ASANA ACADEMY
ONLINE MENTORING WITH MARK STEPHENS
Monthly training & resources for teaching yoga with confidence & meaning.
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Marion Schwarzat, E-RYT 500. Hamburg, Germany
"Thank you for this wonderful academy, through which we can always practice and continue learning with you. I am very happy that you created this and I think the implementation is excellent. If we cannot study with you in-person, this is a wonderful alternative." - Marion (Urban Yoga)
TEACH ASANA WITH CONFIDENCE
As yoga teachers, we want our students to have the most insightful and transformational experience practicing yoga. Sometimes this means saying and doing very little. Yet in many instances our guidance is just what a student most needs, whether it's for moral support, safe alignment or making a particular asana more accessible.
In this light, teachers best guide from a place of informed knowledge around the nuances of teaching asana and how to make asanas accessible and sustainable for the unique individuals showing up in their classes.
Yet many teachers lack confidence in their ability to safely, accessibly and sustainably guide asana. For some, this is simply because they are new teachers and gaining experience, while for others this stems from the quality of their initial teacher training.
Furthermore, the deeper you go in your training and experience as a yoga teacher, the more you realize that there’s an infinite universe of knowledge and wisdom to bring to the practice. This becomes more abundantly clear as we come to better appreciate and understand our unique students.
THAT'S WHY I'M HERE FOR YOU!
Inside the Asana Academy, I provide teachers with an in-depth learning experience to help them build on their prior experience and teach asana with clarity and confidence.
Whether you are a new or an experienced teacher, I will help you develop
the knowledge and skills you need to:
- Provide informed alignment instruction through a clear understanding the biomechanics of asana.
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Make asanas accessible with modifications and use of props.
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Design and teach asana sequences that are creative, safe and sustainable.
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Give guidance that addresses individual needs in a way that makes sense for the entire class.
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Teach inspiring and transformational classes that keep students coming back for more.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR MENTORSHIP
Mark has been training yoga teachers for over 20 years.
The Asana Academy brings Mark's training to you with easy-to-digest monthly content that helps you bridge the learning gaps between teacher training, weekend workshops and the daily practice of teaching.
CONVENIENT LEARNING
Affordable online training and mentoring without the need for travel or a lengthy time commitment. Train with me at your own pace, according to your own schedule and from the convenience of your own home.
WORLD-CLASS TRAINING
Described by Yoga Journal as a “teacher’s teacher,” my highly-acclaimed teacher training program is distinguished by its track record of producing outstanding graduates for over 20 years, many of whom are among the leading yoga teachers worldwide.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The training hours you spend in the Asana Academy qualify for Continuing Education hours with Yoga Alliance. Now through the end of 2021, online training may be counted as contact or non-contact hours for Continuing Education requirements.
EACH MONTH YOU'LL RECIEVE
TRAINING VIDEO
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An in-depth training video to help you refine the asanas, including: sequencing tips, biomechanics, hands-on adjustments, contraindications, common misconceptions and more.
LIVE Q&A
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A live group Q&A mentor session with me (+ session replays for when you can't attend live) to address all your burning questions as you learn the information and apply the techniques shared in the training videos.
CLASS SEQUENCE
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A ready-to-use class sequence incorporating the asana techniques discussed in the monthly training video, so you can practice what you’ve learned and save time planning your classes.
TIME-SAVING RESOURCES
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A growing library of time-saving resources for self-study and planning classes, including: templates, worksheets, yoga nidra & meditation scripts and more.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
IN-DEPTH GUIDANCE FOR TEACHING YOGA
ASANA THEORY
A practical understanding of the major asanas, including alignment principles, energetic actions, variations, modifications, use of props, contraindications, benefits and risks, injuries and special conditions and common misconceptions.
FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
Functional anatomy, biomechanics and the kinesiology of movement as it applies to seeing students in the practice and guiding them in a meaningful, safe and effective way.
ASSISTINGÂ
Application and detailed guidance on verbal cues, hands-on adjustments and techniques for providing assistance.
SEQUENCING
Intelligent sequencing that explores the nuanced interrelationships among asanas within and between the seven asana families.
BEYOND ASANA
Tips for teaching yoga beyond the asanas, including subtle energy, mantra, pranayama, meditation and incorporating yogic philosophy.
EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST
As an internationally acclaimed yoga teacher and author of multiple books on teaching yoga, Mark brings decades of experience and a background in academia to his trainings that far exceed Yoga Alliance standards. His four bestselling and comprehensive yoga textbooks – Teaching Yoga, Yoga Sequencing, Yoga Adjustments, and Yoga Therapy – are in multiple languages and used as core textbooks in teacher training programs around the world.
With a deep study of yoga history and philosophy, human anatomy and physiology, social and interpersonal dynamics, and Eastern and Western theories of being and consciousness, Mark brings a non-dogmatic, accessible, and integrated perspective to his trainings that makes yoga a more refined resource for healthy living.
BENEFITS OF ONLINE LEARNING
Both in-person and online workshops and trainings come with their own strengths and weaknesses, and neither one is superior. My online workshops and trainings offer the same quality as my in-person offerings do, and even include some added benefits. When deciding what's a good fit for your development as a yoga teacher, consider your options and what will best suit your unique needs.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
+ BALANCE
Not everyone can take time off work (or from other responsibilities) to advance their learning and deepen their studies. If you are juggling multiple commitments and responsibilities, the flexibility of online learning offers you an opportunity to study when it works best for your unique schedule. In lieu of taking time off work or missing family dinners, you can log-in and learn when it’s convenient for you, making it easier to balance all that you do and love in life.
STUDY FROM ANYWHERE
+ GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Traveling for in-person workshops and trainings can present many challenges, including an added cost and time commitment, that prevent teachers from being able to study with Mark. Online learning means you can train with Mark from anywhere in the world, without the need to travel and from the convenience of your own home. Plus, online learning attracts a wide range from participants from all over the world which lends itself to a deeper, global perspective that enhances the learning experience during live group sessions on Zoom.
PLAYBACK CONTROL
+ SELF-PACED LEARNING
Unlike in-person workshops or trainings, online learning allows you to pause, rewind, rewatch and even slow the speed of video lectures and classes. This playback control helps to ensure you don’t miss any critical information being presented when you need to take notes, do additional research or contemplate an idea. Those who don’t speak English as their native language especially find value in slowing down the video speed to help with translation. Plus, you can rewatch the videos repeatedly to make sure you fully understand the material before moving onto the next topic. This added control allows you to work through the material at your own pace and get the most out of your learning experience.
MORE ACCESS
+ TIME FOR INTEGRATION
For most people, learning requires repetition, but in-person workshops and trainings are live which means you can’t “rewatch” the material or access it again. With online learning, you can watch the video lectures and classes as many times as you like during your time of access (generally 6 months or more). Not only does this improve your ability to understand the material, it also provides ample time for integration of the information; you have time to go out and apply the teachings, methods and theories in your classes and then revisit the material or ideas that didn’t make sense during application or that you didn’t fully grasp.
Carola, RYT 200. London, UK
CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE
The Asana Academy brings you a consistent opportunity for ongoing learning each month and is designed in a way that allows you to customize your experience with options to:
- Study at your own pace
- Choose how much time you spend training in the Academy
- Increase or decrease the speed of the training videos
- Enhance your learning with optional worksheets
- Watch the Q&A session replays when you can't attend live
STRUCTURE & TIME
On the first of every month, a new 1-hour training video is released along with a ready-to-use class sequence. The group Q&A session follows on the third week of the month, giving you plenty of time to watch the video, practice the sequence, fill out any worksheets you like and jot down your questions or concerns. Each month is structured this way so you know what to expect, but you can still move at your own pace.
Some members simply watch the new training video and spend as little as one hour a month inside the Academy. Other members choose to spend 3-5 hours inside the Academy watching the new training video, attending the Q&A, filling out worksheets, practicing the ready-to-use sequence and revisiting past training videos. How utilize the Academy and digest the training content is really up to you and your personal needs.
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WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR YOU
Confidence makes all the difference!
At some point, we all feel insecure about teaching- worried if students liked your class, comparing yourself to other teachers or feeling like you just don’t know enough yet.
I get it, because I’ve been there too.
From my experience, such fears get in the way of our teachings by causing stress and anxiety. Self-doubt means you aren’t showing up fully and students are not receiving the best of what you have to offer.
What I’ve discovered through decades of teaching yoga and training teachers is that confidence makes all the difference for ourselves and for students. Confidence means less stress and worry. It means showing up fully, making a real difference and cultivating a deeper passion for teaching yoga.
The Asana Academy helps teachers gain confidence by equipping them with the in-depth knowledge about asana required to teach classes that:
- Work for everyone in class
- Address individual needs
- Make people feel good
- Inspire and transform
- Keep students coming back for more
WHO THE ACADEMY IS FOR
Simply put, the Asana Academy was created for passionate yoga teachers who recognize that learning never ends.
This online mentoring and training is for any yoga teacher who honors the value of being a student. The deeper we get into the practice, the more we realize the infinite wisdom and knowledge that is still yet to come. New and seasoned teachers alike will find value and inspiration for teaching sustainable and transformational yoga.
If you lack confidence in your skills…
If you feel your teacher training was insufficient…
If you love learning and studying the practice of yoga…
If you want to be the best yoga teacher you can be…
The Asana Academy is for you!
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