The LITL Deep Dive

Established 2026

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The LITL Studio

Boise, ID

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Purpose

Our training is less about teaching exactly HOW to teach, and more about guiding students on a journey to discover what yoga means to them. We provide tools to support students to then share with others what they, themselves, have embodied from the mat.

What to expect

Our training will be based on 3 pillars:

Body: the physical aspects of postures and pranayama, cueing/sequencing, anatomy

Mind: the philosophies of yoga, including the history and the 8 limbed path, with a heavy focus on yamas & niyamas
Soul: the energetic body including the chakra system and the incorporation of sound healing and frequencies

Style/Lineage

The LITL Deep Dive is first about "Living In The Limbs" and experiencing how the multi-faceted journey into your yoga practice will have life altering reverberations that go far beyond the mat. The sequencing/teaching portion is loosely based in vinyasa, with nods to other lineages. Much of our philosophy is about the teacher finding their own interpretation of yoga and how they feel most connected to this ancient practice and lifestyle.

Additional Information

Core competencies

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

Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics	Identify the major muscles of the body by describing the joints that they affect and their general function Describe the types of muscle contraction (concentric, isometric, and eccentric), by accurately demonstrating type of contraction at a major joint. Identify the anatomy of the major joints in the body (ankle, knee, hip, spine, shoulder) by listing their locations, joint types, associated bones, and basic anatomical actions
Business Skills	Describe the role and scope of practice of a yoga teacher by explaing the process of accreditation, the importance of acquiring insurance, and creating a personal code of conduct
Yoga History & Theory	Describe the ethical qualities of yamas and the niyamas by listing their names, values, and how to apply each to support a yogic lifestyle Discuss a basic timeline of yoga history denoting the difference in theory and practice between classical, tantric, and modern yoga. Define in your own words what yoga means to you Discuss pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi as outlined in patanjali's eight-limbed path by comparing and contrasting them as well as describing how to apply and practice each limb
Practice Skills	Practice foundational postures (asana) with skillfull alignment, incorporating elements of effort and each, and using appropriate modifications and props to support your individual practice. Practice pranayama (including ujjayi, box breath, nadishodhana, etc...) with appropriate posture, pacing, and breath count. Demonstrate pranayama that support effective energetic changes by identifying which practices energize, calm, or balance the nervous system
Teaching Skills	Plan a well rounded 60 minute yoga class following the bell curve sequence including appropriate timing, progression, and transitions pose to pose as well as through warm up, peak effort, wind down, and savasana Lead meditation such as yoga nidra, body scan, and loving kindness proper voice tone and volume, simple accessible language, and appropriate pacing Teach asana (postural yoga) using clear and invitational language, proper volume to fill the space, visual demonstration, and/or tactile feedback (physical touch) with consent Guide pranayama and meditation emphasizing proper posture, breath expansion and awareness, as well as mental focus
Lifestyle & Ethics	Describe the chakras contained within the seven chakra system by listing their names, locations, and the energetic properties with which they are associated Discuss the practice of sound healing describing how the use of difference instruments and sound frequencies during class can support and/or affect the chakras, subtle body and energetic experience of a student

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

Students will be evaluated through individual projects , demonstration, and written submissions, as well as group projects and assignments

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Program Faculty

Featured Faculty

Ami Geyer

Meeting you where you are at physically, mentally, and spiritually, guiding yoga whether it be a soft slow flow, restorative, or vinyasa style practice accessible to all.

thelitlstudio.com

Boise, ID, US

Johanna Schanbacher

With a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, I teach yoga through both an anatomical and a spiritual lens. Using breath work, attention, and movement to explore the body/mind/soul, my teaching encourages students to embrace the SOULar Power within 😉

thelitlstudio.com/

Boise, ID, US