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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 three different 200 Hour Teacher Trainings in the works for this year 2025: 

1. Joyflow Yoga in Natchez with Affinity Yoga!​  This training has already started with 9 wonderful students so registration is closed for this training. I will be posting sessions in this training on several topics that can be attended a la carte (continuing yoga education credits offered). Please let me know what topics interest you and dates/times you prefer.

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

2. Joyflow Yoga in Collinsville at The Land!   

 

Possible Dates:

1. June 21-22

2. July 19-20

3. August 2-3

4. August 23-24

5. September 6-7

6. September 20-21

7. October 4-5

8. October 18-19

Suggested Donation: $2,333.

Can be divided into 8 payments of approx. $300 or 5 of $470.  Contact me (Debi) to register: 601-613-4317

Housing is a la carte separately as some of you may be local, but there are several options, from primitive tent, glamping tent, tiny house single, tiny house shared, here at The Land. Food is on a bring your own basis, though we may have a holistic chef nearby preparing some things for you.  Contact Cindy Culpepper about over-night options: 601-480-1686

3. Joyflow Retreats at The Land in Collinsville!

Each Retreat will have a Theme and can stand alone, but all 4 retreats will accumilate to fulfill Yoga Alliance 200 hour registry requirements and Joyflow Yoga Teacher Certification.

Themes:

Flowing in Joy in the New Earth 1: 1st Chakra, Root, The Basics - Standing Asanas, Overview of 

Course, Intro to History, Philosophy, and the 8-Limbed Path.

Flowing in Joy in the New Earth 2: 2nd-3rd Chakras, Core and Creativity - Balancing & Strength, 

Confidence in Sun Salutations and Vinyasa, Modifications & Variations in asanas for all levels of ability.

Flowing in Joy in the New Earth 3. 4th-5th Chakras, Opening the Heart and Finding Your Voice -

More challenging asanas and backbends, deeper pranayama, the Power of Chant, Bakti Yoga.

Flowing in Joy in the New Earth 4. 6th-7th Chakras, Pranayama and Meditation, learning to access your intuition and inner Knowing, connecting to Joy. A review of full program and practice teaching. When you can teach it,

you know that you know it.

Each Retreat will begin on Thursday afternoon 4:00 and end on Monday afternoon 2:00.

Again, there are several housing options at The Land, for a full emmersive experience in nature.

Food will be mostly catered, more info to come.

Suggested Donation: $2555, not including housing and food. Each retreat individually: $650

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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

​Upcoming Workshops

Saturday workshops at The Land are in the works. Continuing Education hours are offered for yoga teachers.

Here are some possibilities:

Pranayama and Yoga Meditation: A Saturday of Bliss. Will start with a breath oriented movement class, followed by learning a variety of breathing techniques, and experiencing a variety of meditation techniques. Will end with Yoga Nidra and Singing Sound Bath.

The Experiential Enneagram: A study of our unconscious motivations that drive our personality and can limit us. We will explore ways to access our three centers of intelligence and how this relates to the Enneagram. You will experience getting grounded in the body, more expansive in your heart and ability of receive love, a deep, healing calmness in your mind, and a lightness of spirit.

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 

 

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Email: deb@joyflowyoga.com

Text: 601-613-4317

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