Firefly Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training

Established 2015

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Firefly Yoga Teacher Training

Lacey, WA

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Purpose

This training is for those who are searching for a new path. Those who are on the precipice of change in their lives. This training can be the catalyst of growth and the inspiration for change.

What to expect

Time for change? Are you called to serve? Are you on the yogic path but want more? Is a deeper more meaningful life on your agenda? Have you been searching for a purpose? This training might be for you.

The team at Firefly have trained more than 200 yoga teachers. We have been training teachers for more than 10 years and our trainers have a combined 3,000 hours of training in yoga, yoga therapy, meditation, ayurveda, qi gong, anatomy and other somatic practices.

The Firefly Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training includes both a solid grounding in technical skills and the development of an empathic, intuitive approach to teaching. It prepares you with the foundation to teach any population to which you feel called from beginners to advanced practitioners, youth to the elderly. You will graduate with a solid foundation and the tools you need to support your ongoing personal evolution and excellence in teaching.

Firefly teacher trainings do not require the trainee to have any "level of accomplishment," we believe all practitioners have something to offer. We do prefer that you have a year of practice at whatever level you practice. We welcome all ages, genders and levels of yogi.

The Firefly teaching model incorporates many tools and techniques that guide students through their own journey as a student and a teacher, allowing each graduate to emerge with a “tool bag” of foundational skills and knowledge. Firefly graduates will be prepared to take their teaching career to a wide variety of populations and environments.

Any training can teach you to string together poses, the Firefly teaching model encourages and teaches you to teach from what you know best, your heart and your experiences. Become empowered to be the teacher only you can be and to attract YOUR students like no one else can.

You can empower your students and provide tools for personal growth.

Style/Lineage

At Firefly Yoga, we train a teaching method inspired by a blend of lineages and styles that honors a safe and sustainable practice to all levels and abilities.

Additional Information

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Core competencies

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

Teaching Skills	Create a variety of class templates spanning energetic, gentle, restorative, and chair formats to support versatile teaching practice. Develop a cueing toolkit that includes body-affirming language, clear anatomical terms, and inclusive alternatives for diverse student populations. Design a classroom environment protocol that addresses physical setup, verbal climate, and teacher behavior standards for inclusive teaching. Analyze peer and instructor feedback from a practicum session and identify at least three areas for targeted improvement. Cue an all levels class, using appropriate anatomical terminology, invitational verbiage, and language that is clear accessible to a first time student
Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics	Apply anatomical knowledge to alignment cues by explaining the intended muscular or structural effect of a given instruction. Apply an understanding of the nervous system to guide students toward parasympathetic activation through breath, pace, and posture. Apply anatomical knowledge of joints, muscles, bones, and range of motion to alignment cues for yoga practice. Analyze the relationship between breath, the concept of bandha, and the spine's structural stability during movement.
Practice Skills	Design an asana curriculum that introduces postures progressively, covering all major categories with appropriate modifications for diverse bodies. Create a restorative or chair yoga class plan tailored to a specific population such as seniors, beginners, or students in recovery. Analyze how different meditation techniques serve different student needs and how to choose an appropriate method for a given class. Design a class or workshop built around a specific subtle body concept such as a chakra theme or kosha layer exploration.
Yoga History & Theory	Apply an understanding of yoga's historical context when introducing the practice to new students or designing curriculum content. Explain how each of the eight limbs can be incorporated into a yoga class beyond the physical asana component. Explain the meaning of selected sutras in plain language and connect their teachings to the lived experience of a yoga practitioner. Apply the principles of the yamas and niyamas to a specific teaching situation, demonstrating ethical decision-making in practice.
Lifestyle & Ethics	Explain how personal yoga practice, self-study, and philosophical reflection support the ongoing development of an authentic teaching voice. Apply inclusive teaching practices by adjusting language, offering modifications proactively, and creating a genuinely welcoming environment. Integrate at least three off-mat yogic practices—such as mindful communication, conscious rest, digital boundaries, or community service—into a daily routine that sustains your vitality and teaching effectiveness.
Business Skills	Identify the credentialing pathways available to yoga teachers through the American Yoga Council and describe the requirements for Level 1 designation. Apply foundational marketing and community-building skills—including writing a compelling bio, crafting an inclusive class description, and following up with new students—to begin growing a values-aligned teaching community. Identify the full range of income sources available to a Level 1 yoga teacher, including studio employment, drop-in classes, series, workshops, private sessions, corporate wellness, online offerings, and community-based or sliding-scale formats.

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Program Emphasis

Evaluation methods

Program evaluations

Solo Project Or Presentation
Oral Exam
Written Submission
Direct Observation

Students will be evaluated through a combination of written/oral exams and submissions, solo projects, and direct observation.

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Program Faculty

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Lisa Cosmillo

I have been teaching for 15 years and running three teacher trainings per year for 11 years and have trained more than 300 teachers. Our teacher trainings focus on anatomy, ethics, accessibility and cuing. We have rigorous standards and are pros at teaching how to teach.

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Olympia, WA, US