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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

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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 (40 hrs), and the Skills of Teaching Yoga & Practicum Program (60 hrs).

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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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Texts

We will be using the following books:

Heart of Yoga, Desikachar

Light on Yoga, Iyengar

Yoga for Wellness, Kraftsow

The Bhagavad Gita, Stephen Mitchell

Hatha Yoga Pradipika (Public Domain)

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The Details

CLASSES

60 of the 100 hours in the program will be completed in real-time, live classes via Zoom. Classes will be recorded and available to watch for 21 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) practices and meditations. 

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VIDEOS & HOMEWORK

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A library 40 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 30-60 minutes long and will focus on the posture and meditation practices of Yoga. 

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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 

  • UNLIMITED VIRTUAL CLASSES ASANA (POSTURE) CLASSES

  • ACCOUNDABILITY

  • PRE-MADE SEQUENCES (PDF)

PRACTICE

Unlimited virtual classes 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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*Yoga Mats: The mat your choose is important, choose a mat that you enjoy practicing on and will want to take care of. The link above takes you to an economincal 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 Manduka Pro will last for a decade or longer. 

Manuduka PROlite Mat

Manduka PRO Mat

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SCHEDULE

Jan 25 - Oct 25, 2026

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PART I - Hatha Yoga / The Body

Goals of Hatha Yoga

Foundations: Where to Begin

The Eight Limbed Path

Asana (Postures): Axial Extension & Lateral Bends

History & Philosophy ​​

The Breath​

Sun Salutations

Confidence in Your Practice

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PART II  - Raja Yoga / The Mind

Goals of Raja Yoga

States of Mind

Prana & Pranayama

Pratyahara: Turning Inward

Asana (Postures) Balance & Forward Bends

Posture Sequencing for Home Practice

Concentration (Dharana)

History & Philosophy​​​​

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PART III - Karma Yoga / Actions

The Subtle Body (Koshas and Chakras)

Seva

Dharma

Pranayama (Breathing cont'd)

Asana (Postures): Back Bends

Sanskrit: The Language of Yoga​​​​

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PART IV - Jnana Yoga / Wisdom

Meditation (Dhyana)

Pranayama (Breathing)

Asana (Postures): Twists & Backbends

Yoga Philosophy

Ayurveda​

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PART V - Bhakti Yoga / Devotion

Pranayama (Breathing Cont'd)

Meditation (Dhyana)

Mantra (chanting)

Asana (Backward Bends, Inversions)

Bhagavad Gita​​​​​​

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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Pre-recorded video assignments

  • home practice log

  • study guides

  • reading assignments

  • written essay

  • personal mission statement

  • sequencing & posture analysis assignments 

  • personal sequence

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PRICE

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MASTERY PROGRAM INCLUDES:

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  • Mentoring for the entire course

  • 60 hours of real-time instruction

  • 40 hours of pre-recorded instruction and homework assignments

  • Unlimited virtual classes 

  • 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

  • Community and support in the private Mastery Program Group Forum

 

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REGISTER with 199.00 non-refundable deposit. The balance may be made in two equal payments, or made with automated monthly payments. Payment can be by Check, Zelle, PayPal or Credit Card

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COST

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1200.00 (cash price)

1250.00 (credit price)

1299.00 (automated monthly payments - 9 payments at 122.22 each, after 199.00 deposit. Payments scheduled for Jan 25-Sept 25

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

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NOTE: To earn your Yoga Alliance 200 Hour Teaching Certification, completion of the Anatomy & Kinesiology Program (40 hrs) the Yoga Mastery Program (100 hrs) and Skills of Teaching Courses (60 hrs) 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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2026 MEETING DATES​​

Real-Tim Virtual Meetings

Sundays 11 AM -1 PM Pacific

(Total of 60 hours. Recordings of classes will be available to view for 21 days after class. The remaining 40 hours is completed with homework, projects and pre-recorded video assignments)

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PART I - HATHA YOGA

Jan 25

Feb 1

Feb 8

Feb 15

Feb 2

Mar 1

Mar 8 - Break

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PART II - RAJA YOGA (& Hatha Yoga Cont'd)

Mar 15

Mar 22

Mar 29

Apr 5 -Break

Apr12

Apr19

Apr 26

May 3

May 10 -Break

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PART III: KARMA YOGA

May 17

May 24 

May 31

June 7

June 14 - Break

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PART IV: JNANA YOGA

June 21

June 28 

July 5 - Break​

July 12

July 19

July 26- Break

Aug 2

Aug 9

Aug 16 - Break

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Part V: BHAKTI YOGA

Aug 23

Aug 30

Sept -6 - Break

Sept 13

Sept 20

Sept 27

Oct 4

Oct 11- Final Class

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Mastery Program Registration Request

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