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Joyflow Yoga Teacher Training Certification
AND Joyflow Coaching Mentorship
Joyflow Yoga 200 Hour Teacher Training has been accredited by the Yoga Alliance since 2001, certifying over 24 classes of teachers. It has been my great joy to have offered my 35+ year experience in a variety of styles and traditions, in mentoring yogis and aspiring teachers. My teaching style is playful, nurturing and generous. I strive to cultivate confidence and self-awareness in all those I mentor.
Students say:
"Debi is an amazing instructor and one of the only yoga certification programs you can get locally. Definitely invest in your body." Andrea T.
"I did the program in 2019/20. It was the best investment I ever made in myself. Debi is such a good teacher! If you've been thinking about it, just do it!" Jaime C.
"I'm so grateful to have had Debi as my yoga teacher trainer! Her 200 hour program was incredibly thorough and prepared me to share my passion for yoga with others." Paula F.
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We have two different 200 Hour Teacher Trainings in the works for this year 2025:
1. Joyflow Yoga in Natchez with Affinity Yoga!
Registration starting right now! 8 Weekends at Affinity Yoga in Natchez. Please contact either me or Mary Frasier, owner of
Affinity for more details.
Here are the dates:
1. April 5-6
2. April 26-27
3. May 17-18
4. May 31-June 1
5. June 1-15
6. June 28-29
7. July 12-13
8. July 26-27
9. August 9-10
Hours: Saturdays 10:00-6:00 and Sundays 12:00-5:00. We will be starting later on Sundays to allow for church attendance. A meditative practice will be offered that you can do while attending church. I may also offer a Sunday morning Bhaki Kirtan and meditation for those who want it. We may consider some Friday evenings if we want more time together.
$2000 includes weekends, but not food and lodging. Also not included but required is attendance in regular classes, whether with Mary in Natchez, with me in Flowood, or elsewhere. We will help you with this if you don't have a local teacher.
Can be divided into 4 - $500 payments, or any way that works best for you. Links will be provided soon.
2. Joyflow Yoga in Collinsville at The Land! Dates TBA - later in 2025.
1. 4 Retreat style weekends, Thursday pm through Sunday afternoon. We haven't picked the dates yet, but I'm wanting to follow the Solstices as much as possible. These will be held at The Land in Collinsville MS (north of Meridian), an intentional healing community.
2. Weekly zoom (or in-person) class and discussion throughout the 8 month program. These will be held on Thursday evening 5:30-7:30,and will begin in February 6th. They will be recorded for you to review, and for any who have conflicts at that time, or who register after that date.
3. For locals, in-person classes with me are recommended, but I will offer classes with me at Russell's for half price: $10 per class and 6 classes for $45. As soon as you make your first payment, you can begin to take advantage of this offer for the other classes on the schedule. If you study elsewhere, we will stay in touch about your ongoing practice, both in classes and on your own.
Investment: I'm still working out the details. So far: basic training itself will be about $2500 which includes training and catered meals. A variety of overnight lodging options (tiny house, bunks, glamping, primative tent) to suit your preference and budget is separate. To keep to these prices I'm preparing for at least 8 participants and a limit of 11 (this year space is limited).
This training is designed to give you an immersive and transformative experience, both for locals, Mississippi natives, and those from elsewhere. I think I already have a participant coming down from Canada (hi Brenda!).
Here are the main topics covered in Joyflow Yoga Teacher Training Certification:
Anatomy and Physiology
History of Yoga / Modern Styles of Hatha Yoga
Creative and Effective Sequencing
Modifications and Variations for various needs in all Asanas
Familiarity with the Sanscrit Language of Yoga
Teaching from the 8-Limbed Path
Yogic Philosophy: Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad-Gita
Energy Anatomy: Chakra System, Prana Vayus, Auras, Koshas
Safe Hands-on Adjustments, Physical Support, Partner Yoga
Pranayama and Meditation
Guided Visualization, Savasana, Yoga Nidra, Shamanic Journeying
Mantra, Yantra, Mudra, Kriya, Bhakti Yoga
Understanding Yourself through the Enneagram
Creating a Healing Class (or Personal) Environment, Feng Shu (Yoga of Placement)
Health, Nutrition, Life-Style, Yoga Off the Mat
Harmony with the Elements of Nature
Ethics in the Yoga World of Business
You will learn how to teach the following kinds of classes, and
be encouraged to find your own style:
Beginner, Basics, Gentle Flow, Power Flow, Chair, Restorative,
Pranayama, Meditation
The 4 Weekends will be themed generally as follows:
1. 1st Chakra, Root, The Basics - Standing Asanas, Overview of
Course, Intro to History, Philosophy, and the 8-Limbed Path.
2. 2nd-3rd Chakras, Core and Creativity - Balancing & Strength,
Confidence in Sun Salutations and Vinyasa, Modifications &
Variations in asanas for all levels of ability.
3. 4th-5th Chakras, Opening the Heart and Finding Your Voice -
More challenging asanas and backbends, deeper pranayama,
the Power of Chant, Teaching skills.
4. 6th-7th Chakras, Manifestation, Intuition, Deeper into Spirit with
Pranayama, Gratitude in Movement, and Meditation. Graduation!
Various healing sessions will be available a la carte / by appointment, before, during and after the retreats, with
Cindy Culpepper, myself, and perhaps other healers.
Email me at deb@joyflowyoga.com for:
* Registration Questions
* Contract / Payment Plans
* Syllabus / Book list
Testimonials
"An Excellent program, extremely versed in yoga philosophy and dedicated to maintaining a tradition of honoring both the history and future of Yoga. The program was very personable. Instructor is accessible and committed to the students." Jason
"Joyflow Yoga provided me with an awareness of not only the asanas but also the history of yoga. I found myself on a path of learning more about myself as well as how my yoga practice can help others." Jamie
"Joyflow Yoga Teacher Training was amazing! The teaching manual, handouts, reading assignments and recommended books, class teamwork assignments, workshops, and additional study tools provided by Debi were very detailed, thorough and helped me in the learning process through this journey!" Ashley
"I could not have asked for a better yoga teacher training experience! It was awesome! Debi is an amazing teacher. She has a huge heart, and is super knowledgeable about ALL things yoga. Debi did an excellent job in preparing me to go out into the world and share the love of yoga through teaching. I recommend Joyflow Yoga to anyone looking to broaden their knowledge and experience of yoga!" Ashley
