THE BIG TEACHER EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
YOU are ready NOW!
HOUSTON: OCTOBER 20TH 2023 - JANUARY 19th 2024
DENVER: SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW!
LEAD FACILITATORS: NANCY PERRY & JANAN ARAUJO-SIAM
What is TEP?
The BIG Teacher Empowerment Program is a unique and dynamic 200 Hour Teacher Training Program created to empower YOU to be a powerful, dynamic, out-of-the-box, bad ass yoga teacher. You will learn to share the power of yoga with others with authenticity, clarity, and purpose. You will be supported, challenged, and elevated in new and surprising ways. Bring your love of the practice, your passion, your willingness to step into the unknown, and anything is possible. 100% commitment is required and any absences are required to be pre-communicated.
Weekend Dates:
Weekend One: October 20th - 22nd (FULL Weekend)
Weekend Two: November 3rd - 5th
Weekend Three: November 17th - 19th
Weekend Four: December 1st - 3rd
Weekend Five: December 15th - 17th
Weekend Six: January 5th - 7th
Weekend Seven: January 19th - 21st (FULL Weekend - Graduation!)
Wednesday nights: 5:30 - 9:00pm We will meet most Wednesdays nights for the duration of the program starting on October 25th. Wednesday session dates: 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17
Weekend Schedule for Weekend 1
Friday: 9:00am - 7:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 7:30pm
Sunday: 9:00am - 7:30pm
Weekend Schedule for Weekends 2 - 6:
Friday: 6:000m - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 7:30pm
Sunday: 9:00am - 7:30pm
Weekend Schedule for Weekend 7:
Friday: 9:00am - 7:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 7:30pm
Sunday: 9:00am - 7:30pm
Required Readings: (Required to read the first 4 books on the list prior to the start of the program.)
Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Thanks For the Feedback by Douglas Stone and Sheila Hee
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Living the Sutras: A Guide to Yoga Wisdom Beyond the Mat by Kelly DiNardo & Amy Pearce-Hayden
Light on Yoga (pgs 1-61) by B.K.S. Iyengar
Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali translation by B.K.S. Iyengar
Bhagavad Gita translation by Eknath Easwaran
Skill in Action: Radicalizing Your Yoga Practice to Create a Just World by Michelle Johnson
INVESTMENT
BIG Houston TEP Investment: $5,000
Early Bird $4,800 (if paid in full by April 1st 2023)
$500 non-refundable deposit due upon acceptance into the program. Please scroll down to the bottom for info on our BIPOC Scholarship opportunity.
Please note our cancellation policy:
*30 days prior to teacher training: full refund less $500 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit
*14-29 days prior to teacher training: 50% refund less $500 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit
*Less than 14 days prior to training: No refund. If paid in full, a credit in the amount of your tuition, not including the $500 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, will be applied to your account to be used exclusively for a future teacher training program with BIG Power Yoga
BIG Stands for BIPOC Leadership in the Yoga Community
BIG Power Yoga stands for BIPOC leadership in the yoga community and is taking responsibility in helping to end systemic racism. We are a company and community committed to building studio and virtual spaces that are diverse, inclusive and celebratory for all. We acknowledge the under-representation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in our community, in the greater yoga world, and the impact this has had on all of us. We are committed to changing this and moving into a new possibility of community and leadership together.
Our mission at BIG Power Yoga is to empower as many people as possible in living their biggest lives possible. In order for us to fulfill on this mission we must make yoga representative of BIPOC communities, accessible to all, and a diverse space that truly heals and transforms our systems and our hearts.
One place we are taking immediate action is with our BIG Teacher Empowerment Program (TEP); our 200hr yoga teacher training. To support our mission and to facilitate change BIG is offering BIPOC scholarships to anyone who self identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a Person of Color.
We would love to have you join us if you share our commitment, if you feel that this could be a powerful opportunity for you and could support you in making the difference you want to make in the yoga community and the world.
Full and Partial Scholarship are available. Scholarship applications are due on or before September 9th 2022. A limited number of scholarships will be awarded. Applications will be reviewed by committee and applicants will be responded to by April 12th. If you would like to apply, please complete the BIPOC Scholarship Application.
Requirements for Applicants - this scholarship is intended for students who:
-Self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or as a Person of Color
-Students who have a consistent yoga practice and commitment to yoga
-Are able to commit to 100% to the program and can attend all of the training dates
Please email janan@bigpoweryoga.com for the scholarship application.
DENVER: AUGUST 4TH - OCTOBER 15th 2023
LEAD FACILITATORS: LAURA RUST & NANCY PERRY
Weekend Dates:
Weekend One: August 4th - 6th (FULL Weekend)
Weekend Two: August 11th - 13th
Weekend Three: September 8th - 10th
Weekend Four: September 15th - 17th
Weekend Five: October 6th - 8th
Weekend Six: October 13th - October 15th (FULL Weekend - Graduation!)
Tuesday nights: 6:30 - 9:30pm We will meet Tuesday nights for the duration of the program starting on August 8th. Tuesday session dates: 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10
Weekend Schedule for Weekend 1
Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Weekend Schedule for Weekends 2 - 5:
Fridays: 6:30-9:00pm
Saturdays: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sundays: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Weekend Schedule for Weekend 6:
Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
100% commitment to the program is required. Any absences must be pre-communicated prior to the start of the training and in order to complete the required hours of the program you may only miss and make up one weekend.
INVESTMENT
BIG Denver TEP Investment: $4,500
Early Bird $4,000 (if paid in full by March 12th 2023)
$500 non-refundable deposit due upon acceptance into the program. Please scroll down to the bottom for info on our BIPOC Scholarship opportunity.
Please note our cancellation policy:
*30 days prior to teacher training: full refund less $500 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit
*14-29 days prior to teacher training: 50% refund less $500 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit
*Less than 14 days prior to training: No refund. If paid in full, a credit in the amount of your tuition, not including the $500 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, will be applied to your account to be used exclusively for a future teacher training program with BIG Power Yoga
BIG Stands for BIPOC Leadership in the Yoga Community
BIG Power Yoga stands for BIPOC leadership in the yoga community and is taking responsibility in helping to end systemic racism. We are a company and community committed to building studio and virtual spaces that are diverse, inclusive and celebratory for all. We acknowledge the under-representation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in our community, in the greater yoga world, and the impact this has had on all of us. We are committed to changing this and moving into a new possibility of community and leadership together.
Our mission at BIG Power Yoga is to empower as many people as possible in living their biggest lives possible. In order for us to fulfill on this mission we must make yoga representative of BIPOC communities, accessible to all, and a diverse space that truly heals and transforms our systems and our hearts.
One place we are taking immediate action is with our BIG Teacher Empowerment Program (TEP); our 200hr yoga teacher training. To support our mission and to facilitate change BIG is offering BIPOC scholarships to anyone who self identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a Person of Color.
We would love to have you join us if you share our commitment, if you feel that this could be a powerful opportunity for you and could support you in making the difference you want to make in the yoga community and the world.
Full and Partial Scholarship are available. Scholarship applications are due on or before July 16th 2022. A limited number of scholarships will be awarded. Applications will be reviewed by committee and applicants will be responded to by April 12th. If you would like to apply, please complete the BIPOC Scholarship Application.
Requirements for Applicants - this scholarship is intended for students who:
-Self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or as a Person of Color
-Students who have a consistent yoga practice and commitment to yoga
-Are able to commit to 100% to the program and can attend all of the training dates
Please email TEP@bigpoweryoga.com for the scholarship application.
E-mail emily@bigpoweryoga.com for any questions and support.
