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"A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it.

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It just blooms."

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~Anonymous

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Yoga Mastery Program

COMMITING TO YOUR PRACTICE | Next Program Sept 2025-May 2026

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The dual virtual or in-person (for those in the Spokane/Coeur d' Alene areas) Yoga Mastery Program is a 100 Hour program for students who are interested in deepening their knowledge of the Yoga Postures, History and Philosophy of the Classical Hatha Yoga Traditions, Yogic Breathing Practices, Meditation Traditions and Techniques. Students of any level can participate in the Mastery Program, though the content is designed for students who are beginning, or re-committing to, their practice of Yoga. Hours earned in the Yoga Mastery Program can be credited toward required hours needed for a 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training Certificate. All hours earned are in accordance with the standards set by the Yoga Alliance.

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TEACHING YOGA:

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Those who are interested in teaching Yoga can continue their studies after the Mastery Program, all hours earned during the Mastery Program apply in the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training requirements. A certificate of completion is awarded to graduates of the Yoga Mastery Program. To earn a certificate to teach Yoga, approved by the Yoga Alliance, students will need to complete the Yoga Mastery Program (100 hrs), Yoga Anatomy & Kinesiology Course (35 hrs), Yoga Physiology w/ Dr Amit Sahasrabudhe (10 hrs) and the Skills of Teaching Yoga & Practicum Program (55 hrs).

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The Mastery Program, Yoga Anatomy & Kinesiology, and Yoga Physiology must be completed prior to taking Skills of Teaching & Practicum. Yoga Anatomy is offered in the Spring and Fall. Yoga Physiology is offered in the Summer and Winter. The Skills of Teaching & Practicum Program begins January 2025, ending in August 2025. 

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WOULD YOU LIKE MORE INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A PHONE CALL? 

Send me a message here

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The Practice & Study of Yoga

FOUR AREAS OF FOCUS:

POSTURES | BREATH | MEDITATION | PHILOSOPHY

POSTURES

50 hours will be dedicated to the postures of Hatha Yoga and will focus on the following:

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  • How to practice

  • Anatomical & Alignment Principles in the following posture categories:

    • Angles

    • Warriors

    • Balance

    • Twists

    • Forward Bends

    • Back Bends

    • Inversions

  • How to use props to support your practice.

  • Contraindications & Modifications

  • How to arrange the postures into a safe and effective sequence 

  • Building confidence in your practice

  • 50 hours of pre-recorded content that will teach details of Yoga Asana practices. 

  • Videos are 30-60 minutes long

MEDITATION

12.5 hours will be dedicated to methods of meditation including mantra, chanting and mudras. You will learn:

  • How to begin a practice of meditation

  • Meditation techniques

  • Historical context and benefits of chanting

  • What are Mudras and how to incorporate mudras into your practice

BREATH

12.5 hours will be dedicated to the study of five basic Yogic breathing practices and the subtle body. The focus will be on the following:

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  • Effects of pranayama on anatomy and the subtle body 

  • Complete sequencing of pranayama safely

  • The basic breathing techniques of Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, Bhastika and Viloma.

  • The Subtle Body: Koshas, chakras, nadis and prana vayus 

PHILOSOPHY & HISTORICAL CONTEXT

​25 hours will be dedicated to the study and application of Yoga Philosophy in contemporary life. Topics presented will cover: 

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  • The definition of yoga and key terms

  • A timeline of the evolution of Yoga

  • Important texts of Yoga and their teachings. 

    • Including:

      • Hatha Yoga Prapika

      • Patanjali's Yoga Sutras

      • Bhagavad Gita

      • Upanishads

      • Vedas

  • Relationship between asana, pranayama, meditation 

  • Self-reflection on how philosophy relates to practice

  • Sanskrit: The Language of Yoga

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The Details

CLASSES

70 of the 100 hours in the program will be held in real time, live via Zoom. Classes will be recorded and available to watch for 30 days after the class date. Attendance to the live classes is required. If you are unable to attend the real-time classes attendance is taken when you view the video. 

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Classes will include a lecture, group discussion and asana (posture) practice and meditations. 

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VIDEOS & HOMEWORK

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A library 30 Hours of pre-recorded videos made specifically for the Mastery Program will be available to you. In between our real-time meetings you will have an assignment to complete before the next meeting. Assignments will include specific videos to view, readings from our texts and a study guide to complete. Each video will be 30 minutes long. 

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Classes led by Tish. Guest Teachers will be invited in throughout the program. 

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  • REAL-TIME MEETING CLASSES

  • ONE on ONE MENTORING

  • INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS

  • STUDY GUIDES TO HELP YOU FOCUS YOUR STUDIES

  • PRE-RECORDED LECTURES ON ASANA

  • INDIVIDUAL FEEDBACK 

  • REAL-TIME GROUP ASANA CLASSES

  • GROUP & RECORDED MEDITATIONS

  • ACCESS TO ALL VIRTUAL WEEKLY CLASSES (real time, recordings available)

  • ACCOUNDABILITY

  • PRE-MADE SEQUENCES (PDF)

PRACTICE

SCHEDULE

​​Sept 2025 - May 2026

Dates Posted Jun 1, 2025

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PART I - Hatha Yoga / The Body

Foundations: Where to Begin,

The Eight Limbed Path

Asana: Postures (Extension & Lateral Bends)

History & Philosophy ​​

The Breath​

PART II  - Raja Yoga / The Mind

Prana & Pranayama

Pratyahara: Turning Inward

Asana: Postures (Balance)

Sequencing

History & Philosophy​​​​

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PART III - Karma Yoga / Actions

The Subtle Body

Pranayama (Breathing cont'd)

Concentration (Dharana)

Asana: Postures (Forward Bends)

Sanskrit: The Language of Yoga​​​​

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PART IV - Jnana Yoga / Wisdom

Meditation (Dhyana)

Pranayama (Breathing)

Asana: Postures (Twists)

Yoga Philosophy

Ayurveda​

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PART V - Bhakti Yoga / Devotion

Pranayama (Breathing)

Meditation (Dhyana)

Asana (Backward Bends, Inversions)

Bhagavad Gita​​​​​​

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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:

  • home practice-log

  • study guides

  • reading assignments

  • written essay

  • personal mission statement

  • assigned pre-recorded classes between real-time meetings

  • sequencing & posture analysis assignments 

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Unlimited virtual classes at www.tishhegelyoga.com included during the duration of the program.

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Home, self-practice is required.

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Maintaining a home practice journal, required. 

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YOU WILL NEED: 

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A Yoga Mat* (scroll for more info)

Two Yoga Blocks

One 8' Yoga Strap

Two-Three Yoga Blankets

One Yoga Bolster

Texts for the program (scroll up for a list of texts)

Large Three Ring Binder for Study Guides, handouts, notes and practice log.​​

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*Yoga Mats: The mat your choose is important. The link takes you to a standard budge, but good, yoga mat. If you want to purchase a mat that is more durable, thicker and longer lasting I would suggest one of the two mats below. The latter being my preference, but it is a little heavier than the first. The Manduka Pro will last for a decade or longer. 

Manuduka PROlite Mat

Manduka PRO Mat

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PRICE

MASTERY PROGRAM:  
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Includes: 

  • Mentoring for the entire course

  • 70 hours of real-time instruction

  • 30 hours of recorded instruction

  • Unlimited virtual, real-time & recorded classes through 

  • Quality content that meets the standards set by the Yoga Alliance.

  • 100 hours earned toward a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training certification through Hegel Yoga.

  • Small Group: Limited to 15 people

 

NOTE: To earn your Yoga Alliance Teaching Certification, completion of the Anatomy & Kinesiology Program, the Yoga Mastery Program and Skills of Teaching Courses will enable you to certify you as a 200 hour level certified Yoga Teacher. You will be able to register as a certified Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance.

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Texts, Yoga mat and props (blocks, strap, blankets, bolsters) not included.

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REGISTER with 199.00 non-refundable deposit. The balance may be made in two equal payments, or paid in full. If you choose to make two payments, the first payment of 500.00 is due Sept 20th, second payment of 500.00 is due Jan 20th. Invoices will be emailed for balances due. 

 

Payment can be by Zelle, PayPal or Credit Card

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Mastery Program Cost:

1199.00 (cash price)

1250.00 (credit price)

1299.00 (automated monthly payments - 9 payments at 122.22 each, after 199.00 deposit)

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Invest in yourself and join me for this transformative journey to 

confident, consistent and meaningful personal Yoga practice. 

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