Amalam School of Yoga at Outer Banks Yoga
Established 2013
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Purpose
To empower students of all ages to become inclusive, knowledgeable, and heart-centered yoga teachers. With a deep respect for cultural traditions and a commitment to accessibility, we prepare teachers to share yoga in ways that are both authentic and transformative.
What to expect
Participants can expect a richly curated and intentionally designed training experience led by Anne Howard that blends classical yoga philosophy with modern teaching methodologies. The program offers experiential learning, hands-on practice, and reflective discussion. Students will explore foundational asanas with attention to functional alignment, accessibility, and energetic intention. The curriculum includes anatomy and the biomechanics of movement, sequencing, inclusive cueing, and the art of holding space for diverse bodies and experiences. Training also features the thoughtful use of Sanskrit, foundational practices in meditation and pranayama, and a brief exploration of Ayurvedic principles to support holistic wellness. Lineage-informed wisdom is woven throughout, grounding the experience in tradition while nurturing each student’s unique path. Whether you're deepening your personal practice or preparing to lead classes, you'll be guided in a nurturing environment that celebrates curiosity, cultural reverence, and lifelong growth.
Style/Lineage
Our Yoga Teacher Training is rooted in a rich tapestry of traditions that honor both movement and meaning.
- Vinyasa offers dynamic, breath-based movement that cultivates presence and creativity
- Hatha grounds our practice in breath, stillness, and the art of mindful embodiment
Together, these lineages shape a training that is both technically refined and soulfully expansive, cultivating heart-centered alignment and guiding teachers to lead with clarity, compassion and authenticity.
Additional Information
Live, in-person instruction with Anne Howard PLUS mentorship with a seasoned instructor, offering encouragement, reassurance and supportCore competencies
By the end of this program, graduates will be able to…
General Knowledge
- Identify key components of the skeletal system (including major bones, joints and muscle groups) and understand the biomechanics of movement relevant to each yoga posture.
- Discuss the nervous system's role in both stress response and relaxation (in regards to the mind-body connection).
- Accurately summarize yoga's cultural origins and evolution
- Define the Seven Chakra System of Hatha Yoga
- Explain the Bandhas (Mula Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha and Jalendhara Bandha) and how they support a safe, stable and integrated practice.
- Discuss the Eight Limbs of Yoga and teachings from the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita as tools for living with clarity, purpose and compassion in our modern world
- Apply introductory principles of Ayurveda as yoga's sister science, exploring the three doshas, seasonal rhythms and basic lifestyle routines to support self-care and wellness.
- Develop breathwork, mantra, and meditation practices to support health and wellbeing.
Professional Knowledge
- Define the yoga teacher's scope of practice, including ethical boundaries, informed consent and appropriate referral.
Practice Skills
- Create a personal yoga routine that nourishes mind, body, and spirit.
- Cultivate a steady, nourishing relationship with the breath (pranayama) with awareness, intentionality, and adaptability.
- Facilitate meditation in a way that feels accessible and sustainable, creating space for inner stillness.
- Create intelligently sequenced flows with personal resonance
Teaching Skills
- Teach a cohesive, 60-minute, gentle or all-levels group yoga class, integrating foundational knowledge to sustain a supportive, inclusive environment.
- Teach Surya Namaskar (A, B, C) as adaptable sequences that weave breath, movement, and meaning into embodied practice.
- Demonstrate how props and modifications can enhance stability, accessibility, and functional alignment.
- Use verbal and hands-on assists to support aligment or embodiment in a yoga practice
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
- Teaching evaluation
- Special project
Final Exam; (3) Yoga Class Observations; Capstone Teaching Experience- Teach (7) Yoga Classes; & Complete a Karma Project to benefit a local community or nonprofit organization of your choosing.
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Program Faculty
Featured Faculty
Anne Howard
eRYT-500 YACEP, yoga teacher since 2008, director of yoga teacher training program at Outer Banks yoga since 2012, propose yoga retreat since 2023.I adapt style and level to my students and invite them to spread their wings with grace, each with their own voice, body, and spirit.
Kitty Hawk, NC, US
Adjunct Faculty
Robin Hearne
Leading with intention to cultivate a community where movement, mindfulness and connection inspire growth— on and off the mat.
Kitty Hawk, NC, US