At Beloved we offer rich yoga study programs designed to enlighten, enliven, and educate. Jaina Portwood E-RYT 500, NCMT 1000 is your guide and primary instructor in this beautiful 200 hour training. She has been teaching yoga since 1999. In addition, we have several incredible 500 RYT faculty that assist in trainings. We are a 200RYT Yoga Alliance Certified School.
Our 200 Hour Teacher Training Program is unique in the breadth of its teachings.
- Asana
- Philosophy
- Class Sequencing
- Adjustments
- Western & Energetic Anatomy
- Bandhas
- Mudra
- Sanskrit
- Shatkarma
- Nutrition
- Classical Texts
- Mantra
- Meditation
- Dharma Talk
- Observe and Assist in classes
- Build Community
- Hands on adjustments
- Teaching Methodology
- Energy work
- Business of yoa
If you are searching for a teacher training which respectfully honors the multi-dimensional nature of this work, sowing seeds for continued growth and expansion, this is the one.
You will find a safe place to explore your edge, dissolve limitations, and blossom in openness, confidence and infinite possibility, leaving you fully prepared to teach.

Schedule
Dates: June 5 – August 14, 2021
Meets: Saturdays and Sundays 9:00am-2:00pm for 11 weeks
Tuition
$2000 (payment plans available)
This comprehensive Yoga Teacher Training is designed in accordance with the Yoga Alliance 200-hour certification. You will be qualified to teach a Vinyasa Yoga class. In addition, you will be doing home-study, observing, practicing teaching, and deepening your self-practice.
Reading
Over the course of the training, we will be reading from the following books. All of these books can easily be found on www.amazon.com or other booksellers.
Required Books for the 200 Hour Yoga Instructor Training – Resource Books
1. Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda *prereq
2. Loving What Is by Byron Katie *prereq
3. Hatha Yoga Pradipika with commentary by Swami Muktibodhananda
4. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Commentary on the Raja Yoga Sutras by Sri Swami Satchidananda
5. The Language of Yoga (Book & CD) by Nicolai Bachman
6. Yoga Anatomy Second Edition by Leslie Kaminoff
7. The Key Muscles of Yoga by Ray Long
Additional Reading Recommendations
Jivamukti Yoga by David Life and Sharon Gannon
The Yoga Tradition by Georg Feuerstein
The Heart and Science of Yoga by Leonard Perlmutter
Bhagavad Gita translated by Eknath Easwaran
Cupid’s Poisoned Arrow by Marnia Robinson
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Kapi, Lawrence M Elson
SunFood Diet by David Wolfe

The Training
Our school emphasizes the development of conscious awareness. Practices cultivate an experiential understanding of body, mind, and subtle aspects so that they can be directed with the intention of yoga. Intense flowing sequence and pranayama are balanced with dharma talk, reflection, and restorative posture. The postures and practices are placed within the larger context and intention of yoga practice.
In practical terms, you will learn specific postures, sequencing, adjustments, anatomy, philosophy, classical texts, mantra, meditation, and dharma talk. You will take, observe, and assist in classes. Nutritional cleansing and healing elements are incorporated throughout the training and we encourage you to participate as much or as little as you desire.
This training respectfully honors the multidimensional nature of yoga, sowing seeds for continued growth and expansion. In this training, you will find a safe place to explore your edge, dissolve limitations, and blossom in openness, confidence, and infinite possibility, fully prepared to teach.

Training Requirements
Regular Class Times: Saturdays and Sundays 9:00-2:00pm for 14 weeks
Asana: Students required to practice a minimum of 40 classes total with Jaina, or a certified E-RYT instructor. Please keep a log of the classes, time, and instructor you studied with.
Class Observations: You will observe 3 classes with Jaina during the course of the training. No write-up is required. This can also be done via live stream.
Daily Journal: Write about your experience and unfolding for roughly 30 minutes per day (approximately 4 hrs per week). Make it a daily habit to write down your questions, inspirations, quotes, and breakthroughs you’ve had. Each week we encourage you to follow the journal prompts.
Karma Yoga: Do 3 hours of volunteer work, this can be picking up litter, volunteering with an organization, setting up a donation drive, or any other form of volunteering, alone or as a group.
Homework Assignments: Located in the back of the manual, the homework questions help to review recent material. This homework will be collected during the final exams.
Read the Required Texts: Complete the assigned reading in a timely manner, related to the week’s topics. We will have regular discussions on the texts.
Practice Teaching: With each other, family, or friends outside of class as much as your schedule permits.
Pay Tuition: Tuition is due in full at the start of the training. Payment plans are available, a signed contract must be on file for payment plans.
Ask Questions: Every class benefits from the questions that are asked, it enriches our conversations and brings forward different perspectives. Be honest, articulate, respectful, and disciplined.
Challenge Yourself: Step out of your comfort zone, enjoy the stretch, be brave.
Enjoy the process!

And what if I miss a class?
You can make up hour-for-hour any class you’ve missed:
- Request a video from a recorded session
- Submit a handwritten paper on the subject covered
- (or) take an asana class to make up for Asana Workshop

I am super excited to announce this Winter 2021 semester’s Guest Speakers for our 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training. In addition to our weekend syllabus you will have several advanced yogis and accomplished instructors lead discussions, lectures and workshops on various esoteric and yoga topics:
Neuroscientist Josh Mervis
Justyn O’Neill founder of The Seeker Yoga School
Artist Nikolas LaPelusa
Drew Sambol
Writer Emily Rose Duea
Performing Artist Dustin Maxwell
Buc Page
Marissa VanWoeart
Andros MitriArtist
Katelyn Rose-White
Sara Gensmer, RA
Wellness Coach Chance York


















Winter 2021 200-Hour RYT Outline
In addition, you will be doing home-study, observing, practicing teaching, and deepening your self-practice. Come prepared each day to practice asana. Bring a water bottle and healthy snacks. Most weekend sessions will include a section on asana and on philosophy, so dress/plan accordingly.
Included is 14 weeks of free unlimited yoga classes online with Jaina M-F at 5:00pm, and we encourage a daily yoga practice. You will need a total of 40 asana classes logged for gradation.
Contact
Jaina Portwood
612-845-8175
jaina@belovedretreats.com

Syllabus
9:00-10:00 Yoga Asana Session led by Jaina
15 minute break
10:15-12:15 Asana Workshop
(alignment, class sequencing, adjustments, teaching
methodology)
30 minute break
12:45-2:00 Lecture / Discussion on Topic of the Day (detailed below)

Week 1: The Intention of Yoga
Reading: Yoga Sutras Sadhana Pada Book 2 2:1 – 2:27
Journal Assignment: Goals
Nutrition Invitation: Homemade
Saturday, January 23: Introduction to Asana & to The Course
Orientation, overview, expectations, how to use manual, commitment & goals.
Guided master class of basic sequence. Discuss invocation and importance of intention in the practice. Introduction to how we’ll study asana; incorporating alignment, physical assists, and modifications, as well as the principles of teaching.
Sunday, January 24: Foundations Philosophy & What is Yoga?
Developing a personal practice.“What is Yoga?” Discuss definitions from different sources.
Week 2: Honoring the Guru
Reading: Yoga Anatomy first chapter
Journal Assignment: Foundations Exploration
Nutrition Invitation: Power Drinks
Saturday, January 30: Nutrition Invitations
Eating with the intention of Yoga. Introduction to the nutrition invitations.
Sunday, January 31: Foundations Philosophy
Week 3: Yoga is Service
Reading: Yoga Sutras 2:21 – 2:55
Journal Assignment: Yama Niyama Focus
Nutrition Invitation: Vegetarian
Saturday, February 6: Raja Yoga
Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Contemplation Meditation, Mind
Sunday, February 7: Hatha Science and Philosophy Overview
Week 4: Holistic Approach
Reading: Key Muscles of Yoga p. 1-48
Journal Assignment: Meditate for 2 hours
Nutrition Invitation: Vegan (Dairy and Animal Product Free)
Saturday, February 13: Philosophy & Meditation
What is Meditation? Overview and technique.
Sunday, February 14: Raja Yoga Philosophy
Week 5: Conscious Connection to the Earth
Reading: Key Muscles of Yoga p. 49-209, Yoga Sutras Book 1 p.3-76
Journal Assignment: Anatomy Study
Nutrition Invitation: Grain or Gluten Free
Saturday, February 20: Eight Limbs & Pranayama
Pranayama, and breath in the context of a liberation practice. Eight Limbs of Yoga. An
in-depth look at Yamas and Niyamas.
Sunday, February 21: Anatomy
Week 6: Conscious Awareness of Breath
Reading: Hatha Yoga Pradipika p. 23-68 & 132-145,
Journal Assignment: Historical Figure Essay
Nutrition Invitation: Sugar-Free
Saturday, February 27: Eight Limbs of Yoga & Anatomy
An in-depth look at Yamas and Niyamas.
Sunday, February 28: Anatomy
Week 7: Centerforce
Reading: Hatha Yoga Pradipika p. 149-185 and p. 226-274
Journal Assignment: Anatomy Study
Nutrition Invitation: Raw Living Foods
Saturday, March 6: History of Yoga
A look at yoga in the West and around the world historically.
Sunday, March 7: Bandhas & Mudras
Week 8: Intensity of Practice
Reading: Hatha Yoga Pradipika Chapter 2, p. 279-354
Journal Assignment: Hatha Principles in Life
Nutrition Invitation: Juice Cleanse, 3, 5, or 7 days
Saturday, March 13: Hatha Yoga
Discuss the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Sunday, March 14: Sanskrit
Week 9: Conservation of Energy
Reading: Hatha Yoga Pradipika Chapter 3, p. 354-460
Journal Assignment: Record self-teaching, also make a 60-minute playlist
Nutrition Invitation: Raw Living Foods
Saturday, March 20: Ethics & Nadis / Chakras
Experiential description of the chakras.
Discussion on ethics of a yoga teacher including boundaries and student/teacher relationships, appropriate touch, and sattvic energy.
Sunday, March 21: Nada Yoga
Discussion of music in yoga class.
Week 10: Gratitude
Reading: Yoga Sutras Book 3, p.169-204
Journal Assignment: Ethical Guidelines
Nutrition Invitation: Sea Vegetables
Saturday, March 27: Business of Yoga & Ayurveda
Overview of Ayurveda and three doshas: Vatta Pitta Kapha.
The business of yoga. Meditation on realizing your goals in line with yoga philosophy.
Sunday, March 28: Asana Workshop with Prenatal / Postnatal
Prenatal adjustments and posture modifications.
April 3 & 4 EASTER WEEKEND OFF
Week 12: Spaciousness
Saturday, April 24: Anatomy & Asana Workshop
Sunday, April 25: Anatomy & Asana Workshop
Week 13: Transmutation of Energy
Saturday, April 24: Anatomy & Asana Workshop
Sunday, April 25: Anatomy & Asana Workshop
Week 14: Purusha
Saturday, April 24: Exam Review
The final written exam turned in. Answer questions based on training and yoga philosophy.
ALL HOMEWORK, JOURNALS, CLASS LOGS, AND WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS DUE IN A MANILLA ENVELOPE, PLEASE TURN IN AT COMPLETION OF YOUR EXAM
Sunday, April 25: Practical Exam
Teach the entire class to a partner with adjustments, benefits, and Sanskrit.
Bring Beginner Friend Day
Bring in a friend who has never practiced yoga to teach in a group today. Please wear all black.This can be modified as teaching a friend at your home or via live stream.
Graduation Ceremony



For more information or to register: jaina@belovedretreats.com or 612-845-8175

















