mōrro method
200-hour fundamentals teacher training
In-Person Dates: August 21 – 30, 2024*
*online training preparation module required to participate in in-person session
Whether you dream of teaching studio groups or private classes, leading international retreats, or starting your own movement business – the mōrro method is designed with you in mind. mōrro distinguishes itself by its focus on the individual and creates space for graduates to become the teacher they were meant to be, and empower them to teach where, and how they want.
The mōrro method fundamentals program is a 200-hour training that blends the principles of your personal practice with interactive workshops, group discussions, self-guided study, and lots of practice teaching. Each moment – reading, movement, and discussion – is curated to guide you in digging deeper to find your teaching strengths & point of view, as well as the voice to articulate it. When you graduate you will be equipped with the tools, knowledge, and confidence so you can boldly step forward towards your journey as a life-long student and teacher.
Training Format
The mōrro method is a blended training, consisting of in-studio workshops & practice, paired with online self-guided study & reflection. This means that course work takes place both in-studio and at home.
We picked this format because we believe this sets graduates up for success. The blended nature of this training is designed to integrate in-studio learning with at-home examination, to highlight connections between course-material and real-world experience. It’s our experience that this freedom and encouragement towards self-inquiry keeps students engaged with content when we’re together as a group – and during personal study from home.
The mōrro method consists of two training modules:
An online self-guided training module that equips students with foundational knowledge of concepts, movements, and philosophies. This portion of the training can be completed any time before the session’s in-person training dates. Access to the online module will be granted once training payment has been received.
*Please note: access to online self-guided training portion will be made available as early as May 1st, 2024. Access credentials will be provided via email once full tuition has been received on or after May 1st.
In-person training dates which are hosted at the Kingston mōrro studio. The in-person session runs for 10-days, morning-evening*. Attendance for all 10-days is required to successfully graduate from the program.
This portion of the training focuses on applying key concepts covered in the pre-training online module. This includes anatmoical assessment, sequencing, assists and props, and plenty of practice teaching.
What you'll learn
With you mōrro you’ll discover…
Your role as a teacher – you will discover your personal strengths and the voice to thoughtfully articulate your knowledge and experience – as well as contextual limits of your experience and abilities when guiding students.
An understanding of the anatomical and physiological framework of movement and breath – and will develop the language to communicate these concepts with students
A fundamental understanding of sequencing, and the confidence and clarity to create and lead an intentional Hatha class built off of a base sequence.
The fundamental yoga postures that are the foundation of your Hatha practice and explore how bodies move and respond through each pose. Through regular study and exploration, you’ll, understand how to offer posture variations for different levels of mobility & experience to best suit student needs.
How to set up and align postures using available props and possible hands-on assists that enhance both effort and rest in practice, as well as the context on when each is appropriate.
Strategies to hold space for individual student experience in your class.
Training Details & Investment
Location | mōrro studio kingston – this is an in-person training
InPerson Training Dates | August 21 – 30, 2024*
completion of the self-guided online training preparation module is required to participate in the 2024 in-person dates
Training weekends:
Training will take place over 10 consecutive days. Monday – Friday 6:30AM – 5:30PM | Saturday 8:00AM – 5:00PM | Sunday 9:30AM – 7:00PM*
*Please note that session times may change. Exact session times will be provided closer to in-person dates. To make sure there are no timing conflicts we recommend clearing your schedule as best you can for the full 10-days of inperson training.
In addition to in-studio training hours, please account for approximately 5 hours of self-study and practice for each week throughout the training.
Training Tuition: $3,750
*$3,500 early bird price available for early registrants until Monday April 8th
*Includes $500 non-refundable deposit. Price does not include HST
Scholarships and payment plans are available. Please email tessa@morroyoga.com for details.
*A minimum of 1 full-scholarship is reserved for BIPOC & LGBTQ+ students
Tuition Includes:
- 20 drop-in classes through the duration of the program (from when online training begins until the end of in-person training)
- mōrro method fundamentals training manual
- 15% discounts on studio merchandise and props
- 15% discount on one mōrro retreat