Core Conditioning

Core Conditioning

Yoga Alliance-Approved Advanced Yoga Studies and
Continuing-Education Yoga Teacher Training

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New! This training is now available virtually!

Dates: Saturday, May 4, 2024
CEC: 4 Hours (4 Contact)
Location: Mendota Heights or Virtual

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This fitness-oriented format created by Green Lotus is designed for all levels of students. It begins with a grounding restorative pose. It moves on and combines intense bursts of floor core work, key core-oriented standing poses, and some shoulder friendly slow flow sequences separated by brief rest periods for 30-40 minutes. To seal in the core strength the last 15 - 20 minutes are spent in deep recovery in restorative poses. This training provides teachers the tools needed to safely offer modifications for poses and exercises as they learn to sequence around all sides of the core – abdominals, low-back muscles, intercostals, and obliques.

Core Conditioning Training Faculty

Required Books & Materials

A manual will be provided for you. You may wish to bring a notebook to record ideas and observations.

Schedule

This training is held at our Mendota Heights center and is also available virtually via Zoom. Hours are as follows:

• Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

No make-up sessions will be available. If students cannot attend for the entire schedule, they will be able to complete the requirements the next time the training is held.  

Fee $88

Green Lotus Alumni receive a 10% discount.

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Because our training sessions frequently develop a wait list, refunds will be made to your personal Green Lotus account with less than two weeks' advance notice when you cancel.  Cancellations made with less than a 48-hour notice will not receive a refund. 

Mat Pilates & Barre Yoga

Mat Pilates & Barre Yoga

Yoga Alliance-Approved Advanced Yoga Studies & Continuing Education Yoga Teacher Training

Dates: Dates coming soon
CEC: 10 Hour (9 Contact, 1 Non-Contact)
Location: Lakeville or Virtual

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Nearly 100 years ago, Joseph H. Pilates developed a unique and revolutionary approach to physical fitness. Used as a method for rehabilitating injured soldiers during World War I, this new form of exercise developed a strong and faithful following among the New York City dance community during the 1920s. Today, the Pilates method is widely accepted as an excellent core conditioning system, with a mind-body connection. Barre is a hot trend right now, with exercises focused on creating strong, lean muscles like those of classical ballet dancers. 

This training is ideal for yoga and group exercise instructors looking for new ways to add core conditioning to their classes, students wanting to delve more deeply into the benefits and proper alignment of mat Pilates exercises, and teachers wishing to teach a Mat Pilates or Barre Yoga class format. The training will be divided into two parts:

I loved the attention to detail and the instructor’s patience and care when teaching – a very positive experience!
~ Julia

Pilates Mat Teacher Training: 6 hours

• Students will take a 60-minute Pilates class

• History and philosophy of Pilates mat work

• Benefits, breathing, cueing, and modifications for approximately 20 mat exercises

• Sequencing for a beginning level Mat Pilates class

Barre Teacher Training: 3 hours

• Students will take a 60-minute Barre Yoga class

• Philosophy and goals of the barre exercise routine

• Benefits, cueing and modifications for approximately ten standing exercises

• Sequence combining yoga, standing exercises at the barre, and mat Pilates for an energizing and strengthening class

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Mat Pilates & Barre Training Faculty

Required Books and Materials

• Pilates, Second Edition by Rael Isacowitz (available used on Amazon)

• Please bring a notebook or journal to capture notes, questions, and observations.

Schedule

Attend this training at the Lakeville center or virtually via Zoom. Hours are as follows: 

• Friday: 5 - 9 p.m.

• Saturday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

*No make-up sessions will be available. If students cannot attend for the entire weekend schedule, they will be able to complete the requirements the next time the training is held.

Fee:  $198

Green Lotus Alumni receive a 10% discount.

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Because our trainings tend to develop a wait list, refunds will be made to your personal Green Lotus account with less than two weeks notice.  Cancellations made with less than 48 hour notice will not receive a refund. 

Power Vinyasa

Power Vinyasa

Yoga Alliance-Approved Advanced Yoga Studies and
Continuing-Education Yoga Teacher Training

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Dates: Saturday, October 12, 2024
CEC: 12 Hours (10 Contact, 2 Non-Contact)
Location: Mendota Heights

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Re-imagining How and Who You Teach

Students who see others flowing in a power vinyasa class often think: "I could never do that." They create roadblocks that inhibit them from stepping onto the mat and trusting that their bodies can - and want to - experience both dynamic flowing movement and long-held stationery poses. They stop themselves from walking across the threshold of a power vinyasa class and learning the techniques, modifications, and assists that allow each of them to practice power vinyasa in their unique ways. Teachers often do the same, thinking, "I could never teach that."

Rewire Your Mind, Transform Your Body

For yoga teachers and students alike, power vinyasa provides another path to evolve mentally and physically, to grow strong in mind and body. Whether students are beginners or advanced practitioners, led by a skillful power vinyasa teacher they can unleash hidden strength, find fluidity, nurture focus and clarity. In Baron Baptiste's sequence of 53 poses, linked by movement to breath, you will learn to help your students unleash their own perfect process. What is the "power" behind power vinyasa yoga? Where does the "fire" of the practice come from and how is it maintained with ease? How do you teach students of many levels? Based on the teachings of Baron Baptiste and other master teachers, students will learn the use of the dynamic ujjayi breath, alignment in moving and stationery poses, and how to confidently teach students power vinyasa with serenity and clear direction. 

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Power Vinyasa Intensive Faculty

Required Texts & Materials

Only one text is required. Please purchase it and read through page 72 before the training session.

• Journey into Power by Baron Baptiste

• Bring a notebook or journal, plus a phone/camera to take photos of certain poses if you wish.

• Bring a towel.

Schedule

This training will be held at our Mendota Heights center. Hours are as follows:

• Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

No make-up sessions will be available. If students cannot attend for the entire weekend schedule, they will be able to complete the requirements the next time the training is held.

Fee:  $220

Green Lotus alumni receive a 10% discount.

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Because our training sessions tend to develop a wait list, refunds will be made to your personal Green Lotus account with less than two weeks' advance notice when you cancel.  Cancellations made with less than a 48-hour notice will not receive a refund. 

Yoga Sculpt

Yoga Sculpt

Yoga Alliance-Approved Advanced  Studies and
Continuing-Education Yoga Teacher Training

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Dates: Saturday, April 27, 2024
CEC: 10 Hours (8 Contact, 2 Non-Contact)
Location: Mendota Heights

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As the popularity of yoga continues to grow, yoga sculpt has emerged as an appealing option for yogis looking for a physically challenging and highly athletic class. Yoga sculpt adds external resistance in the form of light weights. With a basic vinyasa-style sequence as the foundation, the use of weights builds strength and endurance while also working on flexibility and breath. Other elements incorporated into class include cardio, plyometrics, and proven strength-building moves like push-ups, bicep curls, squats, and jumping jacks. In keeping with the vinyasa tradition, we keep the breath flowing the entire class to increase heart rate while sculpting all the major muscle groups. Upbeat music is also an integral element to class in order to keep the tempo and energy levels up.

This training is ideal for certified yoga instructors who currently teach or are familiar with the basic vinyasa-style format. Adding yoga sculpt to your skill set will enhance your ability to serve your students and give you the opportunity to offer a challenging yet safe class that serves as a nice compliment to more traditional yoga formats.

What You Will Learn

• Yoga sculpt sequencing and cues

• Various options, alternatives, modifications, and techniques to make the class your own

• Music selection and discussion on how to teach to the beat

• Safety discussion on how to protect vulnerable joints such as shoulders, knees, hips, wrists, and ankles

• The benefits of a yoga sculpt practice including strength, endurance, flexibility, and improved muscle tone

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Yoga Sculpt Training Faculty

Required Books, Materials & Prerequisites

• Read Journey Into Power by Baron Baptiste prior to training

• Attended at least one yoga sculpt class prior to training

• Be comfortable teaching in the vinyasa style

• 200-hour yoga teacher training

• Bring a notebook or journal to capture thoughts, notes, and questions

Schedule

Green Lotus's Yoga Sculpt Training, held virtually via Zoom. Hours are as follows: 

• Monday - Wednesday, January 22 - 24, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Green Lotus’s Yoga Sculpt Training, held in-person, hour are as follows:

• Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

*No make-up sessions will be available. If students cannot attend for the entire schedule, they may be able to complete the requirements the next time the training is held.

Fee $176

Green Lotus Alumni receive a 10% discount.

Because our training sessions frequently develop a wait list, refunds will be made to your personal Green Lotus account with less than two-weeks advance notice when you cancel.  Cancellations made with less than a 48-hour notice will not receive a refund.