are you already in our modular program and ready to reach this milestone?

Thankfully, these last couple of years made it a lot easier.

We’re in the same boat – the pandemic world changed everything.

And that means we’re bringing our 300-hour yoga teacher training 100% online, right to your doorstep!

Our tried and true start-to-finish program online reflects the same excellence, depth, efficacy, attention to detail, and sense of community we’re known for.

If there was ever a time to seize the moment, it’s now.

WHY TRAIN WITH US?

Inspire Your Teaching

The biggest complaint yoga teachers have is a lack of inspiration. We’re feeling you! Being part of a teaching community and diving into learning will spark contemplation for the times we’re living in, both physically and philosophically, so you’ll have no shortage of ideas to share in class. 

 

 

 

Learn in Community

There’s nothing more powerful than being in a supportive environment where you can safely give and receive valuable feedback on your teaching with people who are rooting for you to succeed! Make lifelong friends from all over the world.

 

 

 

 

 

Mentorship & Conversation

Not only will you have the chance to connect with your peers and teaching team during the live sessions, you’ll have exclusive access to a private forum (not Facebook!) to connect with your mentorship group and an experienced Vesselify teacher that meets twice per month.

 

 

 

Personal & Professional Growth

Our mission as a school has always been to equip our teachers with the business acumen they need to create a flourishing life and business. With an emphasis on leadership and making the world a better place, our teachers graduate as change-makers in the yoga world and beyond.

 

 

 

 

 

Depth & Excellence

Our school and method have a reputation for rigor, studiousness, efficacy, and precision — qualities that are rare in today’s world of quick fixes and instant gratification. Immerse yourself in a world where critical thinking and perseverance are valued, and gain skills to make a powerful difference in your students’ lives. Our aim is to help you be qualified, adept, and versatile as a yoga teacher.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Technique & Practice

• Asana
• Alignment
• Pranayama
• Meditation
• Chanting

Teaching Methodology

• Observation
• Demonstration
• Theming
• Observation
• Placement instructions
• Technical/alignment instructions
• Heart language
• Direct language
• Dharma talks
• Self assists for online learning and teaching
• Class planning
• Practice teaching
• Sequencing

 

Yoga Philosophy

• Yoga texts
• Deities
• Myths
• Sanskrit
• Lifestyle and ethics

Professional Essentials

• Online yoga
• Mission statement
• Marketing and social media
• Power of relationship
• Curriculum design
• Yoga and money
• Income streams

 

 

 

Therapeutics

• Longevity
• Anatomy
• Special populations
• Working with different types of bodies
• Working with injuries
• Private client onboarding

 

Building a Yoga Career with Intention and Integrity

• Equity in yoga
• Social justice
• Community
• Seva

SCHEDULE

We’ll meet one weekend per month, Saturday and Sunday, for 10 hours of live training (schedule below).

In between live weekend sessions, you’ll meet for 60 minutes twice a month with your mentorship group, led by a support faculty member.

You’ll practice with faculty every week according to a schedule that works best for you.

Live Weekend Schedule

9:00-3:00 Mountain Time, USA (with 1-hour meal break + pee breaks too!)

April 2-3 | May 7-8 | June 11-12

July 9-10 | August 6-7 | September 3-4

October 1-2 | October 29-30

Self-Paced Learning

You’ll have access to 10-15 hours per month of on-demand learning (video, audio, and reading), averaging about 2-3.5 hours a week of self-study that will prepare you for the next month’s live weekend.

FAQ

What are the prerequisites?

1. Graduate from an accredited Yoga Alliance 200-hour training
2. Complete our Bridge Program if you took your 200-hour training with a different school

 

How long does this take? What is the time commitment?

The course spans 8 months, from March to October, 2022. You will start on-demand content in March in preparation for our first live weekend on April 2-3.

You will need to carve out roughly 37.5 hours a month or an average of 9 hours a week.

Here’s the monthly breakdown:

• 10 hours: On-demand content
• 10 hours: Live weekend study
• 12 hours: Live asana practices (choose from a variety of times)
• 3.5 hours: Homework and reading

Total: 37.5

37.5 x 8 months = 300 Hours!

 

How does it all work?

From start to finish, this interactive experience is a combination of self-paced, on-demand learning (made up of video, audio, and reading) plus live online meetups (approx. 50/50). You will have access to an account that will track your progress as you work your way through the content and knowledge assessment quizzes. You can access your account either on your laptop or use the Union.fit app on your mobile device. You will have access to a Google Classroom account that will help organize the content throughout the training. 

 

What equipment or tech do I need to participate in the training?

➤ Zoom for your computer and/or the Zoom app for your mobile device.

➤ Optional – download the Union.fit app if you’d like to access your course materials via mobile device.

➤ Video capture capability on your smartphone or other device for live sessions on Zoom.

➤ An acceptable wifi or internet connection so you can access your course materials and the live meetups.

➤ As best you can, a well lit room with enough space to place your camera so your whole body can be seen when on your mat (in seated as well as inversions and standing poses).

➤ Yoga props: A mat, two blocks, a strap, a few blankets, and ideally a bolster.

➤ Proficiency in English is recommended, since the program will be taught in English.

 

Can the training be completed using my mobile device?

Yes, you’ll want to download the Union.fit App (IOS only) to access your course and the Zoom app for live sessions.

What if I can’t make the live weekend sessions due to my time zone?

We have chosen times of the day that work for most people around the globe. Luckily these sessions will be recorded and because we’re approved for Yoga Alliance’s online exemption, watching the replays counts as contact hours.

If you are in a challenging time zone, please email us at studio@vesselify.com.What if I can’t make some of the live sessions?

We encourage you to clear your calendar and make a commitment to be at all of the live sessions.

We understand that there might be unavoidable conflicts over the course of 8 months, and so you’re permitted to miss up to 11 hours of live sessions (one weekend and one mentoring session).

Luckily, all live sessions will be recorded.

 

Do you accept payment plans?

Yes! You can make monthly payments of $399 (if started by March 12, 2022) or $450 (if started after March 12, 2022) in 10 installments billed to your credit card.

Once accepted into the program you will have access to payment and can choose this option.

 

Do you offer scholarships?

Full, partial, and quarter scholarships are available to teachers worldwide as part of our organizational goals to bring about greater equity in yoga by expanding access to underserved communities that have historically been excluded from the practice including those who identify as Black, Brown, Indigenous, and/or LGBTQIA+.

 

Is there a reading list?

Yes! Upon acceptance into the program, you’ll receive the Vesselify reading list. There are a number of required books and others listed as suggested reading.

All of the reading material will help round out your education and assist you in the monthly Knowledge Assessments.

There’s also a comprehensive Vesselify manual for every month of the program.

 

I am currently an accepted student in Vesselify’s (formerly 90 Monkey’s) modular program. Can I take the start-to-finish?

 

Yes! Please fill out the application and we’ll be in touch to discuss your options for prorated tuition based on your current completed hours – we’ll work with you to get ‘er done. 

 

I am currently an accepted student in Vesselify’s (formerly 90 Monkey’s) modular program, close to finishing my hours.  What should I do? 

Please fill out the application and we’ll be in touch to work with you in designing a way for you to finish the program that works for your needs. We’re excited to share these options!

 

I’m not an accepted student in the Vesselify 500-hour modular program but I took some online modules in 2020. Can I get a break on tuition?

Yes! Once you apply, we’ll determine how many hours you acquired and send you a special prorated tuition payment link.

MEET THE TEAM

Amy Ippoliti, Lead Trainer

Amy’s an OG!

She’s been training yoga teachers for 22 years, teaching for 24 years, and practicing for 36. 

In addition to a life-long career in yoga, she’s also an author and social and environmental justice advocate. Her caring approach brings ancient wisdom to modern yogis, both on and off the mat. She’s known for her genuine style of teaching, intelligent sequencing, compelling and clear instruction, and engaging sense of humor. 

She shares her passion for yoga, health, social justice, soil health, and earth conservation, through her writings for Yoga Journal, Organic Life, Prevention, and Elephant Journal.

She’s appeared on the covers of Yoga Journal, Boulder Lifestyle, and Fit Yoga Magazine and has been featured in Self Magazine, New York Magazine, Allure (Korea), and Newsweek and on the front page of Yahoo.com. 

Amy is a pioneer for advanced yoga education, co-founding Vesselify, an online and in-person professional development school that has enhanced the skills of yoga teachers and studios in 65+ countries internationally.

In 2016 she co-authored the book, The Art and Business of Teaching Yoga, which has become a staple in yoga teacher trainings around the globe.

Learn more at amyippoliti.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Polly Moriarty

Supporting Faculty

Polly (she/her) teaches alignment-focused vinyasa style classes in her hometown of Louisville, CO. where she aims to promote a sense of community and to guide students to lead active, healthy, introspective lives on and off the mat. Her yoga journey began in 1998 when she attended her first class and knew immediately that a regular practice would be an integral part of her life. In 2014, she completed her 200 YTT and started teaching public classes. Shortly after, she began studying with Amy Ippoliti and the Vesselify school of yoga; and she earned her 500 YTT certification in 2019. She draws upon the Vesselify kula, her sisters, and sister friends for inspiration and grounding. In addition to teaching yoga, Polly owns and operates a travel business with her husband. She loves to ski, hike, dance, and laugh with her two young daughters, Ellie and Hanna, and her puppy, Roo. 

 

Find out more at: www.pollymoriartyyoga.com

 

Julie Holly

Supporting Faculty

Julie Holly (she/her) is dedicated to helping her students find their dharma in order to be a positive force in the world. She came to yoga after a near-death experience, caused by unmanaged stress, and has been certified as a Yoga Teacher since 2010. In addition to being certified in Yoga, Julie became certified as a Personal Trainer in 2014 and certified as both a Cancer Exercise Specialist and a Trauma-Informed Instructor in 2015. In 2019 she became certified in Children’s Yoga and this is also the year that she began a deep study of Rajanaka Yoga with Dr. Douglas Brooks. Julie has been a student of Amy Ippoliti since 2016 and she holds her 500 Hour credential from Vesselify School of Yoga. She is a graduate of Howard University and the mom to a rescue dog named Malcolm Huey.

 

For more information about Julie please visit www.juliehollyyoga.com

GUEST FACULTY

 

 

Claudette Evans, E-RYT 500, YACEP

Guest Faculty – Sanskrit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nia Clark, MSW

Guest Faculty – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Yoga

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Douglas Brooks, Ph.D.

Guest Faculty – Yoga Philosophy

BEHIND THE SCENES

Katrina Kopeck, eRYT-500

Director of Operations

Katrina Kopeck is a trauma-informed yoga teacher, writer, producer, and voice over artist based in Boulder, CO. Her teachings are dedicated to those who live with symptoms of trauma and post-traumatic stress, combining accessible offerings and practical tools. She serves as the Director of Operations for Vesselify School of Yoga and is the owner of Unbound Yoga Tools and Canary Studios. Learn more about Katrina at unboundyogatools.com.

 

 

 

 

 

Taro Smith, Ph.D.

Vesselify Co-Founder

Taro is a scientist, author, athlete, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with a Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology and co-authored the book, The Art & Business of Teaching Yoga. He has nearly two decades developing innovative business organizations in the health and wellness field.  He was instrumental in bringing exercise prescriptions as a standard of care in aging and chronic disease in the medical community.  His research in the areas of exercise, aging, chronic disease and immune function have been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. Taro directed programs that have helped a wide range of patient populations ranging from Olympic-level cyclists to the world’s oldest pilot.

A certified yoga teacher, Taro co-directs therapeutic yoga and business teacher trainings with Amy Ippoliti around the world. He is a former elite cyclist and skier and spends his free time on marine conservation, art, and photography.

PRAISE FOR VESSELIFY’S ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

If held in person this training would be $5,500-$10,000 depending on geographic location, travel, and accommodation costs.

 

Because it’s online, your Tuition Investment is

$3,995 before March 12th, 2022

Choose single payment or 10 installments of $399.50, billed monthly

 

Beginning March 13th at 12:00am, $4500 single payment or

10 installments of $450, billed monthly

Once accepted into the program, you’ll receive a link to choose your preferred payment option and an 8-month subscription to the Vesselify Immersion Subscription.

If you’re currently accepted in our pre-pandemic modular program, we encourage you to apply so that we can work with you to determine special prorated tuition.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Full, partial, and quarter scholarships are available to teachers worldwide through our 2022 Scholarship Program, which supports our organizational goals of greater equity in yoga by expanding access to communities that have historically been excluded from the practice.

Please reach out to studio@vesselify.com to inquire about scholarships after filling out the initial application form.

Amy and her team have carefully created an innovative, online program that is registered with Yoga Alliance, supporting the high quality, safe, accessible, and equitable teaching of yoga globally. The school is registered with Yoga Alliance and has been approved by YA to host this training 100% online during the 2022 RYS Online Exemption. All content must be completed before the end of 2022 to qualify for contact hours/course completion.