300 Hours Original Feelings Yoga Teacher Training

• Module 1: Critical Look at Yoga History and Philosophy10-13 April 2025 with Bess Prescott+

  

  A critical look at Yoga history & philosophy!

  A critical look at yoga's history in a way never taught before!

  In this module, we delve into some of yoga's more hidden histories: insights and perspectives that have nearly been talked about or studied in most training programs. Led by Brooklyn-based teacher Bess Prescott, together, we'll explore the evolution of yoga, critically examining its roots through both mainstream and lesser-known texts, as well as the lens of modern scholarship. Along the way confront the systems of privilege and exclusion (like Brahminical dominance and caste structures) that have shaped yoga as we know it today. By doing so, we aim to uncover how these histories continue to influence the practice and teaching of yoga in the modern world. This module is not just about studying history; it's about unlearning harmful narratives, challenging assumptions, and asking deeper questions about authenticity, accessibility, and equity in yoga. It's about empowering yourself to teach in a way that is informed, inclusive, and reflective of yoga's true complexity. You'll come away with:

  • A broader understanding of yoga's historical and philosophical contexts.
  • Practical tools to incorporate these teachings into your classes.
  • The confidence to engage with students in conversations about yoga's roots, its evolution, and its role in the world today.

  This is an opportunity to deepen your relationship with yoga, to teach with greater authenticity, and to bring more depth and integrity to your practice and offerings. Are you ready to look deeper?

• Module 2: Advanced Asana & Sequencing19-22 June 2025 with Simon Park+

  

  Advanced Asana & Sequencing with Simon Park

  This module, taught by the renowned Simon Park, delves into the intricacies of complex asana, focusing on refining technique, fluidity, and safe progression. With over 20 years of experience, Simon brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, guiding you beyond the surface of poses to truly understand their bio-mechanics, purpose, and energetic alignment.

  This is your opportunity to explore advanced asanas in a way that transforms your practice and teaching. Learn to read bodies in posture and in motion, then provide effective guidance with precise instruction. Learn supportive and effective hands-on assists that adapt the pose to the individual. Also teach foundation, direction and key actions with sensitivity and awareness.

  In addition to refining your asana practice, this module also emphasizes creative and intelligent sequencing. Discover the principles of crafting innovative sequences that flow intuitively, blending various styles to create unique classes that inspire and challenge.

  Teach classes with purpose and intention; sequence in a way that feels great for the body and stimulates the mind, keeping students engaged and balanced while deepening their experience on the mat.

  In this module, you will also experience the importance of integrating pranayama and meditation into your practice and teaching. Moving toward stillness to find your center is at the heart of the practice. Develop a distinctive voice and style that resonates with your teaching philosophy and personal journey.

• Module 3: Touch & the 5 Elements3-6 July 2025 with Gwyn Williams+

  

  Touch & the 5 elements with Gwyn Williams

  Touch & The 5 Elements module, is a module like no other.

  Honored to have Gwyn Williams, another teacher of Brooklyn's from Australia, founder of Zenthai Shiatsu offer his deep wisdom here in Berlin.

  This module offers a holistic and practical training experience, designed to integrate ZenThai Shiatsu principles and the 5 elements into your teaching practice.

  You will learn the foundational gestures taught on a level 1 Zenthai training, providing you with what you need to offer a 60min treatment.

  This course also teaches you how to use therapeutic touch as a powerful tool to support your students' physical, emotional, and energetic well-being. You'll leave this training with a deeper awareness and nuances of how to use touch effectively, adapt your teaching to different body types, and facilitate a more connected, therapeutic experience in your classes as well as being able to offer a short Zenthai sequence.

  This holistic approach will enable you to create a safer, more supportive environment that helps students find deeper release, alignment, and balance in their practice.

• Module 4: Subtle Body7-10 August 2025 with Bess Prescott+

  

  Subtle Body with Bess Prescott

  This module is essential for teachers committed to deepening their understanding of yoga beyond the physical practice. Asana serves as the gateway to accessing and influencing our inner energies, and this training offers an illuminating journey into those energetic dimensions.

  You will enhance your personal practice through the integration of structured pranayama sequences, and tantric meditation techniques, all designed to help you connect with the more subtle layers of your being.

  You will delve into the rich historical context of subtle body teachings, and reflect on their relevance in today's practice. As part of this journey, you'll explore the precise pronunciation of Sanskrit mantra and why that in itself holds great importance.

  This comprehensive module will not only refine your skills but also expand your ability to guide others in discovering the transformative power of yoga's energetic aspects.

• Module 5: Restorative Yoga9-12 October 2025 with Brooklyn Reardon+

  

  Restorative Yoga with Brooklyn Reardon

  This module offers an essential exploration of restorative yoga principles, highlighting its transformative capacity to facilitate deep relaxation. You will experience a comprehensive exploration of Restorative Yoga and the principles of active and passive Recovery, providing practical tools to help the body truly rest, rebuild, and sustain a lifelong connection to movement. We will focus on how restorative practices can speak directly to the nervous system, guiding it from a state of 'fight or flight' back to 'rest and digest,' which is crucial for our health and well being in the world we live in.

  This module is perfect for teachers who want to incorporate these principles not just in dedicated restorative practices but to amplify relaxation and recovery in more active classes as well. You'll gain advanced skills in prop usage, posture variations, and calming instruction techniques, ensuring that your students experience the full spectrum of yoga's benefits.

  By the end, you'll be able to offer a balanced, impactful practice that supports recovery, mental clarity, and resilience, making this training an invaluable addition to your home practice and teaching expertise.

• Module 6: Advanced Anatomy6-9 November 2025 with Susan Michel+

  

  Advanced Anatomy with Susan Michel

  Our anatomy module, led by Susan Michel, builds upon her foundational work in the anatomy module of our 200-hour teacher training. As a seasoned expert in the field, Susan will guide you deeper into the complexities of the human body and the relationship between anatomy and yoga practice.

  Specifically, we will be looking at the often misunderstood structures of the feet in supporting the leg line leading up to knees, hips, spinal and even head support. We will explore shoulders, wrists and the role of the breathing diaphragm in relation to all central axis joints.

  In this advanced module, you'll explore how anatomical knowledge informs intelligent alignment, injury prevention, and personalized modifications for different body types.

  Susan's approach makes anatomy accessible and engaging, helping you apply these insights directly to your teaching.

  By understanding the body's structures and systems on a deeper level, you'll gain the confidence to support your students with precision and care, enhancing both their experience and your teaching expertise.

• Module 7: Advanced Adjustments & Therapeutic Privates4-7 December 2025 with Toni Lingemann+

  

  Advanced Adjustments and Therapeutic Privates with Toni Lingemann

  This module, led by our expert Katonah Yoga teacher Toni Lingemann, is an in-depth exploration of hands-on adjustments and the art of working one-on-one with students.

  You'll learn the subtleties and effectiveness of confident hands-on adjustments: how to sense where a body needs support and how to offer precise, meaningful corrections that honor each individual's unique structure.

  Toni will teach you the principles of Katonah alignment and how to skillfully use your hands to enhance the student's experience, deepening their connection to the postures and the practice. Additionally, Toni will guide you through the essentials of offering therapeutic private sessions.

  She will share her expertise on how to approach 1:1 teaching, what to focus on, and how to tailor your sessions to meet the specific needs of each student. Whether you're looking to deepen your skills in group classes or take your teaching into the realm of private instruction, this module will equip you with the tools to offer personalized, healing guidance.

  Those 50h can be credited on your Katonah Yoga account, in case you are collecting Katonah Yoga hours to get a certified Katonah Yoga teacher.

• Every day08:00 - 18:00

08:00–10:00

Morning Practice

10:00–11:00

Break

11:00–13:30

Wisdom

13:30–14:30

Lunch

14:30–17:00

Wisdom

17:00–18:00

Evening Practice

in detail

Session 1

Morning Practice - Asana, Pranayama, Chanting and Meditation

Session 2

Asana lab and Sequencing

Session 3

Teaching Methodology

Session 4

ZenThai Shiatsu and Restoratives