MT ONLINE SCHOOL OF YOGA

The Mind Tribes School of Yoga is a robust school of yoga mentorship and certification for practitioners more interested in curiosity, depth and lasting communion than they are a mere credential. Our trainings are designed to expand your knowledge base, enrich your communication, enable you to move beyond the foundation of current teaching approach, and to creatively and dynamically expand your reach.

MT is known for its precision in sequencing and cueing, adaptability for injuries and differently abled bodies, and our distinct coaching approaches. As a graduate of our programs, you will embody each of these. Another remarkable element of our work is that you get to engage with and learn from a cadre of world-class faculty (see Faculty tab for more info).

  • 8-month 200-Hour Training Certification (designed for those seeking a deep personal transformation and foundational yoga certification).
  • Teaching Fellowship (designed for those with existing credentials seeking rich mentorship and advanced training).

 

200HR YOGA TRAINING

This 100% online training includes 6 weekend sessions + ample flex-time to complete personal practices (via our LIVE online studio), online workshops, and practice teaching.

Trainees also receive access to the MT Life Network online community platform to access rich course content, and to connect with other inspiring teachers & practitioners across the global.

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

LIVE Online Sessions. Your participation includes online lectures & seminars designed to keep you engaged and connected to community. The beauty of our format is that you can to build a ton of flexibility, as each session will be accessible via our online platform.

Hybrid Learning Modules. Your course also includes a curated set of pre-recorded learning modules that are 100% tailored to fit your schedule. Your course leaders are committed to supporting you with the effective scheduling of these lessons.

Practice Time. The most exciting & flexible element of your program is that you can schedule LIVE yoga and meditation practices via our online schedule. This element of the program allows you to start anytime and integrate a deep, consistent practice.

Coaching Office Hours. You receive small group personal coaching to match your vision and goals. Our team of remarkable coaches works with you to integrate coaching office hours that make THE difference in what you’re up to.

 

INVESTMENT 

Sliding Scale of Between $800-$1800.

***Please be sure to note your ideal tuition when you complete your application.

Click Here to Start Your Application

** We are awarding a limited amount of full scholarships to anyone in education or first responders (including counselors, social workers, and therapists). To be considered, please fill out the application. If awarded the scholarship, you agree to maintaining our monthly membership of $66/month for the duration of your 8-month program.

 

LUNAR/SOLAR SEMESTER (2020/2021)

6 Weekends

WKND #1 – Sept 25, 26 & 27***
WKND #2 – Oct 16, 17 & 18
WKND #3 – Nov 13, 14 & 15
WKND #4 – Jan 8, 9 & 10
WKND #5 – Feb 26, 27 & 28
WKND #6 – April 9, 10 & 11 (Completion)***

 

Fridays – 5:30pm-8:00pm (MST); Sat/Sun – 9am-4pm (MST)

***These weekends incorporate a full day on Friday (9am-4pm, MST)***

  • December is your “break month” to allow for the holiday period.
  • We recommend you use March as a “makeup month” to complete outstanding hours.
  • You will receive regular breaks during LIVE training sessions to support your wellbeing and to monitor your time using ZOOM.

 

Flex Hours

Since our program is 100% virtual we’ve added even more flexibility to allow for the completion of training hours. The following are to be completed at trainees’ leisure:

  • Online Studio Practices (40 hours)
  • Online Workshops (10 Hours)
  • Teaching/Homework (22 Hours)

TEACHING FELLOWSHIP

For Teaching Fellows, your course is designed to be completed within 12-months. This program includes 4 quarters of content, and all content hours must be completed within the 6th quarter from with you officially started, to receive your teaching certification upon graduation.

 

WHAT MAKES THIS PATHWAY UNIQUE

You can start your pathway of study at any time, and there are 2 official program period starts (in June OR in November). For Fellowship participants, your course is a 12-month commitment. Fellowship participants will receive certification upon completion as a matter of their teaching commitments.

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

LIVE Online Sessions. Your participation includes online lectures & seminars designed to keep you engaged and connected to community. The beauty of our format is that you can to build a ton of flexibility, as each session will be accessible via our online platform.

Hybrid Learning Modules. Your course also includes a curated set of pre-recorded learning modules that are 100% tailored to fit your schedule. Your course leaders are committed to supporting you with the effective scheduling of these lessons.

Practice Time. The most exciting & flexible element of your program is that you can schedule LIVE yoga and meditation practices via our online schedule. This element of the program allows you to start anytime and integrate a deep, consistent practice.

Coaching & Business Mentorship. You receive 1-on-1 personal coaching + business mentorship to truly deliver upon your vision and goals. Our team of remarkable coaches works with you to integrate 6 weeks of coaching AND robust small-group business coaching to make the difference in what you’re up to.

Teaching Practicum. In addition to our rich content & curriculum, Teaching Fellows have multiple opportunities to practice teach on MT’s online schedule, receive real-time feedback, and receive valuable feedback after submitting teaching videos.

MT Life Summit Retreat (Optional). You get to attend our 4-day MT Life Summit Retreat. The retreat is 100% optional, and you are only responsible for your travel, lodging, and food. The retreat also counts as credit hours toward the completion of your program.

 

COURSE CATALOGUE (Coming Soon)

 

INVESTMENT

$1,100 x 4 Quarters ($4,400)

*First quarter payment serves as deposit and is paid upon registration. Remaining quarterly payments scheduled upon registration.

 

SOLAR SEMESTER DATES 2020

5 Weekends (60 Hours)

  • June 20, 21 & 22 || Anatomy, Biomechanics & Energetics
  • July 17, 18 & 19 || Yogic Ethics, Philosophy & Inquiry
  • August 28, 29 & 30 || Intermediate Sequencing
  • October 9, 10 & 11 || Stress, Pranayama & the Nervous System
  • November 20, 21 & 22 || Marma & Meditation

LUNAR SEMESTER DATES 2021

5 Weekends (60 Hours)

  • January 22, 23 & 24
  • February 19, 20 & 21
  • March 19, 20 & 21
  • April 23, 24 & 25
  • May 21, 22 & 23

Fridays – 5:30pm-7:30pm (MST)

Sat/Sun – 10am-4pm (MST)

Every Other Tuesday (26 Hours)

  • Starts: Tues. June 23rd
  • Ends: Tues. December 8th

Flex Hours (65 Hours)

(includes Asana, Meditation + Pranayama, & Tailored Workshops)

Cristina Houston

PROGRAM LEAD | BOISE, ID

Cristina is a leader and entrepreneur whose work guides women to find their truth, speak candidly, heal their relationships, and create what they always knew was possible. Her own journey led her from being miserable in the corporate world to founding a yoga-based non profit, launching her current businesses, and moving blindly across the country to fulfill on a dream of living a simpler, nature-driven life. Her work incorporates the most impactful tools of yoga philosophy, nutrition, and coaching practices and is known for both its precision and tough love as well as the powerful and subtle guidance she offers her 1on1 clients and students. When not leading programs, you can find her either exploring recipes in the kitchen or on the trails.

Dan Houston

PROGRAM LEAD | BOISE, ID

Dan is a full-time mover and student at heart. His intention is to blend movement principles with applied anatomy for joint health. Dan is committed to cultivating a whole-life movement paradigm that inspires others to adopt an individualized, diverse, and pain-free practice.

Dan is also deeply passionate about goal setting & performance coaching. He has a keen ability for dwelling in possibility and results-based coaching that produces dramatic results for my clients and partners.

As a teacher, he is committed to truthfully, reliably & effectively sharing the yoga tradition in a safe, diverse, and inclusive container of transformative learning. On this path, his aim is to guide students to be responsible for cultivating their own personal practice, joint & bone health, energetic awareness, &  sovereignty.

Margaret James

AYURVEDIC WELLNESS COACH | DENVER, CO

Margaret is an Ayurvedic wellness coach on a mission to reconnect you with your healthy, happy, resilient self. She offers practices to empower your wellness through feminine form medicine, tantra, somatic psychology, restorative yoga, and behavioral science.

Margaret believes you are a unique expression of divine creation which means there is no one size fits all approach to wellness. With this core belief, she is committed to teaching you how to become your own healer so you can dismantle the patterns holding you back from experiencing ease and enjoyment in your body and in your life.

Andres Carrillo

NUTRITION & MOVEMENT | PITTSBURGH, PA

Andres Carrillo, PhD is an Associate Professor of Movement Science at Chatham University. He has served as the professor of record for several health-related courses focusing on nutrition, exercise, environmental physiology, and wellness.

His research considers connections between different dietary approaches, advancing age, the autonomic nervous system, and the growth we experience when exposed to environmental extremes.

Andres incorporates philosophical approaches to movement to challenge and engage students’ understanding and experience in all areas of study both in and out of the classroom. With a focus on language precision, he is passionate about enhancing self-expression to live a meaningful and dynamic life.

OVERVIEW

The Mind Tribes School of Yoga is a robust school of yoga mentorship and certification for practitioners more interested in curiosity, depth and lasting communion than they are a mere credential. Our trainings are designed to expand your knowledge base, enrich your communication, enable you to move beyond the foundation of current teaching approach, and to creatively and dynamically expand your reach.

MT is known for its precision in sequencing and cueing, adaptability for injuries and differently abled bodies, and our distinct coaching approaches. As a graduate of our programs, you will embody each of these. Another remarkable element of our work is that you get to engage with and learn from a cadre of world-class faculty (see Faculty tab for more info).

  • 8-month 200-Hour Training Certification (designed for those seeking a deep personal transformation and foundational yoga certification).
  • Teaching Fellowship (designed for those with existing credentials seeking rich mentorship and advanced training).

 

200HR YOGA TRAINING

200HR YOGA TRAINING

This 100% online training includes 6 weekend sessions + ample flex-time to complete personal practices (via our LIVE online studio), online workshops, and practice teaching.

Trainees also receive access to the MT Life Network online community platform to access rich course content, and to connect with other inspiring teachers & practitioners across the global.

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

LIVE Online Sessions. Your participation includes online lectures & seminars designed to keep you engaged and connected to community. The beauty of our format is that you can to build a ton of flexibility, as each session will be accessible via our online platform.

Hybrid Learning Modules. Your course also includes a curated set of pre-recorded learning modules that are 100% tailored to fit your schedule. Your course leaders are committed to supporting you with the effective scheduling of these lessons.

Practice Time. The most exciting & flexible element of your program is that you can schedule LIVE yoga and meditation practices via our online schedule. This element of the program allows you to start anytime and integrate a deep, consistent practice.

Coaching Office Hours. You receive small group personal coaching to match your vision and goals. Our team of remarkable coaches works with you to integrate coaching office hours that make THE difference in what you’re up to.

 

INVESTMENT 

Sliding Scale of Between $800-$1800.

***Please be sure to note your ideal tuition when you complete your application.

Click Here to Start Your Application

** We are awarding a limited amount of full scholarships to anyone in education or first responders (including counselors, social workers, and therapists). To be considered, please fill out the application. If awarded the scholarship, you agree to maintaining our monthly membership of $66/month for the duration of your 8-month program.

 

LUNAR/SOLAR SEMESTER (2020/2021)

6 Weekends

WKND #1 – Sept 25, 26 & 27***
WKND #2 – Oct 16, 17 & 18
WKND #3 – Nov 13, 14 & 15
WKND #4 – Jan 8, 9 & 10
WKND #5 – Feb 26, 27 & 28
WKND #6 – April 9, 10 & 11 (Completion)***

 

Fridays – 5:30pm-8:00pm (MST); Sat/Sun – 9am-4pm (MST)

***These weekends incorporate a full day on Friday (9am-4pm, MST)***

  • December is your “break month” to allow for the holiday period.
  • We recommend you use March as a “makeup month” to complete outstanding hours.
  • You will receive regular breaks during LIVE training sessions to support your wellbeing and to monitor your time using ZOOM.

 

Flex Hours

Since our program is 100% virtual we’ve added even more flexibility to allow for the completion of training hours. The following are to be completed at trainees’ leisure:

  • Online Studio Practices (40 hours)
  • Online Workshops (10 Hours)
  • Teaching/Homework (22 Hours)
300HR TEACHING FELLOWSHIP

TEACHING FELLOWSHIP

For Teaching Fellows, your course is designed to be completed within 12-months. This program includes 4 quarters of content, and all content hours must be completed within the 6th quarter from with you officially started, to receive your teaching certification upon graduation.

 

WHAT MAKES THIS PATHWAY UNIQUE

You can start your pathway of study at any time, and there are 2 official program period starts (in June OR in November). For Fellowship participants, your course is a 12-month commitment. Fellowship participants will receive certification upon completion as a matter of their teaching commitments.

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

LIVE Online Sessions. Your participation includes online lectures & seminars designed to keep you engaged and connected to community. The beauty of our format is that you can to build a ton of flexibility, as each session will be accessible via our online platform.

Hybrid Learning Modules. Your course also includes a curated set of pre-recorded learning modules that are 100% tailored to fit your schedule. Your course leaders are committed to supporting you with the effective scheduling of these lessons.

Practice Time. The most exciting & flexible element of your program is that you can schedule LIVE yoga and meditation practices via our online schedule. This element of the program allows you to start anytime and integrate a deep, consistent practice.

Coaching & Business Mentorship. You receive 1-on-1 personal coaching + business mentorship to truly deliver upon your vision and goals. Our team of remarkable coaches works with you to integrate 6 weeks of coaching AND robust small-group business coaching to make the difference in what you’re up to.

Teaching Practicum. In addition to our rich content & curriculum, Teaching Fellows have multiple opportunities to practice teach on MT’s online schedule, receive real-time feedback, and receive valuable feedback after submitting teaching videos.

MT Life Summit Retreat (Optional). You get to attend our 4-day MT Life Summit Retreat. The retreat is 100% optional, and you are only responsible for your travel, lodging, and food. The retreat also counts as credit hours toward the completion of your program.

 

COURSE CATALOGUE (Coming Soon)

 

INVESTMENT

$1,100 x 4 Quarters ($4,400)

*First quarter payment serves as deposit and is paid upon registration. Remaining quarterly payments scheduled upon registration.

 

SOLAR SEMESTER DATES 2020

5 Weekends (60 Hours)

  • June 20, 21 & 22 || Anatomy, Biomechanics & Energetics
  • July 17, 18 & 19 || Yogic Ethics, Philosophy & Inquiry
  • August 28, 29 & 30 || Intermediate Sequencing
  • October 9, 10 & 11 || Stress, Pranayama & the Nervous System
  • November 20, 21 & 22 || Marma & Meditation

LUNAR SEMESTER DATES 2021

5 Weekends (60 Hours)

  • January 22, 23 & 24
  • February 19, 20 & 21
  • March 19, 20 & 21
  • April 23, 24 & 25
  • May 21, 22 & 23

Fridays – 5:30pm-7:30pm (MST)

Sat/Sun – 10am-4pm (MST)

Every Other Tuesday (26 Hours)

  • Starts: Tues. June 23rd
  • Ends: Tues. December 8th

Flex Hours (65 Hours)

(includes Asana, Meditation + Pranayama, & Tailored Workshops)

FACULTY

Cristina Houston

PROGRAM LEAD | BOISE, ID

Cristina is a leader and entrepreneur whose work guides women to find their truth, speak candidly, heal their relationships, and create what they always knew was possible. Her own journey led her from being miserable in the corporate world to founding a yoga-based non profit, launching her current businesses, and moving blindly across the country to fulfill on a dream of living a simpler, nature-driven life. Her work incorporates the most impactful tools of yoga philosophy, nutrition, and coaching practices and is known for both its precision and tough love as well as the powerful and subtle guidance she offers her 1on1 clients and students. When not leading programs, you can find her either exploring recipes in the kitchen or on the trails.

Dan Houston

PROGRAM LEAD | BOISE, ID

Dan is a full-time mover and student at heart. His intention is to blend movement principles with applied anatomy for joint health. Dan is committed to cultivating a whole-life movement paradigm that inspires others to adopt an individualized, diverse, and pain-free practice.

Dan is also deeply passionate about goal setting & performance coaching. He has a keen ability for dwelling in possibility and results-based coaching that produces dramatic results for my clients and partners.

As a teacher, he is committed to truthfully, reliably & effectively sharing the yoga tradition in a safe, diverse, and inclusive container of transformative learning. On this path, his aim is to guide students to be responsible for cultivating their own personal practice, joint & bone health, energetic awareness, &  sovereignty.

Margaret James

AYURVEDIC WELLNESS COACH | DENVER, CO

Margaret is an Ayurvedic wellness coach on a mission to reconnect you with your healthy, happy, resilient self. She offers practices to empower your wellness through feminine form medicine, tantra, somatic psychology, restorative yoga, and behavioral science.

Margaret believes you are a unique expression of divine creation which means there is no one size fits all approach to wellness. With this core belief, she is committed to teaching you how to become your own healer so you can dismantle the patterns holding you back from experiencing ease and enjoyment in your body and in your life.

Andres Carrillo

NUTRITION & MOVEMENT | PITTSBURGH, PA

Andres Carrillo, PhD is an Associate Professor of Movement Science at Chatham University. He has served as the professor of record for several health-related courses focusing on nutrition, exercise, environmental physiology, and wellness.

His research considers connections between different dietary approaches, advancing age, the autonomic nervous system, and the growth we experience when exposed to environmental extremes.

Andres incorporates philosophical approaches to movement to challenge and engage students’ understanding and experience in all areas of study both in and out of the classroom. With a focus on language precision, he is passionate about enhancing self-expression to live a meaningful and dynamic life.

200HR TRAINING or TEACHER FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
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Mind Tribes is a coaching & development company for everyday people committed to building health, wealth, and freedom. Our platform and our best-in-class courses is designed to support you with creating systems for wealth AND for generating more abundance for others.

Our tailored resources and community enable you to unpack old stories, get clear, and rewrite the future of your life. In the process you will be able to easily, effectively & quickly achieve wildly important goals that matter.