Taking a Break from Pies..to Yoga and what I've been up to

As many of you know, I am still working towards my 200 RYT certification* (see details below), recognized by International Yoga Alliance.  I am currently certified to teach Level 1 and Level 2, which I am very grateful for!  YogaFit is great because it allows me to obtain my certification on my own time without going away for a 2 week intensive training.  So what is Level 1 and 2?  Level 1 is the basic yoga postures (such as triangle, downward facing dog, Warrior 1 & 2, and more).  We also become familiar with the basic yoga sun salutation.  This training is a 2 day training--by the end in which you will have confidence to teach your first class.  Upon completion I was required to volunteer 8 hours of yoga to the community.  I choose to do so at Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) in Dryden over a year ago.  After about a year of teaching I decided it was time to receive my level 2 certification.  This included more pose breakdowns, new yogi breathing techniques, and techniques to verbally adjust students.

Most recently, I became prenatal certified.  I am offering prenatal classes at Spark Studios in Lansing starting in September. Classes will be a 4 week format and 60 minutes per class. All materials will be provided (blocks, mats, & bolsters (comfy yoga cushion when we are in restful positions). A 4 week session is $75 and will need to be paid up front. We do have make-up days and cancelation policies-please inquire within. 

At YogaFit, we have created a prenatal yoga program that is unlike any other available on the market. It was designed exclusively for us by an experienced OBGYN who has practiced yoga for many years. The result is a class that is completely safe for women in their first, second, or third trimester. Our classes can relieve the general aches and pains that come with pregnancy, as well as problems relating to morning sickness. 

For more information: http://www.ericaharrisyoga.com or http://www.yogafit.com 
Call Erica at 607-283-3355 

As a reminder, if anyone would like to either become a yoga instructor or deepen your practice go to www.yogafit.com and look for a level 1 class to get started.

Yoga Alliance 200 RYT

The following Trainings comprise the trainings you are required to complete in order to qualify for YogaFit’s 200-hour Yoga Alliance-approved Training Program. To ensure your request form is processed in a timely manner, please retain copies of your Certificates of Completion for each of the following mandatory training programs.

Mandatory program components:

• Level 1
• Level 1/Integration (retrain)
• Purchase and review of YogaFit's Level ONE dvd
• Level 2
• Level 3
• Level 2 or 3/Integration (retrain)
• YogaFit Seniors (learn more about props and modifications)
• Anatomy and Alignment (New 2-day training!)
• Level 4 (offered at Mind Body Fitness Conferences only)
• Level 5 (New 2-day training lead by Beth Shaw! Learn communication, yoga techniques and open your heart/mind/spirit; offered at Mind Body Fitness Conferences only)
• One additional specialty training: YogaFit Pre/Postnatal or Yogafit Kids!