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Student Information

This information will be helpful before, during & after your training

Suggested Reading

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The Bhagavad Gita:

Eknath Easwaran  

*We will reference this translation throughout training

Light On Yoga:

B.K.S. Iyengar

The Body Keeps The Score:

Bessel A. van der Kolk

Breath: The New Science of A Lost Art: James Nestor

Eastern Body, Western Mind:

Anodea Judith

Yin Yoga:

Paul Grilley

Meditation from the Mat:

Rolf Gates

Yoga Anatomy:

Leslie Kaminoff

Yoga The Iyengar Way:

Silva, Mira & Shyam Mehta

Yamas & Niyamas:

Deborah Adele

Journey into Power:

Baron Baptiste

Supplies

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You will need a Yoga Mat, Yoga Blanket &

2 Blocks for training. 

Below are some suggestions of my favorite products:

Manduka Pro Lite

Maduka Blocks

Cork Blocks

Hugger Mugger Blocks

Yoga Blanket

*There are a million varieties of each of these items...

feel free to shop around. 

*For your mat: We all have favorite brands, and they all feel different under our hands and feet, so try an few and see what works best for you.

*For your blocks: the weight and size are more important then the brand

*For your blanket: Yoga blankets are blankets, period. Standard size helps there to be enough without too much material. 

Training Requirements

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You must complete all 200  hours to graduate from the program. If any classes are missed, make-up work must be done to fulfill the requirements. 

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You are required to take a minimum of 1​5 yoga classes outside of our meeting dates.​

You will review each class based on a written criteria which we will discuss on our first day.

(Teacher Feedback Forms)​

I highly encourage that ​at least 3 of those classes are taken outside of ​your home studio so you can explore other styles, studios and teachers​.​

One of the classes you review may be remote.

Local Studios

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Radiance Yoga Greensboro: 

1860 Pembroke Rd, Greensboro, NC 27408

A mix of heated, non-heated & fitness classes. They have a variety of teachers & just as many styles offered...Power, Yin to Yin, Gentle, Restorative, Slow Flow, Sculpt, Pilates, etc...

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Refuge Healing Studio:

1901 Ashwood Ct E, Greensboro, NC 27455

A non-heated yoga studio with smaller intimate classes. They offer Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Pre/Post Natal, Deep Stretch & Flow & Stretch classes

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Embodhi Yoga Studio: 

224 Commerce Pl Ste C, Greensboro, NC 27401

A heated power yoga studio offering 45min-1 hour Vinyasa, Core Flow, Pilates & Sculpt classes.

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Greensboro Power Yoga:

301 State St, Greensboro, NC 27408

A Baptiste Power Yoga Studio. The have two studios, one offering fitness focused classes & one the more traditional set sequence Baptiste Power. They do offer Slow & Creative Flows in addition to the set sequence. 

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Humbled Power Studio:

120 W Lexington Ave #106, High Point, NC 27262

A non-heated Power Yoga studio offering fitness & pilates classes as well. 

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Helpful Info

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The Yoga Alliance

-How you sign up to become a RYT. 

-Discounts available to some yoga focused stores/products once registered

 

The American Yoga Council

-This is newer, I don't know much about them but they seem similar to the Yoga Alliance with a promise of being more teacher focused

 

Yoga Insurance:

Insurance Canopy    

K&K Insurance

-You should be insured wherever you are teaching...even if it's in your garage...just do it! 

-There are tons out there and some may be cheaper, most offer the exact same coverage so research a bit before you buy. 

-You are insured the moment you pay

 

Red Cross CPR: 

-about $37 for the online course

-Often not required but good to have in your back pocket

© 2026 by Melissa Ciesla.

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