Our curriculum blends yogic traditions from the East with health and wellness developments from the West and the integration of an alignment-based Hatha Yoga with a rhythmic vinyasa flow. Graduates of this program will leave with a strong understanding of human anatomy as it relates to movement and how to prevent and accommodate injuries and limitations in a yoga class. 

Who will benefit from this training?

The training is open to serious students of yoga who have at least one year of consistent yoga practice. The curriculum will concentrate significantly on the asana aspect of yoga so it should be understood that the training program requires consistent physical effort over the course of several months. This immersion is appropriate for students who wish to deepen their practice and/or teach in a health-related field, fitness, yoga studio and also for an educator who wishes to bring yoga into their workplace. 

What will I learn?

During our training you will gain an understanding of teaching yoga to diverse populations in different environments including: medical settings, schools, wellness centers, workplaces and Yoga studios. Students should expect to spend ample time both in their personal practice and practice teaching. The Sundara Yoga Teacher Training program will prepare you to teach yoga with confidence and competence. 

Curriculum Lectures, group discussions, online presentations, interactive Asana Lab, daily practice, progressive practice teaching, journaling, and reading are all integral components of the learning experience during the Yoga Teacher Training. One of the goals of Sundara Yoga Teacher Training curriculum is to ignite trust into our own body’s intelligence and develop a practice that is rooted in self-awareness linking the body and mind’s inherent capacity to balance and heal itself.

1. Techniques, Training, and Practice Postures, breathing techniques, meditations, mindfulness practices, mantra chanting, mudras, bhandas and other traditional yoga practices

2. Teaching Methodology Communication skills, sequencing classes, teaching styles, adjusting students, adapting the practice, and teaching to multiple levels

3. Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy and Biomechanics, correct alignment, injury prevention, indications and contraindications

4. Therapeutic Ball Rolling The intersection between Applied Anatomy and Manual Therapy

5. Philosophy, Ethics & Lifestyle Yoga Scriptures, Paths of Yoga, Ayurveda, Subtle anatomy, and Code of Ethics

6. Practicum Assisting during classes, teaching classes to fellow students, and later, teaching open community classes

7. Weekly Homework Assignment The homework is designed to support the material covered in class and help you integrate what is presented into your own practice and teaching.

READING LIST

◦ Muscle Manual: Anatomy, Assessment and Action by Dr Nikita A Vizniak

◦ The Roll Model by Jill Miller

◦ The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele

◦ The Art of Sequencing by Mark Stephens 

Murielle Corwin

Murielle is a E-RYT 500, a Certified Movement Analyst from the Laban Institute, and a certified Yoga Tune Up® Teacher.

Murielle is also a Thai Yoga, and a Structural Integration Practitioner. Murielle has worked in the Intensive Care Unit as an RN for a number of years. Murielle opened Sundara Yoga in 2017 with her daughter Mae Corwin. Her personal mission is to create an environment that empowers students to care for themselves through different movement practices that leaves room for internal experiences and personal expression. 

Mae Corwin

Mae is an E-RYT 500, Certified Yoga Tune Up® Roll Model®, Aromatouch and Reiki Practitioner and a License Massage Therapist.

Mae completed her 200hr Vinyasa training in 2011 at Atmananda in NYC, followed by her 500hr Hatha Yoga training in the South of India.

She is passionate about holistic health and preventative medicine and loves to share this ancient practice of Yoga with her students. 

◦ The Science Beyond the Practice of Yoga with Kristin Jhamb, MD 

Kristin has been practicing internal medicine at Mid Coast Medical Group Topsham for over 20 years and now working at Maine Medical Center. 

◦ Intro to Sanskrit with Fletcher Boote 

Fletcher is an E-RYT 300 certified Jivamukti teacher Fletcher holds a bachelor’s from Bard University and is an accomplished visual, artist, and vocalist. She teaches yoga and music classes across the US and abroad. 

◦ Intro to Trauma-Informed Yoga with Meg Lemay 

Meg is an E-RYT 200, she received her Ph.D. in English with a specialization in Sexuality Studies from Ohio State. This training will introduce you to the physiological framework in the field of trauma research, trauma-informed language and social justice, and collective trauma. 

◦ Befriending the Nervous System; Intro to the Polyvagal Theory with Melanie Burns Melanie 500 Hour E-RYT, and also the CEO of Anatomy Trains and has assisted Tom Myers internationally in manual therapy courses, trauma courses. Melanie is on the faculty of the Liberation Institute, providing yoga teacher training certification programs within the Maine State Prison. 

◦ Mastering Group Facilitation, with Emma Corwin Emma, is a 200 Certified Yoga Teacher and has taught outdoor education in both domestic and international settings. She holds a Master’s degree in Education from Antioch University. Emma will focus on the group process and how to effectively guide a group to enable a shared collaborative outcome. 

◦ Marketing Movement in the Digital Age with Patty Cousins Patty is an accomplished visual artist, photographer, graphic and website designer. Patty will focus on how to create, communicate and exchange offerings that have value for customers and society at large. 

Fridays: 5:30pm to 9:00pm (3.5 hrs)
Saturdays: 10:30am to 8:30pm (10 hrs)
Sundays: 10:30am to 4:00pm (5.5hrs)

• January 3, 4, 5

• January 24, 25, 26

• February 28, March 1, 2

• March 28, 29, 30

• April 11, 12, 13

• May 2, 3, 4

• May 16, 17, 18

• June 6, 7, 8

Online meeting 4 times (6 hrs) times to be determined

•    Make Up Snow Days  May 23, 24

LOCATION

The 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training will be held at Sundara Yoga located in the heart of Brunswick Maine.

Yoga Teacher Training: $2,900.00

Early-Bird pricing if paid in full by November 8th/2024, $2,700.00*
Payment Plan Option: deposit of $500.00 then 4 Payments of $625.00 (a payment agreement must be signed).

$500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot.

This cost also includes 8 classes/ monthly membership at Sundara Yoga and our Sundara Yoga Teacher Training Manual 200 hr

Please complete the online application below to reserve a space in the 2025 training (spaces are limited).

Reading list book costs are NOT included.

Students are responsible for obtaining the required reading materials on their own. 

Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Early registration is recommended as we anticipate spots filling quickly. 

***After submitting your application and completing a phone interview you can reserve your spot by making your $500 deposit.

CANCELATION POLICY

1. More than 6 weeks from the first day of YTT is a full refund via the original method of payment minus the $500 non-refundable deposit.

2. No refund after the first day of training.

3. In the event of a severe illness please contact us directly via email. 

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions please call Murielle at 207-380-6972

Murielle and Mae went above and beyond, providing us with comprehensive, compassionate, and well-rounded training, their hearts and minds are truly in their practices and teachings. 

—Nicole Testa 

I am so thankful to Mae and Murielle for bringing forth this training. I felt held and supported throughout and I leave feeling empowered and inspired to continue on the yogic path. 

—Ida Lennestal 

Studio Owners Mae and Murielle are the primary teachers of this program. Their knowledge across the fundamental training areas is impressive and they add to this with relevant specialties. They are personally inspiring and a joy to study with. 

—Jennifer Burns