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Susan Smith, yoga teacher, spiritual guide and author of “The Power of Yoga” is a dedicated yoga practitioner. With over 30 years of education and experience in health, wellness, yoga, mindfulness and spiritual awakening she developed teacher training and immersion programs founded through her multi-disciplinary studies. Susan founded One-Yoga, a holistic health and wellness institute dedicated to improving the quality of life by sharing the deep personal work and practical approach of yogic principles and practice. Her approach to yoga is founded in the Eight-Limbed Path of Yoga and Vedanta philosophy. Susan is considered the “teacher of teachers” and shares her vision, passion, and practicality with students worldwide. She has had the privilege of studying with many knowledgeable teachers; she honors each one and their contributions to her teaching. Susan holds a MSM in Health Care, MYI & ERYT in Yoga Instruction, and MRT in Usui Reiki.
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The Path to Joy

200-Hour In-Person Yoga Teacher Training

Live Present to Find Peace & Purpose

Early Bird Specials Help Make it All Possible!

Save $300 when you pay in full by April 30, 2023
Use code SAVE300 at checkout

Enroll with a Payment Plan and Save $150!
A $650 downpayment by April 30, 2023 holds your space, followed by 7 monthly payments of $350 each.

Embark on the Path to Joy

The Path to Joy is a 200-hour yoga teacher training certification program that teaches you how to live present in each moment and find peace and purpose. It is a journey to learning how to live yoga every day, to experiential practices that clear and cleanse the physical, mental and spiritual bodies; and it is a course that gives you all the tools you need to live your best life!

The Path to Joy is offered in-person and live/online in small group settings. It is a yoga course that offers inner soul guidance on its path through life. The online training offers the same curriculum and personal guidance as our in-person classes.

This unique, comprehensive course includes:

  • Your choice of a location and format that works for you
  • “The Journey Within” kickoff day retreat: Choose to join us in-person or online. Details will be provided upon registration.
  • 26 sessions that meet in-person weekly or bi-weekly
  • Online access to 26-weeks of meditations, intentions and a robust resource library
  • Asana, pranayama, meditation, lecture, discussion, sharing, experiential learning, practicum, assisting and practices for living yoga in each class
  • Personal guidance and spiritual coaching
  • Fire ceremony graduation celebration
  • Yoga Alliance Certification upon completion of the course

Deepen your practice. Take the first step towards your teaching certification. Start living your best life. Simply choose the class that works best for you!


Discover & Grow…

Yoga Training Techniques and Practice: In-depth study of the postures, purpose, benefits, modifications and class sequencing. Techniques include: Hatha, Vinyasa, Therapeutic Yoga, including Chair / Limited Mobility practices. You will learn about creating safe space, the class container, its structure, symbolism, meaning, and designing classes for specific populations. Meditation, breathing and MBSR techniques are taught weekly to provide each student the opportunity to experience and learn the benefits of practice.

Anatomy and Physiology: Basics of anatomy, muscular skeletal systems, connective tissue, the nervous system, and interrelated issues of injury and imbalance. Principles of functional movement and the kinetic chain.

Teaching Methodology: Is grounded in: (1) the belief that we as yoga teachers represent living examples of the principles and practice of yoga; (2) we offer verbal, directive, energetic, or hands-on loving healing touch to help each student with their practice; and (3) we facilitate reintegration of the mind-body-spirit connection through universal truths.

Philosophy and Spiritual Connection: Rooted in classical tradition (The Eight-Limbed Path, Ayurveda and Vedanta), understanding the chakras, spiritual anatomy, energy and pranayama practices.

Practicum: Practice teaching and learning the art of hands-on adjustments, observation and assists.

Integrating Yoga and Ayurveda: Ayurveda restores balance of bodily systems using diet, herbal treatment, Dinacharya practices and yogic breathing for remedial health.

Cultivating a personal practice of living yoga on and off the mat.

The business of yoga, yoga therapy and applications.


What You Will Learn in the Yoga Teacher Training:

  • The Yoga Model of Healing
  • The Practice Container
  • The first three steps on the ladder of yoga
  • The five basic practice components
  • The seven primary chakras
  • The 10 observances and mindfulness practices for living yoga
  • What samskaras are and how they create thought loops and habit patterns
  • How to use all the tools of yoga to cleanse and clear the mind, body and spirit
  • Sifting and sorting through facts, thoughts and feelings
  • How to create your own home practice that fits your needs and schedule
  • The basics of functional anatomy
  • Pose alignment, modifications and contraindications
  • The basics of Ayurveda and daily self-care
  • 26 weekly meditations
  • 26 weekly intentions

All of this and so much more…!


Live the teachings and Experience Your Best Self!

When & Where:


5 In-Person Class Options:

Mondays 9:30 am – 2:30 pm @ Satori Yoga, Rising Sun, MD (26 classes) Class Schedule

Tuesdays 5:30 – 10:30 pm @ Peace Dog Yoga, Wilmington, DE (26 classes) Class Schedule

Wednesdays 9:00 am – 2:00 pm @ Shavasana hOMe, Kennett Square, PA (26 classes) Class Schedule

Thursdays 5:30 – 10:30 pm @ House of Yoga, Newark, DE (26 classes) Class Schedule

Saturdays 9:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Tula Yoga, Dover, DE (13 classes) Class Schedule

Weekend Immersions 5:00 – 9:00 pm Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday and 8:30 am – 2:20 pm Sunday @ WhYoga, Milford, DE (6 sessions + 1 Saturday) Class Schedule

Online Fusion Program: Coming Soon!

Registration Information:


  • Program Tuition: $3,250
  • Early Bird Special! Save $300 when you pay in full by April 30, 2023.
    Use code SAVE300 at checkout
  • Enroll with a Payment Plan and Save $150! A $650 downpayment by April 30, 2023 holds your space, followed by 7 monthly payments of $350 each.
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  • Should you enroll in a class and your schedule changes, you are able to switch classes. And should you have to miss a class due to unforeseen circumstances, make-up classes are available.
  • Tuition must be paid in-full prior to the start of the YTT
  • The classes follow the school calendar so national holidays are recognized as time off

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Due to the nature of this work, class size is limited and will be filled on first-come basis. Please enroll now to reserve your space in this tremendous course.

 

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The Path to Joy: 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

You will be asked to select your preferred course location and time at checkout. Please call Susan at 302-354-2964 with any questions.

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If you have questions, please contact  Susan Smith: 1-yoga@comcast.net |302-354-2964 for assistance.

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