200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Urban Zen Yoga in Peoria, Arizona
In 2020, during the pandemic, I started doing private sessions with Amy (socially distanced, of course). I was instantly inspired by her love and passion for yoga. Through such a difficult time for all of us, she was beautifully leaning into the practice as her way to stay grounded and heal.
Once things opened back up, Amy joined our next 200-hour training at Peace Love and Yoga, then immediately continued into our 300-hour program. The growth I witnessed in her, and the way the practice supported and transformed her, was truly magical. She went on to teach at PLAY for a couple of years, until her family moved to Arizona.
When she called to tell me she was opening her own studio, I couldn't have been more thrilled — and I was honored to support her and her partner, Tasha, on that journey. Together, Amy and Tasha make the strongest powerhouse team, and they remind me so much of Monique and myself as studio owner partners. They are two of the kindest humans I know, and I'm honored they chose to bring my program with them as they built their own teacher training.
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Who is Urban Zen Yoga?
At Urban Zen Yoga, we strive to create a welcoming, peaceful, and inclusive space that embraces individuals of all experience levels. Our studio is designed to be a sanctuary where everyone can explore their practice, grow personally, and deepen their understanding of yoga and holistic wellness. We believe that yoga is truly for everybody, and our mission is to assist each individual in finding balance in their lives through mindful movement, breath work, and self-discovery. Urban Zen Yoga- A Place to Grow.
Urban Zen Yoga is located at
20783 North 83rd Ave Suite 101
Peoria, AZ 85382
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program
Our well-rounded program was developed with you in mind to not only gain confidence in teaching, but also in your own personal practice. We focus on the journey within, to help you connect with the most authentic version of you. Our detailed alignment principals will teach you the structure of poses, and how to adjust them for different students, seasons of life and injuries. We teach you to see and teach to people, not just bodies. The entire program is interlaced with Anatomy, Sanskrit terms, Subtle Energy, and Yoga Philosophy alongside your Asana (poses). We will give you the tools to develop your own sequences for every stage of your teaching and to expand your own personal practice. This 200 Hour Training was created for your teaching, your practice and for your life beyond the mat.
2027- 200 TT Beginning in January 2027
Schedule Coming Soon!
Led by Amy Duncan and Tasha Stewart
Fridays 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
Saturdays 11:00 am- 5:00 pm
Sundays 8:00 am- 3:00 pm
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Opening Circle
Asana: Tadasana, Surya A Poses, Neutral Poses
Anatomy: Terms, Basics, Injury Terms
History, Sutra Lecture #1
Sanskrit Root Words
Teaching Tips and Styles
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Asana: Surya A Sanskrit and Flow, Forward Folds
Anatomy: Lumbar/Pelvic Region
Teaching Methods: Verbal Cuing
Practice Teaching
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Asana: Surya B Sanskrit and Flow, Forward Folds
Anatomy: Hip, Thigh
Sutras Lecture #2
Teaching Methods: Practice Teaching
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Asana: Externally Rotated Poses
Teaching Methods: Sequencing Basics, Practice Teaching
Sutras Lecture #3
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Asana: Hip Openers, Twist Poses
Anatomy: Knee and Shin, Body Systems
Teaching Methods: Teaching Beginners, Hands on Assists, Teaching to Groups and Demonstration, Sequencing Prep Poses
Nutrition
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Asana: Balance Poses
Anatomy: Ankle and Foot
Teaching Methods: Teaching Balance Poses
Sutras Lecture #4
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Intro to 8 Limbs
Teaching Methods: Practice Teaching, Sequencing Counters
Teaching in the Heat
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Asana: Backbends
Anatomy: Thoracic, Shoulder
Pranayama + Bandhas
Teaching Methods: Practice Teaching
Sutras Lecture #5
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Asana: Restorative
Anatomy: Special Populations
4 Inner Limbs + Meditation
Subtle Body, Chakras
Teaching Methods: Using Props, Create Final Sequences
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Asana: Arm Balances
Anatomy: Elbow, Wrist and Hand
Ethics
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Asana: Inversions
Aromatherapy
Teaching Methods: Practice Teaching
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Business of Yoga
Sutras Lecture #6
Prenatal Yoga
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Study Guide
Final Teaching
Celebration of Knowledge