TAKE YOUR TEACHING TO NEW HEIGHTS

LEVEL 2 TEACHER TRAINING

Begins May 3, 2024

We want to commend you for making this type of commitment not only to yourself, but to your community and the world around you. Your first hurdle was taking the Level 1 Teacher Training. Now that you have made those teachings fully your own, you are now ready for our Level 2 Teacher Training.

You have the ability to be an inspiring teacher in your community. This training offers the opportunity to discover greatness within yourself and open doors of possibilities to share skillfully and gracefully with others. Join us and a committed group of people striving to make positive change for themselves and for others as students and teachers. This is an opportunity to take your teaching to new heights. To truly teach from your love of yoga and share your enthusiasm with your students — they will leave your classes renewed and empowered.

Expect to have an in-depth personal yoga experience at the training. The week will be a full immersion into yoga, giving you opportunities for personal growth and transformation. Each day will consist of meditation, strong asana, workshops, and group discussions. We will explore a multitude of techniques and skills to assist you in igniting your power within.

The training will provide you a platform to share with us what YOU love about teaching yoga.  Through journaling and discussion, you will discover new ways of sharing your love of yoga to others. It will give you the space to flourish in your uniqueness as a person and a yoga teacher.  By working within the framework of power vinyasa yoga, your individual teaching approach will evolve, spark, and inspire!

During the week, you will have multiple opportunities to teach to the entire training group. In a safe environment, you will receive constructive feedback to allow your strengths to become stronger as the week progresses. By the end of the week, your teaching will have transformed into amazing power!

GO THE EXTRA MILE. IT’S NEVER CROWDED. 

 We will discuss teaching daily classes and the techniques and skills that will inspire your classes to keep them fresh and alive. You will have an incredible breakthrough in your teaching as you move past limitations that have held you back in the past. As you connect with nature in this beautiful place, you’ll stretch yourself as a yoga teacher and person. Expect to ask more of yourself than you ever have before. During the week we will discuss and practice the skills and state of being necessary to teach a powerful yoga class:

• Teaching from your love of yoga

• Voice and Presence: being authentic, and joyful

• Inspiring your students

• Connecting and sharing

• Being fully present and showing up for your students

• Assisting with confidence

• Teaching to different levels to empower everyone

• Teaching Pranayama in an accessible way

• Advanced Sequencing: integrating new poses

• Alignment to improve your students’ practice

• Giving and receiving feedback: learn to work with your strengths and move past limitations.

If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living. As teachers, it’s our responsibility to keep growing. Get ready to create change. After this week, your yoga classes will never be the same!

TEACHER TRAINING INSTRUCTORS

Karen Conley

Wanting to share the transforming powers of yoga that she discovered, Karen opened the first power yoga studio in Pittsburgh, Amazing Yoga Her challenging, yet playful classes blend alignment, music, inspiration and heart. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Karen's mission is guiding others towards their passion, purpose and powerful presence in life.

She has shared her love of yoga with lawyers, Hollywood actors, doctors, and people from all walks of life. She has worked with professional sports teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Penguins. Karen leads international teacher trainings and retreats and has recently given a Ted Talk about overcoming challenges, taking risks and pursuing dreams.

Karen is the author of the Amazon Best Seller Amazing Yoga (Autumn House Press, 2010) and lives in Pittsburgh with Sean and their four children.

Sean Conley

Sean has practiced various styles of yoga for 25 years and has been an instructor for almost 20 years. He has explored the physical forms of yoga as well as the philosophical and spiritual origins of yoga.

Sean spent four years in The National Football League. His career was cut short due to injuries from overtraining his body. His injuries helped him stumble into discovering yoga as a way to heal the body and mind.

Sean combines upbeat, inspirational music with a relaxed, easy spirituality that makes his yoga classes at Amazing Yoga a fun and motivational experience. He is honored and grateful to have the opportunity to share his love of yoga and experience with others.

Yahoo named Sean’s online classes and podcasts the top rated. Sean’s Retreats, Teacher Trainings, and Workshops are focused on helping people feel blissed out after challenging and upbeat sessions. Sean is the author of the book The Point After: How One Resilient Kicker Learned There was More to Life than the NFL and Amazing Yoga.

SCHEDULE:

May 3-5: Friday 530-9, Saturday 12-6, Sunday 12-7

May 17-19: Friday 530-9, Saturday 12-6, Sunday 12-7

Includes practices, teachings, activities, discussions and breaks. Note: Self-paced assignments will be required that will need to be completed online. Videos are not downloadable but you will have access to the videos for one year.

TUITION:

$1499

$100 OFF for Check, Venmo, or Cash and must be Paid in Full

Includes teaching sessions, Teacher Manual, 1 full year to AY Online.

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

COMING IN FROM OUT OF TOWN?

Nearby hotels are Hyatt House, Courtyard by Marriott, The Inn on Negley, and there are plenty of Airbnb options.

PLEASE NOTE

• The $300 deposit (applied towards tuition) is non-refundable and non-transferable. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the beginning of the training.

• No refunds for canceling within 30 days of the training.

• Students will receive a confirmation email confirming your acceptance and payment.

• Amazing Yoga reserves the right to amend this policy at its sole discretion.

QUESTIONS?

teachertraining@amazingyoga.net

SEPTEMBER 21-28, 2024 - Epidavros, Greece

JOIN KAREN AND SEAN IN ANCIENT GREECE!

Breathtaking views, Greek meals, immersing into the local culture, relaxation, and of course, some yoga. A magical setting you won’t want to miss. 

Location

Our home for the week epitomizes the Greek village experience, located peacefully on the sea in the port of the quaint fishing village of Ancient Epidavros. Unspoiled and away from mass tourism, our hotel sits next to a bay of morning sunrises, afternoon sail boats lazily making their way to shore and evening magenta colored sunsets which can be viewed against the backdrop of the sleeping volcano of Methana. Here you can lose yourself on a nearby beach, excavate your way through ancient ruins or explore the quaint village and its colorful inhabitants. The location provides a peaceful setting for yoga and meditation with culture and activities only a stone's throw away.

The Mangelis Family has owned and operated this quaint hotel for generations, and they have an acclaimed reputation for the finest seaside and Greek cuisine in the village. Each meal is made with fresh ingredients and is born from the Mediterranean traditions, which balance the body, mind and soul. If you happen to be interested in culture and history then monuments of world heritage are steps away.

Enjoy a beautiful blend of serenity, retreat and Greek culture that is sure to inspire and rejuvenate. With its unique blend of resources, it is the perfect location for introspective retreats or explorative and adventurous retreats.

Accommodations

The rooms are simple and clean with a Mediterranean feel. Most rooms offer a view of the sea and a balcony, and gentle waves can be heard through the open windows. Single, double and triple occupancy are available.

There will be one, two or three guests per room. We’ll assign you a roommate unless you come with a friend. You may opt for a single room for an additional price, however these are limited.

Pricing (Per-Person)

$2195 (Triple) (3 Single Beds)

$2395 (Double) (2 Single Beds)

$2695 (Single) (1 Queen Bed)

What’s Included

• Twice daily yoga practices with gorgeous sea views

• Excursions to an organic olive oil farm, the village of Nafplio, the island of Paros, and the island of Spetses.

• Unbelievable food. Breakfast and Dinner.

• Transportation to/from Athens Airport (must arrive by 3pm) or train station in Korintos.

• Comfortable lodging.

Not included:

• Airfare

• Cash tips to hosts

• Lunch during the week

• Additional excursions including: The island of Hydra, the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, and a boat trip to swim and hang out at an uninhabited Greek island. You can sign up and pray for these once you arrive.

Getting There

Epidavros is approximately one and a half hours from Athens International Airport. We will help you to arrange transportation to the property.

Notes

• We have a private Facebook group set up to get to know each other, discuss the finer details, and make travel groups.

• The $500 deposit (applied towards the retreat) is non-refundable and non-transferable. The remaining balance is due June 21, 2024.

• Students will receive a confirmation email confirming your payment as well as logistical information.

• Amazing Yoga reserves the right to amend this policy at its sole discretion.

DEPOSIT

Reserve your spot with a $500, non-refundable deposit. The remainder of your payment will be due no later than June 21, 2024.

CANCELLATION POLICY

You may cancel and receive a refund (without your non-refundable deposit) prior to June 21, 2024.

To sign-up or Questions, please email us

Yin Yoga Weekend Teacher Training: October 26-27, 2024

with Sean Conley

This training focuses on the foundations of Yin Yoga. We will prioritize the body-mind-spirit connection and the cultivation of a calmer state of being through this deeply nourishing practice. You will receive a 15 hr. Yin Yoga Certificate upon completion.

You will learn the basics of yin yoga to craft safe and effective classes for yourself or for others. Yin Yoga focuses on the deepest tissues of our bodies–our bones, ligaments and joints. It encourages us to go deep within our bodies and minds to access a place of inner stillness and peace.

In this training you will learn:

• Yin Yoga history and philosophy

• The Yin Yoga Postures

• Modifications, assists, and props for asanas

• Understanding varying body types/limitations in this practice

• Physical, energetic and mental benefits of the practice

• Yin Yoga class building and sequences (sequencing, timing, music, theme)

SCHEDULE

Saturday 12:15pm - 6:15pm

Sunday, 12:15pm - 6:15pm

COST

$350. Space is limited.

No refunds within 30 days of training start date. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the training.

LOCATION

Amazing Yoga - Shadyside: 730 Copeland St. Pittsburgh, PA 15232

questions?

teachertraining@amazingyoga.net

AMAZING YOGA INVITES YOU TO THE SACRED VALLEY, PERU

OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Join Karen for adventure and well-being at an eco-friendly luxury wellness retreat located in the Sacred Valley near the world heritage site of Machu Picchu and the Incan capital of Cusco.

This area is one of the most energetically-charged places on Earth, making it the perfect place to unplug and restore your mind, body, and spirit.

Through exploration of the bright, colorful culture of the Peruvian people as well as the beautiful display of nature (Machu Picchu is one of the Seven Wonders of the World), you will reconnect with Pachamama (Mother Earth) and discover optimal, holistic health.

You will cleanse and nourish your body with organic, vegetarian, farm-to-table cuisine and explore ancient ceremonial practices with a traditional Andean healer and hike among the stunning secrets of the Incan world.

ALL excursions are included!

ABOUT KAREN:

Wanting to share the transforming powers of yoga that she discovered, Karen opened the first power yoga studio in Pittsburgh, Amazing Yoga Her challenging, yet playful classes blend alignment, music, inspiration and heart. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Karen's mission is guiding others towards their passion, purpose and powerful presence in life. She has shared her love of yoga with lawyers, Hollywood actors, doctors, and people from all walks of life.

She has worked with professional sports teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Penguins. Karen leads international teacher trainings and retreats and has recently given a Ted Talk about overcoming challenges, taking risks and pursuing dreams. Karen is the author of the Amazon Best Seller Amazing Yoga (Autumn House Press, 2010) and lives in Pittsburgh with Sean and their four children. Her 3 daughters have inspired her quest to gather women together and curate the GODDESS experience.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 1 night lodging in Cusco

• 6 nights luxury lodging at Willka T’ika

• 1 day trip to Machu Picchu

• First class buses and tourist train for excursions

• Daily yoga (2 times daily when excursion schedule allows) and meditation

• Organic gourmet meals daily when at Willka T’ika

• Guided tour of the Seven Chakra Gardens

• Authentic Andean despacho offering and fire ceremony with Q’ero Pakko healer

• Visit to an Andean Mountain School

• Hiking the P’isaq ruins, ceremony, and shopping in the famous market

• Visit to Urubamba’s authentic market, Seminario Pottery Studio, and alpaca factory

• Transportation from the Cusco Airport on the first day of the retreat for all guests when they arrive (recommended to arrive by 11am)

• One group transfer to the airport on departure day, timed with the majority of departing flights. Ideal departures are between 2-5pm.

NOT INCLUDED: 

• Airfare

• Optional excursions (not listed above) and spa treatments

• Meals while traveling & on excursions

• Gratuity

• Travel insurance (mandatory) (We will assist with this. You will receive instructions in your confirmation email)

• Transport for arrivals/departures outside the arrival/departure days and time windows (taxi to/from airport at other times is $60-$90 for up to 4 people)

RATES:    

Pricing is per person - this is longer than most AY retreats, the bulk of the rate is in the travel throughout, the personal, guided experiences, the responsibly arranged, offered, and compensated ceremonies and offerings, etc. We’ll assign you a roommate unless you come with a friend.

$3095 - SHARED GARDEN SOLD OUT

$3295 - SHARED LUXURY SOLD OUT

$3995 - SINGLE GARDEN SOLD OUT

$4195 - SINGLE LUXURY SOLD OUT

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE WAITING LIST?

karen@amazingyoga.net

TRAVEL LOGISTICS:

Arrive at Cusco Airport(CUZ) on the first day of the retreat (Saturday, Oct. 26) *Recommended to arrive by 11am.

Schedule your departure out of CUZ for the last day of the retreat (Saturday, Nov. 2) *Ideal departures are between 2-5pm.

DEPOSIT:

Reserve your spot with a $500, non-refundable/non-transferable deposit. The remainder of your payment will be due by August 1, 2024.

QUESTIONS?

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE WAITING LIST?

karen@amazingyoga.net

TAKE YOUR TEACHING TO NEW HEIGHTS

LEVEL 2 TEACHER TRAINING

Begins April 4, 2025

We want to commend you for making this type of commitment not only to yourself, but to your community and the world around you. Your first hurdle was taking the Level 1 Teacher Training. Now that you have made those teachings fully your own, you are now ready for our Level 2 Teacher Training.

You have the ability to be an inspiring teacher in your community. This training offers the opportunity to discover greatness within yourself and open doors of possibilities to share skillfully and gracefully with others. Join us and a committed group of people striving to make positive change for themselves and for others as students and teachers. This is an opportunity to take your teaching to new heights. To truly teach from your love of yoga and share your enthusiasm with your students — they will leave your classes renewed and empowered.

Expect to have an in-depth personal yoga experience at the training. The week will be a full immersion into yoga, giving you opportunities for personal growth and transformation. Each day will consist of meditation, strong asana, workshops, and group discussions. We will explore a multitude of techniques and skills to assist you in igniting your power within.

The training will provide you a platform to share with us what YOU love about teaching yoga.  Through journaling and discussion, you will discover new ways of sharing your love of yoga to others. It will give you the space to flourish in your uniqueness as a person and a yoga teacher.  By working within the framework of power vinyasa yoga, your individual teaching approach will evolve, spark, and inspire!

During the week, you will have multiple opportunities to teach to the entire training group. In a safe environment, you will receive constructive feedback to allow your strengths to become stronger as the week progresses. By the end of the week, your teaching will have transformed into amazing power!

GO THE EXTRA MILE. IT’S NEVER CROWDED. 

 We will discuss teaching daily classes and the techniques and skills that will inspire your classes to keep them fresh and alive. You will have an incredible breakthrough in your teaching as you move past limitations that have held you back in the past. As you connect with nature in this beautiful place, you’ll stretch yourself as a yoga teacher and person. Expect to ask more of yourself than you ever have before. During the week we will discuss and practice the skills and state of being necessary to teach a powerful yoga class:

• Teaching from your love of yoga

• Voice and Presence: being authentic, and joyful

• Inspiring your students

• Connecting and sharing

• Being fully present and showing up for your students

• Assisting with confidence

• Teaching to different levels to empower everyone

• Teaching Pranayama in an accessible way

• Advanced Sequencing: integrating new poses

• Alignment to improve your students’ practice

• Giving and receiving feedback: learn to work with your strengths and move past limitations.

If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living. As teachers, it’s our responsibility to keep growing. Get ready to create change. After this week, your yoga classes will never be the same!

TEACHER TRAINING INSTRUCTORS

Karen Conley

Wanting to share the transforming powers of yoga that she discovered, Karen opened the first power yoga studio in Pittsburgh, Amazing Yoga Her challenging, yet playful classes blend alignment, music, inspiration and heart. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Karen's mission is guiding others towards their passion, purpose and powerful presence in life.

She has shared her love of yoga with lawyers, Hollywood actors, doctors, and people from all walks of life. She has worked with professional sports teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Penguins. Karen leads international teacher trainings and retreats and has recently given a Ted Talk about overcoming challenges, taking risks and pursuing dreams.

Karen is the author of the Amazon Best Seller Amazing Yoga (Autumn House Press, 2010) and lives in Pittsburgh with Sean and their four children.

Sean Conley

Sean has practiced various styles of yoga for 25 years and has been an instructor for almost 20 years. He has explored the physical forms of yoga as well as the philosophical and spiritual origins of yoga.

Sean spent four years in The National Football League. His career was cut short due to injuries from overtraining his body. His injuries helped him stumble into discovering yoga as a way to heal the body and mind.

Sean combines upbeat, inspirational music with a relaxed, easy spirituality that makes his yoga classes at Amazing Yoga a fun and motivational experience. He is honored and grateful to have the opportunity to share his love of yoga and experience with others.

Yahoo named Sean’s online classes and podcasts the top rated. Sean’s Retreats, Teacher Trainings, and Workshops are focused on helping people feel blissed out after challenging and upbeat sessions. Sean is the author of the book The Point After: How One Resilient Kicker Learned There was More to Life than the NFL and Amazing Yoga.

SCHEDULE:

April 4-6: Friday 530-9, Saturday 12-6, Sunday 1045-430

April 25-27: Friday 530-9, Saturday 12-6, Sunday 1045-430

Includes practices, teachings, activities, discussions and breaks. Note: Self-paced assignments will be required that will need to be completed online. Videos are not downloadable but you will have access to the videos for one year.

TUITION:

$1299 Sign up by Dec. 31, 2024. $1499 after.

Includes teaching sessions, Teacher Manual, 1 full year to AY Online.

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

COMING IN FROM OUT OF TOWN?

Nearby hotels are Hyatt House, Courtyard by Marriott, The Inn on Negley, and there are plenty of Airbnb options.

PLEASE NOTE

• The $300 deposit (applied towards tuition) is non-refundable and non-transferable. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the beginning of the training.

• No refunds for canceling within 30 days of the training.

• Students will receive a confirmation email confirming your acceptance and payment.

• Amazing Yoga reserves the right to amend this policy at its sole discretion.

QUESTIONS?

teachertraining@amazingyoga.net

AMAZING YOGA INVITES YOU TO THE SACRED VALLEY, PERU

May 31 - June 7, 2025

Join Karen for adventure and well-being at an eco-friendly luxury wellness retreat located in the Sacred Valley near the world heritage site of Machu Picchu and the Incan capital of Cusco.

This area is one of the most energetically-charged places on Earth, making it the perfect place to unplug and restore your mind, body, and spirit.

Through exploration of the bright, colorful culture of the Peruvian people as well as the beautiful display of nature (Machu Picchu is one of the Seven Wonders of the World), you will reconnect with Pachamama (Mother Earth) and discover optimal, holistic health.

You will cleanse and nourish your body with organic, vegetarian, farm-to-table cuisine and explore ancient ceremonial practices with a traditional Andean healer and hike among the stunning secrets of the Incan world.

ALL excursions are included!

ABOUT KAREN:

Wanting to share the transforming powers of yoga that she discovered, Karen opened the first power yoga studio in Pittsburgh, Amazing Yoga Her challenging, yet playful classes blend alignment, music, inspiration and heart. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Karen's mission is guiding others towards their passion, purpose and powerful presence in life. She has shared her love of yoga with lawyers, Hollywood actors, doctors, and people from all walks of life.

She has worked with professional sports teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Penguins. Karen leads international teacher trainings and retreats and has recently given a Ted Talk about overcoming challenges, taking risks and pursuing dreams. Karen is the author of the Amazon Best Seller Amazing Yoga (Autumn House Press, 2010) and lives in Pittsburgh with Sean and their four children. Her 3 daughters have inspired her quest to gather women together and curate the GODDESS experience.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 1 night lodging in Cusco

• 6 nights luxury lodging at Willka T’ika

• 1 day trip to Machu Picchu

• First class buses and tourist train for excursions

• Daily yoga (2 times daily when excursion schedule allows) and meditation

• Organic gourmet meals daily when at Willka T’ika

• Guided tour of the Seven Chakra Gardens

• Authentic Andean despacho offering and fire ceremony with Q’ero Pakko healer

• Visit to an Andean Mountain School

• Hiking the P’isaq ruins, ceremony, and shopping in the famous market

• Visit to Urubamba’s authentic market, Seminario Pottery Studio, and alpaca factory

• Transportation from the Cusco Airport on the first day of the retreat for all guests when they arrive (recommended to arrive by 11am)

• One group transfer to the airport on departure day, timed with the majority of departing flights. Ideal departures are between 2-5pm.

NOT INCLUDED: 

• Airfare

• Optional excursions (not listed above) and spa treatments

• Meals while traveling & on excursions

• Gratuity

• Travel insurance (mandatory) (We will assist with this. You will receive instructions in your confirmation email)

• Transport for arrivals/departures outside the arrival/departure days and time windows (taxi to/from airport at other times is $60-$90 for up to 4 people)

RATES:    

Pricing is per person - this is longer than most AY retreats, the bulk of the rate is in the travel throughout, the personal, guided experiences, the responsibly arranged, offered, and compensated ceremonies and offerings, etc. We’ll assign you a roommate unless you come with a friend.

$3150 - SHARED GARDEN

$3350 - SHARED LUXURY

$4050 - SINGLE GARDEN

$4250 - SINGLE LUXURY

TRAVEL LOGISTICS:

Arrive at Cusco Airport(CUZ) on the first day of the retreat (Saturday, May 31) *Recommended to arrive by 11am.

Schedule your departure out of CUZ for the last day of the retreat (Saturday, June 7) *Ideal departures are between 2-5pm.

DEPOSIT:

Reserve your spot with a $500, non-refundable/non-transferable deposit. The remainder of your payment will be due March 2, 2025.

QUESTIONS?

karen@amazingyoga.net