YogaBellies EMPOWER 300-Hours Women's Yoga Teacher Training and Empowerment Programme

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Contents
EMPOWER will help you
Course Syllabus
MODULE 1: EMPOWER
MODULE 2: CYCLES AND SEASONS
MODULE 3: MAIDEN TO CRONE
MODULE 4: MOTHER (pregnancy)
MODULE 5: MOTHER AND CHILD
MODULE 6: SOULFUL ENTREPRENEUR
Breakdown of training hours
How is training delivered?
What do the workshop and live sessions look like?
How does this work if I’m joining online?
Key Course Dates and Times
Questions
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who is empower for?
dedicated yoga lovers
You've got the yoga bug and you’re ready to deepen your practice, on and off the yoga mat.
You know you need to make big lifestyle changes, but you’ve no idea where to start. Perhaps
you’ve lost your direction in life or you have personal baggage that you’ve been avoiding
dealing with for years and you know it’s now or never.. You could be moving into a new life
phase and what to understand what that looks like and learn how yoga can help with the
changes and challenges ahead.
qualified yoga teachers and studio owners
You don't feel confident advising your female students on the best yoga practices for their life
stage and you want to teach yoga for the menstrual cycle; pregnancy and post-partum with
baby - and throughout menopause. You want to do this in an integrated way as a complete
feminine journey. Perhaps you’ve been yoga teaching for years but you still can’t fill classes or
you’ve lost your momentum. Maybe you want to take your yoga business to the next level and
want to learn how to firsthand from a multiple business award-winning yogipreneur. You want to
join a high-quality, interactive and world-recognized yoga alliance international accredited
300/500 hour course.
aspiring yoga teachers
You’re completely new to teaching yoga, but you already know that teaching women in your
calling and want to dive right into the in-depth expert knowledge on the female life stages and
how yoga can empower women throughout life. You want the support of a loving all-female
community of yoga teachers as you begin your teaching journey. You want advice and support
on how to create your personal yoga brand, and how to launch and grow your business from a
master yoga teacher, who’s been there and done that.
Birth and baby workers and fitness entrepreneurs
You don’t necessarily want to teach yoga classes, but you want to learn yoga practices that will
help your female clients throughout the various life stages, adding to your existing toolkit of skills.
You may already work with women, but don't feel confident in your understanding of what
they’re going through or on advising them on the best practices for where they are at in life. You
want to know to how to really create and grow your wellness brand from someone’s thats
successfully done that over the past 15 years.
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Is Empower right for me?
You want to join an accredited and world-recognised programme, that
not only qualifies you to teach yoga for women, but improves your
quality of life and yoga practice along the way.
You want to dedicate 6 months to your improving your health and
mindset and deeping your personal yoga practice, on and off the yoga
mat;
You want to understand more about your journey as woman and how
yoga can help at every life stage, for yourself and any female clients you
may be working with;
You want to deal with baggage that's been holding you back and make
a positive plan for your future, in your personal and professional life;
You want to join a global community of women supporting women to
support you on your yoga journey;
You want to gain the confidence and learn the skills you need to make
sure you are living your best life, whether thats in your yoga business or in
your personal life.
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Cheryl has worked tirelessly to provide a
course which not only develops you as a
practical yoga teacher, but also to
understand the fundamental foundations
of yoga in a mental and spiritual sense.
Yoga with Cheryl and the girls has already
transformed my life and continues to
enhance it each day. It is not about who
can do the best headstands and bends, it
is about loving yourself and the body you
have. It is about understanding what is
going on and how to enhance your own
life to then be able to help others. I have
never been so in tune with my own body
as I am now.
- Empower Graduate, Gemma Stronach

Testimonial Videos

What is Empower?
"I created EMPOWER for women who want to live their best lives. Maybe you’ve lost
direction - in your life or your career - and you know you need to make big lifestyle
changes, but don’t know where to start. We begin this journey by empowering YOU to
embrace your yoga practice - on and off the yoga mat - so that you can enable
other women to do the same. You will become a qualified expert in teaching yoga for
women throughout life.
EMPOWER is a real game-changer and is going to make a huge impact on your life
and on the lives of the women you work with. Whether you’re completely new to
teaching yoga or are adding to an existing yoga qualification, EMPOWER will take you
through an in-depth, integrated journey of yoga of the female life cycle.
I've been training YogaBellies Teachers across the world for 15 years and our training
programmes are established and have been taught in-person to hundreds of yoga
teachers.
With a focus on yoga for physical, emotional and
mental wellbeing throughout the female life stages -
we’ll cover yoga and wellness for the menstrual cycle,
pregnancy, post-partum (and baby!) and the stages of
menopause, female-specific illnesses and conditions -
as well balancing hormonal fluctuations; yoga through
the seasons, nutrition, self-care, Ayurveda for women's
health… and so much more :)
I will personally lead you on a deep, personal journey,
no matter your level of yoga experience. EMPOWER
will allow you to understand and embrace the cyclical
nature of female life and show you how to lead other
women to do so too."
Cheryl xo
YogaBellies founder and Yoga Master

Empower will help you:
Discover what you REALLY want from life and help you get there - on the
yoga mat; in your personal life and in business
Begin the work you were always meant to do — revitalizing your own
feminine health and wellness while helping other women do the same!
Establish and grow your personal brand and wellness business — get
advice and mentoring directly from Cheryl and the ongoing support of a
global community of women supporting women
Understand why yoga has special benefits for women (that benefits us
off the yoga mat too!)
Learn unique YogaBellies practices to support women throughout all our
life stages
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Explore ways in which yoga can help alleviate and treat female-specific
medical conditions
Live in alignment with our natural cycles and nature, in our yoga practice
and in our daily lives
Discover what a woman's yoga practice needs to look like and why the
BAP’s (back, abs and pelvic floor) are central to a woman’s wellness
throughout life.
Learn female-centric yoga practices to improve every aspect of your life,
physically, mentally and emotionally
Use everything you learn in EMPOWER to burst through any blocks,
exceed your goals and absolutely live your best life!
And much more…
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"I understand why women need
yoga throughout life - and that it
can benefit us as much in life as it
can in class. I've practiced and I've
taught women at every life stage -
in fact, over 100,000 women in the
UK alone, have come along to
YogaBellies classes to balance their
hormones; relieve stress; find their
calm place for birth; chill with baby
afterward and battle the symptoms
of menopause.
Meet the Teacher:
Cheryl
Yoga is as important to women at
14 as it is 99, and over my 25 years
of yoga practice, I have
developed The YogaBellies
Sadhana, to give women exactly
what they need in a safe and
therapeutic practice.
YogaBellies isn't just about pulling
shapes: It's about loving yourself,
on and off the yoga mat. Body
positivity, Self-love, and Self-worth
are all important elements of our
practice and the EMPOWER
journey.
Equally as important to me is
empowering women to have a
sustainable career as yoga
teachers. The main thing that yoga
teacher training lacks is someone
who actually has the experience of
creating a successful yoga
business;
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I have this and I want to share it with as many teachers as possible! I've
personally trained and coached hundreds of YogaBellies teachers in my
proven business systems and marketing practices that have made
YogaBellies a global phenomenon. I've won several business awards over
the years including but not only...
LuxLife Most Inspirational Women's Yoga Teacher 2021
The Great British Entrepreneur Award 2019
The Scottish Edge Award for Enterprise 2013
Woman of the Year Award 2014
Mumpreneur UK Award 2012
3 x What's On for Little Ones Awards 2014
Working Mums Top Employer Award 2015
Mums Club Top 100 Businesses 2012
You may also have seen me featured in:
The Huffington Post - talking about my yoga journey and
YogaBellies® beginnings
As a winner of BBC Dragon's Den (watch us in the video below!) -
the Dragon's loved the concept of YogaBellies®
Appeared on ITV's This Morning - teaching yoga to women and
children at various life stages
All of the magazines, TV channels and publications you can see on
this page, talking about yoga for women throughout life
Been personal yoga teacher to celebrities such as Kimberley Walsh
(Girls Aloud), Fearne Cotton and Catherine Tyldsley (check out
some of the featured press below)
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Cheryl in the Press...
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Course Syllabus
During this 300hr Yoga Teacher Training Program you will…
Be guided by Experienced, Talented, Knowledgeable & Dedicated Yoga
Teachers and Guest Experts
Challenging and Changing Your Beliefs: Samskara, Sankalpa, Vikalpa and
Vasanas
Grow, expand and empower your teachings specializing in working with
women throughout life using key yogic practices.
Learn the YogaBellies® Sadhana: Sense, Breathe, Move, Sleep, Circle and
the practices we use when working with women.
Explore the Triple Goddess and the Goddess archetypes
Practice The YogaBellies Sadhana including Meditation, Pranayama &
Asana at every session
Explore the 29 YogaBellies® Asana and how to use them for optimal
therapeutic use with female clients.
Explore the female life stages, living in season, and the wheel of the year.
Experience and learn to guide yoga for the full and new moons;
balancing the Doshas and Ayurveda; Equinox.
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Deepen your understanding of functional Yoga Anatomy and Yoga
Therapeutics for women from menses, through pregnancy and postpartum
to postmenopausal.
Explore subtle anatomy thought the Chakras, Bandhas, Vayus and
Koshas
Learn special YogaBellies® Pranayama techniques.
Refine your sequencing and theme-weaving skills.
Incorporate Ayurveda into your lifestyle.
Live with Daily Intentions (Sankalpa) to deepen your personal
development.
Learn the Art of Teaching, Alignment, Advanced Assists for every aspect
of female life.
Experience Sacred Circle and Conscious Community
Find your authentic voice as a yoga teacher.
Learn the Art of Conscious Business and explore your vision for bringing
this practice into your community.
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Testimonial Videos

Empower Student Testimonial
Katieanne Duncan-Bruce
"Hi, I’m Katie! Over the past 6 months I have been undertaking a 300
Hour Yoga Alliance International accredited Women’s Yoga and
Empowerment Teacher Training called ‘Empower’.
My background is in the Entertainment industry and I have over a
decade of professional experience. Holding a BA(Hons) in Dance, I
have worked around the world as a performer as well as various
production and management roles.
However, the proudest yet most significant moment of my life was the
birth of my identical twin boys Alfie & Charlie.
The challenges I faced physically and mentally during and after my
multiple pregnancies are what drove me to become a yoga teacher.
Following my C-Section, I needed a further 2 abdominal surgeries.
This saw me dig into the depths of my physical and mental health. I
was working full time as a Dance Teacher & Team Leader in the
Central Belt of Scotland. I loved it but thought about expanding my
repertoire and had always taken an interest in yoga.

Intuitively, it felt like the correct step to seek out this opportunity and at the
perfect time – after relocating to my hometown in the North East of
Scotland after 17 years away.
I had heard about Yogabellies many years ago and saw Cheryl & Mike on
Dragon’s Den. I was inspired about the business model and had been
following them for a while. When I saw ‘Empower’ advertised I looked into it
and immediately knew I wanted to add another string to the bow. I wanted
to invest in good quality training and the programme was unlike anything I’d
ever seen before. The timing was perfect for me! With the course being
delivered online, it enabled live interaction with Cheryl from Singapore and
other Senior Yogabellies Teachers from across the globe. The final module –
Soulful Entrepreneur was my favourite. Having Cheryl as a mentor all the
way through has been so inspiring and really invaluable. She is so
knowledgeable, welcoming and down to earth – a fantastic role model. The
training included assignments and assessments, practice teaching, yoga
teaching video submissions, modules quizzes, regular yoga practice,
completing a reading list and actively working on my personal Empower
plan.
I have learned so much during these past 6 months and can’t wait to get
started with my plans. I feel confident in what I have learned so far and I’m
excited about the future! I hope to start a range of Yogabellies classes in
my area as well as launching my own business offering workshops fused with
dance and yoga later this year.
I am truly grateful for the experiences and destinations my career has taken
me and look forward to this next chapter of my journey. My twin boys are
what have shaped me into the person I want to be today and I hope my
experiences are what will help my future clients."

Module 1:
Empower

Module 1: Empower
This foundation module will help you focus and align as you embark on your
EMPOWER journey. We'll uncover your true values, beliefs and why you're
really walking this path. We'll explore The YogaBellies Sadhana and how to
apply this to living your life and that of your clients.
Learn about YogaBellies beginnings and the foundation and theory
behind what we do.
An introduction to working with women, understanding your goals and
blocks and overcoming them, creating your life strategy.
Looking at challenging and changing beliefs: Samskara, Sankalpa,
Vikalpa and Vasanas. Releasing Fear & Owning Your Desires. How to
deal with the limiting beliefs holding you back from your vision–and
put them to bed once and for all!
Stop holding yourself back. How to release your obvious and not-soobvious
fears and cultivate serious confidence in who you are, what you
do and what you desire. This includes examining your purpose and
messaging and how to get clarity on your vision.
Uncover the #1 belief you must cultivate if you want to feel confident in
your work and earn what your worth.
Explore the basics of Ayurveda for women: The Doshas, practical lifestyle
considerations for optimal yoga-living
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Creating a safe container, crafting ritual and holding space for optimal
healing for you and your clients
Explore the history of women in yoga and their role in yoga today.
Uncover the mythology of the divine feminine and the goddess and how
this applies in feminine yoga practice.
Examining the Triple Goddess in relation to the female life cycle and
stages.
Learn about The YogaBellies Sadhana, the practice and system we apply
throughout the female life stages to optimize our yoga practice for
overall wellness and vitality.
SENSE: Learn about YogaBellies grounding, embodiment and sensory
practices, connecting to ourselves and aligning with our external and
internal environment, to find equilibrium
BREATHE: Explore the YogaBellies Key Pranayama practices for women's
health
MOVE: Discover the 29 key YogaBellies Asana, chosen for their
therapeutic benefits for women throughout life.
SLEEP: Uncover YogaBellies unique practice for the deepest level of
relaxation. Our blend of self-hypnosis, yoga Nidra, affirmations and nada
yoga take Savasana to a different level.
CIRCLE: Understand the importance of ‘the village’ for all women
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Module 2:
Sasons &
Cycles

In this module, we explore why yoga for women is different and how this
applies throughout the life stages. We examine the menstrual cycle, the
lunar cycle and living in the season with nature and how this applies in our
yoga practice.
Find out about the incredible journey of psychological and physiological
changes that every woman travels during these transformational life
stages. Embrace the maiden, mother, enchantress and crone and learn
how these archetypes can be present in our lives at every age.
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Learn about honouring our natural rhythms and the benefits for life.
Explore the intricacies of working with the lunar and menstrual cycles to
align with nature and balance our hormones.
Discover Luna yoga practices for each stage of the month and the
moon cycle to create balance and harmony in our lives. Learn how to
chart your menstrual cycle alongside the lunar cycle and why you should
do this.
Use the YogaBellies Sadhana of Sense Breath Move Sleep to work with
women throughout the menstrual cycle.
Understand the anatomy and physiology of the menstrual cycle and
what happens to a woman physically and emotionally throughout the
month, and how to balance hormones. Learn how we can optimize our
yoga practice to enhance our overall wellness and alleviate common
conditions such as cramps and PMS using yoga.
Uncover the benefits of living in season and seasonal yoga practices.
Explore the wheel of the year and your yoga practice.
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Module 3:
welcoming the crone

This module explores the female body, mind and soul as we begin to age,
moving through the stages of menopause. Healthy ageing practices
combined with therapeutic yoga for common female conditions over 40.
Use the YogaBellies Sadhana of Sense Breath Move Sleep to work with
women throughout perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause.
Discover the beauty of perimenopause and menopause and what
women are experiencing at these times, on all levels. Understand the
benefits of yoga for menopause and how to work with women to
alleviate the most common symptoms.
Understanding female anatomy and physiology as related to menopause
and the BAPs practices. Discover the importance of working in the
correct way with the BAPs (back, abs and pelvic floor) throughout your
life.
Explore common pelvic conditions and key risk factors for women. Learn
what adjustments we can make to benefit our clients.
Discover Luna yoga practices for each stage of menopause to create
balance and harmony in our lives.
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An introduction to using yoga as therapy for women’s health working
with yoga for symptoms of menopause.
Looks at female hormonal fluctuations and imbalances and
considerations for practice. Also looking at other factors which can
impact hormonal balance.
Understand which practices and postures to avoid at various stages of
menopause, and why and be able to offer beneficial substitutes.
Learn the YogaBellies SLEEP practices (our blend of self-hypnosis, Yoga
Nidra and Nada yoga) for menses and menopause.
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It is truly a course that every female at every
life stage will benefit from. I have not only
learned so much about yoga, I have learned
about the wonders of the human body, our
hormones, the impact of our environment, the
importance of diet and nutrition, the wonder of
aromatherapy and most importantly about
myself.
I have already been commenting to my female
friends and family members about how can we
not know this stuff - how is it not taught in
schools or in families... I really look forward to
using what I have learned for myself as I
progress through life, as well as offering a
wonderful yoga practice for other ladies.
- Empower Graduate, Beth Thomas

Module 4:
Birthing the
Mother

This module covers all aspects of the perinatal period and the effects of
pregnancy on the physical and emotional states of the mother. We also
cover The Sadhana for pregnancy and birth and how to support women
at this life stage.
The course looks in-depth at the relationships with health care providers
and problems to look out for. We also teach how to deal with common
pregnancy conditions using natural and yogic solutions.
Use the YogaBellies Sadhana of Sense Breath Move Sleep Circle to work
with pregnant women.
Examine the incredible journey of psychological and physiological
changes that a woman travels during pregnancy and childbirth. Human
anatomy and physiology (both physical and subtle body) related
specifically to considerations during pregnancy.
Explore anatomy and physiology during pregnancy, how organs function
during pregnancy, an overview of the complications, including
miscarriage, premature labour, hypertension, preeclampsia and body
mechanics.
Learn the critical phases of pregnancy and key risk factors; what
changes to expect and what adjustments we can make to benefit
mothers every step of the way.
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Discover how we can work therapeutically to alleviate and resolve
various aches, pains and ailments related to pregnancy and birth.
Understand which practices and postures to avoid and why and be
able to offer beneficial substitutes.
Learn about comfort techniques and practices for pregnancy and
birth including positions for birth; aromatherapy applications;
alternative and holistic approaches to pregnancy and birth and
additional ways to support your clients towards a peaceful birth.
Uncover the importance of working therapeutically with the BAPs
(back, abs and pelvic floor) in a safe and beneficial way throughout
pregnancy during your yoga practice.
Learn the YogaBellies SLEEP practices (our blend of self-hypnosis, yoga
Nidra and nada yoga) for pregnancy, that will help relax and destress
your clients from conception to post-partum.
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Module5:
Mother &
Child

This module delves into the post-partum world of mother and new-born.
We look at post-natal self-care and nourishing, the importance of the
Sangha and the mother’s physical and emotional wellbeing. We look at
the use of The Sadhana post-natally for mum – but also for baby, using
baby yoga and infant massage techniques.
Learn everything you need to know about postpartum anatomy and
physiology. What is mum going through at every stage of the fourth
trimester and beyond emotionally, physically and spiritually.
Use the YogaBellies Sadhana of Sense Breath Move Sleep to work
with postpartum mum - with and without baby.
Principles of postnatal recovery (core-realignment, pelvic joint
stabilization and decompression of the spine, by means of gentle
isotonic stretches using deep abdominal breathing and some
bandhas)
Progression of Asanas after childbirth. Simple teaching points ensure
safe transition from yoga class to home practice, applicable to both
experienced yogini and women new to yoga.
Postnatal relaxation with baby and without baby: integration of the
birth experience; postnatal self-nurturing practices; principles of
integrative relaxation and self-referral for calming self and baby
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Postnatal yoga to address common complaints (weak pelvic floor,
instability of pelvic joints, lower back pain, neck and shoulder pain, split
abdominal muscles
Explore the powerful journey into motherhood and the psychological
and physiological changes that a woman goes through after childbirth.
Understand the critical stages of post-natal recovery and the key health
themes of the fourth trimester. Identify key risk factors to look out for in
class; what changes mum should expect and what adjustments we can
make to benefit mother become comfortable in her new post-partum
body.
Learn about the importance of healthy BAPs (back, abs and pelvic floor)
in the postnatal period and how to begin safely working with these key
areas for full recovery. Learn about core activation and working with
Diastasis Recti.
Learn the yogabellies SLEEP practices (our blend of self-hypnosis, yoga
Nidra and nada yoga) beneficial for mum AND baby, to allow the
deepest levels of relaxation and rejuvenation.
Explore YogaBellies baby yoga postures for infants and toddlers to
incorporate into your class: Why they are beneficial and how they can
assist their growth, development and overall health.
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Module 6:
Soulful
Entrepreneur

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In this module, multiple-business award winner (check out some of her
press in the previous page!,) Cheryl will teach you everything she knows
about creating an international yoga business and brand. REAL Business
training to help you determine what is your soul purpose, who are your
niche clients, how to create an ethical brand and develop your
leadership and productivity skills.
Embrace a positive money mindset and become comfortable with
charging what you are worth
Craft your personal vision for life, your mission statement and create a
clear business plan
How to create your soulful brand identity and how to get your message
to the right people
Identify your tribe; uncover why they love you and differentiate your
teaching to make an impact
How to create your Signature Offer; and a bespoke range of classes,
services or products around that
Implement the Basic Funnel of Know. Like. Trust.
How I create kick-ass Lead Magnets to build my email list.
My business tool Rolodex: My best practices, apps, tools, and project
management systems
Discover how to be your best self on social media: be authentic,
knowledgeable and effective
Create an actionable plan for your business, eliminate overwhelm and
make things happen
Align your business with your core values and cement your place as an
expert in your field
Learn everything else know in these 121 sessions
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This has changed my life - even if I
hadn't wanted to become a Yoga
teacher for babies and Mums and
women, I would have done this. It
covers everything and more and
Cheryl has left no stone unturned to
equip us all with tools to live a better
life on and off the mat! Thank you,
Fee x
- Empower Graduate, Fee Speed

Breakdown
of training hours
The following are the standards and course framework
set by Yoga Alliance International under the 5 key
Educational Categories.
80 hours of Techniques Training/Practice
20-Hours of Teaching Methodology
25-Hours of Anatomy & Physiology – Includes both human physical
anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy
anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). Includes both the
study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga
practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns,
etc).
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65-Hours of Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle and Ethics for YogaBellies®
Teachers – Includes the study of yoga philosophies, yoga lifestyle,
and ethics for yoga teachers.
50-Hours of Practicum
60-non-contact hours: homework, online work and home practice
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How is training delivered?
THE EMPOWER PLAN
At the beginning of your training, we help you identify what you really want
from your life - personally and professionally - and we use this as a guiding
tool to make sure you get exactly what you need from the training. We'll be
checking in with your plan regularly to make sure you're on track.
LIVE AND INTERACTIVE
EMPOWER is a combination of live (or live online) teacher training and guest
experts (including Cardiologists, Weight Management Specialists,
Physiotherapists and Female Sexuality Coaches); live mentoring sessions
with myself; live coaching sessions with your appointed Senior Yoga Teacher
Mentor and daily interaction in our online forum with the YB team and your
peers. We're constantly interacting with you to make sure you're on track
throughout the training and if you can't make a session you can access it
later in your own time.
HANDBOOKS AND CLASS PLANS
In addition to this, you have access to complete handbooks for each
module; a full YogaBellies Asana Manual; adaptions for each female life
stage and condition and more. You'll also be provided with pre-written
YogaBellies class plans if you chose to become a licensed teacher.
ONLINE LEARNING
We provide over 30 hours of live YogaBellies class videos for your review
and learning; 60 hours of lecture and asana break down videos, all of which
you have lifetime access to and can watch at a time to suit. We even give
you my hormone-balancing recipe book and meal plans for you to use
personally throughout your EMPOWER journey!
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT
If you wish to gain the 300-Hour Qualification, there are various criteria that
need to be met including practice teaching; yoga teaching video
submissions; modules quiz; Keeping a yoga practice and menstrual/moon
cycle log; a reading list to complete and actively working on your personal
EMPOWER plan.
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How is the course structured?
The EMPOWER yoga teacher training will run annually over a period of 6 months,
available live or online. Students will have lifetime access to course materials and
the EMPOWER Facebook group.
Training Module Outlines
Live lectures and teacher training sessions are interactive, but you will also get
more hands-on mentoring during our Nest sessions...
Each EMPOWER student will be part of a ‘nest’ led by a senior yogabellies
teacher. There will be 2-3 students per senior teacher allowing for plenty of time
and attention for every student. You will work in this group to review and critique
practice and understanding throughout the course.
Students can attend the week 1 live teacher training sessions in their own time if
the scheduled hours don't suit. Everything is recorded and you will have lifetime
access to these recordings.
Live participation is required at the mentoring, coaching and nest sessions in
week 2. 3 and 4 of each month and we will make sure they are in the correct
time zone for the student. The nest will decide the best times for their group.
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Overview of Teaching &
Assessment Tools
The training runs over a period of 6 months and includes:
Live and pre-recorded training sessions with Cheryl, Guest Experts and
select SYT’s
Live monthly mentoring sessions with Cheryl
Live monthly coaching sessions with their SYT
Live monthly nest forums (where the students get together online
themselves to work through the teachings and homework)
Online videos, audio and active Facebook discussions.
Module Quiz 80% pass rate
Submit Written assignment if applicable
Monthly video submissions by students
Creation and maintenance of rolling business and life plan
Keeping practice log and menstrual cycle journal in The Yoga for Life
Journal.
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How are the Empower
modules structured?
Each module will broadly follow this outline each month:
WEEK 1: Live syllabus training with Cheryl, SYT (over 2 days)
These sessions do not need to be attended live and can be reviewed at any
point during that module.
We will cover the core curriculum for the module as per the handbook
Cover the delivery of the yogabellies sadhana for that module
Specific considerations and adaptations which apply to the module subgroup
SNY: Live run-through of a class with SYT explaining considerations and set while
student joins in and asks questions
Give out homework for this module, recorded sessions to watch, reading list and
online work and practice to do
WEEK 2: Live NEST forum (2-3 hours)
The 2-3 students in each nest will meet virtually to discuss the coursework, the
module assignments and to practice teaching and feeding back to each other.
WEEK 3: Live mentoring sessions with Cheryl (2 hours)
Interactive Q&A sessions on reflections on the coursework and content
Updates on personal and business plans and advising on this
The deadline for video practice homework submission is week 3
WEEK 4: Live coaching sessions with SYT Mentor (2 hours)
The nest will meet with their SYT for a coaching session.
Make sure full understanding of the course content
The SYT will playback and review the 20-minute teaching video of each student
in the nest
They will critique the video together and take notes and share ideas on
improving practice
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Typical Monthly Schedule

Self-Study, Homework and
Assignments
Each month the students will have to submit a variety of homework assignments,
depending on the topic. Throughout the training each student should:
Complete all online coursework and videos to be watched for the module.
Keep a log of all books read as per the reading list for that module.
Keep a practice journal and should be practicing yoga a minimum of 3x per
week, in whichever style of format they choose.
Track their menstrual or moon cycle if they don't menstruate, in the Yoga for Life
Journal.
Practice teaching The YogaBellies Sadhana or classes or friends, family or
existing students and journal their reflections on this.
Film a 20-minute video of them teaching a flow from the specific module of that
month for review in week 4. To be submitted in week 3.
Complete the online quiz or written assignment for that module. To be submitted
in week 4. This is only required if they wish to gain 300-hour certification.
Active and ongoing participation in discussions in the EMPOWER Facebook
group.
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How does this work if I’m
training online?
This is actually a great question and one I get asked regularly. What you also need
to realize is that not all online yoga teacher trainings are created equally.
'Online' training can mean a lot of things.
In the past I've paid hundreds or thousands for online courses, opened them up...
and it's one skimpy 'handbook' (see 5 pointless pages) to download or a selection of
short videos... with no notes or handbook to refer back to! What the hell am I
supposed to do with this??
Having had some pretty deplorable 'online' training experiences myself, I wanted to
make sure the EMPOWER provided as much as an in-person training BUT with the
added benefits of having lifetime access to the resources and access them in your
own time.
I personally love online training and I believe it’s a wonderfully accessible way to
earn your Yoga Alliance International 300-hour Certification. It is profound how
much transmission can come through online.
We use a combination of live and pre-recorded training for a genuinely one-of-akind,
immersive experience. We will also all be “together” online for the group calls
taught by our team of experts.
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What does online yoga
teacher training look like?
You will get access to our exclusive online YogaBellies School platform where you
can access all of your manuals, course materials and even submit assignments. You
will also be able to access live and recorded practice sessions and lectures directly
from the platform across a range of devices. Not at home? No problem, join the
session on your phone!
You can also access your online NEST groups and EMPOWER community where you
can chat to all our EMPOWER teachers, Cheryl and her senior yogabellies teachers
online. The course materials are in video, audio and written format to
accommodate all learning styles.
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Plus, unlike in-person training, online training also offers you the unique opportunity
to revisit any sessions you like at any time you like!
Finally, online learning allows you to earn your 300HR certification at a fraction of
the cost of in-person training — there’s no overhead for your meals, travel,
accommodations and we are able to offer the same curriculum at a fraction of the
cost.
If you are based in Singapore, we have limited spaces to join us live in the studio. If
you are joining fully online, you will have access to the full professionally recorded
and edited sessions the following week – making the teachings accessible and easy
to digest in your own time. All students will have lifetime access to these recordings
and all of the EMPOWER online content.
The live online group calls with both myself and the Senior YogaBellies Teachers, for
all attendees, allow us to discuss and digest all of the session information taught that
month
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Course Pricing Options
We want to make EMPOWER training as accessible as possible so
we have a range of payment options.
All prices shown in GBP.
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access to all course
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materials
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1261 plus 8 x 223
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Your Questions
Where will the training take place?
The training will run over 6 months beginning Aug 2022, hosted the first week of
every month. Cheryl will be teaching the training LIVE online it will also be live-
streamed and edited and recorded so that you can take part in the training
wherever you are in the world. You will have lifetime access to the EMPOWER
training online AND lifetime access to the EMPOWER Teacher Training Lounge on
Facebook.
Do I have to be a yoga teacher or already have a 200
HR certification to take this training?
No! You do NOT need a 200-hour yoga teacher training as a prerequisite before you
do EMPOWER. If you don't hold an existing qualification, we do recommend some
additional reading, prep work and practice for you. We also offer a Yoga Teacher
Training Foundations course for non-yoga teachers. This gives you a great basis in all
of the core fundamental yogic concepts. Our 300-hour EMPOWER training is
designed to be accessible for all levels and if you haven't done a yoga teaching
qualification previously, you will be provided with an additional reading list and
advice on what to brush up on.
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What is a 300-hour Teacher Training?
Yogis, teachers, women and wellness professionals who are serious about yoga
(and want to deepen their knowledge and practice!) can join EMPOWER. Unlike
most other 300HR training, which only covers yoga or yoga philosophy, our
EMPOWER 300HR programme is different.
We include in-depth training to help you understand the female body, mind and
soul and our journey through the feminine life cycle, using yoga as our guiding tool.
Think of EMPOWER as a Master's degree in Feminine Yoga and Wellness: You will
become an expert in all things woman and yoga. You will LIVE and embody the
practices as you learn them so that everything you share with other women, you will
have used yourself.
The purpose of EMPOWER is to help you live your best life and to enable other
women to do this too - this as much a personal empowerment programme as a
yoga teacher training. This helps differentiate your yoga teaching expertise, add
more value and ultimately make more money. Plus, Cheryl mentors an entire
module focused on helping you learn to grow your yoga or wellness business,
having done it firsthand herself.
Will I receive a certificate upon completing this training?
Yes! You will be eligible to receive a dual Yoga Alliance International 300-hour
certificate and our EMPOWER by YogaBellies certification. It is also jointly
accredited by the World Yoga Federation. If you already hold a 200-Hour
qualification by Yoga Alliance, you will also be able to apply for the 85-Hour RPYS
(Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) qualification.
How long will I have to devote to this training each
week?
That is completely up to you. If you wish to complete the training within the 6 months
and gain accreditation, then we estimate between 4-10 hours per week. If you
want to take your time with the training, you can spread it out as you wish. There is
no deadline to complete.
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Can I take this course if I live in a different time zone?
What if I have a full-time job?
Yes! One of the main benefits of online yoga certification and training is that
anyone can make it work with their own circumstances - we have students
attending from the UK, Australia, Dubai and Singapore already!
Remember there is no pressure to complete the training within the 6 months – this is
only if you wish to gain the certification. We understand that life happens, and you
will have lifetime access to the training and group.
Will I have one-on-one access to Cheryl?
You will have in-depth personal guidance through our Mentorship programme with
your assigned Senior YogaBellies Teacher mentor. Cheryl also leads her group work
sessions live from Singapore and also during the monthly 'deep dive' calls where you
can “jump into the hot seat” for personal coaching.
How much does the EMPOWER programme cost?
The standard early bird price is then GBP2497, available until the end of June 2022.
The full programme price is then GBP 2999. The price is the same for live and online
training and includes lifetime access to all online course materials.
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Can I sign up for individual modules?
Yes! Each module is GBP599 each. These cannot be paid in instalments.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes! You can pay for the full 300-hour programme over 6 or 9 monthly installments.
Is there an alumni rate if I've already completed the
YogaBellies 200-hour training?
Absolutely! You will be able to undertake this 300-hour training at 50% of the listed
price. If you've completed our 200-hour training, you will also be eligible to apply for
Yoga Alliance International, 500 Hour Teacher Accreditation. *Applies to 2021
training only.
Can I start teaching YogaBellies branded classes and
be listed on their website?
Yes! On completion of our YTT courses, you can apply to become a Licensed
YogaBellies Teacher, meaning you will have your own mini-site on
www.yogabellies.com, where you can list your classes and be instantly searchable
worldwide. You will also have ongoing access to our International Teachers’ Lounge
for support on your yoga journey, use of our pre-written class plans, social media
templates, business tools and ongoing coaching sessions and brand exposure.
Becoming a licensed teacher is completely optional and application is no
guarantee of approval.
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Is YogaBellies a franchise?
No, we no longer offer a franchise model. YogaBellies now offers stand-alone yoga
teacher training for all women and practitioners, with no obligatory fees, restrictions
or ongoing commitments.
There is also an optional opportunity to become a Licensed YogaBellies Teacher,
where you can teach our branded class plans and be listed and searchable on our
website. This costs from just GBP40 per month. There is no obligation to do so, and
you can do this, even if you currently have your own yoga business, e.g., OM Mums
Club, Dubai is listed on our website as having been trained by YogaBellies and
practising the methods.
Can I chat with someone about this? I want to be sure
it’s right for me!
Absolutely! You can book a 15 minute discovery call with Cheryl right here. If you're
ready to sign up now you can do so here
Sign Up for EMPOWER Now
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