The 2024 Kentucky Yoga Collective 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training begins August 3rd. This is a journey for anyone who are ready to take their yoga & their life to the next level.Will you join us? Read on for more details!
The world needs your yoga. Every yoga student and every yoga teacher has a way of experiencing and sharing yoga that is unique and cannot be duplicated. We are not interested in telling you exactly how to teach yoga, but rather we want to give you the education, the tools, and the confidence to decide how you will share it with others.
Kentucky Yoga Collective was created by its lead trainers, Erin Short, Erin Smith, and Erin Royal.
Our program offers a well-rounded exploration of yoga and the many ways that it can be shared in the world. We see yoga as a way to deepen our connection to ourselves, others, and the world. We believe that connection is our birthright and can be accessed by all.
As we explore yoga asana we recognize that the science of how and why we move our bodies is ever-evolving.
As we explore meditation practices we explore how neuroscience, psychology, spirituality, and contemplative practice intertwine with one another.
As we explore yoga philosophy we consider how we can utilize these ancient principles in our current, day-to-day lives.
The only prerequisite for joining us on this journey is a desire to learn and grow.
The Erins have all been trained in trauma-informed practices. We are dedicated to being a safe place to learn and share the practices of yoga.
Kentucky Collective 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is for you if…
You have a deep desire to immerse yourself in the transformative world of yoga.
You have a passion for yoga and want to share it with others.
You already work in a complementary field and want to integrate an element of yoga.
You already teach yoga and want to learn more.
You have a desire to be more awake and aware in your life, to live life with gratitude and joy.
You want to immerse yourself in yoga, deepen your practice and knowledge, and be surrounded by an amazing group of like-minded people.
Meet The KYC 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Staff
Erin Short, E-RYT-500
Erin has been practicing yoga since 2007, and teaching yoga since 2017. She completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training with Barefoot Works Yoga in Lexington, Kentucky in 2017, and completed her 300 hour advanced yoga teacher training with the Asheville Yoga Center in Asheville, North Carolina in 2020. She is trained in and teaches Vinyasa, Yoga Sculpt, Hot 26&2, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Basics, Yoga Nidra, and Inferno Hot Pilates.
Erin’s favorite thing about being a yoga teacher is the change she gets to witness in people’s lives. Her passions lie in helping students to create ease in their lives, both on and off the yoga mat.
Erin has expanded her love for yoga into her jewelry business, Sage + Strand, where she designs and creates high vibe, luxe malas (meditation beads) and intention jewelry. When she isn’t teaching or stringing beads (and sometimes when she should be), Erin enjoys reading, traveling, and snuggling her cat, Sage.
Erin Skinner Smith, E-RYT-500
Erin wants everyone to make friends with stillness and quiet, eat real food, move their bodies, and hit the pillow a little earlier for a more purposeful existence. Her Kentucky-based yoga studio, the OM place, just celebrated 24 years in business. She is a therapeutically-trained, trauma-informed yoga therapist, mindfulness coach, and published writer. When she’s not in pigeon pose or typing on her trusty laptop, you’ll find her binge reading, drinking coffee, playing guitar, or snuggling on the couch with her pets and her people. She’s great at jigsaw puzzles and bad at pickleball.
Erin Royal, MS, ERYT-500, Licensed Psychological Practitioner
Erin Royal is a Licensed Psychological Practitioner and ERYT-500. She has been working in the field of mental health since 1998. Since that time she has sat with people of all ages, in a variety of settings, always with the intention of helping them navigate life in the best possible way. Today Erin attributes much her ability to be present with others to her own yoga and mindfulness practice. She loves sharing the practice with other therapists, yoga teachers, students and clients. Erin has has obtained extensive training in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. She is especially intrigued by the neuroscience of mindfulness, the polyvagal theory, and importance of befriending the nervous system for optimal emotional health. She has taught yoga and mindfulness in studios, schools, medical facilities, conference rooms, and her therapy office. Erin is currently the owner of Barefoot Works Yoga, where she provides psychotherapy and teaches group yoga classes.
Erin fills her own cup by walking, riding her bike, reading, writing, attending live music shows, chatting with other amazing women, and hanging out anywhere with her husband, daughter and energetic golden doodle.
The Format:
Our yoga teacher training meets for eight weekend modules. There will be additional work outside of our sessions that include attending and observing yoga classes and reading assignments, all meant to integrate what you are learning during our time together. There will also be some 2-hour zoom meetings on a weekday evening. Dates and times TBD.
The 2024 Dates:
August 3-4
August 24-25
September 14-15
October 5-6
October 26-27
November 9-10
November 23-24
December 7-8
The Materials:
You will receive a yoga teacher training manual. There is required reading for the training that will be sent to you once you are all signed up. We will also have a private Facebook group so that we can stay connected throughout our training.
The Location:
For half of our journey together we will gather at Barefoot Works located at 1050 Chinoe Road, suite 106 Lexington, KY: 40502. Located in Chinoe Shopping Center, there are plenty of restaurants and a Kroger within walking distance.
The other half of the time you will be at the OM place in Winchester, KY, owned by Erin Smith. The OM place, is 25 minutes away, situated in a quiet rural space of Clark County. You see more of this beautiful studio at theOMplace.net
Investment:
$3200
-$500 non-refundable deposit due at application time
-$500 non-refundable deposit due July 15, 2024
-$275 due each weekend we meet
$3000 If paid in full by July 15, 2024
Now that you know more about Kentucky Collective Yoga Teacher Training, is this you?
Personal growth:
You have the desire to continue to grow, learn, and apply what you’re exploring. I’m not so much concerned if you are a “yoga master”. Perfection of the poses does not lead to enlightenment or perfection in teaching. You should be knowledgeable about the basic yoga poses as I find it’s just way too much to start from scratch AND expect to learn how to teach.
Connection:
You believe in the body, mind, spirit connection. You are open to exploring how your life on and off the mat are connected. You desire connection and deepening of relationships of those who join this journey alongside you. You see yourself as a part of a greater good. You trust, believe, or at least suspect that we are all interwoven in some way even if you’re not exactly sure how.
Contribution:
I firmly believe that having more yoga teachers out in the world will lead to a happier and healthier planet. You sense the power that lies within the practice, philosophy, and psychology of yoga. You have a desire to make a difference in the lives of others by sharing yoga.
Compassion:
Embarking on the path of becoming a yoga teacher is a process. There will be intense, emotional, and challenging times. Our training days will be greatly fulfilling and grueling at times. Compassion for yourself (and those training alongside you) will be invaluable.
What Happens Now?
Ready to embark on a life changing journey? Great! Here’s how it works…..
Step 1: Complete the application here.
Step 2: Pay a $500 deposit. Your deposit is non-refundable. It confirms your joyful commitment to the process.
Step 3: You will receive a confirmation email and will have the chance to ask any additional questions.
Step 4: The fun stuff!
This is where we send you all the information that you need and together we start getting ready for training! We are looking forward to sharing this transformative experience with you.
If you have any questions, email at info@barefootworks.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Namaste & High Fives,
Erin Royal, Erin Smith, Erin Short
Before submitting your application for yoga teacher training we ask that you consider the time, money, and energy that must be invested to become a yoga teacher. We recommend that you carefully evaluate your schedule and obligations to ensure that you can commit fully to the program. We keep our training group small and it usually sells out. Please keep this in mind as you are completing your application and paying your deposit. The deposit is due when you submit your application and is non-refundable. We do not offer any refunds for yoga teacher training.
