Recreation

Yoga Teacher Training (Y.T.T.)

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Are you interested in evolving your yoga practice? Do you have the desire to gain lifelong skills on how to better navigate the world of yoga? Are you hungry to make a real substantive difference in other people’s lives?

UW Recreations 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program provides the opportunity to step into a voyage of self-discovery, strengthen your physical body, amplify the power of your breath and learn key methodologies for guiding others in practice of yoga.

Steeped in the foundational principles of mindfulness, anatomy and physiology, as well as practical and digestible topics of yoga philosophy, our Registered Yoga Alliance training provides a deep dive into the exploration of not only teaching, but actually LIVING yoga as a lifestyle.

Program & Course Information

Course Curriculum: 
Yoga Alliance has implemented a new RYS 200 Standard which we follow:

  • Take note that while we cover all of these categories we do not necessarily cover all information listed in this chart.
  • Our curriculum also includes additional content such as conscious communication, listening skills, and self-development exercises (eye contact, compassion journey, sustaining postures, journaling prompts, etc.).
    • These are lead in dyads, triads, and sometimes groups.
    • The self-development portion is designed to strengthen your awareness muscle for your life off the mat and so you can better work with the skills and challenges that may arise as a guide of yoga.
    • In this training it is our intent to make everyone feel welcome.
    • We commit to making this a FUN program for people from all walks of life.

Winter Weekend Intensive 2025

Winter YTT dates:

1/10, 1/11, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26

2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23

3/2, 3/9, 3/14, 3/15, 3/16

Typical daily schedule:

  • Starts at 8 AM
  • 8-9 Yoga Class/Practice
  • 9-9:30 breakfast break
  • 9:30-12:30 AM session
  • 12:30-1:15 lunch break
  • 1:15-4:30 PM session

Important

Payment is required up front. Refunds will not be granted.

Before the training begins there are 35-40 hours of pre-assignments that must be completed before day one.

While unexpected circumstance show up please DO NOT apply if you need to miss training days (especially the first 3 days). If you need to miss part of a day or even a whole day later in the training please indicate this on your application. You are allowed one day of absence from YTT. If you miss additional days, you will not be eligible to complete the course and receive your 200 certification.

This training is a serious time investment, please ensure it will not interfere with your academic, work, and/or personal life commitments.

WINTer Application  Opens 9/1/24

First Aid and CPR Certification

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Learn how to administer CPR, First Aid, and use AEDs in this American Red Cross Safety Course! This class covers topics most applicable to professionals with a duty to respond to emergencies while on the job. All classes are blended learning, meaning some learning will happen asynchronously and requires access to the internet. Completion of this course will certify you with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with First Aid, which lasts two years.

Program & Course Information

CPR classes in Spring Quarter:

  • Sunday, April 6th, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday, April 27th, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 3rd, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday, May 11th, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

All classes are blended learning; you will be sent an email at least one week prior to the in-person session with instructions on how to complete the e-learning course. The online course must be completed before the in-person session, and takes 2-3 hours to complete.

Lifeguard Certification

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Get certified in water rescues and life-saving skills in this American Red Cross class. Useful for anyone interested in becoming a lifeguard and those who spend lots of time around water. IMA Membership not required!
Upon completion of the skill and written evaluations, participants will receive an American Red Cross certificate of Lifeguarding (deep water) with CPR/AED and First Aid for Professional Rescuers, which lasts two years.

Program & Course Information

Class meeting dates in Spring Quarter:

  • Saturday, May 10th, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 17th, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday, May 18th, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This class is blended learning, and combines asynchronous information with in-person skill practice.
Participants must be at least 16 years old and pass a pre-requisite skills test to continue in the class.

Cost:

  • $281 for students
  • $319 for members
  • $358 for non-members