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What our past trainees are saying
Serena 2021 200 Hour Graduate
Serena 2021 200 Hour Graduate
Serena 2021 200 Hour Graduate
I am thrilled with the Yoga Teacher Training I received at Yovana Yoga (RYS-200)! The instructors, Grace Stephen (E-RYT 500) and Sarah DeFoor (E-RYT 500), are both gifted teachers who pass along their wisdom with ease. I gained a deeper, well rounded knowledge of yoga poses, anatomy, history, humanities, meditation and much more. Guest teachers taught specialized subjects allowing a rich environment to learn and make connections. I was encouraged and supported by my teachers and classmates throughout our time together. Deepening my practice was the goal for this training, but now I have been inspired to share the beauty of yoga with others.
Melody 2021 200 Hour Graduate
Serena 2021 200 Hour Graduate
Serena 2021 200 Hour Graduate
After teaching for 10 years, I decided to take my second 200 hour program to deepen my understanding of all aspects of yoga. I am glad I did, the Yovana Yoga teacher training program was amazing! I have grown so much and my students can already tell the difference; they love it. We are all always students of yoga. Thank you Sarah & Grace!
Amy 2021 200 Hour Graduate
Serena 2021 200 Hour Graduate
Brandy 2021 200 hour Graduate
The instruction I received with the Yovana Yoga Teacher Training program was wonderful! Sarah and Grace were very supportive, giving feedback, imparting knowledge, and answering all of our questions. We were well-schooled not only in the yoga poses, but also the history, anatomy, and limbs of yoga. One of the most helpful aspects of the training was having ample opportunities to teach, which helped build my confidence to become a yoga teacher at the studio. Whether you're wanting to deepen your own knowledge and practice or become a yoga teacher, I highly recommend this teacher training program.
Brandy 2021 200 hour Graduate
Brandy 2021 200 hour Graduate
Brandy 2021 200 hour Graduate
Although we were the "first" class, you would never know it from the quality of teaching we received from Grace's and Sarah. They shared their wealth of knowledge and amazing wisdom with us throughout the months of training. The location and props were absolutely perfect in downtown Calhoun, Sarah and Grace make an amazing team. Grace was a chiropractor before becoming a yoga and Qigong instructor. So, the quality of anatomy training we received was incredible. Sarah wove restorative yoga throughout every weekend for our self care. We received more information in a short amount of time than you can imagine. There is no way that any other school can provide two such amazing instructors to teach and guide you on the best path towards being an amazing yoga teacher!
Kate 2021 Mentee
Brandy 2021 200 hour Graduate
Kim 2022 200 Hour Graduate
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Having hands on experience teaching and creating sequences. Gaining knowledge from a senior yoga teacher has been invaluable. Rarely do yoga teachers get detailed feedback on their teaching. I think that all teachers should be required to do a mentorship
2020 Restorative Yoga Training:
Sarah is extremely knowledgeable about restorative yoga. The class was fun and engaging and very informative! Just taking restorative into my own practice has been just what I need to take care of me. My students love when I incorporate a restorative pose into a regular class.
Kim 2022 200 Hour Graduate
Brandy 2021 200 hour Graduate
Kim 2022 200 Hour Graduate
Yoga teacher training at Yovana Yoga turned out to be way more than teacher training! I had major anxiety. The teacher training taught me how to embrace and love myself. I learned how to control anxiety instead of allowing anxiety to control me. I made amazing friends. I felt so loved & accepted just as I was. I gained so much self confidence! After graduating, I took a workshop with one of most experienced yoga teachers of our time, Judith Hanson Lasater. I was beside myself!! All the poses Judith was teaching & correcting in other students, I had already learned properly (no correction needed). I believe Judith was a little amazed as well! Yovana Yoga is definitely on the cutting edge of new yoga techniques as well as the science behind them. Yovana Yoga Teacher Training has been the best experience, hands down! Best gift I could have ever given myself!
Betsy 2024 200 Hour Graduate
Betsy 2024 200 Hour Graduate
Betsy 2024 200 Hour Graduate
Yoga teacher training at Yovana Yoga was so much more than just a program! It was a transformative journey filled with knowledge and personal growth. We delved deep into the fundamentals of yoga, exploring not only the poses but also the history and anatomy that underpin our practice. The supportive environment fostered by Sarah and Grace made learning enjoyable and enriching.
Beyond the education, I cherished the friendships formed with fellow trainees. We built a strong sense of community, sharing our experiences and encouraging each other every step of the way. The opportunity to teach regularly helped boost my confidence and prepared me for my role at the studio. Overall, this experience truly exceeded my expectations, making it a remarkable chapter in my yoga journey! I highly recommend the Yovana Yoga Teacher Training program, whether you want to deepen your practice or pursue a teaching career.
Kate 2024 200 Hour Graduate
Betsy 2024 200 Hour Graduate
Betsy 2024 200 Hour Graduate
I have been attending classes at Yovana Yoga for several years when I heard about 200hr YTT. I had been approached by several peers that maybe I should look into taking teacher training. I didn’t really know what was involved or what it meant. Then Sarah approached me about it and I decided to check it out. I was thinking it was going to just give me a deeper understanding of my postures and improve my physical practice.
The class was way more than I bargained for. We dove deep into the history of yoga to gain an appreciation for the longevity of the practice and understand the foundation from where it started. We learned about how yoga embodies an entire well being; the physical practice is only a portion of it. I have gained so much appreciation for my yoga practice extending well beyond the borders of the mat.
Sarah and Grace are amazing instructors and have a wealth of knowledge and experience between them. They offer unique approaches to teaching and are supportive and compassionate throughout the process. Through the experience, my peers and I developed a trusting and encouraging bond, and friendships that I feel will continue to uplift each other in our yoga journeys. The process exceeded my expectations and I am thankful I chose to be a part of it. If you are considering it, you will not be disappointed.
Laura 2024 200 Hour Graduate
Betsy 2024 200 Hour Graduate
Laura 2024 200 Hour Graduate
The Yovana Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training far exceeded my expectations. Not only do I feel prepared to teach yoga to many types of students, I have a strong foundation upon which I am excited to continue building my knowledge and competency.