Yes. It's a great way to explore the teacher training experience.

Most Enrichment Program students decide to keep going and complete the entire 200-hour teacher training curriculum.

The handbook provides prices, early bird discounts, payment options and refund policies.

Homework assignments are important because they support the material covered in class and help you integrate it into your own practice and teaching. Plan to spend 2 hours/week —not just per weekend session—on homework. Typical assignments include reading and preparing for discussion of yoga books and preparing practice teaching sequences.

Yes. You must be at least 18 years old.

You will need to provide your own props for practicing at home (we do provide props at the studio).  Required books for Yoga Enrichment and 200-Hour Teacher Training total $100 or less.

The alignment-based hatha yoga offered by Sunrise has a place for “every body.” In fact, yoga can often help you manage the physical challenges that accompany injury, illness or chronic health conditions. Talk to your doctor and share your specifics with program director Valerie Kiser during the personal interview so that you can anticipate how your health status might affect your asana practice during teacher training.

Our program lasts two weekends.

As part of the interview process, you and program director Valerie Kiser will discuss your experience to ensure that it’s suitable. The 200-Hour Teacher Training Program requires at least a year of consistent yoga practice.

Not at all! Proficiency in the postures, especially the more challenging asanas, is not required.