LYT's Course Content
a detailed look
Overview
Welcome to the LYT Yoga's online training 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.
The descriptions below offer the requirements for both the Self-Guided and Team-Guided courses.
LYT Self-Guided Course
This self-guided course combines prerecorded classes, lectures, and labs with interactive content featuring Lara and the LYT team. To deepen your learning, we’ve also included hand-selected classes from LYT Daily that reinforce the concepts explored in each week’s module.
While this course does not include mentorship, our team is always available via email for support. You may also purchase private sessions in either 30- or 60-minute lengths.
Completion/Certification Requirements are listed at the bottom of this webpage.
LYT Team-Guided Course
This team-guided course combines prerecorded classes, lectures, and labs with interactive content featuring Lara and the LYT team. To deepen your learning, we’ve also included hand-selected classes from LYT Daily that reinforce the concepts explored in each week’s module.
This course includes mentorship as well as LIVE zoom calls with demos as well as Q&A time with Lara and the LYT Team.
Completion/Certification Requirements are listed at the bottom of this webpage.
Please note that in addition to the hourly content listed in each week. The Team-Guided Training also includes 1 hour of yoga philosophy lectures per week as well as 1 mentor hour per week.
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.
Courseware (~7 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice and/or view these classes.
- 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
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
- Developmental Principles (Lara) 42:49
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Bonus Content (~3 hours)
LYT Daily Yoga Classes
- Feel It, Find It, Keep It (Rhonna)
- Polish Your Posture (Kristin)
- Propel Your Posture (Lara)
Interactive Instruction
- 90-minute prerecorded zoom. What make's LYT unique? Discussion of developmental sequencing, blueprint, education, and themes.
- Demos: Posture
Guided Training (~2.5 hours)
- Yogic history philosophy: 1st chakra & ahimsa
- Mentor call via zoom, recording will be sent if you can't attend live.
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.
Courseware (~7 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice and/or view these classes 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
Teacher Methodology
- Adjustments & Cueing (Lara)1:07:00
Anatomy Review
- Pelvic Anatomy (Lara) 0:52:00
- Physiology & Terminology (Lara) 1:51:00
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Bonus Content (~3 hours)
LYT Daily Yoga Classes
- This Ain't No Elvis Pelvis, Chair Class (Maria)
- Hip Stability (Megan)
- Lunge with a Neutral Pelvis (Lara)
Interactive Instruction
- 90-minute prerecorded zoom. What is the RESET? Purpose, inclusions, and variations.
- Demos: Bridge
Guided Training (~2 hours)
- Yogic philosophy (2nd chakra & satya)
- Mentor call via zoom, recording will be sent if you can't attend live.
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.
Courseware (~6.5 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice and/or view these classes 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
Teacher Methodology
- Using Your Voice (Lara) 0:29:00
Anatomy Review
- Pelvis & Shoulder Anatomy (Lara) 2:01:00
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Bonus Content (~3 hours)
LYT Daily Yoga Classes
- Teamwork (Teagan)
- Powerful Dam (Rhonna)
- Prime the Plank (Lara)
Interactive Instruction
- 90-minute prerecorded zoom. Sun Sal 1, purpose, placement in blueprint & modifications.
- Demo: Sun 1 & Practice teach
Guided Training (~2 hours)
- Yogic philosophy (Yogic philosophy: 3rd chakra & Asteya)
- Mentor call via zoom, recording will be sent if you can't attend live.
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.
Courseware (~8 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice and/or view these classes 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
Teacher Methodology
- Leading with Authority (Lara) 1:09:00
Anatomy Review
- Shoulder Anatomy (Lara) 1:20:00
- Mobility & Stability (Lara) 1:14:00
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Bonus Content (~2.25 hours)
LYT Daily Yoga Classes
- Clear Some Space (Kristin)
- Paint Your Pike (Lara)
Interactive Instruction
- 90-minute prerecorded zoom. Sun A, purpose, placement in blueprint, modifications, and chaturanga.
- Demo: Sun A including DD set up
Guided Training (~1.5 hours)
- Yogic philosophy Yogic philosophy (4th chakra & Brahmacharya)
- Mentor call via zoom, recording will be sent if you can't attend live.
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.
Courseware (~5.5 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice and/or view these classes 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
Teacher Methodology
- Teaching Privates (Lara) 0:16:00
Anatomy Review
- Shoulder Anatomy (Lara) 1:03:00
- Functional Mobility and Stability (Lara) 0:47:00
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Bonus Content (~3.5 hours)
LYT Daily Yoga Classes
- Reaching for Centration (Michelle)
- Scapular Strength (Lara)
- Lean In (Kristin)
- Center Your Head (Brendan)
Interactive Instruction
- 90-minute prerecorded zoom. Sun B, purpose, placement in blueprint, modifications, and chaturanga.
- Demo: Look at Sun B
Guided Training (~2 hours)
- Yogic philosophy: Yogic philosophy (5th chakra & Aparigraha)
- Mentor call via zoom, recording will be sent if you can't attend live.
Break
Take a break, clear your head, do something fun, or rest! We recommend two full weeks before moving on.
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.
Courseware (~6.5 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice and/or view these classes 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
Teacher Methodology
- Teacher Ethics (Lara) 0:31:00
Anatomy Review
- Core Physiology and Kinesiology (Lara) 0:31:00
- Core Anatomy (Lara) 1:14:00
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Bonus Content (~3 hours)
LYT Daily Yoga Classes
- Core Balance Fusion (Kristin)
- Back to Basics: More Core (Rhonna)
- Make Your Core Roar (Lara)
Interactive Instruction
- 90-minute prerecorded zoom. Sun L, ABC's of Handstands
- Demo: DD on the wall
Guided Training (~1.5 hours)
- Yogic philosophy (6th chakra & Saucha)
- Mentor call via zoom, recording will be sent if you can't attend live.
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.
Courseware (~6.5 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice and/or view these classes 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
Teacher Methodology
- Running a Class (Lara) 0:50:00
Anatomy Review
- Core Matrix (Lara) 1:01:00
- Core & Breath (Lara) 1:10:00
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Bonus Content (~3.5)
LYT Daily Yoga Classes
- Glide and Stabilize (Kristin)
- Less is More, Unless it's the Core (Lara)
- Connection to Center (Teagan)
Interactive Instruction
- 90-minute prerecorded zoom. Blueprint, compare sequences and stream and Pose Analysis
- Demo: Poses and their mods/variations (side planks)
Guided Training (~2 hours)
- Yogic philosophy (7th chakra & Santosha)
- Mentor call via zoom, recording will be sent if you can't attend live.
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.
Courseware (~8 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice and/or view these classes 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
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
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Bonus Content (~3.5 hours)
LYT Daily Yoga Classes
- Effective Spinal Rotation (Teagan)
- Spinal Mobility (Megan)
- Cervical Bliss (Rhonna)
Interactive Instruction
- 90-minute prerecorded zoom
- Pose Analysis: What is a backbend? Pose Modifications
- Demo: Poses and their mods/variations cobra/updog/dancers table
Guided Training (~2 hours)
- Yogic Philosophy (Tapas, Savasana)
- Mentor call via zoom, recording will be sent if you can't attend live.
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.
Courseware (~7 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice and/or view these classes 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
Teacher Methodology
- Business of Yoga (Lara) 0:58:00
Anatomy Review
- Anatomy of Limbs (Lara) 1:16:00
- Fascia (Lara) 1:06:00
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Bonus Content (~3 hours)
LYT Daily Yoga Classes
- Finding Fascial Freedom (Michelle)
- Fascial Bounce from Inside (Lara)
- Blocks for Mobility (Rhonna)
Interactive Instruction
- 90-minute prerecorded zoom
- Pose Analysis: Modifications emphasis on fascia
- Demo: Using blocks to support modifying poses
Guided Training (~2 hours)
- Yogic Philosophy (Svadhyaya)
- Mentor call via zoom, recording will be sent if you can't attend live.
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.
Courseware (~5.5 hours)
Yoga Practice, please practice and/or view these classes 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
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
Assessment
- 10 Question Quiz
Bonus Content (~3.5 hours)
LYT Daily Yoga Classes
- Buoy Your Breath (Teagan)
- Nurturing the Nest (Ally)
- Flexibility & Flow (Kristin)
Interactive Instruction
- 90-minute prerecorded zoom
- Adapting classes for specific populations
Guided Training (~2 hours)
- Yogic philosophy (Ishvara Pranidhana)
- Mentor call via zoom, recording will be sent if you can't attend live.
Completion & Certification
Self-Guided Course
Requirements for completion:
- Core content videos are watched and marked as complete.
- Assessments are passed.
Requirements for LYT Certification
- Bonus content videos are watched and marked as complete.
- Teach and record a 60-minute class using one of the ten Core LYT flows (either Lara's or Rhonna's).
- Payments are complete.
- Submit a copy of a previous RYT-200 certificate.
Team-Guided Course
Requirements for certification:
- Required videos and zoom calls are watched and marked as complete.
- Assessments are passed.
- Teach and record a 60-minute class using one of the ten Core LYT flows (either Lara's or Rhonna's).
- Complete partner feedback form.
- Payments are complete.
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