500hr Training Program

with Jessica Lynne Trese

Yoga Chikitsa’s 500hr Training Course is an immersive educational journey for practitioners and yoga teachers.

Jessica teaching intensive study programs

This course is deeply rooted in the foundations of traditional yoga teachings and will guide students into the depths of finding balance and knowledge with yoga. You will emerge from this program with a depth of understanding of yoga theory, philosophy, technique, adaptations and modalities to support finding balance amid the turmoils of modern living.

2027 Course dates:

March 20 & 21, 2027
April 10 & 11
April 17 & 18
May 22 & 23
June 5 & 6
June 18-20 (option to be live in Tampa)
July 10 & 11
July 17 & 18
Aug 21 & 22
Sept 11 & 12
Oct 16 & 17
Nov 13 & 14 (option to be live in Tampa)

This training program is registered as a 500hr RYT training program through Yoga Alliance. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a 500hr RYT.

Please note, Yoga Alliance requires 100hrs of teaching after completion of the program to finalize designation requirements.

Course Includes:

In-Depth study of the tradition of Ashtanga Yoga with Jessica Lynne
Unlimited practice with Yoga Chikitsa for the duration of the training program (virtual and in-person classes included)
Complimentary attendance to any workshop (retreats are not included) taught by Jessica Lynne while actively enrolled in Ashtanga Academy’s Yoga Training Program
Hands on guidance on leading beginners, intermediate, advanced and injured students of all ages and physical backgrounds postural yoga practice
Comprehensive Sanskrit study
Comprehensive Yoga Sūtra and Yoga Philosophy study
Comprehensive study of Prāṇa, Vayus and how to work with theses energies in the Mysore room
In-Depth study of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Count

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Pre-Requisites:

• Regular yoga practice for an impactful period of time

• Practicing with steadiness in breath, posture and gaze

• A strong desire to dive into the tradition of the Ashtanga Yoga practice and learn.

Program Requirements:
• Completion of intensive study under the guidance of Jessica Lynne
• 100 or more classes attended (over the course of a year) with Yoga Chikitsa
• Observation of 75 or more Yoga Chikitsa classes (over the course of a year)
• Completion of all monthly group sessions with Jessica Lynne to study, learn, review, discuss and practice. These classes will all be hosted live via Zoom and recordings will be available for those who have to miss a session
• Consistent personal yoga, meditation and/or breath work practice for the duration of enrollment
• Full Payment of Apprenticeship fees
• Completion of all reading and written assignments
• Completion of final teaching practicum