Emily Coules & Lipsa Shah-Liddy are elated to announce Dose Degree's 300-hour Advanced Yoga Training certification. This comprehensive program is thoughtfully designed to meet Yoga Alliance 300-hour standards for teachers and practitioners who are looking to deepen their knowledge of yoga and take their practices to the next level. As with any training, the more you put into it, the more enriching it will be.

300 HOUR TEACHER TRAINING

300 HOUR TEACHER TRAINING

- Learn different meditation techniques

- Discuss the 9 stages of meditation to Enlightenment

- How to incorporate mindfulness in your everyday life

- Spend the weekend in the silence to truly connect with the mind and body

- Developing language to teach different audiences

- Collaborative sessions in small groups

- Develop a daily sadhana practice, to continue for 40 days and 40 nights+

- How breath affects the nervous system and your relaxation response

- Various breathing techniques that can be used in your everyday life at certain parts of your day

- Connecting your breath to mudras and bandhas

- Nadis, Vayus and Koshas

- Peer Teaching, Insights and Feedback

- A concentrated eye on how to read bodies

- Knowing why we offer adjustments and when to offer them

- The difference between adjustments and assists

- How to hold space physically and energetically

- A deeper understanding of the nervous system and how to set the body up for better alignment and ultimate relaxation

- Where and how to incorporate props

- Proper alignment for arm balances and inversions

- How to incorporate arm balances and inversions in your practice

- Utilizing the breath to amplify the shape

- Practice assisting getting into and out of inversions

- Preparatory poses for each advancement

 

Restorative Yoga

Restorative yoga is becoming more and more popular as society recognizes the benefits and importance of slowing down. After this training you will be able to mindfully offer an intentional practice of relaxation. You will be equipped with knowledge of how to incorporate restorative poses into your own practice and your regular classes. 

  • Restorative Yoga vs Yin Yoga vs Yoga Nidra

  • How to guide students into deep relaxation

  • The sympathetic vs parasympathetic nervous system

  • How to sequence a restorative yoga class (music, transitions, etc)

  • Proper breathing techniques to promote complete relaxation

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

The Yoga Sutras are a text that was compiled by Patanjali around 400 BCE. This is the way that nearly everything we know about yoga has been preserved and passed down. The Yoga Sutras are an example of how yoga’s teachings were recorded. Yoga Sutras can be thought of as an instruction manual for mastering our minds and our lives.

  • A deep dive into each of the sutras

  • Use various breath practices to attune our minds to study and gradually develop our practice

  • Much of the subject matter of the Yoga Sutras is meditation.  We’ll do several meditations throughout to apply some of the instructions.

  • Fully comprehend the information through Sankalpa

  • Make a commitment to yourself to be as fully engaged and absorbed — mentally, physically, emotionally — in everything you do

Intelligent Sequencing

Learn the art of creative, inclusive, and thoughtful sequencing. We will break down the fundamentals for a traditional vinyasa class which will be used to develop safe but effective sequences.

  • Anatomy of poses

  • Safe, intentional transitions between poses

  • Building a sequence to support the classes energy

  • Tools to incorporate the chakra system into your sequencing

  • Review of the eight limb path

  • Explore how to build sequences toward a particular “peak pose” or theme

Chakra System

Dive deep into the history of the chakra system. The chakra system is an energetic system that cannot be held but is absolutely felt. Learn how to incorporate the chakras into your teaching and also different balancing practices for each chakra.

  • An overview of the chakra system

  • Different balancing exercises for each chakra

  • Deep dive into nadis and energetic channels

  • Incorporate chakras and their meanings into your classes

  • How the impact of the chakra system can show up physically

Intro to Prenatal

Explore a foundation approach to empower expectant mamas to connect to their bodies and safely practice yoga during their pregnancy journey. You will be guided through a nurturing physical practice, with modifications and pacing perfect for any stage of pregnancy. 

  • Benefits of yoga for pregnancy and birth

  • The three trimesters of pregnancy and safely sequencing to the three trimesters

  • Prenatal Anatomy

  • Stages of birth

  • Inclusion of props to support expectant practitioner

  • Breathing techniques to support expectants practitioners physical practice

Sacred Texts & Philosophy of Yoga

Re-ground in the fundamentals of yogic philosophy. The practice of yoga extends far beyond the physical and this course will dive deep into the origination of yoga, its history and important figures who shaped yoga into what it is today.

  • The history of yoga

  • A journey through the eight-limb path

  • Yamas & Niyamas

  • Deep dive into the Bhagavad Gita

  • Incorporating philosophy into your teachings in an accessible way

  • The future of yoga and how its past made way for our current practice

Intro to Ayurveda

Ayurveda translates to “the knowledge of life.” Learn how to apply Ayurvedic rituals into your everyday life. This interactive experience will offer a cooking class and resources to balance your doshas

  • Learn the fundamentals of Ayurveda and its history

  • Six phases of a typical Ayurvedic day

  • Discuss the benefits of Ayurveda and living with the season

  • Live Cooking Class with guest teacher

Trauma-Informed Yoga 

Even if your mind does not remember experiences, your body certainly does. This course will explore how trauma affects the body and how we hold onto trauma in the physical body. You will learn how to teach with inclusive language, explore fairness within your teachings, and learn the increasing benefits of yoga. Physical practice is an imperative tool to coping with our trauma all while tapping into our resilience.

  • Offer a more trauma informed approach to teaching

  • Define trauma and learn how trauma impacts the body and mind

  • A deeper look into the chakra system and how trauma impacts the chakras

  • Refining language to include inclusive cues and curiosity

  • The importance of Seva yoga 

  • Resources for healing and deeper discussions

  • Considerations as a teacher, how to create and sustain a safe practice space

Mentorship

Senior teachers, Emily Coules, Lipsa Shah-Liddy and Leia Outen explore real world teaching, finding your voice, and confidently stepping into the role of a yoga teacher. During the mentorship program, you will tap into your true potential and gain real-time teaching experience.

  • Four to six weeks of intensive practice teaching and 1:1 feedback from your senior teacher of choice

  • Organically find your authentic voice as a yoga teacher

  • Community classes held in our Dose Yoga Studio

  • How to get your name out there, become involved with your community, and stand out during the audition process

  • Learn how to translate themes into thoughtful sequences

 

E M I L Y W C O U L E S

Dose founder Emily Wallace was a college student in Raleigh NC when, on a whim, she took a hot yoga class for the first time; it ended up changing the course of her life. She got hooked pretty fast and dropped out of college to start yoga teacher training. After earning her RYT 200, the Belmont, NC native began working as an instructor at different studios before opening up two well known hot yoga studios in the Triangle area. Looking for a change of pace, she spent a year in Washington, DC. Today, with a love of yoga in her bones and a decade of teaching and business ownership under her belt, she’s back in Raleigh serving up her very best...Dose.

L I P S A S H A H

My yoga journey began over a decade ago after being profoundly impacted by the body and mind transformation. I strive to create an environment in trainings and during my weekly classes that is inclusive, safe, and informative. I completed my 200-hour and first 300-hour trainings in New York City at Y7 Studio. As a forever student, I am committed to continuously expanding my knowledge. To this day, you will always find me in various trainings. After my initial 300-hour training, I went on to receive my personal training certification through ACE Fitness and completed an additional 300-hour training through a community based in Miami, FL. In addition to my advanced training, I went on to obtain a specialized prenatal certification. I feel incredibly lucky to have been taught by such important teachers in the yoga space including one of my biggest influences, Heather Lilleston. My classes integrate creative vinyasa sequences, meditation, good music, and philosophy. With a strong focus on proper alignment, I will offer many hands-on adjustments and demonstrate throughout class. It is my mission to make Dose's yoga training accessible and inviting - no matter where you are on your journey.

Outside of the yoga studio, I am devoted to my self-care which often looks like continuing my own education, head down in a book, cooking, or spending quality time with my husband and our dogs.

K A R L Y S T. P I E R R E

Karley St. Pierre is an RYT-200. She completed her 200 hour training in May 2020. Karley empowers her students to create space in their minds through purposeful movement in the body. You can always expect some good tunes on the playlist (famously doing core activation to Harry Styles) as well as some laughs! She cultivates a thoughtful, fun space in her classes. Karley enjoys teaching dynamic Daily Dose classes that balance personal empowerment and strength and holds sacred, nurturing space when teaching Dose Down.  When she’s not movin’ and groovin’ at Dose, Karley spends her time with Louise, her precious chihuahua-lab.

 

Can I transfer my continuing education from another studio?
Yes! Dose’s Advanced Teacher Training is designed to support yoga teachers along their entire journey. This dynamic program encourages you to create your own path at your own pace. Dose requires you to complete 150 hours with our training but are happy to transfer other credits. For questions about transferring your credits, please email lipsa@doseyogaraleigh.com

How do I keep track of my hours?
We do the heavy lifting for you! Lead trainer, Lipsa Shah-Liddy will keep track of your hours and courses you’ve taken. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate under Emily Coules and Lipsa Shah-Liddy.

When does the 300-hour training begin?
The advanced teacher training begins April 2023 and will be a continuous offering through Dose Yoga + Smoothie Bar on a monthly basis.

How long will it take to complete?
If you are able and willing to attend all modules, you can technically complete your advanced training in one year. This is not a requirement as we encourage you to go at your own pace!

What happens if I need to miss a weekend?
No problem! We encourage you to go at your own pace so if you see a module that you really want to attend but are not available, be on the lookout for the next time it is offered! We will offer the same module twice a year.

Is there a payment plan?
Yes! We offer payment plans that are convenient for you. To discuss payment plan options, please email emily@doseyogaraleigh.com.

Do you offer discounts?
Dose Degree alumni and previous trainees taught under Emily (Wallace) Coules are entitled to a discount. Please contact emily@doseyogaraleigh.com for more information.

Do I need to be a yoga teacher to do the advanced training? 
Our advanced training is designed for yoga teachers and practitioners therefore, you are not required to complete any prior training. Come as you are, we are so happy to have you!

Contact lipsa@doseyogaraleigh.com for any further questions or more information.