Radiance Yoga Teacher Training

Established 2020

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Radiance Yoga

744 Williams St, Pittsfield, MA 01201, USA

Pittsfield, MA

Upcoming Instances

Hybrid

Feb 8 – Apr 30, 2026

3 months • 200 hours • $ 0+

Pittsfield, MA, US

Shannon McCasland

Led by

Shannon McCasland

Level 3 Yoga Teacher Badge CYT-L3
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Purpose

Do you want to dive deeper into your personal practice, but feel like your busy life is holding you back from your calling as a yoga teacher?

What to expect

  • A 12-week online course that you can complete from the comfort of home and on your schedule each week.

  • 12 weekly live Zoom calls to help you stay on track and develop genuine connections within the Rad community. Mark your calendar for Thursdays at 7pm.

  • 1:1 mentorship with a Radiance Yoga Lead Trainer to receive direct feedback on your progress plus personalized support

  • Access to a vast library of on-demand video lessons, forever. Including any new content and updates. (Because continued education is rad)

  • An 3-Month On-Demand Video Membership to experience the magic of Radiance Yoga from anywhere in the world.

  • A safe online classroom space to learn, grow, and ask questions

As a hybrid student, you get everything included in the online course PLUS:

  • 12 in-studio practice teaching sessions with your fellow classmates + lead teachers. Nothing like extra hands-on training to build your confidence! Mark your calendars for Sundays at 12:30pm.

  • A 3-Month Unlimited Membership to Radiance Yoga in Pittsfield, MA to experience firsthand how Radiance yoga flows come to life.

Limited Time Bonuses + Optional Add-ons

  • 1:1 Private Lessons with a Lead Trainer

  • Printed Workbooks

  • Radiance Yoga Props Bundle

  • Radiance YTT Welcome Gift Box

  • Exclusive Radiance YTT 2025 tee

  • Pre-Training “Set-up for Success” mentorship call

  • Bonus “Rad Yoga Sculpt” Module straight from our team’s in-house bridge training

Style/Lineage

Radiance Yoga teacher training developed by Shannon McCasland and Abby Geurds is an accessible fitness based modern yoga methodology designed for a warm room that speaks to people who want a great workout, safe and clear instruction, community, and fun.

Additional Information

Core competencies

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

Yoga History & Theory
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the 8 limbs of yoga as a framework for living and teaching, including how the yamas and niyamas show up in real life, relationships, and on the mat.
Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics
  • Demonstrate an understanding ot the 6 key movements of the spine by effectively incorporating spinal extension/flexion, rotation, and lateral flexion into class sequence
  • Guide students safely and effectively through asana practice while applying basic understanding of joint movement and muscular action
  • Teach with an awareness of the nervous system recognizing when to energize vs. down-regulate and how to support both through movement, restorative elements and breath
Teaching Skills
  • Confidently lead radiance yoga's signature flow from start to finish in a live class
  • Apply pranayama instruction by leading a short breathwork practice using cues that clearly matches the intended energetic direction of the class
  • Apply the radiance class design arc to create and deliver a well-paced, intentional class that builds toward a peak and lands students safely
  • Use power verb cueing while guiding students clearly through movement using action-based language, simple anatomy + sensory awareness
  • Create a class plan for a specific student population—beginners, intermediate, or mixed level— that adapts every posture with a modification and a challenge option, includes a population-specific dharma talk, and demonstrates intelligent peak pose sequencing
  • Offer use props (blocks, straps, blankets, etc.) to support beginners, deepen advanced practice, make classes more accessible and inclusive
  • Guide simple, effective meditation and grounding practices that fit naturally into classesthemes
  • Apply radiance class delivery standards across a minimum of 5 practice teaching sessions demonstrating progressive competency in action-based cueing, sequencing logic, student modification, and class management, with each session documented in a written teaching log
  • Guide sun salutations clearly and safely, offering accessible options and strong alignment cues— particularly for chaturanga and vinyasa transitions
Practice Skills
  • Apply pranayama techniques in a guided session demonstrating correct instruction sequence, breath ratio cueing, transition phrasing, and safety monitoring, with each technique linked to its stated physiological or class intention
  • Demonstrate restorative yoga poses from the radiance curriculum—with and without props— stating the primary physiological benefit, the nervous system effect, the minimum recommended hold time, and one contraindication for each pose.
Lifestyle & Ethics
  • Discuss the core ethical responsibilities of a yoga teacher regarding scope of practice, dual relationships, informed consent, adjustments, cultural attribution, and social media conduct stating the specific risk or harm associated with each boundary area
  • Identify the core components of a yoga teacher's professional foundation—scope of practice, liability waivers, insurance types, tax obligations, independent contractor versus employee status, and brand identity— stating the purpose and risk managed by each component
  • Discuss the 6 key elements of a safe and effective yoga class environment—room setup, student intake, consent for assists, injury awareness, modification awareness, and closing protocol— describing the specific teacher responsibility and student impact associated with each.

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Program Emphasis

Evaluation methods

Program evaluations

Students will be evaluated through a combination of oral exams, written submissions, and solo projects, as well as direct observations followed by feedback

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Program Faculty

Featured Faculty

Shannon McCasland
Shannon McCasland
Level 3 Yoga Teacher Badge
Yoga teacher since 2008 with degrees in Exercise Physiology + Health Promotion. Owner of Radiance Yoga, Pittsfield, MA. Specialize in fitness-based yoga with real-life philosophy, teaching vinyasa, sculpt, barre + restorative in studio, corporate, healthcare, and resort settings.
Pittsfield, MA, US

Adjunct Faculty

Abigail Geurds
Abigail Geurds
Level 2 Yoga Teacher Badge
I guide students to tune into what feels authentic and empowering, using mindful, balanced movement to build both physical strength and inner resilience. My classes blend grounded connection, fluid exploration, and playful challenge—helping you grow on + off of the mat.
radiance-yoga.com
Pittsfield, MA, US

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