Dose Yoga's continuing education program is thoughtfully designed for both yoga teachers and practitioners who are looking to deepen their knowledge of yoga and take their practices or teaching to the next level. Yoga teachers may complete all modules which develop into a 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teaching certification. Modules may also be taken as continuing education. Partakers are encouraged to work at their own pace and no prior certification is required.
300 HOUR TEACHER TRAINING
300 HOUR TEACHER TRAINING
COURSES
Emily Coules & Lipsa Shah-Liddy are elated to announce Dose Degree's 300-hour Advanced Yoga Training certification. This comprehensive program is thoughtfully designed to meet Yoga Alliance 300-hour standards for teachers and practitioners who are looking to deepen their knowledge of yoga and take their practices to the next level. As with any training, the more you put into it, the more enriching it will be.
APRIL 25 - 28
restorative yoga
Restorative yoga is becoming more and more popular as society recognizes the benefits and importance of slowing down. After this training you will be able to mindfully offer an intentional practice of relaxation. You will be equipped with knowledge of how to incorporate restorative poses into your own practice and your regular classes.
Restorative Yoga vs Yin Yoga vs Yoga Nidra
How to guide students into deep relaxation
The sympathetic vs parasympathetic nervous system
How to sequence a restorative yoga class (music, transitions, etc)
Proper breathing techniques to promote complete relaxation
25 HOURS
Thursday 6-9pm // 3 hours
Friday 4-9pm // 5 hours
Saturday 9-5pm // 8 hours
Sunday 9-5pm // 8 hours
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may 16-19
pranayama
Pranayama is an extremely rich and potent practice which serves to positively affect the anatomy of your brain, regulate mood and clear stagnant energy in the physical and subtle bodies. This course will allow you to deepen your personal connection to your breath and inner awareness. Perhaps you are looking to learn how to guide others through these subtle practices.
Develop a daily sadhana practice,
to continue for 40 days and 40 nights+
How breath affects the nervous system
and your relaxation response
Various breathing techniques that can be
used in your everyday life at certain parts
of your day
Connecting your breath to mudras and bandhas
Nadis, Vayus and Koshas
Peer Teaching, Insights and Feedback
25 HOURS
Thursday 6-9pm // 3 hours
Friday 4-9pm // 5 hours
Saturday 9-5pm // 8 hours
Sunday 9-5pm // 8 hours
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May 30 - June 2
hands-on assists
Hands-on assists are meant to amplify the practitioner's physical practice. Learn how to deepen your students' practice and offer personal attention to students in group settings. Explore how to assist a wide range of postures, from the inclusion of props to significant adjustments.
A concentrated eye on how to read bodies
Knowing why we offer adjustments and when to offer them
The difference between adjustments and assists
How to hold space physically and energetically
A deeper understanding of the nervous system and how to set the body up for better alignment and ultimate relaxation
Where and how to incorporate props
25 HOURS
Thursday 6-9pm // 3 hours
Friday 4-9pm // 5 hours
Saturday 9-5pm // 8 hours
Sunday 9-5pm // 8 hours
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July 25 - 28
FLIGHT SCHOOL AND ADVANCEMENTS
This weekend you will explore different ways to take flight and how to incorporate inversions and advancements in your personal practice and sequencing as a teacher.
Proper alignment for arm balances and inversions
Drills and skills for arm balances and inversions
Discover critical techniques
Learn proper core work to prepare the body for poses
How to incorporate arm balances and inversions in your practice through fun sequencing
Learn the benefits of pranayama to amplify the shape
Learn how to assist your students getting into and out of inversions
Preparatory poses for each advancement
25 HOURS
Thursday 6-9pm // 3 hours
Friday 4-9pm // 5 hours
Saturday 9-5pm // 8 hours
Sunday 9-5pm // 8 hours
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August 15 - 18
trauma-informed yoga
Even if your mind does not remember experiences, your body certainly does. This course will explore how trauma affects the body and how we hold onto trauma in the physical body. You will learn how to teach with inclusive language, explore fairness within your teachings, and learn the increasing benefits of yoga. Physical practice is an imperative tool to coping with our trauma all while tapping into our resilience.
Offer a more trauma informed approach to teaching
Define trauma and learn how trauma impacts the body and mind
A deeper look into the chakra system and how trauma impacts the chakras
Refining language to include inclusive cues and curiosity
The importance of Seva yoga
Resources for healing and deeper discussions
Considerations as a teacher, how to create and sustain a safe practice space
25 HOURS
Thursday 6-9pm // 3 hours
Friday 4-9pm // 5 hours
Saturday 9-5pm // 8 hours
Sunday 9-5pm // 8 hours
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September 19 - 22
Sacred Texts & Philosophy of Yoga
Re-ground in the fundamentals of yogic philosophy. The practice of yoga extends far beyond the physical and this course will dive deep into the origination of yoga, its history and important figures who shaped yoga into what it is today.
The history of yoga
A journey through the eight-limb path
Yamas & Niyamas
Deep dive into the Bhagavad Gita
25 HOURS
Thursday 6-9pm // 3 hours
Friday 4-9pm // 5 hours
Saturday 9-5pm // 8 hours
Sunday 9-5pm // 8 hours
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October 17- 20
Intelligent Sequencing
Learn the art of creative, inclusive, and thoughtful sequencing. We will break down the fundamentals for a traditional vinyasa class which will be used to develop safe but effective sequences.
Anatomy of poses
Safe, intentional transitions between poses
Building a sequence to support the classes energy
Tools to incorporate the chakra system into your sequencing
Review of the eight limb path
Explore how to build sequences toward a particular “peak pose” or theme
25 HOURS
Thursday 6-9pm // 3 hours
Friday 4-9pm // 5 hours
Saturday 9-5pm // 8 hours
Sunday 9-5pm // 8 hours
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November 21 - 24
exploring the energy of the CHAKRA SYSTEM
Dive deep into the history of the chakra system. The chakra system is an energetic system that cannot be held but is absolutely felt. Learn how to incorporate the chakras into your teaching, healing and also different balancing practices for each chakra.
An overview of the chakra system
Different balancing exercises for each chakra
Learn how to release blockages in each chakra
Deep dive into the nadis and energetic channels
Learn how to incorporate chakra themeing into your class
How the impact of the chakra system can show up physically, mentally, and emotionally
25 HOURS
Thursday 6-9pm // 3 hours
Friday 4-9pm // 5 hours
Saturday 9-5pm // 8 hours
Sunday 9-5pm // 8 hours
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December 12 - 15
PRENATAL YOGA
Explore a foundation approach to empower expectant mamas to connect to their bodies and safely practice yoga during their pregnancy journey. You will be guided through a nurturing physical practice, with modifications and pacing perfect for any stage of pregnancy.
Benefits of yoga for pregnancy and birth
The three trimesters of pregnancy and safely sequencing to the three trimesters
Prenatal Anatomy
Stages of birth
Inclusion of props to support expectant practitioner
Breathing techniques to support expectants practitioners physical practice
25 HOURS
Thursday 6-9pm // 3 hours
Friday 4-9pm // 5 hours
Saturday 9-5pm // 8 hours
Sunday 9-5pm // 8 hours
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4-6 week course
MENTORSHIPS
Senior teachers, Emily Coules, Lipsa Shah-Liddy and Leia Outen explore real world teaching, finding your voice, and confidently stepping into the role of a yoga teacher. During the mentorship program, you will tap into your true potential and gain real-time teaching experience. To set up your dates, email lipsa@doseyogaraleigh.com
Four to six weeks of intensive practice teaching and 1:1 feedback from your senior teacher of choice
Organically find your authentic voice as a yoga teacher
Community classes held in our Dose Yoga Studio
How to get your name out there, become involved with your community, and stand out during the audition process
Learn how to translate themes into thoughtful sequences
price: $950
EMAIL LIPSA
2025 dates coming soon
THE YOGA SUTRAS OF PATANJALI
The Yoga Sutras are a text that was compiled by Patanjali around 400 BCE. This is the way that nearly everything we know about yoga has been preserved and passed down. The Yoga Sutras are an example of how yoga’s teachings were recorded. Yoga Sutras can be thought of as an instruction manual for mastering our minds and our lives.
A deep dive into each of the sutras
Use various breath practices to attune our minds to study and gradually develop our practice
Much of the subject matter of the Yoga Sutras is meditation. We’ll do several meditations throughout to apply some of the instructions.
Fully comprehend the information through Sankalpa
Make a commitment to yourself to be as fully engaged and absorbed — mentally, physically, emotionally — in everything you do
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2025 dates coming soon
AYURVEDA FUNDAMENTALS
Ayurveda translates to “the knowledge of life.” Learn how to apply Ayurvedic rituals into your everyday life. This interactive experience will offer a cooking class and resources to balance your doshas.
Learn the fundamentals of Ayurveda and its history
Six phases of a typical Ayurvedic day
Take an Ayurvedic quiz
Discuss the benefits of Ayurveda and living with the season
Live Cooking Class with guest teacher
How to balance the Doshas
Nervous system and how it relates to Ayurveda
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Price $650 per module
10% off if you are Dose Degree 200 Hour certified - or -
have gone through any of Emily's past 200 hour trainings
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FAQS
CAN I TRANSFER MY CONTINUING EDUCATION FROM ANOTHER STUDIO?
Yes! Dose’s Advanced Teacher Training is designed to support yoga teachers along their entire journey. This dynamic program encourages you to create your own path at your own pace. Dose requires you to complete 150 hours with our training but are happy to transfer other credits. For questions about transferring your credits, please email lipsa@doseyogaraleigh.com
HOW DO I KEEP TRACK OF MY HOURS?
We do the heavy lifting for you! Lead trainer, Lipsa Shah-Liddy will keep track of your hours and courses you’ve taken. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate under Emily Coules and Lipsa Shah-Liddy.
WHEN DOES THE 300-HOUR TRAINING BEGIN?
The advanced teacher training begins April 2023 and will be a continuous offering through Dose Yoga + Smoothie Bar on a monthly basis. You can start your modules whenever you would like!
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO COPMPLETE?
If you are able and willing to attend all modules, you can technically complete your advanced training in one year. This is not a requirement as we encourage you to go at your own pace and the modules will be continued year after year.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS A WEEKEND?
No problem! We encourage you to go at your own pace so if you see a module that you really want to attend but are not available, be on the lookout for the next time it is offered! We will offer the same module twice a year.
IS THERE A PAYMENT PLAN
Yes! We offer payment plans that are convenient for you. To discuss payment plan options, please email lipsa@doseyogaraleigh.com.
DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS?
Dose Degree alumni and previous trainees taught under Emily (Wallace) Coules are entitled to a 10% discount on all modules. Please contact lipsa@doseyogaraleigh.com for more information.
DO I NEED TO BE A YOGA TEACHER TO DO THE ADVANCED TRAINING?
Our advanced training is designed for yoga teachers and practitioners therefore, you are not required to complete any prior training. Come as you are, we are so happy to have you!
DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE ALL OF THE MODULES OR CAN I JUST TAKE ONE THAT I FIND INTERESTING?
These modules are for anyone who is interested in learning more about yoga. You can take as little or as many of the modules as you would like! Feel free to email lipsa@doseyogaraleigh.com to learn more about the module and to see if it's the right fit for you.