Life Enlightenment School of Yoga Teacher Training

Established 2026

https://life-enlightenmentschool.com/

Life Enlightenment School of Yoga

4515 Sunstone Way NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA

Rio Rancho, NM

Program Instances

Hybrid

Dates: TBD

200 hours • TBD

Rio Rancho, NM, US

Led by

Jennifer Ellis

CYT-L3

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Purpose

Asana
Pranayama
Meditation
Personal Teaching Style
Yoga Philosophy Exploration

What to expect

A journey through the basics so participates can discover the art of teaching yoga.

Style/Lineage

The Life Enlightenment School of Yoga is designed with the knowledge that we are all unique humans. Come as you are and experience the magic of yoga through the eye of a teacher and a student.

Additional Information

Required reading list is provided at registration.

Payment plans are available.

Core competencies

By the end of this program, graduates will be able to…

Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics	Describe the location and role of major bones, joints, and muscle groups involved in common yoga asanas by identifying relevant anatomical structures and explaining how they contribute to movement and positioning. Explain the structure and purpose of connective tissue, fascia, and ligaments by describing their roles in movement and exploring their function through specific movement practices. Analyze the roles of balance and flexibility in yoga practice by identifying common reasons students seek these qualities and explaining appropriate ways to support individual needs, goals, and physical differences. Apply knowledge of range of motion and structural alignment to yoga asanas by recognizing factors that influence movement, identifying when an alignment cue may be appropriate, and selecting safe and appropriate ways to address it.
Business Skills	Evaluate personal goals and motivations for completing yoga teacher training by reflecting on individual intentions and articulating a clear connection between those goals, mission, and purpose. Develop and maintain essential professional tools for teaching yoga by identifying appropriate resources for insurance, websites, social media, and other business needs and establishing processes for obtaining and maintaining them. Create a practical marketing plan for a yoga teaching practice by identifying goals, target audiences, appropriate marketing strategies, and actions for implementation.
Lifestyle & Ethics	Explain different pranayama practices and their potential effects by describing key techniques, benefits, considerations, and observed effects through personal practice. Apply principles from Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras to daily life by explaining key concepts, with emphasis on the eight limbs, and identifying ways to incorporate relevant ethical and practical principles into everyday actions. Apply foundational Ayurvedic principles to yoga teaching by identifying basic Ayurvedic concepts and selecting appropriate practices or considerations to support students in relation to individual and seasonal needs.
Practice Skills	Demonstrate a variety of meditation practices by practicing different techniques, lengths, settings, and timing, maintaining a personal meditation practice, and selecting appropriate methods for use in yoga classes or independent practice. Demonstrate chanting and sound practices by practicing a variety of techniques and selecting appropriate ways to incorporate them into yoga classes. Practice common yoga asanas and break them down for teaching by demonstrating the full pose, identifying key alignment and safety considerations, and recognizing variations based on individual anatomical differences.
Teaching Skills	Teach an engaging and authentic yoga class by applying effective sequencing, cueing, observation, and student-support techniques while maintaining a teaching presence that reflects personal goals and values. Cue asanas using clear and accessible language by adapting verbal instructions to different learning styles, providing relevant alignment and safety information, and using language that supports student understanding. Evaluate how personal goals and interests influence teaching by identifying the qualities, themes, and practices that sustain personal engagement and incorporating them authentically into class instruction. Create adaptable yoga class plans by developing purposeful sequences, documenting plans for future use, incorporating varied themes and approaches, and making appropriate adjustments for changing teaching opportunities.
Yoga History & Theory	Analyze selected classical and modern yogic texts, including the Yoga Sūtras, Light on Yoga, and Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā by identifying key teachings, comparing similarities and differences, and interpreting their significance within their respective traditions and contexts. Apply yoga philosophy to personal and professional life by identifying relevant principles and demonstrating how they inform personal practice, teaching choices, relationships, and everyday conduct. Explain major yoga lineages and their development over time by identifying key characteristics, practices, and historical influences and reflecting on areas of personal resonance.

AYC allows each school to state and evaluate the competencies each student acquires. Students rate how well the program delivered them.

Program Emphasis

Evaluation methods

Program evaluations

Written Exam
Written Submission
Oral Exam
Group Project Or Presentation
Graded Skill Demonstration
Direct Observation
Solo Project Or Presentation

A written exam will be provided at the end of the training as well as live teaching opportunities.

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Program Faculty

Featured Faculty

Jennifer Ellis

Jennifer Ellis is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, a Certified and Registered Yoga Teacher, a Certified Meditation Leader, a Brand Partner for Young Living Essential Oils, a highlighted instructor in the documentary Your Brain On Yoga... and the list goes on!

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Rio Rancho, NM, US