LEVEL 1 Training
at a glance
Overview
Welcome to the LYT Level 1 Teacher Training online course! We are so happy you are here. Congratulations on taking a huge step towards making a positive impact on the lives around you - and your own. Lara's passion for movement and anatomy knows no bounds and we so thrilled to share everything you need to know to teach her smart and sustainable style right away.
There are two course formats available, Guided and Self-Guided.
The Guided course is a combination of prerecorded classes, lectures, and labs as well as interactive LIVE content with Lara and the LYT team. The course also includes mentorship, where one of our Level 2 instructors will be assigned to every 20 participants to support and guide their process. Finally, the Guided course has a structure timeline for certification.
The Self-Guided course follows the same format as the Guided training but without the interactive components and there is no timeline for certification.
Both options will provide you with a LYT Level 1 certificate, the difference is the time and type of experience you want for your training. Both trainings come with lifetime access to the content, so you can always revisit the materials.
Course Format
This course format is unlike any other available because it is completely designed for the LYT methodology. Over 10 weeks, we will cover an immense amount of material. That's why we schedule a 2 week break in the middle of the course - to allow you to practice deeper or catch up on any material. You will have three weeks after the course's completion to finish any remaining material for certification.
The guided course will run during the following dates:
2025 Spring Training
Week 1 March 9th - March 15th
Week 2 March 16th - March 22nd
Week 3 March 23rd - March 29th
Week 4 March 30th - April 5th
Week 5 April 6th - April 12th
*2 Week Break from April 13th - April 26th*
Week 6 April 27th - May 3rd
Week 7 May 4th - May 10th
Week 8 May 11th - May 17th
Week 9 May 18th - May 24th
Week 10 May 25th - May 31st
Closing Circle and all requirements due: July 12th
Week 1
Theme: Free Your Asana
Below is a breakdown of the content you can expect in week one, along with the duration so you can plan accordingly.
Required (~9 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice either version of this class a 2-3x this week.
- Free Your Asana Class (Lara) 0:55:00
- Free Your Asana Modified Class (Rhonna) 0:48:00
Dive into the WHY behind each pose in the class.
- Free Your Asana Class Breakdown (Lara) 1:19:00
Yoga History and Philosophy
- 1st Chakra & Ahimsa (Lara) 1:21:00
Teacher Methodology
- How to be an Observer (Lara) 0:28:00
Anatomy Review
- Structures of the Body (Lara) 0:53:00
- Posture & Case Studies (Lara) 1:49:00
LIVE Instruction
- 90-minute zoom Developmental Sequencing (recorded and time stamped for later viewing)
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Supplementary (7.25 hours)
- Developmental Principles (43:00)
- Philosophy Though Another Lens (Michelle) 0:31:00
- Indexed and Timestamped Q&A sessions 5:00:00
- 60-minute Mentor Zoom
Week 2
Theme: Magic Pelvic Bowl
Below is a breakdown of the content you can expect in week two, along with the duration so you can plan accordingly.
Required (~9 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice either version of this class a 2-3x this week.
- Magic Pelvic Bowl Class (Lara) 0:53:00
- Magic Pelvic Bowl Modified Class (Rhonna) 0:46:00
Dive into the WHY behind each pose in the class.
- Magic Pelvic Bowl Class Breakdown (Lara) 1:23:00
Yoga History and Philosophy
- 2nd Chakra & Satya (Lara) 0:50:00
Teacher Methodology
- Adjustments & Cueing (Lara)1:07:00
Anatomy Review
- Pelvic Anatomy (Lara) 0:52:00
- Physiology & Terminology (Lara) 1:51:00
LIVE Instruction
- 90-minute zoom What is the Reset? (recorded and time stamped for later viewing)
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Supplementary (~6.5 hours)
- Philosophy Though Another Lens (Paola) 0:23:00
- Indexed and Timestamped Q&A sessions 5:00:00
- 60-minute Mentor Zoom
Week 3
Theme: Organize Your Energy
Below is a breakdown of the content you can expect in week three, along with the duration so you can plan accordingly.
Required (~9 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice either version of this class a 2-3x this week.
- Organize Your Energy Class (Lara) 0:58:00
- Organize Your Energy Modified Class (Rhonna) 0:50:00
Dive into the WHY behind each pose in the class.
- Organize Your Energy Class Breakdown (Lara) 1:32:00
Yoga History and Philosophy
- 3rd Chakra & Asteya (Lara) 0:57:00
Teacher Methodology
- Using Your Voice (Lara) 0:29:00
Anatomy Review
- Pelvis & Shoulder Anatomy (Lara) 2:01:00
- Developmental Principles (Lara) 0:43:00
LIVE Instruction
- 90-minute zoom Sun Salutation 1 (recorded and time stamped for later viewing)
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Supplementary (~7 hours)
- Sun Salutation 1 (Lara) 0:35:33
- Philosophy Though Another Lens (Rachna) 0:30:00
- Indexed and Timestamped Q&A sessions 5:00:00
- 60-minute Mentor Zoom
Week 4
Theme: I'm Ready for This
Below is a breakdown of the content you can expect in week four, along with the duration so you can plan accordingly.
Required (~9 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice either version of this class a 2-3x this week.
- I'm Ready For This Class (Lara) 0:53:00
- I'm Ready For This Modified Class (Rhonna) 0:50:00
Dive into the WHY behind each pose in the class.
- I'm Ready For This Class Breakdown (Lara) 1:15:00
Yoga History and Philosophy
- 4th Chakra & Brahmacharya (Lara) 0:26:00
Teacher Methodology
- Leading with Authority (Lara) 1:09:00
Anatomy Review
- Shoulder Anatomy (Lara) 1:20:00
- Mobility & Stability (Lara) 1:14:00
LIVE Instruction
- 90-minute zoom Sun Salutation A & Chaturanga (recorded and time stamped for later viewing)
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Supplementary (~6.5 hours)
- Sun Salutation A (Lara) 0:22:00
- Philosophy Though Another Lens (Johana) 0:18:00
- Indexed and Timestamped Q&A sessions 5:00:00
- 60-minute Mentor Zoom
Week 5
Theme: Scapular Divinity
Below is a breakdown of the content you can expect in week five, along with the duration so you can plan accordingly.
Required (~9 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice either version of this class a 2-3x this week.
- Scapular Divinity Class (Lara) 0:51:00
- Scapular Divinity Modified Class (Rhonna) 0:48:00
Dive into the WHY behind each pose in the class.
- Scapular Divinity Class Breakdown (Lara) 1:19:00
Yoga History and Philosophy
- 5th Chakra & Aparigraha (Lara)1:10:00
Teacher Methodology
- Teaching Privates (Lara) 0:16:00
Anatomy Review
- Shoulder Anatomy (Lara) 1:03:00
- Functional Mobility and Stability (Lara) 0:47:00
LIVE Instruction
- 90-minute zoom Sun Salutation B & Chaturanga (recorded and time stamped for later viewing)
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Supplementary (~6.5 hours)
- Sun Salutation B (Lara) 0:11:53
- Chaturanga (Lara) 0:54:00
- Philosophy Though Another Lens (Megan) 0:15:00
- Indexed and Timestamped Q&A sessions 5:00:00
- 60-minute Mentor Zoom
Two Week Break
Enjoy two full weeks to take a break, catch up, or charge forward.
Week 6
Theme: Stress the Core
Below is a breakdown of the content you can expect in week six, along with the duration so you can plan accordingly.
Required (~7.5 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice either version of this class a 2-3x this week.
- Stress the Core (Lara) 0:50:00
- Stress the Core Modified Class (Rhonna) 0:48:00
Dive into the WHY behind each pose in the class.
- Stress the Core Class Breakdown (Lara) 1:19:00
Yoga History and Philosophy
- 6th Chakra & Saucha (Lara) 0:39:00
Teacher Methodology
- Teacher Ethics (Lara) 0:31:00
Anatomy Review
- Core Physiology and Kinesiology (Lara) 0:31:00
- Core Anatomy (Lara) 1:14:00
LIVE Instruction
- Core Drills & Handstands (recorded and time stamped for later viewing)
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Supplementary (~7.5 hours)
- ABC's of Handstands (Lara) 1:13:00
- Core Drills (Lara) 0:26:00
- Philosophy Though Another Lens (Rahim) 0:15:00
- Indexed and Timestamped Q&A sessions 5:00:00
- 60-minute Mentor Zoom
Week 7
Theme: Shades of Vashistasana
Below is a breakdown of the content you can expect in week seven, along with the duration so you can plan accordingly.
Required (~7 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice either version of this class a 2-3x this week.
- Shades of Vashistasana Class (Lara) 0:57:00
- Shades of Vashistasana Modified Class (Rhonna) 0:45:00
Dive into the WHY behind each pose in the class.
- Shades of Vashistasana Class Breakdown (Lara) 1:19:00
Yoga History and Philosophy
- 7th Chakra & Santosha (Lara) 0:39:00
Teacher Methodology
- Running a Class (Lara) 0:50:00
Anatomy Review
- Core Matrix (Lara) 1:01:00
- Core & Breath (Lara) 1:10:00
LIVE Instruction
- Pose Modifications (recorded and time stamped for later viewing)
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Supplementary (~7.5 hours)
- Pose Modification (Lara) 1:08:00
- Philosophy Though Another Lens (Rita) 0:13:00
- Indexed and Timestamped Q&A sessions 5:00:00
- 60-minute Mentor Zoom
Week 8
Theme: Open Your Heart Heal Your Back
Below is a breakdown of the content you can expect in week eight, along with the duration so you can plan accordingly.
Required (~9.5 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice either version of this class a 2-3x this week.
- Open Your Heart, Heal Your Back Class (Lara) 0:54:00
- Open Your Heart, Heal Your Back Modified Class (Rhonna) 0:51:00
Dive into the WHY behind each pose in the class.
- Open Your Heart, Heal Your Back Class Breakdown (Lara) 1:19:00
Yoga History and Philosophy
- Tapas & Savasana (Lara) 1:01:00
Teacher Methodology
- Business of Yoga (Lara) 0:24:00
Anatomy Review
- Anatomy of the Spine (Lara) 2:49:00
- Evolution of Spinal Curves (Lara) 0:46:00
LIVE Instruction
- Pose Analysis, What is a backbend? (recorded and time stamped for later viewing)
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Supplementary (~7 hours)
- What is a Backbend? (Lara) 0:46:00
- Philosophy Though Another Lens (Shefali) 0:17:00
- Indexed and Timestamped Q&A sessions 5:00:00
- 60-minute Mentor Zoom
Week 9
Theme: Unblock and Get LYT
Below is a breakdown of the content you can expect in week nine, along with the duration so you can plan accordingly.
Required (~9 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice either version of this class a 2-3x this week.
- Unblock and Get LYT Class (Lara) 0:59:00
- Unblock and Get LYT Modified Class (Rhonna) 0:50:00
Dive into the WHY behind each pose in the class.
- Unblock and Get LYT Class Breakdown (Lara) 1:19:00
Yoga History and Philosophy
- Svadhyaya (Lara) 0:30:00
Teacher Methodology
- Business of Yoga (Lara) 0:58:00
Anatomy Review
- Anatomy of Limbs (Lara) 1:16:00
- Fascia (Lara) 1:06:00
LIVE Instruction
- Pose Analysis (recorded and time stamped for later viewing)
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Supplementary (~7 hours)
- Pose Analysis (Lara) 0:54:00
- Philosophy Though Another Lens (Shanique) 0:13:00
- Indexed and Timestamped Q&A sessions 5:00:00
- 60-minute Mentor Zoom
Week 10
Theme: Twist Up, Get Up Stand Up
Below is a breakdown of the content you can expect in week ten, along with the duration so you can plan accordingly.
Required (~7 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice either version of this class a 2-3x this week.
- Twist Up, Get Up, Stand Up Class (Lara) 0:54:00
- Twist Up, Get Up, Stand Up Modified Class (Rhonna) 0:45:00
Dive into the WHY behind each pose in the class.
- Twist Up, Get Up, Stand Up Class Breakdown (Lara) 1:19:00
Yoga History and Philosophy
- Ishvara Pranidhana (Lara) 0:35:00
Teacher Methodology
- Post Grad Action Plan (Lara) 0:40:00
Anatomy Review
- Global Anatomy Review (Lara) 0:28:00
- Breath and Bandhas (Lara) 0:25:00
LIVE Instruction
- Pose Analysis for Specific Populations (recorded and time stamped for later viewing)
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Supplementary (~7 hours)
- Specific Populations (Lara) 1:04:00
- Philosophy Though Another Lens (Harnoor) 0:07:00
- Indexed and Timestamped Q&A sessions 5:00:00
- 60-minute Mentor Zoom
Certification
Requirements for certification:
- Required videos are watched and marked as complete.
- Assessments are complete.
- Teach and record a 60 minute class using one of the ten Core LYT flows (either Lara's or Rhonna's).
- Complete a partner feedback form.
- Payments are complete.
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