Karuna Yoga Teacher Training Program

The Sanskrit word Karuna is found in Hinduism and Buddhism. It is translated to mean any action that is taken to diminish the suffering of others and could also be translated as “compassionate action” one that promotes peace, well-being and harmony. Karuna is the motivating quality of all enlightened beings who are working to end suffering on Earth.  4025 Yoga and Wellness is proud to offer a teacher training program that embodies this sentiment. The practice of Karuna Yoga and the mission of our studio are one and the same.  Download an application.

Our Program
Our program is eclectic and holistic. It seeks to integrate Eastern spiritual traditions with Western healing applications. It provides the foundations of Yoga philosophy and Buddhist meditation, as well as the anatomy and physiology basics to teach classes that are beneficial for both the body and the mind. The program draws from Yoga traditions taught at 4025 Yoga and Wellness, while striving to teach adaptation of classes to the special characteristics and needs of the persons taking them.  Students will be encouraged to tap into their inner wisdom and open themselves to the possibility of learning various traditions while gaining the ability to “customize” their classes to their clients and students. Special attention will be  given to the Vedic Sciences as well as learning to apply adaptations for teaching pre-natal and gentle yoga classes. 

The program will promote an environment for mutual learning and opportunities for engaging in community service, which is essential to acquiring a compassionate approach to healing through the teaching of Yoga.  The Karuna Yoga Teacher Training Program has a unique vision co-created by 4025 Yoga and Wellness Owner, Helen Campbell and Director of Training, Carmen (Gauri) Monico, MSc, RYT-500, TYMP, SEP In-training, PhD Student.

Dates, Cost and Location
Our unique teacher training program will be held at 4025 Yoga and Wellness, 4025 MacArthur Ave, Richmond, VA 23227. The cost is $2550.  Download an application. A $150 Deposit is required with the application. $1,500 is due on August first with the remaining amount due in Fall and Spring, respectively.

Dates for 2008 - 2009
September 13/14
October 11/12
November 8/9
December 6/7
January 10/11
February 7/8, April 4/5, May 23/24 and 30/31

Times for 2008-2009
Saturday’s 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday’s 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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