I teach yoga, write textbooks for yoga teachers, and train yoga teachers because I believe that yoga makes life better for everybody. And you.where are you on the teaching path? Doing my 300-hour teacher training with Mark Stephens was one of the best decisions I've ever made.
His vast knowledge about yoga combined with his many years of experience teaching yoga and training teachers are a huge asset for anyone who is serious on the path of teaching yoga.Mark's personal experience of yoga's promise to make life better inspires him to share the practice with others through teaching and accessible scholarly writing on the art and science of teaching yoga.
His vast knowledge about yoga combined with his many years of experience teaching yoga and training teachers are a huge asset for anyone who is serious on the path of teaching yoga.Mark's personal experience of yoga's promise to make life better inspires him to share the practice with others through teaching and accessible scholarly writing on the art and science of teaching yoga.
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Mark was welcoming, encouraging and a wealth of knowledge. His dedication to seeking new research pertaining to the yoga community is inspirational and ever evolves his trainings. He's supportive in your career endeavors and his willingness to mentor you through is greatly appreciated.
I highly recommend this deeply informed, challenging training to anyone truly wanting to further explore their self practice or to become a well rounded, prepared yoga teacher.In practicing yoga, it speaks to us in a language that transcends words yet carries messages deep into the heart of our lives, making our lives better and opening us to sharing with others in the most deeply meaningful ways.
I highly recommend this deeply informed, challenging training to anyone truly wanting to further explore their self practice or to become a well rounded, prepared yoga teacher.In practicing yoga, it speaks to us in a language that transcends words yet carries messages deep into the heart of our lives, making our lives better and opening us to sharing with others in the most deeply meaningful ways.
Train with one of the best! Mark Stephens is a world-class teacher trainer with over 25 years experience training teachers around the globe. Mark's comprehensive training will fully prepare you to teach with confidence, creativity and competence.
With 30 years of consistent practice in a variety of yoga styles, deep study of yoga traditions and innovations, and an extensive background in educational theory and technique, I come to these training's prepared to guide you in the best ways in becoming the best yoga teacher you can be.My passion for yoga and for sharing it in powerful and meaningful ways is reflected in my four core yoga textbooks, which are available in many languages.
With 30 years of consistent practice in a variety of yoga styles, deep study of yoga traditions and innovations, and an extensive background in educational theory and technique, I come to these training's prepared to guide you in the best ways in becoming the best yoga teacher you can be.My passion for yoga and for sharing it in powerful and meaningful ways is reflected in my four core yoga textbooks, which are available in many languages.
This course consists of 9.5 hours of pre-recorded video (lecture practice) and 7.5 hours of live interaction, for a total of 17 hours. There are suggested readings and we strongly encourage practicing all the techniques on your own (in the comfort of your home - homework!). This course is designed for students, yoga teachers/trainers and health professionals alike.
A contemporary yoga classic. This text should be required reading in all yoga teacher training schools and by all serious practitioners. Needless to say, Mark is driven by an intense passion to enrich the transmission between teacher and student with new clarity and a three-dimensional understanding of the yoga body that is unequalled.
Spread out over three weeks, this 17-hour course offers a comprehensive, informed and accessible approach to practicing and teaching the transformational breathing techniques at the heart of yoga. Ancient-to-modern pranayama techniques help us awaken and balance our energy, steady our emotions, clear our minds and support our overall health and wellbeing.
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Courtney Harrison
Mar 03, 2021
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Tina Mazzei
Feb 03, 2021
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I have been taking yoga classes for many years from Mark. I love that he can guide his yogis from beginners to advanced providing options for all within the same class. He is very knowledgeable about how to move through the asanas without forcing or causing injuries. As I’ve gotten more mature in my practice, I appreciate the subtler breath work. I would highly recommend Mark Stephens Yoga
Reatha White
Jan 16, 2021
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Mark Stephens has been inspiring my yoga practice for over 20 years. I have had the pleasure of learning from his teachings during yoga teacher training courses and helping me master fundamental asanas at his yoga studio and through his online classes. What a gift he has been to the Global Yoga community and in my personal practice.
Jessy Beckett Parr
Dec 27, 2020
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I've taken a weekly class with Mark since 2006 (15 years!) His teaching has been a powerful force for good in my life. My yoga practice thrives under his careful, knowledgeable, and science-based teaching. I highly recommend his classes and books to anyone looking to deepen their practice. Of course, it's not about how far you go, but how you go.
Ana Sulistrowska
Dec 13, 2020
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Mark is a teacher for teachers! He is a guiding light in alignment through every last nook, muscle, bone, vein, cell and cranny.
For harmony peace and a good healthy sweat for the heart follow Mark Stephens Yoga, you will most likely be guided to your highest and best self through Mark’s yoga and breath work. I’ve practiced on and off with Mark for over twenty years and the proof is in my own manifestations of yoga and yoga jobs abroad thanks to the confidence in practice and instruction Mark’s classes bestowed on me.
For that I am forever grateful.
Ana
For harmony peace and a good healthy sweat for the heart follow Mark Stephens Yoga, you will most likely be guided to your highest and best self through Mark’s yoga and breath work. I’ve practiced on and off with Mark for over twenty years and the proof is in my own manifestations of yoga and yoga jobs abroad thanks to the confidence in practice and instruction Mark’s classes bestowed on me.
For that I am forever grateful.
Ana
Ted Cheeseman
Nov 02, 2020
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Ray Charland
Oct 27, 2020
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Mark Stephens is an excellent teacher—very clear in his instructions, aware of how students are doing, and always encouraging personal awareness. I have attended many classes with Mark over the years and though I am much older than most, I always felt like I fit in.
I appreciate Mark’s profound knowledge of yoga and his ability to create a safe space for me and the other students to explore the asanas and be present in each moment.
I appreciate Mark’s profound knowledge of yoga and his ability to create a safe space for me and the other students to explore the asanas and be present in each moment.
Michelle Krieg
Jul 16, 2020
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I took Mark's 200 YTT in 2015 and loved every minute of it! Being as how it was my first training, I didn't have anything else to compare it with, at the time. But after years of teaching yoga and taking other trainings/workshops, I've come to realize that his depth and breadth of knowledge is unparalleled. Not to mention, the quality of his training far exceeds Yoga Alliance standards. If you are looking for a training program, why not go right to the source!? His many books on teaching yoga are the predominate reading materials in trainings all over the world. I simply cannot recommend his trainings
Ms. Formigli
Jul 01, 2020
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I have regularly taken class with Mark Stephens for the last 20 years. His deep knowledge of human anatomy provides him a clear understanding of how movements during class affect our bodies. This allows him to create sequences which are engaging and safe. Whenever he has a new student he will check in with them before class starts to ask about injuries and what their experience is. During this interaction, he makes it clear there are a variety of levels in the room and encourages them to listen to what their bodies are telling them. He provides detailed support in caring for injuries and a wide
