we believe that the most effective & influential teachers are those who have given up emulating others & have taken on the process of speaking from their own heart.  thus begins the journey of teacher training at asmi yoga.  it's a journey of deep personal growth, born from the womb of introspection and experience.  you'll learn to teach from a place of authentic passion for the practice, with a voice that comes directly from the center of who you are.  we don't want to create robots!  we want to work with people who love yoga & are willing to explore their own unique style, who are willing to step up to the fire and move beyond technique into transformation, who are willing to show up & laugh at themselves for a while, who are willing to invest themselves fully into the practice of learning to teach & who are willing to be part of creating a supportive community for others to do the same.  we'll help you understand the techniques of teaching while simultaneously developing the spirit of your own voice!

what we won't do is require you to be vegetarian or quit drinking your favorite dehydrating beverages.  we believe each person has to walk their own path of discovery & discipline & that those decisions are yours alone to make.  what we will do is share information on these topics to help you make more informed choices.

what we won't do is make you read a ton of books, write massive theoretical essays or take long written exams.  we believe that true learning comes from doing & from experience, not from rote memorization or good writing skills.  what we will do is provide you with abundant opportunities for experiential exercises designed to enhance personal growth along with integration of pragmatic yogic philosophies and teaching techniques.

what we won't do is tell you that our style or philosophy or method is the best way or the only way.  we believe that yoga is an extremely personal practice & that teaching yoga is a lifelong endeavor to share postures & philosophies from an eclectic blending of experiences.  what we will do is expose you to many different styles & teachings while providing a nurturing platform from which to discover what floats your boat, then help you speak to that.

undertaking a journey of this magnitude is a sacred act.  we have the highest reverence & regard for the energetic & physical process of transformation & all that involves.  we do everything possible to facilitate growth by creating an atmosphere of respect, nurturing & support for you as you begin to manifest your potential.  we see our role in this relationship as spiritual midwives, helping you give birth to your most authentic self.  it is an honor to walk this path with you!