Learn to teach yoga that is inclusive, adaptive, and meaningful...

Yoga that is anatomically sound and therapeutically grounded. By participating in this profound learning experience, you will experience a transformational endeavor within while enhancing your capabilities as a well being practitioner that prepares you in serving others, professional innovation, and showing up in your authentic alignment. Our unique philosophy integrated within our programs guide our community in Vedic Foundations of knowing your nature and teaching through your soul signature style.

Perfect for both aspiring teachers and curious practitioners, our 200 hour program is open to those looking to enhance and expand the way they show up for themselves and for others. With a basis in the holistic application of yoga, this training incorporates innovative research in biomechanics and neuroscience while emphasizing the skill in creatively adapting sequences to the student population that you feel called to serve. 

This program is designed to compliment approaches already being used in client and patient centered professions with a focus on mind body medicine, mindfulness and yogic interventions. (The integrative components of this training are based on the program being authored and led by a certified Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists with speciality training in functional yoga and the holistic application of yoga as a complimentary medicine; not derived from our status as a RYS with Yoga Alliance Registry.) With over  100 5-Star reviews on Yoga Alliance, MelMarie Yoga's Adaptive Trainings are devoted to career success, integrative nourishment and professional development of student trainees and teachers. This 200 Hour Adaptive Teacher Training is a comprehensive and inspirational program that will transform your practice while deepening your understanding of yoga.

Over the past few years, we are so excited to see the efficacy and impact that we originally worried would be lost online in 2020 but evolved into an powerful training experience making this work more accessible and personalized for students going through the programs. Those with unpredictable schedules or looking for flexibility were now able to enjoy a personalized training experience and attain their certification. With feedback from our community we wanted to blend the best of both worlds: In Person AND the Module Format. We intend this hybrid program to be a way to continue making this work more accessible AND providing the highest quality of person-centered training where students receive ample 1:1 support and spaciousness to grow in a schedule that works for them in addition to our in person weekend dates.

"MelMarie Yoga Academy has been the biggest blessing in my life to date. I have been wanting to earn my RYT for quite some time, but, since I am Active Duty military, I could not attend a standard school with a set schedule. Melissa, a military spouse, understood my job and equally my passion and worked with me to accomplish my goals. Not only was her understanding a blessing, but the content of her course was as well. Since adaptive yoga is different from a traditional practice, so is Melissa's course material. Yes, of course you will learn yogic history, poses, ect., but the scientific, evidence based information on the benefits of yoga and meditation was invaluable to me as a health practitioner. Melissa knows her stuff and is more than willing to not only share, but engage in intellectual discussions that I will cherish for years to come. Her passion for yoga and investment in the wellness of others is unequaled in my experience and I look forward to learning more from her." - Megan Brown

PERSON-CENTERED 

Our training programs provide access to 1:1 mentoring throughout the training calendar to ensure students receive relevant application, transformational tools, therapeutic process, and empowered career development that edifies the trainee from within. All of our training  provides self reflection, inquiry and awareness into elevating how students can stand in their authentic voice as a teacher while sourcing wisdom directly from the ancient wisdom teachings of India.

FLEXIBILITY

Our program provides a flexible learning environment that can be adaptable with the trainee's personal schedules and needs. Our courses are available also through live stream on zoom making accessibility available. 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Our programs are designed to equip you in applying adaptive yoga into career fields or as adjunct into many professions including medical, military, corporate, mental health, education, hospitality and more.

COMMUNITY

Our programs provide access to resources and communities around the world to inspire, nourish and support your personal and professional goals. MelMarie Yoga is partnered with non-profit Trinity Healing Foundation aiding in connecting teachers into deeper ways to serve communities and opportunities that provide our graduates unique ways to apply their training. We also offer post-graduate communities and resources and prioritize our graduates in filling community requests and jobs. 

OUT OF STATE STUDENTS

Students training from out of state have the opportunity to train through our livestream and virtual access. We especially serve military spouse communities and are able to support those going through PCSs, moves and transitions that may make normal training formats difficult to access. If you are a military spouse, you may be eligible for a full scholarship for tuition. Email melmarieyoga@gmail.com for more information.