Past Events

6-weekend Format with Jess Bichler, ERYT500 and Danielle Suber, ERYT200 Kunga Yoga 200hr Teacher Training Certification Program provides a foundational teacher training and a yogic lifestyle immersion for students wishing to become teachers, or those simply wishing to deepen their own practice and learn healthy lifestyle habits. You will learn theory and practice of yoga on the mat and yoga off the mat as a practice of service. We are committed to offering yoga in a way that is accessible…

with Lisa Pelanne, ERYT200 + RYT500 Empowering women to nurture themselves before, during & after pregnancy! BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM: Aids in stress reduction, flexibility and relaxation Prepares body for labor positions Use yoga to facilitate an active, upright birth Learn how certain postures can help keep the abdomen tight, preventing sagging and reducing the appearance of stretch marks Use gentle twists to alleviate tension in shoulders, neck and spine Learn how breath work can aid in natural abdominal breathing…

with Jess Hartmann, RYT500 + PT Take your practice to a deeper level with this hands-on anatomy course Specifically designed for yoga teachers and serious practitioners of yoga, this teacher training presents the anatomy and function of the major muscles and joints and how they are involved in yoga Asana. Review the anatomical structures of the body and learn how yoga can help to treat and prevent injuries. Work with an experienced physical therapist and learn how to assess and…

6 Weekend format with Jess Bichler, ERYT500 + Heather Metzler, ERYT500 Kunga Yoga 200hr Teacher Training Certification Program provides a foundational teacher training and a yogic lifestyle immersion for students wishing to become teachers, or those simply wishing to deepen their own practice and learn healthy lifestyle habits. You will learn theory and practice of yoga on the mat and yoga off the mat as a practice of service. We are committed to offering yoga in a way that is…

with Jess Bichler, ERYT500 Kunga Yoga, born out of the commitment to children and community, now offers the opportunity to learn to create and lead yoga practices for children, ages 2-18, that builds on the Kunga Yoga foundational principles. This 18 hour training will equip certified yoga teachers, classroom educators and caregivers with the skills to incorporate breathing, asana, and mindfulness practices into playful, child-centered yoga classes. Grounded in developmental psychology, Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory, and yoga traditions, Kunga…

with Kristin Cooper-Gulak, ERYT500 Safely support your students in deepening their understanding of alignment! You will also learn: how to approach assisting as an art safety issues and guidelines dynamics of the student-teacher relationship how to step out of your “comfort zone” and into the student’s practice space the “core 4” secrets of confident assisting specific tricks for assisting quickly and efficiently within flow based practices thai yoga massage as applied to assisting theory and techniques The Kunga Yoga Hands-On…

6-weekend format WITH NICOLE FITZWATER, ERYT500 and other Kunga faculty Kunga Yoga 200hr Teacher Training Certification Program provides a foundational teacher training and a yogic lifestyle immersion for students wishing to become teachers, or those simply wishing to deepen their own practice and learn healthy lifestyle habits. The primary umbrella for Kunga Yoga is Hatha yoga physical practices, with an emphasis on Vinyasa and specialty classes. Instruction is provided in a “big picture” format of Hatha yoga, with a “smaller picture”…

with Jamie Annette, ERYT500 Restorative yoga is a deeply restful, rejuvenating practice of yoga that helps us learn how to relax the body and mind through supporting yoga postures and breathing practices. Benefits of Restorative Yoga include: General physical and mental relaxation and rejuvenation Movement and release of lactic acid and lymphatic fluid in the body, increasing immune function Lower blood pressure & cortisol levels Increased body-mind-spirit connection through mindfulness meditation Activation of the relaxation response through the parasympathetic nervous…

With Nicole Fitzwater Boyle, ERYT500 & Lisa Pelanne, ERYT200 + RYT500 IN THIS TRAINING, YOU WILL LEARN: Pranayama, Meditation and Asana to balance full Chakra system Instruction and practice of Metta, loving-kindness meditation Motivation for continuing with a daily meditation practice In the past yoga schools had a rich meditation practice that has been lost in many modern traditions. This workshop is rooted in the Buddhist style of vipassana, or insight meditation. In addition we will explore walking, mantra (repetition…

Ever wondered how to turn your dream of being a yoga teacher into a successful career or how to take it to the next level? Join senior Kunga Yoga teachers and yoga professionals this weekend to learn how to make your dream a reality. BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM & PRESENTER’S APPROACH: learn how to solidify your vision and mission create and build stronger student relationships market yourself to studios and venues understand how to create a budget and make your…

With Nicole Fitzwater, ERYT500 + Noelle Whittington, ERYT500 The Kunga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training certification is a transformational program for the yogi and the teacher seeking to integrate mind, body, and spirit through creative, strong, vinyasa flow practices. Students going through the program for personal enrichment will be challenged in a way that is safe, strong, and deeply transformative. Teacher Trainees will learn how to create and offer efficient, and effectively sequenced classes using anatomical principles and vinyasa Krama theory.…

With Jess Hartmann, PT + ERYT500 Take your practice to a deeper level with this hands-on anatomy course! Specifically designed for yoga teachers and serious practitioners of yoga, this teacher training presents the anatomy and function of the major muscles and joints and how they are involved in yoga Asana. Review the anatomical structures of the body and learn how yoga can help to treat and prevent injuries. Work with an experienced physical therapist and learn how to assess and…

Detoxify and Take Your Fitness to a New Level! This yoga detox workshop will teach you asanas (postures), pranayamas (breathing techniques), and various forms of movement that will help release built up toxins in the body, creating a cleansing effect and moving you towards clarity of the mind, and freedom in the body. Burn more than 800 calories in each practice while releasing toxins and stress, followed by deep stretching and relaxation.

Kunga Yoga, born out of the commitment to children and community, now offers the opportunity to learn to create and lead yoga practices for children, ages 2-18, that builds on the Kunga Yoga foundational principles. This 18 hour training will equip certified yoga teachers, classroom educators and caregivers with the skills to incorporate breathing, asana, and mindfulness practices into playful, child-centered yoga classes. Grounded in developmental psychology, Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory, and yoga traditions, Kunga Kids yoga teacher training…

The Kunga Yoga Service Leadership Training offers the opportunity to explore the process of leadership development through self-inquiry and transformation, so as to become effective community leaders and outreach facilitators. From this foundation of leadership, and development of a personal purpose and mission statement, participants develop their own service project, and gain the specific “hard skill set” teaching techniques for working with trauma-sensitive and special populations. IN THIS TRAINING, YOU WILL: cultivate compassion, self-compassion and self-esteem forge powerful relationships learn…

With Lisa Pelanne, ERYT200 + RYT500 BENEFITS OF YOGA FOR SENIORS INCLUDE: Lower resting heart rate, lower blood pressure, and increased circulation, helping with hypertension Improved joint function from low-impact, weight bearing movement, helping with arthritis & osteoporosis Increased balance, flexibility, and range of motion Increased connection of body, mind, and spirit through mindfulness meditation Connection to community As more and more baby boomers are feeling the aches and pains of getting older, it becomes increasingly important that yoga teachers…

This 3-day Kunga Pre- & Post-Natal Yoga Teacher Training is designed for yoga teachers, yoga teachers in training, midwives, doulas and bodyworkers who work with pregnant women and pregnant women. The intention of this training is to help your students prevent common discomforts of pregnancy while helping to enrich the childbearing experience. Through lecture, discussion, partner participation, self-reflection and practice of the fundamental elements of prenatal yoga, this training helps prepare and empower teachers to guide women through birth and…

5Elements Flow Yoga is a model of five creative, dynamic vinyasa flow practices within the Kunga Yoga School developed by Kristin Cooper and inspired by the teachings of Ayurveda. 5Elements Flow is based on the “panchamahabhutus,” or the five great elements of nature, and is for students of all levels. This practice teaches a deeper understanding of the elements through unique namaskars and posture sequencing, and offers the practitioner a toolbox of five flow practices which correlate with changing seasons and…

With Noelle Whittington, ERYT500 Learn to safely support your students in deepening their understanding of alignment. You will also learn: how to approach assisting as an art safety issues and guidelines dynamics of the student-teacher relationship how to step out of your “comfort zone” and into the student’s practice space the “core 4” secrets of confident assisting specific tricks for assisting quickly and efficiently within flow based practices relaxation and savasana as applied to assisting theory and techniques The Kunga…

With Lisa Pelanne, ERYT200 + RYT500 RESTORATIVE YOGA IS A DEEPLY RESTFUL, REJUVENATING PRACTICE OF YOGA THAT HELPS US LEARN HOW TO RELAX THE BODY AND MIND THROUGH SUPPORTED YOGA POSTURES AND BREATHING PRACTICES Benefits of Restorative Yoga include: General physical and mental relaxation and rejuvenation Movement and release of lactic acid and lymphatic fluid in the body, increasing immune function Lower blood pressure & cortisol levels Increased body-mind-spirit connection through mindfulness meditation Activation of the relaxation response through the…

In this training, YOU WILL LEARN: Pranayama, Meditation and Asana to balance full Chakra system Instruction and practice of Metta, loving-kindness meditation Motivation for continuing with a daily meditation practice In the past yoga schools had a rich meditation practice that has been lost in many modern traditions. This workshop is rooted in the Buddhist style of vipassana, or insight meditation. In addition we will explore walking, mantra (repetition of specific phrases) and kundalini (a style of yoga practiced to…