250 Hr Yoga Teacher Training and Advanced Studies

"Fertile Ground"

2025

with Kristen Watson Geering and Special International Guest Teachers

Welcome to "Fertile Ground"- The 250 Hour Yoga Teacher Training and Advanced Studies Curriculum presented by

Kristen Watson Geering

and

Special Guest Teachers

First and foremost, this course is designed for anyone with a calling to dive deeper into the practices and paths of Yoga, whether the initial intention is to teach or not.  We recommend having a 2+ year consistent practice, although this is not required.  We recognize that TIME is not as important as our willingness NOW in this moment, to Show Up and Dive in. 

Secondly, this course is designed to give you a strong foundation, or fertile ground, as a yoga teacher embarking on this journey of sharing these practices with others.  Whether this is your first training, or you have completed one before, it will serve as a strong anchor that will be honoring to the traditions as they have been passed down, and also help you to share the teachings in your own way with clear expression going forward. Many teacher trainings are short and sweet, designed to get you in and done. This is different. Its not only sweet, but a longer period of time where we can grow together, create and embody new habits, and watch as our lives transform over 9 mths, and our Yoga practices serve each other. Having these 9 mths together really deepens the experience and ripens the practitioner.

Through classical and modern approaches to yoga, this program will combine Kristen's 20+ years of yoga study of various traditions, 18 years of full time teaching in the classroom, her Master's Degree in Spiritual Psychology, as well as including the beautiful offerings from world-renowned Guest Teachers joining our team.

and Finally, different from other studios in town, we offer unlimited classes to the studio during the training, and a chance to teach community classes afterwards, and a mentorship “Blossom” to continue the call for those who wish to go on.

Including :

• Yoga and Appropriation with Sangeeta Vallabhan, NYC

• Intro to Sanskrit with Lucrezia Salzgeber, Basel

• A Thai Massage weekend with Gwyn Williams, Australia

• Kirtan and Nada Yoga with Johannes Vogt, Germany

• Voice and Breath Control with Jasmin Albash, Basel

• Anatomy with Beyond Therapy, Basel

• Solemarch : Yoga for Trauma -Sangeeta Vallabhan, NYC

The 250 Hr Course Curriculum will include and surpass the following guidelines for a 200 hr TT:

1. Techniques, Training, and Practices

• Asanas, Pranayamas, Kriyas, Chanting, Mantras, Meditations and other traditional yoga techniques

• Safe Sequencing for groups, Creative Theming, Breaking down and Building up Approaches to Class Content for all levels in the classroom

• Clarity of Verbal Instruction, Positive Communication, Rhythm and Timing, and overall Presentation of a class

• Principles of Demonstration, Observation, Assisting (hands on / verbal) and Correcting

2.  The Gross and Subtle Bodies

• Physical Anatomy and Physiology (bodily systems, organs, muscles, bones, etc)

• Energetic Anatomy and Physiology (chakras, nadis, meridian lines etc.)

• Includes both the study of anatomy and physiology along with its relevant application to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc.).

3. Philosophy Ethics Lifestyle

• Yoga Philosophies and traditional texts - Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Bhagavad Gita, etc

• Application of Experiential Practices for Self Reflection.

• Living the Yamas and Niyamas in our daily life.

4. Practicum  

• Practice teaching as the lead instructor

• Receiving and giving feedback

• Observing others teaching

• Assisting students while someone else is teaching

Dates for our 2025, 250 HR Teacher Training Program : Fertile Ground

March: 21st-23rd

April: 4th-6th

May: 2nd-4th

June: 13th-14th

July summer break

August: 22nd-24th

September: 19th-21st

October: 24th-26th

November: 28th-30th

Registration with Kristen: awakentothepath@gmail.com

Included within the Pricing: 

• all training weekends

• group chat and mentoring during 9 mths

• free use of studio for practice

• 9 Mths Unlimited Classes at The Looking Glass Basel,

• student pricing for any events/retreats/workshops at TLG during the course

Pricing:

Early Bird Pricing until January 1st, 2025 / always Student Price

• 4,450 chf

Normal Pricing thereafter January 2nd, 2025

• 4,750 chf

*Payment Plans are possible, please speak with Kristen 

Not included :

Extra Events or Workshops taken during this time, (however student price for all workshops events is extended to tts), Required Reference Books, Props needed at Home.

To request an application, or for any questions regarding the training, please email kristen at awakentothepath@gmail.com

Testimonials

“For years, I have simply shown up in a yoga class, and let someone else guide me through vinyasas. Teacher training with Kristen has helped me understand that yoga can be so much more than just the asana poses -- Yoga is an approach to Life. The philosophy, the history, the anatomy, the nutrition, the spirituality, the chanting, the meditation, the neuroscience...as well as the up dogs and down dogs. Kristen (and her curated team of experts) provided both a theoretical and hands-on approach to these concepts, and how to bring them all together in a meaningful class. I am now humbled to realize the breadth and depth of knowledge that my yoga teachers possess. I strongly recommend training with Kristen, a special teacher of immense intelligence, warmth and a sense of humor that reminds us all -- it's just yoga, have fun.” ~Dan Cohen
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“If you are looking for a change and are curious, and feel that life has much more to offer in what you currently experiencing, take a step forward and do something for your personal development with the most amazing yoga teacher in the world. Kristen has the purest heart and her knowledge about yoga and beyond is something I’ve not experienced before. She connects to her students in the most genuine and authentic way. Apply now and change your life.” ~Fabienne Dietler

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”I found yoga when I was around 16 or 17 years old. A spark inside of me was alight. In my early twenties I started to really fall in love with yoga. It saved me and is still saving me every single day. I know I wanted to become a yoga teacher and share this wonderful knowledge with my little world. Yoga has so many benefits. At the Looking Glass I found a second home, a lovely and amazing community, and an amazing mentor and teacher. Kristen is always loving, warm, has an open ear. She helped me to face me fears (speaking in front of people, being alone in my head. Yoga is something really important in my life. Kristen guides me kindly back to the mat when i fall off the „band waggon“ and shows me how to take care of oneself, my body, mind and spirit. Kristen, thank you so much for being my teacher and guiding me, sharing your wisdom, your passion. It is such a pleasure to be around you.” - Liz

FURTHER TERMS:

• No refunds will be given for cancelations during the program or for an incompletion of the program, ie missed weekends without makeup.

• Full Refund Minus 500 chf for cancelation before February 1st, 2024 will be granted.

• In the event of a missed weekend, please discuss makeup requirements ahead of time.

We Look forwards to Having You!