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Alignment Yoga Sculpt Teacher Training

Vinyasa first. Sculpt second. Earn Yoga Alliance, ACE, NASM and AFAA credits in one training.

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Rated 4.88 on Yoga Alliance · 175+ teachers in 11 countries

40

Yoga Alliance CE hours

40

Yoga Alliance CE hours

3.7

ACE CECs

1.9

NASM CEUs

1.9

AFAA CEUs

years teaching

175+

teachers trained

countries

4.88

Yoga Alliance rating

books & planners

FOR YOGA TEACHERS AND FITNESS PROFESSIONALS

Does this sound like you?

Give them the strength work they want without losing them to the gym, or losing the yoga.

Students are asking for weights

One training counts toward your Yoga Alliance, ACE, NASM and AFAA credentials.

Your renewal is coming up

A nine-section template means you never face a blank class plan again.

You're tired of starting from scratch

Marda in a low lunge with arms overhead, demonstrating Alignment Yoga Sculpt

THE AYS METHOD

Vinyasa first, then strength from the same postures

Most sculpt classes add weights to yoga. AYS builds the class around alignment, so the weight goes where it should. Every class follows nine sections you can reuse week after week.

1 Intro

2 Warm-up

3 Sun A

4 Sun B

5 Top of the mat

6 Sun B Sculpt

7 Core

8 Mat work

9 Final stretch

WHY AYS

Compare before you choose a sculpt training

— Yoga Alliance hours only, or no credits

— Subscription fees or access that expires

— Preset choreography to copy

— Fast reps, little yoga

Many sculpt trainings

✓ Yoga Alliance, ACE, NASM and AFAA credits

✓ One payment, lifetime access

✓ A nine-section method to build your own classes

✓ Vinyasa first, built around alignment

Alignment Yoga Sculpt

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything you need to teach your first class

1 Course introduction and overview

2 Class components, part 1

3 Class components, part 2

4 Class components, part 3

5 Meditation, breathwork and visualization

6 Teaching Level 1: older adults and those new to weights

Six modules, video and PDF

16.3 hours of video instruction

550+ page training library

9-section class template

3 ready-to-teach classes

520 poses and exercises, each with cueing

Lifetime access to every update

In the training

MEET YOUR TEACHER

Hi, I'm Marda

I'm a 500-hour E-RYT and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, teaching from Evergreen, Colorado for 18 years. I created Alignment Yoga Sculpt to give students real strength without giving up the yoga, and I've trained more than 175 teachers in 11 countries to teach it. Whatever you teach, bring it with you.

WHAT GRADUATES SAY

Rated 4.88 by graduates on Yoga Alliance

"AYS teacher training was a perfect combination of yoga and weight training."

— Sally Tulk, Group Fitness Instructor

"I have to give Marda so many kudos for the content and quality of her AYS Teacher Training."

— Jennifer Brock, RYT 200

"It is thorough, and you can repeat lessons to fully incorporate all the materials."

— Aleta, AYS graduate

In their words

"Marda has a calming voice and leads the class with specific direction, paying attention to alignment."

— JoAnn Diers, RYT 200

"AYS teacher training offers such a great opportunity to explore this exciting new dimension of yoga."

— Sandy Palm, RYT 200, YACEP

Why they recommend it

ENROLLMENT IS OPEN · START THIS WEEK

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or 4 payments of $145

✓ All six modules and video library

✓ 550+ page training library

✓ Nine-section template and class plans

✓ Yoga Alliance, ACE, NASM and AFAA credits

Core Training · $500

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or 4 payments of $200

✓ Everything in Core

✓ Marda reviews a class you film

✓ Personal feedback on alignment, cueing and sequencing

✓ Course review with Marda

VIP with personal review · $700

14-day guarantee. Complete Modules 1 and 2. If AYS isn't the right fit, email within 14 days for a full refund.

QUESTIONS

Questions, answered

Is this a yoga sculpt certification?

AYS awards a certificate of completion, plus 40 Yoga Alliance CE hours, 3.7 ACE CECs, and 1.9 NASM and 1.9 AFAA CEUs.

Do I have to be a yoga teacher to take this?

No. AYS is built for yoga teachers and fitness professionals alike, and it teaches alignment, cueing and sequencing from the ground up.

How long does it take, and when can I start teaching?

You go at your own pace, with no live sessions or scheduling. Many students teach their first class the week they finish.

How is this different from less expensive yoga sculpt trainings?

Most sculpt trainings hand you a curriculum. AYS gives you a method: a 550+ page training library, 520 poses and exercises with cueing, the Nine-Section Class Template and three ready-to-teach classes, so you can build your own classes long after you finish.

How long do I have access?

Forever. Lifetime access includes every new warm-up, sequence and exercise added to the reference libraries.

About the training

What's the difference between Core and VIP?

Core Training includes the full training. VIP adds personal video feedback on your teaching and a course review with Marda.

Do I get a printed manual?

Yes. The full manual is included in the course as a full-color ebook (PDF). A 446-page coil-bound printed edition is coming soon.

Can you bring this training to my studio or gym?

Yes. Marda offers in-person intensives and live Zoom trainings for teams. Email thepowerofyoga@mardayoga.com for details.

Do you offer a payment plan?

Yes. Core is 4 monthly payments of $145 and VIP is 4 payments of $200. You get full access from your first payment.

Where can I read reviews?

Read our verified 4.88-star reviews on Yoga Alliance.

Enrollment and support

Take a Free AYS Class

Most yoga sculpt classes add weights to yoga. AYS builds the class around alignment, so the weight goes where it should. Get one complete class on video plus its filled-in 2-page class planner, and see the 9-Section Method in action: not just a training, but a repeatable system for teaching an exceptional class every time.