Why attend 300 hr Teacher Training at Giving Tree Yoga?
Giving Tree Yoga invites you to step into your next chapter and become an exceptional leader in service to others. Come be inspired to deepen your personal practice. Deepen your knowledge and skills of teaching yoga to others. Program leader Karina Carmichael, ERYT-500, and owner of Giving Tree Yoga, has over 20 years experience of teaching yoga, and she has the expertise and skill to guide you through this inspiring and transformative course.
Participating in 300 hr Yoga Teacher Training program will forever change your life in ways you can’t even imagine! Get ready to nourish your mind, body and spirit and to dive deep into the heart of the practice and philosophy of yoga. This 300 hour certification program will give participants a deeper knowledge for guiding students through safe and inspiring sequences and poses, while strengthening their own practices and understanding during the course.
Through this training, you will further develop your toolbox of all aspects of yoga; including postures (asana), breath work (pranayama), meditation, anatomy, sequencing, philosophy, history, adjustments, and the business of yoga. The goal is that you will feel fully confident teaching when you graduate. But, just as importantly, you’ll go deeper: discovering who you are. What makes you unique in this world. How to be comfortable with all of the layers that make up who you are. You’ll find and develop your own voice. You’ll learn to be fully present in a yoga class, knowing that it is what will touch and inspire your students. Yogic concepts combined with authenticity, honesty, and presence will help you become the best teacher you can be. You will begin to develop the heart of a teacher. This training is for those who wish to become yoga teachers or those who simply desire the transformative experience the program offers.
There will be guest teachers offering modules in;
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Trauma Informed Yoga - Karina
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Creative Sequencing Intensive - Stephanie Adams
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Adjustments - Karina & Stephanie
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Ayurveda - Ebony Medina
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Prenatal - Abbey Brewer
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Yin - Ebony Medina
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Advanced Anatomy - Christy Newsome
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Somatic Practices - Sonya Phillips
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Yoga Nidra - Sonya Phillips
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Bhakti - Karina
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Sivananda - Karina
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The Gita & Sanskrit - Veda Ji
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Mantras & Mudras - Karina
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Pranayama - Karina
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Kriyas - Karina
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Soundwork - Denise Foster
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Kirtan - Veda Ji & Karina
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Chakras - Karina
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Designing Courses / Private Lessons - Stephanie Adams
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Business - John Carmichael
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Meet Our Instructor
Karina Carmichael
leader
studio owner,
E-RYT 500
Karina Stewart Carmichael, E-RYT 500, is the owner of Giving Tree Yoga Studio located in the heart of the Smyrna Market Village. Classically trained in Hatha Yoga, Karina embraces and brings influences from Iyengar, Yin, Sivananda, Karma, Raja, Mantra, and most recently completed a wonderful 500hr advanced teacher training in India in Bhakti Yoga. Originally based in Aberdeen Scotland until 2021 when marrying her American based husband brought her to reside in Atlanta, Karina ran regular classes and workshops as well as retreats both in the UK and further afield in India, Spain, Turkey and Portugal. Karina also ran Yoga teacher training courses and has qualified many yogis.
Program Details:
April-Dec 2025 Teacher Training Dates
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1: Sunday: Apr 27
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1: Weekend: May 3 & 4
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2: Sunday: May 25
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2: Weekend: June 7 & 8
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3: Sunday: June 29
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3: Weekend: July 12 & 13
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4: Sunday: July 27
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4: Weekend: August 2 & 3
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5: Sunday: August 31
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5: Weekend: Sept 6 & 7
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6: Weekend: Sept 20 & 21
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6: Sunday: Sept 28
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7: Weekend: October 4 & 5
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7: Sunday: October 26
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8: Weekend: Nov 1 & 2
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8: Sunday: Nov 30
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9: Weekend: Dec 6 & 7
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9: Sunday: Dec 13 (Graduation)
Meeting Times
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Weekends Sat & Sun, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
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Extra Sundays, 8:00am – 6:00 pm
5 Zoom In-person Classes
Your Investment is as low as: $3,500 (see details below)
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$3,500 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL if paid IN FULL by January 31, 2025
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$3,800 if paid IN FULL prior to the start of the course.
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$3,950 for Payment plan if enrolled by January 31, 2025: ($500 deposit plus 6 monthly plan)
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$500 non-refundable deposit is due at time of enrollment (or when you pay in full) to reserve a spot.
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Complete payment of teacher training course is required to graduate, either prior to course start, or via payment plan with contract.
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Price includes: All days of training in a Yoga Alliance accredited 300-hour course, teacher training manual, complimentary membership to Giving Tree Yoga from April 27, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025, and completion certificate upon successful completion of program.
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Refund/Cancellation Policy
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A full refund (less $500 deposit) will be issued if a student-initiated cancellation occurs more than 30 days before program start date.
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A 50% refund (less $500 deposit) if a student-initiated cancellation occurs between 30-15 days of program start date.
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No refunds within 15 days of program start date.
Why is it important to attend in person?
There are training programs out there that blast you through the recommended materials, but our tried and true program prepares our graduates to lead their students safely and confidently through yoga postures so students receive a safe and beneficial yoga experience.
An on-line program just falls short of the in-person experience.
There are limited spaces for this program so early registration is recommended.
Giving Tree Yoga is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance, which designates this teacher training program as one which follows Yoga Alliance’s standards. Students who complete a verified training with this school may be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs).
TESTIMONIALS
The Teacher Training Program at Giving Tree Yoga was amazing, including the teachers who led the program. The overall course and instruction provided a great understanding of anatomy, philosophy and yoga as a whole. This, combined with the physical practice and instruction on asana, pranayama and meditation, I feel has provided me the foundation needed to deepen my knowledge and awareness, while giving me the tools to not just teach a class but to be a true teacher who can serve others. The teachers themselves made the difference in the program by providing so much encouragement and support, commitment, and space to simply be ourselves, ask questions and practice. It was truly an enlightening and transformational experience. I highly recommend Giving Tree Yoga as a studio, but also, if one is considering a teacher training program that is grounded in a deep understanding of anatomy and philosophy with the actual practice of yoga for a well-rounded training program. Love my Giving Tree Yoga Family! ~Melissa V.
My teacher training experience at Giving Tree Yoga exceeded my expectations. The instructors went above and beyond to prepare a 6-month course. The course was very extensive in Human Anatomy, making me realize how interested I am in the science of the human body. I felt comfortable in the learning environment. The smaller class created a more intimate and hands on learning experience where I was able to get the most out of the training. I recommend this studio's teacher training for anyone interested in teaching or wanting to deepen your knowledge of yoga. ~ Christina P.
The teacher training at Giving Tree Yoga was done both virtually and in studio because of Covid 19 and it ran incredibly smooth. The materials, books and information we received covered a wide array of topics and each lesson built onto the next in a most comprehensive way. Both lead and co instructor were knowledgeable in the topics presented and very engaging. I would definitely recommend this teacher training to anyone that wants to pursue their certification. ~ Lisa B.
Giving Tree Yoga's Teacher Training program was excellent and I highly recommend it. The program focused equally on anatomy of the body, the philosophy of yoga, and the actual poses in English and in Sanskrit. I wasn't sure going into the training if I would be teaching once I completed the training. But I had such a wonderful experience and gained so much support from my instructors that I am already starting to plan how I will teach and share this gift with the world. ~ Madeline B.
Amazing program! Christy and Melissa are incredibly knowledgable not only in the physical practice but in the entire lifestyle. We were exposed to many different practices including restorative, yin, chair yoga, etc. We thoroughly covered anatomy and the effects of yoga. This program prepares you for teaching from all aspects. I had a great experience and would recommend the program to anyone. ~ Allie L.