Harmony Yoga School is a Registered Yoga School (RYS)
and is fully accredited by the Yoga Alliance with a Five Star student rating.
We offer All Inclusive Yoga Teacher Training Retreats in stunning locations.
"8 Best Life-Changing Yoga Teacher Trainings in North America in 2019 and 2020"
by Book Retreats
and is fully accredited by the Yoga Alliance with a Five Star student rating.
We offer All Inclusive Yoga Teacher Training Retreats in stunning locations.
"8 Best Life-Changing Yoga Teacher Trainings in North America in 2019 and 2020"
by Book Retreats
The Harmony Yoga School Team
HEATHER
Owner and Lead Yoga Teacher
Heather is the Owner of Harmony Yoga School.
She has been a Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher since 2005.
Her style is a creative blend of Hatha and Vinyasa Flow and her dynamic classes aim to balance mind, body and spirit and cultivate body awareness, mindfulness and self-love.
For nearly two decades Heather has taught group classes, workshops and trainings at retreat centers worldwide and has been the private yoga teacher to a number of professional athletes.
She began her journey in 2002 as a career counselor at Leeds Business School in the USA. Inspired by the creative entrepreneurs she met she designed and created
Harmony Yoga School around her passion for yoga and education.
Heather, her husband and son live in Costa Rica. She is passionate about living a healthy, natural lifestyle aligned with her values and loves teaching and mentoring yoga students across the globe.
LEONIE
Yoga Teacher Trainer
Leonie is a Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher who has taught yoga and meditation for 15 years. She loves introducing students to the joys of being present in their bodies and her teaching style skillfully combines her spiritual practice, athletic ability and infectious enthusiasm for life.
She teaches dynamic Vinyasa Flows, soothing gentle Yin Sequences and Hatha Classes with focused attention on alignment.
Leonie is a gifted teacher and an inspiring group leader, facilitator and teacher trainer who has taught internationally. 15 years ago she created a Mindfulness and Empowerment workshop and training that has evolved into an award winning program that reaches over a thousand students every year.
When she is not teaching, Leonie is a passionate plant-based athlete who loves inspiring mindful living and facilitating groups of women around the world.
Yoga Teacher Trainer
Leonie is a Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher who has taught yoga and meditation for 15 years. She loves introducing students to the joys of being present in their bodies and her teaching style skillfully combines her spiritual practice, athletic ability and infectious enthusiasm for life.
She teaches dynamic Vinyasa Flows, soothing gentle Yin Sequences and Hatha Classes with focused attention on alignment.
Leonie is a gifted teacher and an inspiring group leader, facilitator and teacher trainer who has taught internationally. 15 years ago she created a Mindfulness and Empowerment workshop and training that has evolved into an award winning program that reaches over a thousand students every year.
When she is not teaching, Leonie is a passionate plant-based athlete who loves inspiring mindful living and facilitating groups of women around the world.
HANNAH
Head Holistic Chef
Hannah is a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She is a Certified Health Coach and a Plant Based Holistic Chef with a passion for culinary arts and
delicious healthy living.
She has 10 years experience as a chef and caterer and she believes wholeheartedly in the healing power of fresh plant-based cuisine.
Outside of the kitchen, Hannah is a yoga teacher who loves nature and photography.
Head Holistic Chef
Hannah is a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She is a Certified Health Coach and a Plant Based Holistic Chef with a passion for culinary arts and
delicious healthy living.
She has 10 years experience as a chef and caterer and she believes wholeheartedly in the healing power of fresh plant-based cuisine.
Outside of the kitchen, Hannah is a yoga teacher who loves nature and photography.
Yoga Teacher Training Course Content
Daily Yoga Practice and Training
Asana Lab
Teaching Lab
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Transformation
Anatomy of Yoga
We go beyond the Yoga Alliance requirements with extra emphasis placed in these areas:
Student Teaching Practicum
Yoga Career Planning
Authentic Marketing and Business Development
Embodying a Holistic Yoga Lifestyle
Modern Mindfulness and Self Discovery
Spiritual Development and Personal Growth
Daily Yoga Practice and Training
Asana Lab
Teaching Lab
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Transformation
Anatomy of Yoga
We go beyond the Yoga Alliance requirements with extra emphasis placed in these areas:
Student Teaching Practicum
Yoga Career Planning
Authentic Marketing and Business Development
Embodying a Holistic Yoga Lifestyle
Modern Mindfulness and Self Discovery
Spiritual Development and Personal Growth
Sample Daily Schedule
Organic Teas and Coffee
Morning Meditation and Yoga Class
Breakfast
Teaching Lab and Workshop
Lunch
Asana Lab and Teaching Practice
Sunset Yoga Class
Dinner
Yoga Philosophy and Mindfulness Workshops
Organic Teas and Coffee
Morning Meditation and Yoga Class
Breakfast
Teaching Lab and Workshop
Lunch
Asana Lab and Teaching Practice
Sunset Yoga Class
Dinner
Yoga Philosophy and Mindfulness Workshops
Details of Yoga Alliance Accredited YTT 200 Hour Curriculum
Techniques Training and Practice
Practical training, analytical training, teaching methodology and guided practice in
Asana
Pranayama
Mantra
Chanting
Meditation
Teaching Methodology
This important segment will greatly enhance teaching skills and contribute to success in a yoga teaching career. Topics included here will be:
Qualities of a successful yoga teacher
Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting
Communication skills
Group dynamics
Building a professional framework
Establishing your unique teaching style
The student learning process
Anatomy and Physiology
Solid anatomy knowledge provides an excellent foundation for your yoga teaching career.
Important anatomy for yoga: skeletal system, muscular system, flexors and extensors, tendons, ligaments and joints.
Important physiology for yoga: organs and bodily systems.
Important energetic anatomy and physiology for yoga: including chakras, nadis, meridians.
Anatomy of yoga: benefits, contraindications, balancing the musculoskeletal system, injury prevention, building strength, increasing flexibility etc.
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics
Ethics of teaching yoga: professionalism, student/teacher dynamics, community, professional boundaries and framework.
Traditional yoga philosophy and yogic texts
Limbs of Yoga
Developing a Yogic Lifestyle: Concepts of karma and dharma, principles of non-violence.
Principle of Seva: Selfless service through yoga and teaching.
Practicum
Practice teaching and receive valuable feedback to enhance your teaching skills.
You will design full yoga classes and practice teaching in a safe, supportive environment
You will receive positive, constructive feedback on your flow and style.
You will participate in other YTT student classes and give them positive, constructive feedback.
Elective Hours
These additional hours will be tailored to suit your individual needs and desires.
Specific one on one work to design your dream yoga business.
Developing your niche and clarifying your teaching style
Defining your target student audience and creating classes, workshops and programs they will love.
Business of teaching yoga: Marketing, branding, business building.
Yoga retreat business blueprint
Yoga theme classes, workshops and retreats
Yoga for specific groups (surfers, runners, beginners, men, executives etc)
Suggested Reading List prior to training
Teaching Yoga by Mark Stephens
Yoga Sequencing by Mark Stephens
Techniques Training and Practice
Practical training, analytical training, teaching methodology and guided practice in
Asana
Pranayama
Mantra
Chanting
Meditation
Teaching Methodology
This important segment will greatly enhance teaching skills and contribute to success in a yoga teaching career. Topics included here will be:
Qualities of a successful yoga teacher
Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting
Communication skills
Group dynamics
Building a professional framework
Establishing your unique teaching style
The student learning process
Anatomy and Physiology
Solid anatomy knowledge provides an excellent foundation for your yoga teaching career.
Important anatomy for yoga: skeletal system, muscular system, flexors and extensors, tendons, ligaments and joints.
Important physiology for yoga: organs and bodily systems.
Important energetic anatomy and physiology for yoga: including chakras, nadis, meridians.
Anatomy of yoga: benefits, contraindications, balancing the musculoskeletal system, injury prevention, building strength, increasing flexibility etc.
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics
Ethics of teaching yoga: professionalism, student/teacher dynamics, community, professional boundaries and framework.
Traditional yoga philosophy and yogic texts
Limbs of Yoga
Developing a Yogic Lifestyle: Concepts of karma and dharma, principles of non-violence.
Principle of Seva: Selfless service through yoga and teaching.
Practicum
Practice teaching and receive valuable feedback to enhance your teaching skills.
You will design full yoga classes and practice teaching in a safe, supportive environment
You will receive positive, constructive feedback on your flow and style.
You will participate in other YTT student classes and give them positive, constructive feedback.
Elective Hours
These additional hours will be tailored to suit your individual needs and desires.
Specific one on one work to design your dream yoga business.
Developing your niche and clarifying your teaching style
Defining your target student audience and creating classes, workshops and programs they will love.
Business of teaching yoga: Marketing, branding, business building.
Yoga retreat business blueprint
Yoga theme classes, workshops and retreats
Yoga for specific groups (surfers, runners, beginners, men, executives etc)
Suggested Reading List prior to training
Teaching Yoga by Mark Stephens
Yoga Sequencing by Mark Stephens