Gentle Yoga Teacher Training (YTT-200)

January 2027-May 2027

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This unique 200-hour yoga teacher training focuses on the slower, gentler forms of yoga. By the end of this training, you will have your 200-hour general certification to teach yoga. You will also have separate 20-hour immersion training certificates certifying you to teach Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Restorative Yoga with an option to be additionally certified in Reiki 1 and Reiki 2 energy work.

How is this program different from other yoga teacher training programs?

Most yoga programs are general yoga teacher training that is heavily geared towards being able to teach Power Yoga or Flow Yoga. Yoga practitioners that feel draw toward the slower, softer styles of yoga often leave their certification program not knowing how to teach the styles they want to. Even programs that offer exposure to gentler forms of yoga fail to teach practitioners how to actually teach these modalities.

This training program is different. You will still learn the basics of yoga, including its philosophy, history, the business of yoga, etc., but you will learn the pranayama (breath work), asanas (poses), and cueing/teacher directions within the framework of these slower forms of yoga in particular. You will leave yoga teacher training totally prepared to teach Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Restorative Yoga. There will also be a lot of exposure to Kundalini Yoga, holotropic breath work, sound baths, “rebirthing” yoga, meditation, and other practices that invite deep inner work and healing.

This training also allows you to do a deep dive into important yogic texts. You will read 3 books over the course of the training, “The Yoga Sutras,” “The Bhagavad Gita,” and “The Yamas and Niyamas.” The books will be read in a book club format and will offer valuable insights and discussions on deeper yogic philosophy that will be the foundation for your teaching.

This program is offered primarily in person, offering you a chance to build a network of other yoga teachers, ask questions, and get personalized feedback on your teaching. (Joining via Zoom will sometimes be available—see the schedule below.)

Who is my instructor?

Akasha Kirti has been a yoga teacher for the past 11 years. She is a trauma-informed certified teacher with extensive teaching experience in Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, and Grief Work. She is also a Reiki Master and Karuna Reiki Master with significant experience in teaching and practicing energy work. She is also a career educator in the public school system and she uses her Master’s degree in education to ensure that every training is taught with how adult learners’ learn best in mind.

What is Included in This Training:

Topics Include:

Yoga Philosophy
Yoga History
Pranayama (breath work)
Meditation and Chanting
Asanas (physical postures, including accommodations, adjustments, and props)
The Subtle Body (chakras, nadis, energy locks)
Anatomy and Physiology
Ethics and Cultural Sensitivity
Sequencing, Planning, and Cueing
The Business of Yoga
Yin Yoga (everything you need to teach it, including poses, sequencing, history, etc.)
Yoga Nidra (everything you need to teach it, including script writing, philosophy and history, uses, etc.)
Restorative Yoga (everything you need to teach it, including props, poses, philosophy, etc.)
Stipend for you to attend 20 yoga classes of your choice at Mosaic Yoga
A 4-Day Yoga Retreat with Kundalini Rebirthing Kriyas including food
3 Yogic Texts and a Training Manual for Each Kind of Yoga/Topic
Practicum (practice teaching with specific and individualized feedback)
Opportunity to co-teach with Akasha Kirti at Mosaic Yoga

Training Schedule:

Training runs from January 2027 until May 2027

January 16-17 (Sat. & Sun.) Optional Reiki 1 and Reiki 2 Certification (see Reiki section below for more information)

Fridays & Saturdays:

Friday classes are from 5:30-8:30 PM on Zoom, Saturdays 10:30 AM-5:30 PM at the Sprague Library in Sugarhouse or in Farmington (unless otherwise indicated below)

Jan. 29-30
Feb. 19-20
Mar. 19-20
Apr. 17 (7:00-9:00 PM, special class)
Apr. 23-24
May 14-15
May 28-31 (retreat, full days, in Heber City, UT; attendance is required and food will be provided. You can choose to commute to and from the retreat each night, camp for free, or pay an additional fee for overnight lodging)

Tuesdays:

Tuesday classes are from 5:30-8:30 PM and will be begin at the Sprague Library and then move to Mosaic Yoga

Feb. 2
Feb. 9
Feb. 23
Mar. 2
Mar. 9
Mar. 16
Apr. 13
Apr. 20
Apr. 27
May 18

Sundays:

Sunday classes are from 6:15-8:15 PM at Mosaic Yoga unless indicated otherwise below

Feb. 7
Feb. 21 (2:30-6:30 at Mosaic Yoga)
Mar. 7
May 2

(Fridays are the only days officially on Zoom, but participants can join other classes via Zoom or watch a Zoom recording as needed for illness or travel by request)

Yogic Texts Book Club:

Dates, location, and times decided on by the participants on the first week of class;10 hours total.

Attending Yoga Classes:

Attend any 20 yoga classes you wish and record them on a log that will be provided to you. You will be given a stipend to be able to do this at no additional expense to you.

Additional Independent Homework Time:

Please expect an average of 1.5 to 2 hours of homework per week. The homework will include reading selected yoga texts, planning yoga classes, attending yoga classes, and journal writing/written reflections on experiences.

Cost:

In an effort to keep costs as low as possible, there are several options. For all options, there is a non-refundable deposit of $100 due by Jan. 15^th to enable to me to get an accurate head count and purchase supplies.

Option 1 (the lowest possible total cost*): $2300 paid in full by Jan. 15th (includes the full training and retreat but does not include an overnight stay at the retreat nor the Reiki training)
Option 2 (monthly payment option): $2400 in total, paid over 5 months ($100 due by Jan. 15^th, $380 due by Jan. 31^st, $480 due by Feb. 28^th, $480 due by Mar. 31^st, $480 due by Apr. 30^th, $480 due by May 31^st; includes the full training and retreat but does not include an overnight stay at the retreat nor the Reiki training)
Option 3 (includes Reiki 1 and Reiki 2 Certification): $2600 by Jan. 16^th or an additional $300 on the payment plan option due by Jan. 16^th
Option 4 (includes an overnight stay for 3 nights at the retreat): $2700 flat rate or an additional $66 per month without Reiki certification OR $3000 with the overnight stay and the Reiki certification

*A limited number of partial scholarships are available based on need. Please reach out to inquire.

A Note About Yoga Alliance: Akasha Kirti was previously certified through Yoga Alliance. However, Yoga Alliance is now widely considered to be a paid registry with many controversial internal issues rather than a governing or supervising body. Many people in the yoga world are moving away from using Yoga Alliance. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about this or feel free to do your own research!

Reiki Training: January 16-18, 2027

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“Reiki is love, Reiki is wholeness, wholeness is balance, balance is well-being, well-being is freedom from disease.” -Dr. Mikao Usui

Reiki is a Japanese technique for reducing stress and promoting healing. It is a “laying of hands” technique that has been practiced since the early 1900s when it was received by Dr. Usui during an enlightenment experience. It is a means and method for channeling life force energy. Learning Reiki connects you to your Higher Self or God-Consciousness which brings healing and guidance into your life.

“Reiki has a deeper purpose. In the same way that Reiki is able to guide healing energy…Reiki can guide your life, Reiki can activate and help you follow [your life’s purpose], which is your true spiritual path.” -William Lee Rand

Reiki 1 Training: Saturday, January 16th from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Reiki 1 training focuses on clearing your own energy and on learning to feel, understand, and begin to direct energy. The primary intention of Reiki 1 is to learn physical healing and self-healing. You will learn the tools for self-healing and be able to tap into an increase of life-force energy. Additionally, we will learn about the history of Reiki, what Reiki is, the principles of Reiki, hand positions for self-treatments, as well as practical exercises for developing a meditative mind, clearing energy, and recognizing the movement of energy. The training will include hands-on practice, a training manual, a programmed crystal, and Usui Reiki 1 official certification. The training will conclude with two attunements, which are energetic blessings passed down from teacher to student that clear energy blocks and karmic obstructions. These attunements powerfully clear and clean the physical and etheric bodies.

“A Reiki attunement is an initiation into a sacred metaphysical order that has been present on Earth for thousands of years. By receiving an attunement, you will become part of a group of people who are using Reiki to heal themselves and each other, and who are working together to heal the Earth. By becoming part of this group, you will also be receiving help from the Reiki guides and other spiritual beings who are working toward these goals.” -William Lee Rand

$150 for the Level 1 training or $350 for both Level 1 and Level 2. Price includes a manual and a reiki-infused crystal. Because the class is limited to 12 people, a $100 non-refundable deposit is needed to hold your spot (deposit is transferable).

Reiki 2 training: Sunday, January 17th 9:00-6:00 PM

Reiki 2 training focuses on learning how to give Reiki with specific intentions to yourself and others. It focuses on emotional and mental healing, as well as distance healing. Distance healing includes sending healing energy to those who are not in your physical presence as well as to heal wounds from the past. While many people take Reiki 2 just for their own personal development, there will also be the option to learn the energetic tools for working with others as well as the professional tools needed for a Reiki business. There will be practice with feeling and distinguishing between different types of energy and knowing how to work with energy and your intuition. The training will include hands-on practice, a training manual, programmed crystals, and Usui Reiki 2 official certification. The training will conclude with two attunements that clear the receiver’s emotional and mental bodies. The attunements increase the flow of chi (life force energy) and increase one’s personal power. Reiki 1 certification is a prerequisite for Reiki 2 training.

“People come to you with many different problems, difficulties, and illnesses, sometimes as a last resort, and you watch them leave relaxed, often radiant with joy and new hope…seeing them improve over time, watching them grow, gain confidence and become more trusting of life…occasionally witnessing miracles…feeling the wonder of God’s love pass through you and into another…sensing the presence of spiritual beings, feelings their touch, and knowing they work with you…being raised into even greater levels of joy and peace by simply placing your hands on another…watching your life grow and develop as your continual immersion in Reiki transforms your attitudes, values, and beliefs. All of this is the promise of a thriving Reiki practice!” -William Lee Rand

$200 for the Level 2 training or $350 for both Level 1 and Level 2 at the same time. Price includes a manual and 2 reiki-infused crystals. Because the class is limited to 12 people, a $100 non-refundable deposit is needed to hold your spot (deposit is transferable). A limited number of partial scholarships are available based on need. Reach out to inquire.

Reiki Master Training: Monday, January 18th from 9:00-6:00 PM (national holiday)

Reiki Master Training expands the healing focus to encompass spiritual healing of the self and others. There will be a deep dive into what it means to be a “master” and on the development of one’s own personal gifts and abilities. The attunement at this training cleanses at the spiritual level and new healing symbols are introduced and practiced. An additional day can be added on to this training if you wish to begin teaching Reiki to others. The additional day will include instruction on and practice in giving Reiki attunements and in how to teach Reiki to others. Reiki 1 and 2 are required prerequisites. It is recommended that you spend at least one year using Reiki 1 and 2 before becoming a Reiki Master.

$350 for Reiki Master Training. Includes manual, crystals, and teaching materials. (Scholarships and payment plans available based on need and upon request.) Because the class is limited to 5 people, a $100 non-refundable deposit is needed to secure your spot

How to Choose a Reiki Teacher

Many options for Reiki trainings exist with many different teachers. The most important thing to consider when choosing a Reiki teacher is how connected the teacher is to Reiki energy. The more connected the teacher is to life-force energy and to their intuition, the more powerfully they will be able to pass this energy to you in the attunements/ignitions. I recommend having a Reiki session with potential teachers before choosing a training program. There is considerable variability in Reiki practitioners and in training experiences.

Please see my “About Me” page, “Testimonials” page, and “Intuitive Sessions” page on this website for more information about my qualifications and experience.

Testimonial About Reiki Training

“I highly encourage anyone to come that [wants] to learn energy work or healing with your hands. She is so amazingly talented and is tapped into these powers and realms for the right reasons. Akasha’s ability to connect you and open up that side of us is one of her greatest talents.” -Nicole C.

New Year’s Eve Event

Yoga & Numerology, a Kundalini New Year’s Eve 7:00-9:00 PM

On Thursday, December 31st from 7:00-9:00 PM, join me for a special event to ring in the new year. There will be yoga, a Kundalini Yoga “rebirthing” kriya, the numerology forecast for 2027, and a gong bath. Rebirthing is the term used to describe a set of exercises, breath work, and meditations that are designed to clear subconscious blocks. They are very powerful and effective.

$25 in advance by sending me a Venmo with “NYE” in the subject line or $35 at the door. (Please reach out if this is cost prohibitive and you’d like to attend.) This event always sells out, so please sign up early if possible!