The Mindful Life Practice
200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
This yoga teacher training is certified by the Yoga Alliance.
Are you a sober or sober-curious woman, wanting to become a yoga teacher? Maybe after becoming alcohol-free, you intuitively know it is the path for you. Perhaps you are not ready to teach yoga, but just simply want to bring spirituality at a greater depth into your sober journey? Or maybe you are a yoga teacher already and want to learn more.
I'm Alexandra McRobert, and I am the founder of the Mindful Life Practice and Sober Girls Yoga. I have been teaching yoga since 2014 and practicing yoga since childhood. Before I started yoga, I struggled with my mental health and mood. Becoming a yoga teacher completely changed my life - it gave me greater purpose, meaning and helped me learn how to live yoga - not just do yoga. Teaching yoga also anchored me through my sober journey. There is so much to learn beyond the Warrior poses - there is history, philosophy, anatomy and ethics of yoga - and when you learn all of this, it can completely change your life.
I started my first 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in April 2021. Since then I've graduated over seven different groups of students from around the world, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive!
After getting clear on how I best show-up and serve the sober community, I've realized that my strength lies in creating women's only sober spaces, and I am SO excited that for the first time ever, you can join me for a 200 Hour Sober Girls Yoga Teacher Training! Learn how to become a Registered Yoga Teacher and teach specifically sobriety-focused classes, at the same time.
Here's what my students have to say...
What You Get:
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Weekly live zoom pods with a small group of maximum ten participants led by a certified Sober Curious Yoga Teacher, for community, connection, empowerment and support (8 Hours of live, Zoom meetings)
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Daily On-Demand yoga classes inspired by the weekly themes with Alex (56 hours of On-Demand yoga)
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Daily On-Demand meditation practices inspired the weekly themes with Alex (10 hours of On-Demand meditation)
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Weekly workbooks with daily journal prompts, quotes, reflections and interactive activities around sobriety and creating a life you don't need alcohol to escape from.
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Leanne, Cayman Islands
"It's really amazing to think that it's only been ten months or so that I have been practicing yoga with @alexmcrobs @themindfullifepractice community. When Alex announced she was now offering the Yoga Teacher Training, I signed up. I am so glad I did - I have learned so much in this first module and I can't wait to continue. I am loving improving my postures but even just as much, expanding my mind through the philosophy of yoga. I am reframing how I look at the world and how I approach every day. This has been a touch year for everyone and I honestly don't know how I would have gotten through it without yoga. I thought I was grounded but this has revealed a whole dimension to my life that I didn't realize I had the power to open. Truly life changing.
Raquel, Costa Rica
"I'm really grateful for the opportunity to join such a lovely group on the YTT. The sense of community is amazing. This root chakra chapter has been a reminder for being rooted, confident and knowing that I have all the power within myself. Alex is a perfect teacher to walk alongside the experience. She is always making us feel safe and inviting us to explore our creativity."
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Join our community of yogis transforming their lives all over the world and become a 200 Hour Sober Curious Yoga Registered Yoga Teacher, too.
Disclaimer: As with anything in life - you get what you give. While we provide all the classes, workbooks, material and support to become a yoga teacher, ultimately, you will only see results if you show up and are committed to the course. But if you do show up and put in the work, everyone I've seen who's been truly committed has successfully completed the yoga teacher training.
Here's what I can guarantee:
With a flexible set up of live zoom plus on demand content, over 3000 pages of textbook material, and live interaction with Alex on Zoom, you'll become a confident, capable, and exceptional yoga teacher at the end of this training, equipped to lead sobriety-focused yoga classes, as well as meditation circles, and yoga classes for the general public.
What You Get:
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Modules 1-7 live on Zoom - workshops and history, philosophy, ethics, discussions with Alex.
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On-Demand asana practices (40 hours total)
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On-Demand lectures on course material (40 hours total)
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Seven Yoga Teacher Training Manuals of 200-500 pages each - total 3000 pages of course content
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The Sober Girls Yoga 30 Hour Mentor YTT Included (Value: $695!)
What You're Learning:
Module 1: Getting Started
25 Hours
During this module, you'll get an introduction to the remaining five chakras.You'll learn about yoga, addiction and mental health. You'll be introduced to trauma and yoga, and several foundational coaching skills including:
- how to facilitate circles
- silent skills
- active listening
- powerful questions
- acknowledgement/honoring
- blocks and obstacles
You'll receive eight lesson plans for leading sober circles that you can use after the training is over in your own community.
Module 2: Root Chakra
"I am Grounded"
25 Hours
The root chakra is the color red and is at the base of the spine. The root chakra is the support system for all the other chakras. When it’s in balance, we feel grounded and stable. In the first 25 hour module of this 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, we will study the history of yoga (the origins of sanskrit, the origins of yoga and the branches of yoga). We will be introduced to energy and subtle bodies through the koshas, pranayama, the chakras, and the philosophy of the 8 limbs of yoga. We will workshop the main standing poses of yoga (tadasana, down dog, the warrior series, etc.)
Module 3: Sacral Chakra
"I go with the Flow"
25 Hours
The root chakra is the color red and is at the base of the spine. The root chakra is the support system for all the other chakras. When it’s in balance, we feel grounded and stable. In the first 25 hour module of this 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, we will study the history of yoga (the origins of sanskrit, the origins of yoga and the branches of yoga). We will be introduced to energy and subtle bodies through the koshas, pranayama, the chakras, and the philosophy of the 8 limbs of yoga. We will workshop the main standing poses of yoga (tadasana, down dog, the warrior series, etc.)
Module 4: Solar Plexus
"I am Empowered"
25 Hours
The third chakra is all about stepping into our personal power. When this chakra is in balance, we feel confident, have high self esteem, and believe in our own potential. This module will include an in depth study into the ethics of yoga, devote time to mudras, bandhas and meditation, and posture workshop core strengthening poses. Each participant will complete ten hours of practice and have one practicum teaching experience.
Module 5: Heart Chakra
"I love Unconditionally"
25 Hours
The heart chakra is the bridge between the inner world and the outer world. When it is in balance, we can accept, love and forgive both ourselves and others. In this module we will be introduced to pranayama techniques and examine in detail backbending and heart opening poses. We will look at anatomy and how yoga supports health, sensation and pain, and trauma and PTSD. We will learn how to adapt our offerings to meet many students needs, from prenatal yoga to trauma informed yoga.
Module 6: Third Eye Chakra
"I am Intuitive"
25 Hours
The throat chakra is all about communication and represents integrity of speech. When it’s in balance, our thoughts, words and actions are all in line. We live with authenticity and integrity. In this module, we will explore teaching and assisting forward fold poses in yoga. We will learn in depth about the musculoskeletal system, including the fascia, tissue and muscles. We will learn about the joints, the spine and the anatomy of the core. We will learn how to teach Mindful Let Go classes - yin/restorative inspired classes.
Module 7: Third Eye Chakra
"Everything I Need is Within Me"
25 Hours
The third eye chakra is about intuition. When this chakra is in balance, we move beyond the surface and are able to see the world around us with clarity, insight and wisdom. In this module we will study physiology, including the vagus nerve, the stress and relaxation response, and respiration and anatomy. We will workshop twisting poses from yoga. Students will be introduced to the foundations of sequencing yoga classes, including class elements, choosing and arranging poses, and segmenting a class. We will learn how to teach Mindful Sweat classes.
Module 8: Crown Chakra "I Honor the Divine Teacher Within Me."
The final chakra, the crown chakra, is awakened when all the other chakras are opened and balanced. When your crown chakra is in balance, you feel awake, alive, and in deep connection with yourself and the universe. In the final module of this 200 Hour Training, you will be exposed to the necessary foundations for student safety, educated on how to adapt for various student types, and learn about teaching methodology and instruction. You will learn about the business of yoga, including marketing, reaching your full potential as a teacher, and building revenue and business streams. You will put all the pieces together to design an eight week yoga course and present part of this to your community.
Bonus: 30 Hour Sober Girls Yoga Teacher Training Included (Value: $795)
For the first time ever, join the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training and also get certified to lead Sober Girls Yoga circles and classes in your community. In this training you'll learn:
- The science of yoga, addiction and mental health
- The chakras and how they relate to sobriety
- How to hold space for others in a circle setting
- How to respond to triggers with compassion for others
- How to facilitate meditations
Typically this training is separate from the 200 Hour YTT, so this is a HUGE bonus!
Bonus: Free MLPC Membership for the duration of the course ($1200 value)
Join the Mindful Life Practice community and get access to all our yoga classes and sober circles for free.
Choose your group:
Saturday - Yellow Group
Feb 16th - Oct 15th, 2023
Every Saturday
7:00pm-9:00pm Bali (AWST)
3:00pm-5:00pm Dubai (GST)
11:00am-1:00pm UK (BST)
6:00am-8:00am Toronto (EST)
Thursday - Green Group
Feb 12th - Oct 15, 2023
Every Thursday
8:00pm-10:00pm EST
5:00pm-7:00pm PST
Every Friday
9:00am-11:00am AWST (Bali Time)
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Early Bird Discount ($400 Off Before December 31, 2022)
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