We are so excited for our next TT!
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We are so excited for our next TT! ☆
Join us for our comprehensive 200-hour Teacher Training program led by Jessica Martini at Ahimsa Yoga Studio Elmhurst. This 8-month journey, starting October 12 and running through April 26, is designed to deepen your practice, expand your knowledge, and equip you with the tools needed to become a confident and skilled yoga teacher.
Payment plans are also available at no additional cost after a $500 deposit.
Testimonials
200hr Teacher Training 2024/2025
Lead Teacher & Location
Jessica Martini
Ahimsa Yoga Studio Elmhurst
506 Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Schedule
Duration: October 12 - April 26 (8 months)
Frequency: Every other weekend
Total Contact Hours: 160 hours
Total Non-Contact Hours: 40 hours
Class Times
Every other weekend. Exact dates further down.
Fridays 6:30pm-9pm on Zoom
Saturdays1:30pm-6pm
Sundays 12pm-5:30pm
Pricing
$3,199 (includes $500 deposit) Currently through Sept 15 pricing is $2,899 total.
Payment plans are available at no additional cost
Pricing does NOT include two books you will need to purchase: The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele and The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda
Deposit
$500 non-refundable deposit required to secure your spot and pricing
Additional Info
$500 off for current Ahimsa Workstudy students who have been in the program for at least 3 months
Pricing includes a custom 200+ page Asana Manual and a custom Ahimsa Training Manual - 3” thick!
We recommend having access to regular yoga classes throughout the training. Trainees will be offered a 20% discount on Ahimsa memberships and packages for the duration of the training
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Your $500 deposit is non-refundable.
If you drop out of the training before October 12, 2025, a full refund will be given minus your deposit.
After October 12, we have a no refund policy if a student drops out or is dismissed from the training for any reason.
If a student is on a payment plan and drops out of the training, they are obligated to complete the payment plan
If a student is dismissed from the training and is on a payment plan, we will cancel the payment plan once course materials are returned to Ahimsa.
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Unprofessional Behavior: Engaging in rude, disrespectful, or inappropriate conduct towards instructors, fellow trainees, or staff.
Disruptive Attitude: Consistently interrupting classes, disregarding classroom etiquette, or creating a hostile learning environment.
Lack of Participation: Failing to actively participate in required activities, such as practice sessions, group work, or discussions.
Substance Abuse: Using drugs or alcohol during training sessions or arriving at class under the influence.
Dishonesty: Providing false information, cheating on assessments, or plagiarizing work.
Insubordination: Refusing to follow instructions or directions from instructors and staff.
Unsafe Practice: Demonstrating a disregard for safety protocols, endangering oneself or others during practice.
Inappropriate Conduct: Making offensive or insensitive remarks, including comments on personal health conditions, religion, ethnicity, or lifestyle choices.
Confidentiality Breach: Sharing private information about fellow trainees or studio operations without consent.
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● Attendance will be tracked by the lead teacher.
● Late attendance will be tracked, and if you arrive 15+ minutes late on more than two occasions, you may be asked to sit out of a training day and make it up.
● Once you arrive, gather props: yoga mat, two blankets, two blocks, a strap, and a bolster.
● Please put your phone on silent for the duration of the training. You may take photos during the training, but please do not text or do anything else on your phone while training is taking place.
● Students must obtain approval from the lead instructor before departing early. Avoid scheduling commitments immediately following the training that may necessitate an early departure.
Training Hours
Join us for our comprehensive 200-hour Teacher Training program led by Jessica Martini at Ahimsa Yoga Studio Elmhurst. This 8-month journey, starting October 12 and running through April 26, is designed to deepen your practice, expand your knowledge, and equip you with the tools needed to become a confident and skilled yoga teacher. With 160 contact hours spread over bi-weekly weekends, including engaging Zoom sessions on most Fridays, you will immerse yourself in the teachings of yoga. Our curriculum emphasizes ethical practices, cultural sensitivity, and inclusivity, preparing you to teach with integrity and respect for the roots of yoga. Whether you are looking to enhance your personal practice or embark on a teaching career, this training offers a supportive and transformative experience.
Contact Hours
Admin Hours: 5 hours
Asana and Practice Category: 60 hours
Teaching Skills: 18 hours
Anatomy: 10 hours
Philosophy: 8 hours
Meditation: 8 hours
Pranayama: 8 hours
Adjustments: 8 hours
Ethics: 4 hours
Sequencing: 18 hours
Miscellaneous (Chakras, Mudras, Sanskrit, Bandhas, Private Lessons, Customized (whole day), Tractions, Wall Class, Chair Yoga): Total of 12 hours.
Intro to kids yoga - 5 hours
Prenatal yoga - 4 hours
Business of Yoga: 2 hours
Non-Contact Hours
Plan to spend about 3 hours on the following in-between your training dates.
2 community classes - 4 hours
3-5 practice classes - 5 hours
5 Week Apprenticeship - 9 hours (1.5 per class plus 15 minutes to write feedback)
Take home quiz (2-3 of them) - 4 hours
Yamas and Niyamas Book Report - read and journal 2 pages for each yama and niyama. 4 hours of reading, plus 6 hours of writing.
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali book. 165 pages roughly. 4 hours of reading.
Studying for test - 3 hours
Meet your instructor
Jessica Martini
Jessica’s classes are about compassionate challenge. She first met yoga many years ago for the physical benefits, but quickly realized the emotional and mental benefits she received from it as well. She realized that she could be both strong and kind, powerful and soft, full of effort and also ease. For Jessica, the true practice has always been taking what is learned on the mat, off the mat, into oneself, and out into the world.
Jessica has taught well over 1000 classes and has practiced a variety of yoga modalities, including Hatha, Vinyasa, Therapeutic, Kundalini, Yin, and Restorative yoga, making her a well-rounded, capable instructor. Her classes are purposeful, uplifting, and educational, with a strong focus on building stability in order to create mobility. She also loves sprinkling in little doses of humor from time to time, just to remind us to find balance in all things.
Outside of yoga, Jessica is a full-time real estate agent, wife, and mother of two fur babies, Baxter and Brin. In her free time she enjoys cycling and weight lifting, cooking, reading, and being outdoors on sunny days. She welcomes you to class.
Testimonials
Training Dates and Make Up Policy
Make Up Policy
● Missed classes must be noted in a form provided on the first day of training.
● In the event of a missed training class, trainees will be required to complete all reading assignments and take notes.
● For every hour of training missed, trainees must write a .5 page, 12 point, Arial font, double spaced paper reflecting your comprehension of the missed content. For example, if you miss 4 hours, you will be required to write a 2 page paper.
● If a trainee misses over 12 hours (one weekend) of training, they will need to make up those hours with private instruction at $75/hour. Each private instruction hour will cover 3 hours of the training missed.
● You may make up to 12 hours ($300) total. If a trainee misses 24+ hours of training, they may not be issued a certification from Ahimsa.
Weekend Schedule
Weekend 1
Saturday, October 12, 1:30pm-6pm
Sunday, October 13, 12pm-5:30pm
Weekend 2
Friday, October 25, 6:30pm-9pm on ZOOM
Saturday, October 26, 1:30pm-6pm
Sunday, October 27, 12pm-5:30pm
Weekend 3
Friday, November 8, 6:30pm-9pm on ZOOM
Saturday, November 9, 1:30pm-6pm
Sunday, November 10, 12pm-5:30pm
Weekend 4
Friday, November 22, 6:30pm-9pm on ZOOM
Saturday, November 23, 1:30pm-6pm
Sunday, November 24, 12pm-5:30pm
Weekend 5
Friday, December 6, 6:30pm-9pm on ZOOM
Saturday, December 7, 1:30pm-6pm
Sunday, December 8, 12pm-5:30pm
Weekend 6
Friday, December 20, 6:30pm-9pm on ZOOM
Saturday, December 21, 1:30pm-6pm
Sunday, December 22, 12pm-5:30pm
Weekend 7
Apprenticeships start, Yamas and Niyamas book report due January 4th
Friday, January 3, 6:30pm-9pm on ZOOM
Saturday, January 4, 1:30pm-6pm
Sunday, January 5, 12pm-5:30pm
Weekend 8
Friday, January 17, 6:30pm-9pm on ZOOM
Saturday, January 18, 1:30pm-6pm
Sunday, January 19, 12pm-5:30pm
Weekend 9
Friday, January 31, 6:30pm-9pm on ZOOM
Saturday, February 1, 1:30pm-6pm
Sunday, February 2, 12pm-5:30pm
Weekend 10
Apprenticeships completed by this weekend
Friday, February 14, 6:30pm-9pm on ZOOM
Saturday, February 15, 1:30pm-6pm
Sunday, February 16, 12pm-5:30pm
Weekend 11
Community Classes Start
Friday, February 28, 6:30pm-9pm on ZOOM
Saturday, March 1, 1:30pm-6pm
Sunday, March 2, 12pm-5:30pm
Weekend 12
Friday, March 14, 6:30pm-9pm on ZOOM
Saturday, March 15, 1:30pm-6pm
Sunday, March 16, 12pm-5:30pm
Weekend 13
Friday, March 28, 6:30pm-9pm on ZOOM
Saturday, March 29, 1:30pm-6pm
Sunday, March 30, 12pm-5:30pm
Weekend 14
Community Classes Completed by this weekend
Friday, April 11, 6:30pm-9pm on ZOOM
Saturday, April 12, 1:30pm-6pm
Sunday, April 13, 12pm-5:30pm
Weekend 15
Test and Final Party
Saturday, April 12, 1:30pm-6pm
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Join us for our comprehensive 200-hour Teacher Training program led by Jessica Martini at Ahimsa Yoga Studio Elmhurst. This 8-month journey, starting October 12 and running through April 26, is designed to deepen your practice, expand your knowledge, and equip you with the tools needed to become a confident and skilled yoga teacher.