Uplift 200 Hour YTT

Established 2026

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Uplift Yoga

3411 Olandwood Ct, Olney, MD 20832, USA

Olney, MD

Program Instances

Hybrid

Dates: TBD

200 hours • TBD

Maryland, US

Led by

Brenda Norris

CYT-L3

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Purpose

We believe you'll find this training to be a well-rounded study of yoga, and it is our goal t o empower each of you with the tools you need to fully embody your practice, become a t eacher if you choose, and guide you toward f i nding your own unique teaching style, voice and authentic selves.

What to expect

Attendance showing up to each session listed on previous page, on time, and adhering to attendance policy is the foundation. Active and Present Participation I n addition to attendance, we require you to actively participate in each part of this program. It is imperative that you prepare yourself not only to receive teachings and feedback, but also be participatory with your group in offering feedback to them as well, when appropriate. We also expect each trainee to actively monitor and participate in online prompts and assignments posted on group's private FB page. We're all learning and growing together, and feedback from your peers is essential to your growth. Know this - Your YTT program is one of the only times you' ll receive constant feedback, embrace it, it's truly a gift! Practice requirement Our program requires you to practice yoga regularly throughout the course of the training. 2x/week minimum encouraged. Attendance at Uplift can be monitored via our registration software. Self practice o r classes elsewhere should be noted in practice log. (If you're going t o be away or are ill, you may double up in some weeks to meet practice requirement. Minimum 20 classes total required. One class weekly with lead trainer included in cost of the training as well as all l i v e s t ream classes offered by Uplift. Other classes require pass. Weekly Class mentorship with lead trainer: Under the guidance and mentorship of our three lead trainers, students will study teaching techniques and practice, as well as taking in t he professional essentials of teaching yoga. With mentors assessing skills regularly, trainees will receive feedback with lead trainer. Among other things, students

Style/Lineage

Yoga is a union or connection between mind, body, and subtle body that guides each i ndividual to uncover the layers of themselves to reveal their most authentic and individual self, through the practices of the 8 limbs

Additional Information

Core competencies

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

Yoga History & Theory	Formulate a personal definition of yoga suited to sharing with a new student, constructing language that reflects both physical and philosophical dimensions. Formulate a brief history of the sun salutation suited to sharing with students, constructing an explanation that connects its origins to its modern use. Identify the foundational texts commonly referenced in the study of yoga philosophy, naming examples introduced through personal study, and explain the central theme addressed in a specific philosophical text studied, describing how it relates to the broader practice of yoga.
Teaching Skills	Develop a personal teaching voice that reflects authentic presence, formulating language patterns that feel natural and consistent across classes. Construct an original class sequence with attention to pacing, formulating a structure that focuses on building toward a peak, cultivating an energetic quality, or theme. Differentiate an inclusive teaching approach from a one-size-fits-all approach, examining how each affects a diverse group of students. Lead a yoga class, using feedback from the observation to refine delivery afterward.
Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics	Identify the primary muscles, bones, and joints engaged in a given posture, naming the major structures involved and differentiating anatomical variations in different bodies. Explain how a practice can be designed to address more than one layer of the subtle body at once, describing the relationship between outer action and inner experience. Explain the quality or theme attributed to a specific energy center, describing what it is said to represent within the subtle body. Identify the primary muscles, bones, and joints engaged in a given posture, naming the major structures involved and differentiating anatomical variations in different bodies. Explain how a practice can be designed to address more than one layer of the subtle body at once, describing the relationship between outer action and inner experience. Explain the quality or theme attributed to a specific energy center, describing what it is said to represent within the subtle body.
Business Skills	Identify the common next steps available to a newly certified instructor, naming options such as studio teaching, private clients, and community classes. Identify the components of a teaching bio, naming elements such as instructional background, teaching style, and areas of focus, developing a professional resume. Develop a plan for building a sustained teaching community, formulating specific practices that nurture ongoing student relationships. Explain why clear logistics matter when planning a retreat or off-site teaching opportunity, describing how they affect the participant experience.
Lifestyle & Ethics	Design a class environment intended to feel consistently nourishing, formulating specific sensory and tonal choices that support that intention. Formulate a refined personal intention to guide an ongoing teaching path, constructing language that reflects both clarity and personal meaning. Explain how a daily routine is believed to support digestive strength, describing the relationship between consistent habits and sustained energy.
Practice Skills	Practice a chant or mantra as part of a personal sequence, sustaining clear pronunciation and steady breath support throughout, and identify the qualities attributed to sacred sound practice, naming its role in focusing attention and shaping the quality of a practice space. Identify the qualities that distinguish a yin practice from an active asana practice, naming characteristics such as extended holds and passive stillness, and apply this practice with attention to stillness and breath, sustaining the posture for its intended duration without muscular effort. Construct a personal practice sequence that progresses through several posture categories, formulating transitions that build safely toward a chosen intention, theme, or posture. Develop a personal meditation routine that incorporates more than one technique, formulating a structure suited to different moods or settings. Explain how breath practice is believed to affect the nervous system, describing and differentiating the connection between breath pacing and a sense of calm or alertness, and examining how each affects the nervous system differently. Incorporate a chosen mudra into a seated meditation or breath practice, sustaining the gesture for the duration of the practice.