Native Yoga Immersion Teacher Training Program
RYS Yoga Alliance 200 ~ 300 & 500 hr Certification Programs
Join our next 200hr Native Yoga Teacher Training!
Participate either In Studio and/or via Online Livestream
200hr ~ January 4th through April 26th, 2023
Todd and Tamara will be conducting a 200hr & 300hr training that begins January 4th, 2023. See the specific weekend dates below. This training is available both In Studio and via Livestream. You can join if you are local or from anywhere across the globe. Yoga Alliance has approved our program's “2022-2023 Online Teaching Exemption,” which means that you will be able to register with Yoga Alliance if you enroll prior to December 31, 2023.
Reviews from past Native Yoga Teacher Training graduates:
"This is the most professional amazing yoga studio ever. I cannot speak highly enough about Todd and Tamara McLaughlin, their instruction and studio during this unprecedented time." ~ Kathleen Walter
"Native Yoga has a welcoming and warm environment. The team is extremely knowledgeable and accommodating." ~ Sarah Casperson
'"This training program delivers powerful experience and transformational knowledge. The curriculum is deeply embedded in the authentic roots of traditional Yoga philosophy, history and practices. The leading teachers are remarkable yoga practitioners and educators, as well as wonderful, generous and trustworthy mentors who have cultivated a strong and supportive community. I genuinely recommend the Teachers Training Program at Native Yoga Center to anyone who is serious about acquiring and sharing the knowledge of Yoga. THANK YOU, NYC!" ~ Nona Mileva
Please read all of the info below and if you have any questions call us at 561-296-7996. When your application is submitted you are eligible to begin logging your Observation Classes. In addition to attending the Immersion Sessions you are required to complete 44 Observation Classes for the 200hr program to become a graduate. (See Immersion Session dates and Observation Class details below.)
Taught by Todd and Tamara McLaughlin, ERYT 500, the Native Yoga Immersion Teacher Training Program registration is NOW OPEN. This is a unique program that allows participants to work toward completing a 200 hour program by fulfilling Immersion weekend requirements along with Observation Classes.
Native Yoga 2023 Immersion dates:
200hr Program (Completion of Immersion dates below with 44 Observation Classes)
Wednesday, January 4th 6-9pm
Wednesday, January 11th 6-9pm
Wednesday, January 18th 6-9pm
Friday - Sunday, January 20th-22nd Monthly Immersion Weekend (Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 12pm-7pm & Sunday 12pm - 7pm)
Wednesday, January 25th 6-9pm
Wednesday, February 1st 6-9pm
Wednesday, February 8th 6-9pm
Friday - Sunday, February 10th-12th Monthly Immersion Weekend (Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 12pm-7pm & Sunday 12pm - 7pm)
Wednesday, February 15th 6-9pm
Wednesday, February 22nd 6-9pm
Wednesday, March 1st 6-9pm
Wednesday, March 8th 6-9pm
Friday - Sunday, March 10th-12th Monthly Immersion Weekend (Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 12pm-7pm & Sunday 12pm - 7pm)
Wednesday, March 15th 6-9pm
Wednesday, March 29th 6-9pm
Wednesday, April 5th 6-9pm
Wednesday, April 12th 6-9pm
Friday - Sunday, April 14th-16th Monthly Immersion Weekend (Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 12pm-7pm & Sunday 12pm - 7pm)
Wednesday, April 19th 6-9pm
Wednesday, April 26th 6-9pm 200HR GRADUATION DAY!
Course Curriculum
- Slow Flow Yoga Class (62:48)
- Why Slow Flow first? (3:48)
- Movement Terminology (9:44)
- Introduction to our in Depth Study of Posture (1:21)
- Samastitihi - The Beginning and the End (5:33)
- Intense Pose (Uttanasana) Ashtanga Style (5:29)
- Low Plank (Chaturanga Dandasana) Ashtanga Style (3:36)
- Jump Back and Forward (2:11)
- Sun Salutation A (Surya Namaskar A) (4:33)
- Upward Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana) (3:20)
- Downward Facing Dog ~ The Prana Dog and The Apana Dog (2:22)
- Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana) 84 Classic Asana Style (4:39)
- Sun Salutation B (Surya Namaskar B) (2:00)
- Chair Pose (Utkatasana) Ashtanga Style (3:10)
- Warrior A (Virabhadrasana I) Ashtanga Style (4:23)
- Warrior B (Virabhadrasa II) Ashtanga Style (2:43)
- Chair Pose (Utkatasana) 84 Classic Style A + B (2:29)
- Chair Pose (Utkatasana) 84 Classic Style C (1:06)
- Eagle Pose (Garudasana) 84 Classic Asana Style (4:53)
- Native Yoga 90 Minute Practice (83:41)
- Standing Leg Raises Part 1 (Utthita Hasta Padangustasana) Ashtanga Style (2:54)
- Standing Leg Raises Part 2 (Utthita Hasta Padangustasana) Ashtanga Style (2:20)
- Standing Head to Knee Pose (Dandayamana Janusirsasana) 84 Classic Asana Style (3:24)
- Dancer's Pose (Natarajasana) 84 Classic Asana Style (4:39)
- Balancing Stick Pose (Tuladandasana) 84 Classic Asana Style (3:16)
- Flying Bird Pose (Dekasana) (1:46)
- Intense Sideways Stretch A, C, D (Prasarita Padottanasana) Ashtanga Style (8:18)
- Extended Triangle & Revolving Triangle (Utthita Trikonasana & Parvivrtta Trikonasana) Ashtanga Style (8:17)
- Extended & Revolving Side Angle Pose (Utthita & Parivrtta Parsvakonasana) Ashtanga Style (9:03)
- Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Pose (Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Janusirasana) 84 Classic Asana Style & Intense Side Stretch (Parsvottanasana) Ashtanga Style (5:50)
- Tree Pose (Vriksasana) Ashtanga Style (4:22)
- Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend (Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana) Ashtanga Style (3:15)
- Wind Removing Pose (Pavanamuktasana) 84 Classic Asana Style (5:04)
- Laying Down Leg Raises (Supta Padangusthasana) Ashtanga Style (4:41)
- Seated Staff Pose (Dandasana) Ashtanga Style (5:33)
- Seated Forward Bend aka West Intense Stretch Pose (Paschimattanasana) Ashtanga Style (5:28)
- East Intense Stretch Pose (Purvottanasana) Ashtanga Style (3:47)
- Head to Knee Pose A (Janusirsasana A) Ashtanga Style (4:21)
- How to jump forward and back (7:47)
- Hero & Reclining Hero Pose (Virasana & Supta Virasana) 84 Classic Asana & Ashtanga Style (4:56)
- Three Limbs Facing One Foot West Intense Stretch Pose (Tiriangmukhaikapada Paschimattanasana) (4:29)
- One Leg King Pigeon Pose (Ekapada Rajakapotasana) (7:11)
- Sage Marichy Pose A (Marichyasana A) (4:54)
- Sage Marichy Pose C (Marichyasana C) (6:17)
- Boat Pose (Navasana) (3:37)
- Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) 84 Classic Asana Style (4:04)
- Locust Pose (Salabhasana) 84 Classic Asana Style (5:31)
- Full Locust Pose (Poorna Salabhasana) 84 Classic Asana Style (2:13)
- Bow Pose (Dhanurasana) 84 Classic Asana Style (4:51)
- Four Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga Dandasana) Ashtanga Style (3:36)
- Camel Pose (Ustrasana) 84 Classic Asana & Ashtanga Style (9:04)
- Rabbit Pose (Sasangasana) 84 Classic Asana Style (6:12)
- Bound Angle Pose A & B (Baddha Konasana A & B) Ashtanga Style (7:17)
- Seated Angle Pose A & B (Upavishta Konasana A & B) Ashtanga style (6:36)
- Easy Pose w/ Victory Breathing (Sukhasana w/ Ujjai Pranayama) (4:37)
- Uproot Lotus w/ Bellows Breath (Uth Plitihi w/ Kapalabhati Pranayama) (4:35)
- Grow Your Native Yoga ~ Triangle and Twisting Triangle (33:29)
- GYNY ~ Low Plank and How to Improve One Leg Balance Poses (33:31)
- GYNY ~ Bridge and Upward Bow Posture (30:13)
- GYNY - Breath and Movement Coordination (Vinyasa timing) (29:49)
- GYNY - Extended and Twisting Side Angle Poses (21:33)
- GYNY ~ Pranayama - First Exercise (20:04)
- GYNY ~ 3 Essential Yin Yoga Poses (22:00)
- GYNY - 3 Poses for Back Pain (20:23)
- GYNY - How to improve Thoracic Mobility (22:16)
- GYNY - Breath Retention | Second exercise in Ashtanga Pranayama (15:07)
- GYNY ~ How to Practice Yoga with Back Pain (20:43)
- GYNY - Alignment Details for Virabhadrasana II (19:28)
Hi, I’m Todd McLaughlin, ERYT, LMT
I have been practicing and teaching yoga full time together with my wife Tamara for the past 20 years. Yoga has completely transformed my life. This course is the culmination of my life's work and I am so excited to share what I have learned with you. I have gained an in-depth understanding of human anatomy through the practice of Massage Therapy and Yoga Teaching. My passion is the pursuit, study and practice of yoga posture, breathing and philosophy. My work is making what I have learned accessible for you.
Practice with Diligence
Put time into taking care of your self by improving and maintaining your strength and flexibility. This course will lay the foundation of "how to" and the "do's and dont's" to bring you success!
Observe & Study
Success in Yoga depends on your ability to observe your self and to learn proper technique. These tools have been tested and implemented for thousands of years by yoga practicers across the globe.
Dedicate Yourself
Make the commitment to adhere to your yoga routine and the benefits will come. This course gives you the tools to motivate your practice which in turn can inspire you life!