Funky Buddha Teacher Training. Simply the best.

We pioneered hot yoga in West Michigan, and because you loved us for it we needed more good teachers. This need led to the realization that yoga teachers weren’t being developed elsewhere in a way that produced the kind of professionals we wanted. So we figured our how to do it ourselves.

Developed by Co-Founder, Kerri Reinbold, and Yoga Director, Larissa Link, The Funky Buddha’s Teacher Training Program is a carefully and obsessively designed yoga education, focused on deepening a teacher’s yoga practice first, and then giving them the tools to teach that yoga practice effectively. Even better, we’re proud our curriculum far exceeds Yoga Alliance and industry standards. Why shouldn’t it? Teachers need tools that work, and students deserve the best of what we can give them.

If you are looking for a high-quality training that supports in-person learning in a safe and welcoming environment, this training is for YOU!

Please reach out to larissa@yogahothouse.com if you have any questions, about training, what to expect or anything at all.

2023 200-Hour Teacher Training Multi-Weekend:

FBY’s 2022 200-Hour Teacher Training will be offered as a weekend program, consisting of 9 weekends between February 24th – July 30th, 2023.

Dates:

  • 4 Consecutive Weekends:
    • Feb 24-26, March 3-5, 10-12, 17-19
  • Then 1 Weekend a Month:
    • April 21-23
    • May 19-21
    • June 23-25
    • July 21-23
    • July 28-30*
    • *July 30 = Graduation Day!

Schedule:

  • Fridays: 6-9pm
  • Saturdays: 8-6:30pm
  • Sundays: 8-4pm

Tuition:

  • Full tuition investment is $3,500
  • Pay before Feb 1, 2023 and receive $500 off your training!! (early bird special!)
  • May not be combined with other offers.

What You Get:

  • A high-quality, Yoga Alliance certified training, tailored to you and your cohort
  • Tons of communication skills that will benefit you whether you choose to teach or are taking the training to enhance your practice
  • A rich understanding of the system, history, and philosophy of yoga
  • A deep dive into the physical and mental practices of yoga
  • Practical application of teaching skills and teaching practice
  • Optional 1-1 and group practice & support available between training weekends
  • Access to a supportive community (We get to see so many beautiful friendships flourish in our training groups!)
  • An unlimited 6-month membership is included with your teacher training! (starts Feb 1st-Aug 1st, 2022)
  • A workbook written by our guiding teacher, Larissa Link, and designed specifically for your optimal learning
  • A journal (and other fun swag surprises!)
  • And we’ve heard from many past trainees, as you awaken your own inner teacher, there too many benefits than we could possibly list

Nitty Gritty:

  • Required pre-reading- pick these books up at a local bookstore or online! 🙂
    • The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
    • Teaching Yoga by Donna Farhi
    • Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff & Amy Matthews
    • The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (translation by) Edwin Bryant PHD
  • Plan on 20+ hours of homework during the above 6 months
  • Training occurs in our Grand Rapids locations, and we utilize some outdoor spaces as weather allows
  • Please reach out if you have any questions!

 

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Funky Buddha Yoga’s 200 Hour Teacher Training With Larissa Link, Yoga Director

Larissa believes teaching well is all about communication. Studying mindfulness, personality, problem solving and the science behind why we interact and communicate the way we do gets her up in the morning. She thrives on teaching yoga because, to her, it is the intersection between all these interests.

EDUCATION:

  • E-RYT500 & YACEP (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance & Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider)
  • 1,000+ hours of training in yoga, mindfulness, meditation, anatomy and body-movement mechanics
  • Studied yoga with Baron Baptiste, Stacy Dockins, Philip Urso, Kathryn Budig, Jason Crandell
  • Studied meditation & mindfulness with Sharon Sarlzberg, Rodney Smith, Mark Coleman, Christopher Germer, Kristen Neff, Dan Siegel, Rick Hanson
  • 17+ years experience teaching & training in multiple fields, 10+ years teaching yoga, 9+ years training yoga teachers.