8-month Hybrid 200-hr YTT: Mindfulness in the Mountains
August 17th, 2024 - April 27th, 2025 at Seven Springs & Yoga Mix, Tennessee
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Accommodation options are for the Immersion weekend of September 14th / 15th and price includes meals
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Schedule
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm (7hrs)
sunday 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM (5 hrs)
Weekend of August 17th / 18th - Yoga Mix
Weekend of September 7th / 8th - Seven Springs
Weekend of September 21st / 22nd - Seven Springs
Weekend of October 19th / 20th - Yoga Mix
Weekend of November 9th / 10th - Seven Springs
Thursday, November 20th - Zoom
Thursday, December 11th - Zoom
Thursday, January 8th - Zoom
Thursday, January 29th - Zoom
Thursday, February 19th - Zoom
Weekend of March 22nd / 23rd - Seven Springs / Yoga Mix
Weekend of April 4th / 5th - Seven Springs
Weekend of April 26th / 27th - Seven Springs
About this Yoga Teacher Training
Held by the strength and beauty of the Mountains, we will immerse ourselves in the holistic paths of Yoga. In this journey, we call upon the wisdom of nature with the reflection of the wisdom that resides deep in your heart and soul. Feel enlivened by the wild beauty of the Smoky Mountains and the power of your own depth, as we uncover the true teacher within.
This 200-hr YTT in Maryville, TN is an exciting hybrid of Kula magic giving you the opportunity to experience both immersion and community as well as connecting and learning virtually. It explores a fusion of the practice and philosophy of the traditions of Yoga, Ceremony, Ancient Wisdom, and Energetic Anatomy.
During this nine month journey, we will have several in-person workshops on Saturday and Sunday at either Seven Springs or Yoga Mix Maryville. These give you time to be with one another physically, learn and grow in community, and soak up the sweet mountain medicine. Over the holidays and winter, we will meet virtually on Zoom as a collective, having the opportunity to learn from Kula founders and various teachers across the world. This training also includes a 2 day immersion at Seven Springs Retreats, giving you the ability to retreat, get quiet, and immerse yourself in the teachings of the land, Yoga and the wisdom in your own heart. In addition, online content and assignments are provided throughout the weeks to guide you and deepen your understanding and practice of the Yogic teachings. Finally, if you are new to Yoga Mix, this course includes a special 3 month unlimited membership to Yoga Mix, where you may take classes from the unique styles and teachers.
Meet Your Facilitators…
Guest Facilitator
Jaia McClure
Jaia McClure, daughter of Appalachia, is the creator and visionary for her business, Sacred Arts. She has been a student, teacher, and practitioner on the path of Yoga since 1998. As well as teaching and embodying yoga over a 25 year span, Jaia has offered Integrative Energy Work through Holy Fire Reiki professionally for over 2 decades. Jaia is also a liscensed Sound Healer, and has been a performer and teacher of Sacred Dances for over 20 years. She has crafted an enrichment course “Pathway” to share ritual and ceremony through her many lineage practices. Jaia also hosts annual Sacred Arts Retreat in the gorgeous foothills of the Smoky Mountains.
You can connect with Jaia via
website: jaiamara.com
IG: Jaiamara_sacredarts
Kula Facilitator
JESSI LUNA
Since a young age, Jessi has studied dance and creative movement. Since her first RYT200 in 2008, Jessi has led retreats and workshops throughout the US, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Bali, and Costa Rica. She completed her RYT500 Certification in 2012 and now leads teacher trainings in places she most enjoys to share.
Jessi teaches a Vinyasa based practice to combine elements of dance and natural movement with traditional yogic sequencing. She incorporates attention to rhythm of the breath and allows for organic movement to flow in each pose. She is grateful for the journey of yogic creativity and loves to share this movement of bliss with others along the way.
Jessi, along with her husband Zach and her parents, created Seven Springs Retreat Center in her mountain home of East Tennessee. Inspired by retreat centers from around the world, Seven Springs provides a natural and holistic space for local and global communities to experience high quality holistic education in the United States. Retreats offered vary from yoga, massage, natural medicines and foods, creativity, social innovation, team-building, eco-building and permaculture.
Guest Facilitator
Amanda Hatcher
With over two decades of experience in yoga, Amanda Hatcher is a trusted figure in the wellness community. She began her journey over 20 years ago and holds a 200-hour certification from the Asheville Yoga Center. Amanda's expertise extends beyond traditional yoga training; she has honed her skill in hands-on adjustments through extensive training with Philip Clift and holds certification in Thai Yoga Therapy Training with Kelly Scott.
Though she currently holds a 200-hour certification, Amanda's knowledge and experience are vast, totaling thousands of hours of credited learning experience. Throughout her career, she has taught well over 14,000 classes, providing invaluable guidance to countless students on their yoga journey.
Before founding The Yoga Mix, Amanda taught yoga for 16 years at her local hometown gym and also led classes in Yoga and Kickboxing in the lower level of her husband's dojo. Her dedication to her students and passion for fostering community led her to establish The Yoga Mix, which quickly became a haven for practitioners seeking not just physical practice, but also connection and support.
In addition to her dedication to yoga and wellness, Amanda is a proud mother of two wonderful boys, now 18 and 21 years old. Beyond her role as a yoga teacher, Amanda holds a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, embodying the principles of discipline and mindfulness both on and off the mat. Through her compassionate guidance and personal journey, Amanda invites each practitioner to embrace wellness, resilience, and self-discovery on their own path to wholeness.
About Seven Springs
Seven Springs is the Tennessee home of Zach and Jessi, two of our Kula Collective co-founders. The family spirit is strong here: Jessi’s grandmother and parents have been homesteading the land for almost fifty years. From building to managing to mowing the grass, it takes all four generations to keep it up.
Set on 126 acres of secluded forest, this is the perfect place to disconnect and reconnect. It has come a long way in six years, earning the title of #1 meditation retreat center in Success Magazine (sep/22).
Gather for practice on our hand-built shala with local cedar posts. Nourish yourself with Olivia’s hearty local vegan and vegetarian cuisine. Fill your cup with crystal clear spring water. Walk the creek between our springs among old growth hardwoods. Get out to explore & hike Great Smoky Mountain National park just a short drive away. Just 25 minutes from the Knoxville airport and within a day’s drive of so many cities, getting away from it all has never been this easy.
About Yoga Mix
The Yoga Mix is a vibrant sanctuary nestled in the heart of the Downtown Maryville/Alcoa community. Celebrating three years of enriching lives through yoga, our studio is a beacon of holistic well-being, where seasoned instructors with over two decades of collective experience guide your practice. At The Yoga Mix, we masterfully combine time-honored yoga traditions with modern innovations to create a nurturing environment where beginners and seasoned practitioners alike can explore their potential and connect deeply with their inner selves.
Our commitment to wellness extends beyond the studio walls, as we strive to cultivate a supportive community that nurtures growth and exploration. With a varied lineup of classes and workshops designed to meet the diverse needs of our students, we empower you to follow your unique path toward balance and vitality. For those who seek intensity, we offer heated yoga classes, while our non-heated sessions provide a gentler experience.
Whether you are visiting our Maryville/Alcoa hub or our Lenoir City haven, stepping onto the mat at The Yoga Mix means joining a family. Here, passion for yoga, deep-rooted expertise, and a thriving community come together to foster holistic well-being. Join us and discover the transformative power of yoga in a place where every individual’s journey is celebrated. Experience the harmony of mind, body, and spirit at The Yoga Mix—your sanctuary for personal empowerment and tranquility.
Hear From Our Students
“I can’t begin to describe how meaningful this training was and continues to be for me. It was powerful on every level: mind, body, soul, spirit. It was challenging and empowering on every level. It was healing on every level. I’m incredibly, incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to learn and grow with the Kula. Kula is unique and holistic beyond words. The training was deep, grounded, thoughtful, well-rounded, ceremonial, and authentic (truly words don’t even begin to scratch the surface). I have the sense that Kula is founded on love and dedication, and this love permeated throughout every part of the training. I am deeply honored to have had the opportunity to train with Kula.”
