200-hour Yoga Teacher Training:

This complete course explores an eclectic mixture of contemporary and classical yoga techniques. The curriculum instruction is based on Vinyasa flow, a powerful and dynamic system that combines asana, pranayama and meditation.

Students will learn about the history of yoga, how to instruct and set up classes; how to utilize verbal cues and how to bring safety into the classroom. In addition, students will gain a deeper understanding of the science of the body with a detailed study of the purpose and benefit of each asana. When presented in this form, yoga training can expand all areas of one’s life.

Tuition Cost: $1750

10% discount if paid all at once. Ask about payment plans and partial work trade.

Summer Immersion: July 17-31 in Kauai, HI
Additional Food and Lodging Costs: $1100 + tuition

With daily meetings from 8:00am to 8:00pm:
8:00-8:30am – morning meditation
8:30-9:30am – breakfast
9:30-12:00pm – lecture and discussion
12:00-1:00 – hatha yoga practice
1:00-2:00pm – lunch
2:00-5:30pm – lecture and discussion + partner teaching
5:30-6:30pm – hatha yoga practice
6:30-7:00pm – evening meditation or kirtan
7:00-8:00pm – dinner

Summer Immersion: August 17-31 in Portland, OR

With daily meetings from 8:00am to 8:00pm:
8:00-8:30am – morning meditation
8:30-9:30am – morning practice
9:30-12:00pm – lecture and discussion / snacks
12:00-1:00 – hatha yoga practice
1:00-2:00pm – lunch
2:00-6:00pm – lecture and discussion + partner teaching
6:00-7:00pm – hatha yoga practice
7:00-8:00pm – dinner / clean up

Portland, OR – Fall 2013: September 3 – November 12
Every Tuesday, beginning September 3rd from 6-10:00pm, with 5 weekends: Friday 6-10:00pm Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 3-7pm:
September 13, 14, 15
Septembr 27, 28, 29
October 11, 12, 13
October 25, 26, 27
November 8, 9, 10

Tamil Nadu, India – Spring Immersion:
March 17- March 31 ~ 2014
Additional Food and Lodging Costs: $1100

With daily meetings from 8:00am to 8:00pm:
8:00-8:30am – morning meditation
8:30-9:30am – breakfast
9:30-12:00pm – lecture and discussion
12:00-1:00 – hatha yoga practice
1:00-2:00pm – lunch
2:00-5:30pm – lecture and discussion + partner teaching
5:30-6:30pm – hatha yoga practice
6:30-7:00pm – evening meditation or kirtan
7:00-8:00pm – dinner

500-hour Yoga Teacher Training:

This course provides a deeper understanding of teaching with a focus on advanced techniques, philosophy and Anatomy.  Course participants will have the opportunity to gain hands-on teaching experience and mentorship at The Lotus Seed studio.  The program builds on the 200 hour program with an additional 300 hours of group lecture time, teaching hours, community hours and required assignments. 

If you have already been certified at the 200 hour level, the 500 hour tuition Cost is: $2200
To complete both the 200 hour level + the 500 hour level, the tuition cost is: $3475

Spring 2013 + Summer Immersion 2013

Summer Immersion 2013 + Fall 2013

Children’s Yoga Teacher Training:

Choose one of the following sessions, and become certified to teach Yoga for Children. This certification is through Yoga Alliance’s 95-hour Children’s Yoga Teacher designation. The Lotus Seed will be holding a kids yoga summer camp at the same time as the two above training sessions, so teacher trainees will have lots of hands-on experience and guidance in teaching yoga to children!
Participants in the training will receive their RCYT designation (Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher) designation upon completion of the training. 

Tuition Cost: $950

95 hour Yoga for Children Scheduling Options

Summer Immersion 2013: June 17-28 - This course will be held 9am -5pm Monday through Friday with kids’ camps from 10am to 3pm.  

On Wednesday evenings these world renowned dancers will make her way to Portland to share her knowledge of this ancient dance with you.
EVERY Wednesday 7:30 – 9:00 PM $13 Per Class.   Odissi is a multi-thousand year old classical temple dance from Odisha, India, that has been passed from guru to disciple in an unbroken lineage dating to before Buddha. Learn the mudras, body articulation, expression, and musicality of this ancient art with two of the Pacific North West’s most acclaimed Odissi performers and instructors
Learn balance and bliss, strength and softness, tradition and structure. Let the voices of ancient India’s sacred dance tradition speak through you.

The Lotus Seed is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing yoga, movement and art to underserved populations through outreach programs and continuing education. Yoga’s popularity has increased in the United States over the last few decades. However, due to the high prices for classes, commercial ventures of studios have excluded minorities and low-income participants. With affordable or free classes in Portland, the health benefits of Yoga can be made accessible to more diverse populations.

The Lotus Seed began in 2001 in Mobile, AL and moved to Portland in 2004. The organization was born out of the need to bring yoga to all people. With yoga available at an affordable rate, more students can begin to gain the healthy benefits. Along with the public drop-in classes at the facility, The Lotus Seed has formed partnerships with the SUN program, the Boys and Girls Club, Portland State University, Portland Community College, Common Ground Wellness Center, the City of Troutdale, WebMD and Port City Development to name a few.

Most recently, the organization moved its headquarters to 6 NE Tillamook St. in Portland, on the corner of N. Williams, the bike commuter corridor. Graduates who become certified through The Lotus Seed largely contribute to furthering yoga clubs in schools, outreach in business and in private homes. For the last six years, teachers have volunteered their time to work with children and adults in variable class rooms, conference halls and gyms. The Lotus Seed has served over 1500 students during this time. Through these yoga clubs and outreach programs, The Lotus Seed teachers have touched the lives of youth and adults throughout the city.

$5-10 per class

Monthly Membership Prices:

SUMMER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:
Get a 3 month unlimited membership for only $ 75

$60 / month – individuals

$35 / month – students / seniors

$85 / month – families (2 adults, 2 children)

Six Month Membership

- $250

One Full Year Membership

- $450

Preparing for class:

Our classes are provided a highly interactive and personalized session. We believe all students should receive individual attention during their practice. This helps students to deeply discover the benefits of yoga for their mind, body and spirit. When it comes to yoga, different people have different needs, which is why we offer a wide range of classes and teachers. Each class will focus on yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation in order to energize and invigorate your body, helping you to work on yourself from the inside, out. With a sincere yoga practice, you will be able to attain a clarified, centered focused awareness that will allow you to live and dance at your highest potential.

What to wear and what to bring:

Yoga is done in comfortable, stretchy clothes and bare feet. It is best not to eat within 2 hours of class. The use of a yoga mat is required. Mats may be purchased at The Lotus Seed and their are some to borrow as well. All classes are an hour. Please be mindful about getting to class on time and sign in the register.
For a full schedule of classes, please look at our calendar.

Make a Donation

With your generous support, we can raise the crucial funding needed to make The Lotus Seed Center a permanent provider of health and arts education to our community. 100 % of your donation will go directly to our non-profit outreach programming.

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With community building at the heart of our non-profit, we encourage involvement through work around the center and in outreach. We can offer a work – trade for membership or there are short-term, single project-oriented opportunities for groups or individuals interested in donating a few hours of their time. Contact Denise for more information: info@lotusseed.org.

Internship Opportunities:

College students are welcome to apply for an internship with the Lotus Seed and receive college credit. Internships are tailored to the hour requirements for each student, but might include responsibilities such as grant research writing, staffing the office and interfacing with the public, developing publicity and marketing efforts. Contact Denise to apply for an internship or for more information: info@lotusseed.org.