300 hr Yoga Teacher Training: The Space Between
22-Day Fusion & Integrative Foundation
July 4 - 25, 2023
NEW TRAINING SPECIAL: $500 off tuition!
EXPLORE - EMPOWER - EXPAND
at Seven Springs, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
300 hr YTT: Aligned Action from the Space Between
In the foothills of the oldest mountains in the world lies time and space for connection. The sacred stillness of this ancient world is the perfect place to become aware of the divine reflection within yourself. Step out of your daily life to find solace, and step back in strengthened with techniques to maintain balance and honor for that oneness that lies within and outside of you.
As summer sings in the mountains, rivers, and forests, it is a perfect time to allow the fire of the sun purify and ignite our intentions in our hearts, minds and souls. This 22-day journey provides the space between to explore your Self, letting you emerge feeling supported, inspired and full of the breath of new beginnings, with a clear direction and aligned action.
How our 22-day Fusion & Integrative Framework flows…
ONLINE PORTION
LIVE CALLS: Online pre-course and post-course LIVE 2-hr calls two weeks before/after the training.
PRE-COURSE MATERIAL: 70 hrs self-paced recorded online that will need to be completed prior to your in-person training dates.
You will have forever access to this material to refer to after the training when you go into the world and teach!
ONLINE CONTENT INCLUDES:
• Yoga Asana Classes
• Therapeutic Yoga & Anatomy
• Yoga History
• Pranayama & Meditation
• Sequencing & Assists
• Ayurveda
• Pre-Natal Yoga
• Sutras
IN PERSON PORTION
Our in-person 22-day YTTs are designed to bring the teachings alive through learning in a dynamic and interactive community at the sacred location of Tennessee! This is the time to embody the yoga teacher in you through peer teaching and hands-on assists. In the in person portion, we emphasize philosophy, therapeutics, ceremony and earth medicine.
We will have an optional Kula Karma day following the training that you will have the opportunity to participate in OR a Karma project after the training to shine your light in your hometown!
HIGHLIGHTS OF The space between 300 HR YTT Tennessee TRAINING…
Enjoy glimpses of the first light of sunrise in the open-air yoga pavilion with a breathtaking view of the Chillhowee mountains.
Enjoy nightly gathering and special ceremonies around the power of the fire.
Relax in our open-air massage pavilion with a massage by one of our resident therapists.
Learn from local Cherokee and Lakota traditions and teachers.
Learn about local medicinal plants and prepare remedies and products.
Enjoy a sacred cleansing with pure mountain spring water that originates on the property.
Experience outdoor living in unique yurt accommodation.
Explore this fascinating region before or after the course, with attractions such as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited National Park in the U.S.!
What you'll love about Seven Springs Retreat Center...
Seven Springs is the Tennessee home of Zach and Jessi, two of our Kula Collective co-founders. The family spirit is strong here: Jessi’s grandmother and parents have been homesteading the land for almost fifty years. From building to managing to mowing the grass, it takes all four generations to keep it up.
Set on 126 acres of secluded forest, this is the perfect place to disconnect and reconnect. It has come a long way in six years, earning the title of #1 meditation retreat center in Success Magazine (sep/22).
Gather for practice on our hand-built shala with local cedar posts. Nourish yourself with Olivia’s hearty local vegan and vegetarian cuisine. Fill your cup with crystal clear spring water. Walk the creek between our springs among old growth hardwoods. Get out to explore & hike Great Smoky Mountain National park just a short drive away. Just 25 minutes from the Knoxville airport and within a day’s drive of so many cities, getting away from it all has never been this easy.
What our Happy Yoga Teachers are Saying…
“I can’t begin to describe how meaningful this training was and continues to be for me. It was powerful on every level: mind, body, soul, spirit. It was challenging and empowering on every level. It was healing on every level. I’m incredibly, incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to learn and grow with the Kula. Kula is unique and holistic beyond words. The training was deep, grounded, thoughtful, well-rounded, ceremonial, and authentic (truly words don’t even begin to scratch the surface). I have the sense that Kula is founded on love and dedication, and this love permeated throughout every part of the training. I am deeply honored to have had the opportunity to train with Kula.”
Have questions? We’d love to hear from you!
Example of Daily Kula 300 hr YTT Schedule:
(will vary depending on location and facilitators):
6:30-8:30 AM: Meditation & Yoga Asana class (Art of Practice)
8:30-8.45 AM: Smoothie and fruit
8:45-10.15 AM: Philosophy Discussion (Art of Living)
10:15-1:30 PM: Brunch and Personal Sadhana
1:30-2:30 PM: Special Topic, Anatomy or Ethics Discussion (Art of Living/Healing)
2:45-5:45 PM: Techniques class (Art of Teaching}
5:45-7:00 PM: Dinner
7:00-8:00 PM: Kirtan, sharing and meditation (Art of Healing) {every other day}
8:00-9:30 PM: Studying or journaling in Silence
Every 4th day of the 8 day cycle is a half day, and every 8th day a full day of Self Sadhana.
What our YTT Grads are Saying…
Have questions? We’d love to hear from you!
Meet your Kula Facilitators …
JESSI LUNA
Jessi teaches a Vinyasa based practice to combine elements of dance and natural movement with traditional yogic sequencing. She incorporates attention to rhythm of the breath and allows for organic movement to flow in each pose. She is grateful for the journey of yogic creativity and loves to share this movement of bliss with others along the way.
Jessi, along with her husband Zach and her parents, created Seven Springs Retreat Center in her mountain home of East Tennessee. Inspired by retreat centers from around the world, Seven Springs provides a natural and holistic space for local and global communities to experience high quality holistic education in the United States. Retreats offered vary from yoga, massage, natural medicines and foods, creativity, social innovation, team-building, eco-building and permaculture.
Zachary Towne-smith
Zachary inspires participation and thoughtful consensus in a wide array of groups. He is dedicated to developing intercultural relations and facilitating innovative solutions for regenerative well-being.
His Cum Laude B.A. from Harvard College led him to explore issues of privilege and work for justice from his hometown of Philadelphia to the Guatemala City garbage dump. This work has taken him throughout the Americas engaging diverse stakeholders in strategic planning through the development of creative and critical thinking in fields such as education, public health, business, creative industries, and entrepreneurship.
His 500hr Yoga Teacher training instills a diversity and depth to his facilitation. He embodies these ancient practices in ways that are socially relevant and culturally appropriate
Krystalyn Norton
Krystalyn ERYT 500 has been a coach and transformational facilitator for over 8 years, she’s developed the subtle art of listening in deep ways to draw out people’s strengths and help identify their insecurities so they can be risen above. Through observation and tactful feedback she guides people to discover what they thought they were looking for outside, but is truly found inside of themselves.
Krystalyn continues consciously asking questions that lead to better questions to dig into the roots of the matter at hand. These open ended questions, and her ability to hold a clean container, creates a safe space for self-reflective clarity.
With a life time of artistry behind her, Krystalyn brings art and creativity to the spaces she holds, be it experiential learning or body art tattoos, she embodies and expresses beauty and art in a multitude of ways.
What you'll love about the Kula Collective 300-hour YTT…
The Kula Collective 300-hour yoga teacher training is a transformational journey to your highest self, to understand your true essence as a teacher, healer and a part of All That Is. This course is a deep-dive immersion that provides tools to deepen your practice and sharpen your spirit, cleansing away that which no longer serves and creating space to manifest that which does. This is a self-purification to connect with the deep, intuitive and creative part of yourself, inspiring you to step onto your mat as a teacher from your most aligned and luminous state of being.
REFINING YOUR ESSENCE AS A TEACHER WITH KULA…
Kula Collective's 300hr YTT focuses on honing in on your essence as a teacher; following your greatest excitement towards the cultivation of your unique gifts. Through the expansion of your own sacred consciousness and the full embodiment of your practice we support you to radiate the teachings of yoga in your own powerful and distinct way.
Mornings start by going deep into advanced practice, with expert sequencing drawn from asana, pranayama, meditation, bhakti and worldwide spiritual, energetic and movement practices. Our days center around your own self-discovery, healing and spiritual advancement, through comprehensive discussions on yogic philosophy, ancient wisdom and mystical teachings; complementary healing practices such as Ayurveda, energetic healing and shamanic healing and interactive workshops that refine and break down the techniques and artistry of holistic yoga teaching.
We bow to the inner guru who knows what calls you, and give thanks to the wisdom that is yet to be revealed.
Hear from our Happy Yoga Teachers…
“The rules of Divine timing brought some very beautiful humans into my life, in a beautiful place, and at exactly the right time.. and although it’s hard to fully articulate my experience with Kula; I know I came out a completely new person. The lens through which I looked out into the world shifted from a state of separation to a state of pure undivided connection. I began to TRULY SEE (maybe for the first time) through the lens of unconditional love. Unconditional love for myself, for humanity, and for the very earth I walked upon.
Ironically, the teacher training with Kula Collective didn’t teach me anything that I didn’t already know about myself. Instead, they provided me with the framework and language that guided me in the direction of my greatest joy. They guided me through the process of what it takes to fully step into the most authentic version of myself so that I could navigate through life perfectly aligned with who I am. They showed me the innate ability I have to make choices that are in alignment with my true nature. Through this I began to experience a level of comfort and acceptance for who I am, and started living out my real purpose in the world. This is where the magic happened. This is how I took my power back. And for that, I am eternally grateful.
So thank you to my Kula family. I carry you in my heart for the rest of eternity.”
Have questions? We’d love to hear from you!
All Inclusive Pricing & Registration:
SHARED YURT - $5595 USD
PRIVATE YURT - $6395 USD
($3350 tuition + R&B and 3% fees)
Pricing includes: Tuition, 21 nights accommodation, three daily vegetarian and locally sourced meals, two printed manuals and Yoga Alliance approved certificate.
Not included: Additional wellness services, airfare and airport transfer.
So are you ready to become an empowered and embodied yoga teacher in just 22 days?!
WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE YOUR TRAINING WITH…
Understanding of anatomy of the human body so cueing becomes effortless
Confidence in creating creative and holistic sequences for your students
Experience practicing teaching and getting feedback from your student and your experienced facilitators
Exploration of your own way of teaching and using empowered words in your classes
Certification to register as a RYT-500 Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance
Community and support of other holistic yoga teachers
Song and ceremony experiences that you can share and incorporate into your teaching
Solid foundational daily practices to incorporate into your life, including meditation, asana and pranayama
Clarity and focus with a 90 Day plan to this your training into actionable next steps to becoming a teacher
Transformative inner healing as you uncover new layers of your self, your yoga practice and your role as a teacher
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Frequently Asked Questions from our Students!
1. WHEN WILL I RECEIVE TRAVEL DETAILS FOR MY YOGA TEACHER TRAINING?
Students receive a detailed welcome packet as well as all remaining tuition invoices within a day of registering. This information can also be found online under the “Locations” tab. Simply click on the country you’re traveling to, select the retreat center, and click “learn more”.
2. WHAT DO I NEED TO PACK FOR MY YOGA TEACHER TRAINING?
We include a packing list for all in-person YTT courses in the welcome email sent to students once they register. This information can also be found online under the “Locations” tab. Simply click on the country you’re traveling to, select the retreat center, and click “learn more”.
3. CAN I STAY OFFSITE OR IN A DIFFERENT RETREAT CENTER THAN THE ONE WHERE THE 300 HR YTT TAKES PLACE?
All students registered in the YTT must stay onsite where the YTT is being held. An important part of the YTT experience is the immersion in yogic community; where all students undergo the transformative experience within the safe container of the retreat setting. Students eat together and study together. Most of the retreat centers are nestled in nature, far enough away from the hustle and bustle to be comfortably housed offsite. Stay, enjoy, relax, and take in all the beauty your YTT experience has to offer.
4. WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE A KULA COLLECTIVE 300 HR YTT?
Within each of us lies a guru, a wise one who knows the truth behind each of our thoughts, words, and actions, an ancient soul that sees through to the essence of all things and knows all there is to be known. Our unique offerings will help reveal the voice of this wise one, giving you the tools and language you need to share the spiritual practice of yoga and empowering you to trust in the channel of truth you carry.
Our Yoga Teacher Trainings and Transformational Retreat offerings are created as holistic experiences; to understand Yoga you must first understand Self... body, mind, and spirit.
5. ARE KULA COLLECTIVE YTT’S YOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFIED?
Kula Collective is certified at the 200 hour level and 300 hour level.
6. WHAT TYPE OF YOGA WILL BE TAUGHT IN A KULA 300 HR YTT?
Kula Collective trainings draw from a broad foundational understanding of the vast tradition that is this 5000 year old approach to Self-realization. We thread the four traditional paths throughout our training programs, encouraging a holistic and experiential approach to practice and teaching.
We also weave together diverse understandings of various wisdom cultures and infuse a shamanic connection to the Earth and her elements.
In regards to Asana practice, the ‘Kula Flow’ is a slow vinyasa based sequence with an emphasis on mindfulness, breath, meditation, and alignment. Since vinyasa is not derived from any one lineage, as a collective we have come up with a creative sequence rooted in multiple traditions. The Kula Flow is has roots in Ashtanga, Sivananda, Kundalini, Hatha, and Iyengar. The intention of the flow is to give students an opportunity to access the stillness of the mind, preparing the body for meditation; the foundation of Yoga. As the program progresses, variations on the Kula Flow will be offered for different levels of experience.
The first round of teaching will be the Kula Flow; the second round will be a beginners or intermediate level class where students are required to create and sequence their own class holistically around a theme of their choice, and will be mentored throughout this process
7. WHAT DOES KULA MEAN?
Kula in Sanskrit refers to a community of the heart, a group coming together of its own free will. An intentional community, a family, a tribe, a sangha to support your spiritual evolution.
8. WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT KULA COLLECTIVE?
Kula Collective weaves together diverse holistic experiences and educational offerings from each of our members, drawn together as a whole through using a common thread that respects ancestral traditions, unites our passions, and inspires spiritual growth in ourselves and in others.