Yoga North +350/500 Hour/Level I
Yoga Therapy Certification hosted by Tula Yoga & Wellness in St. Paul
Enroll to deepen your practice, to deepen your learning, and to become a skilled and nationally certified yoga instructor.
2025/2026 Program Dates
Held at Tula Yoga & Wellness in St. Paul, Minnesota
Oct 10-12, Nov 14-16, Dec 12-14, Jan 9-11, Feb 6-8, March 13-15, April 17-19, May 15-17, June 12-14, July 17-19
Fridays: 5:00-8:30 pm, Saturdays: 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Sundays: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Throughout Program Training:
Weekly Online Live Class Mondays: 5:30–7:30 PM CST
Investment:
Application Fee $50
Tuition
Through August 31st: $4,600 plus manual & resources
After August 31st: $4,900 plus manual & resources
Personal Program Mentor Fee
All students have a personal mentor for the length of the program, to be paid with tuition $500
Payment plans available ($1000 deposit, then monthly payments on balance.)
Become a Certified Yoga Instructor or Yoga Therapist
Enroll in the Level I Yoga Therapy Training program to deepen your practice, deepen your learning, or become a skilled and internationally certified Yoga Instructor or Yoga Therapist. Yoga North International SomaYoga Institute uses unique techniques based on the Yamas & Niyamas and a progressive approach to classic yoga using Somatics, therapeutic yoga and bridging these techniques back to classic postures/asana.
This +350/500 hour Teacher Training/Level 1 Yoga Therapy training program begins after completing a 200-hour program at Yoga North ISYI or another qualified yoga studio and maintaining at least one year of yoga practice/yoga teaching. Once you have gained “the essentials” from your 200-hour training, you are invited to deepen your study by advancing the areas of study in body, breath, mind, and philosophy. The course consists of immersive weekends, one per month with additional home study, practicum work, and a mentorship program.
We encourage and will support transfers from other TT200 programs.
Upcoming FREE Info Sessions:
Schedule a Zoom Chat with Ann Blackburn
Ann Blackburn
651-387-6569
ann@tulayogawellness.com
Please call, text, or e-mail Ann with questions. When you schedule and attend a Zoom session with Ann, the $50 application fee is waived. Must schedule before Oct 5th, 2023
Type of Study
The Yoga North 500 hour advanced program has a focus in Therapeutic SomaYoga and Classic Hatha Yoga at the +350/500 hour levels. Completion of this program results in 500 hours which can be submitted to Yoga Alliance for certification as a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level (RYT500). This study also counts as the first 500 hours of a 1000-hour Yoga Therapy Certification.
Deepen your study by advancing the areas of study in body, breath, mind, and philosophy
Our innovative curriculum and airing of the neuromuscular re-education discipline of Somatics with the ancient wisdom of yoga is a unique blend that brings profound results with less effort in advancing even the seasoned yogi’s practice. Our goal as faculty is to provide:
thorough knowledge of postures and a comfort level in teaching and assisting postures in others
comprehensive knowledge of yogic philosophy and ability to relate this understanding to life
opportunities for each student to leave with a much deeper understanding of themselves
Our Philosophy
At Yoga North we share the ancient yoga science, which provides tools and guidance to adjust your life to the true essence and evolution of your soul, allowing you the opportunity to “find your true north.” Our philosophy and teacher training is in the Himalayan Tradition. The Himalayan Tradition is rich in the teachings of the 8-fold Ashtanga path, encouraging personal and social awakening and transformation. All classes at Yoga North are offered in support of the awakening and transformation of each student.
What is SomaYoga Therapy
SomaYoga Therapy is a unique blending of work that includes:
Traditional Yogic Philosophy from the Himalayan Tradition
Traditional Yogic Meditation and Training of the Mind
Modern Systems Theory Practice and Personal Development
Ayurveda - Yoga’s sister Science
Traditional Pranayama - Working with the Breath
Classic Asana, Traditional Therapeutic Yoga and the Neuromuscular Re-education of Somatics
Course Topics
We progress your body awareness in both your personal practice and your teaching. Curriculum includes:
A History of Traditions and Their Teaching
Wisdom of the Vedas
Wisdom of the Upanishads
Wisdom of the Bhagavad-Gita
Wisdom of the Yoga Sutras
The Yamas and Niyamas
Student Guru Relationship
Ayurveda Philosophy and Practice
Ayurvedic Cooking
Finding Silence & Stillness
Teaching Meditation
Teaching Restorative Yoga and Relaxation
Teaching Yoga for Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
Mind Study & Working with the Shadow
Mantra, Mudra, and Marma as Yoga Therapy
Professional Development
Business Ethics
SomaYoga
Therapeutic Approach to Classic Asana
Anatomy, Asana & Yoga Therapy for the Spine and Back
Anatomy, Asana & Yoga Therapy for the Pelvis and Lower Limbs
Anatomy, Asana & Yoga Therapy for the Shoulders and Upper Limbs
Anatomy, Asana & Yoga Therapy for the Pelvic Floor
Anatomy & Cadaver Lab Integration
Yoga & Therapy for Core Stability
Understanding Joints
Adaptive Yoga & Student Variance
The Are of Seeing - Developing Your Ability to See Postural Analysis
Building a Private Practice with Yoga & Therapeutic Yoga
Creating Therapeutic and Specialty Classes and workshops
Advanced Breath and Bandhas
Aligning the Subtle Body and Chakras
The yoga therapy components of our certification programs are based on our accreditation through the international Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), not derived from our status as an RYS® with Yoga Alliance Registry.
For more information, contact Ann Blackburn ann@tulayogawellness, text 651-387-6569 or
Schedule a Zoom Chat with Ann Blackburn
Yoga North is licensed as a private career school with the Minnesota office of higher education pursuant to Minnesota statutes, sections 141.21 to 141.32.
Yoga North is a registered yoga school with Yoga alliance.
The yoga therapy components of our certification programs and courses are based on our accreditation through the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), not derived from our status as an RYS® with Yoga Alliance Registry.
