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The Sterling Method of Original Hot Yoga and Vinyasa instruction sets our training apart from others.

At Sterling, we utilize a variety of teaching tools to address different learning styles of the adult student.

Sterling Participants Will Learn

  • Sequence, key terms and phraseology of instruction
  • Proper alignment, benefit, potential risks and rewards of each pose
  • Principles of anatomy and how they apply to each posture
  • How to see bodies and make corrections
  • Vocal variety while maintaining an authentic voice
  • Confidence though practice teaching
  • Yoga history and philosophy
  • Customer service aspect of a professional yoga instructor
  • How to put it all together to teach with precision and intent
  • Living the teaching lifestyle – how to manage money, stay healthy and avoid burnout as a yoga instructor

Sterling Teacher Training Graduates Will

  • Deepen your practice
  • Be comfortable public speakers
  • Possess skills for teaching
  • Know the benefits of the postures
  • Understand the body’s physiology
  • Appreciate the importance of great customer service
  • Teach enthusiastic and knowledge-based classes
  • Help studio owners grow their business!
  • Graduates of this program are eligible to register as Registered Yoga Teachers – RYT 200

Trainees who complete the Sterling Training Program are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher – RYT 200.

Sterling Participants Will Analyze Each Pose
From The Following Perspectives

  • The pose’s primary and secondary objectives
  • The physical and mental benefits
  • How the body aligns
  • Use of breath
  • The geometry of different bodies for each pose
  • Needs of different body types: Flexible, stiff, injured, aged, overweight,
    and more … in other words, you will learn how to teach every body

The Sterling Method Teaches

  • Conflict resolution and problem solving skills
  • Client retention and business best practices
  • Classroom management
  • Professional behavior
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Magnetic customer service
  • Passionate and compassionate teaching

Sterling Trainees Will Get

  • A comprehensive schedule
  • Variety of learning tools
  • Goals for each learning segment
  • Efficient use of time
  • Personal attention
  • Healthy meals and rest
  • Respect, safety and support
  • Opportunity to meet potential employers

Sterling Trainees Won’t Get

  • Mandatory late night activities
  • Random & bizarre lectures or tangents
  • Lost in the crowd
  • Bullied or harassed
  • Ineffective use of time

The Goals Of The Sterling Teacher Training Are:

  • To deepen your practice and find a stronger version of yourself

  • To produce proficient teachers who are professional, positive and customer service oriented.

  • To teach not only the instructions of each pose, but to impart the details of physiology, anatomy, alignment, breath, corrections and more.

  • To allow trainees ample time to practice teaching, and to receive effective and useful coaching.

  • Are you ready to take the next step in your yoga journey?

Are You Sterling?