Nové Yoga School
200 Hour Foundational Yoga Teacher Training

We are excited to offer this multi-faceted approach that is:

– a rigorous and inspired program for yoga teachers.
– an advanced study curriculum for yoga students.

Nové’s teacher training approach is methodically designed to provide yogic study that is anatomy-based, philosophical, and steeped in historical context. We place a strong emphasis on teaching skills and practice teaching, while also stimulating trainee studentship emphasizing the importance of personal practice and deepening self-development.

Studentship: Your Part, Infinite Possibilities
The real foundation of this training is YOUR commitment — your discipline and openness are critical to work in tandem with our quality of education and the environment we present it in. This training is a most wise choice as you seek infinite possibilities that lie within you.

And, BEYOND
No matter your objective, these 200 hours of training are part of something so big. The breadth of yogic wisdom is so expansive that no individual could ever learn it all in a single lifetime, much less from these 200 hrs. A steady stream of continuing education, immersions, more advanced trainings and other specialty practices and classes will continue to be on deck at Nové to further your studies. We are excited to bring together a unique expert team, in an innovative, welcoming, and sophisticated studio space in beautiful West Dennis, MA.

The Nové Yoga School Lineage

Nové Yoga School’s lineage blends the philosophies and methodologies of respected traditions such as Ashtanga (with its structured, dynamic flow, and emphasis on breath control) and Iyengar (known for precision, alignment, and use of props). These timeless lineages are then bolstered by principles of functional movement and rooted in exercise science, ongoing research in anatomy and kinesiology, and the importance of the individual within universal teachings and cues. We study ‘modern postural yoga’ (to use the terminology scholars have adopted to differentiate present-day practice) with a focus on methods and benefits backed by science. We will also study ancient yoga traditions. Our objective is to gain a preliminary understanding of what yoga is, and the roots with which our modern practice stems from by embracing both tradition and innovation. This unique blend offers a critical breadth of knowledge for any practitioner, while re-affirming our commitment to increasing equity in yoga.

200HR YTT PROGRAM FORMAT OVERVIEW

Our highly effective and sought after training is designed for yoga practitioners who wish to launch or refine a teaching career, or simply to deepen their personal practice. You will learn how to see and understand bodies, the principles of alignment and use of props, how to plan and sequence a class, ethical guidelines, understanding your ayurvedic constitution (yoga’s sister science), being comfortable with your voice for chanting mantra, and so much more. Importantly too, we place emphasis on constructive feedback which prepares you to teach – and practice – with confidence and clarity.

Asana Techniques, Trainings, Practice

Nové’s trainings provide a key foundation for yoga asana with emphasis on postural alignment. Trainees learn the fundamental principles of teaching: honing the skill of observation, assisting and correcting, and demonstrating. Emphasis on pose modifications and how to use yoga props facilitate the practice, with depth analysis on pose benefits and contraindications. Also, a rigorous review of each family of poses is taught (standing, backbend, forward bend, rotations, inversion, restorative, etc.) then further enhanced by explorations in sequencing and class structure. And, to enhance the asana sequencing study, we introduce the practice of meditation — the spiritual practice for quieting the mind and exploring our deeper Self.

Another highlight in our 200 YTT is highly productive training small group work, and emphasize safe and constructive forums to give and receive feedback. Homework assignments are creative and fun. Written feedback is provided on trainee homework for support and constructive, ongoing learning. Last, and critical for success in the art of teaching, we also put emphasis on communication skills, such as group dynamics, use of language and voice, establishing boundaries, pacing and time management to name a few, ever working to hone balance between individual needs and group structure.

Anatomy and Biomechanics

Essential in the study and mastery of teaching yoga is understanding the human body.

We reinforce basic anatomical and physiological principles and offer experiential, interesting, and accessible approaches to explore sometimes intimidating human anatomy. From both a teaching and a practice perspective, trainees come away with understanding body systems, skeletal structure, joint movements and stabilization, major muscles directly involved in asana, the impact of biomechanics on our structures, and other key content areas to respect the capacity and limitations in our bodies to support a safe practice for a wide range of students. Areas of study include: the skeletal system, nervous system (including vagal theory and overall mind/body connection), muscular system, fascia, cardiovascular and digestive systems, and more.

Pranayama / Subtle Body

Pranayama is yoga’s breath control practice that helps to still the mind. As one of the most efficient ways to open the doors of perception, it offers a reliable guide towards deeper states of meditation. Areas of study include: the anatomy of breath and breath mechanics; practices such as Ujjayi, viloma, bhastrika, kapalabhati, and nadi shodhana; a very brief introduction into ayurveda and the pacification of doshas; witnessing how active and restorative asana balance energetic forces and breath control; the Bandhas and their health benefits; Chakras and Nadis; the Vayus, Koshas, Gunas; Mantra and more.

Yoga Humanities (History, Philosophy, Ethics)

What most people know of yoga is the postures or asanas, though they represent only one small part of our practice. Our humanities study in this training delves into the origins of yoga. Trainees learn about yoga’s rich history and philosophy, supporting a comprehensive understanding of its roots and principles. Vedanta philosophy is introduced, as well as most relevant classical ancient texts: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and The Bhagavad Gita. Our study objective is to encourage trainees to think critically and analytically about source materials and yoga philosophy. The practice is there to help grasp the theory, and life becomes richer and deeper.
The object of much yoga may focus on the body, the heart, the mind, but its larger purpose is to address the human condition. – Douglas Brooks, Sanskrit Scholar

Professional Essentials

Rounding out the training is emphasis on, but not limited to: accessibility; a choice of study electives to hone YOUR interests; and the business of yoga and marketing yourself (of note, Leslee spent over 20 years in strategic branding and marketing with Fortune 100 companies as well as small start-ups, now sharing best practices and finding your unique value proposition and position – super cool even for those not interested in teaching yoga.)

YOUR TWO LEAD TRAINERS

Leslee Schenk Trzcinski, E-RYT 500, YACEP, FRC, NASM

Leslee is a former world champion cyclist, elected member of the US Olympic Committee, and featured professional athlete in an award-winning Nike commercial. Her athletic achievements and subsequent success in the corporate world were only realized with the aid of her dedicated yoga practice and the unwavering value she places on rest and recovery. Years later, yoga teacher training was inevitable and she launched a full-time yoga business in 2010, catering to all practitioners but angled toward athletes as well as private clients seeking unique performance goals or therapeutic relief from surgery, injury, or somatization. She’s worked with Olympic to weekend warrior athletes, and recently developed a national curriculum to teach yoga teachers how best to work with athletes — a win/win for all involved.

She has over 1,100 hours of yoga training mostly in the Iyengar style with great emphasis on precision and alignment principles while prioritizing individual bodies over universal cues. Her primary yoga training has been with international Iyengar teachers Francois Raoult and Laura Allard-Antelmi (anatomy in clay); with much study under Patricia Walden, as well as anatomy focus with Leslie Kaminoff, Jules Mitchell, Tom Myers, and others. Her specialty has become deep bench anatomy studies and teaching, where she combines a passion stirred by her own sports career ending injury to her shoulder coupled with reading research studies, live dissection observation, and ongoing study with mentors including her brother, a renowned orthopedic surgeon. She places great emphasis on her own ongoing studentship, recently gaining certification in the Functional Range Conditioning™ mobility method; specialties from the National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM); and myofascial release techniques.

Her classes and training modules are marked by a unique blend of rigor and humor. Her focus the past several years has been teacher development and mentorship, leading 100, 200, and 300 hour yoga trainings. She specializes in guiding experiential anatomy – applying lecture and, at times, complex study topics of the body to students’ and trainees’ time exploring on their mat. Her lectures on bone morphology and our physical body structure are cited as highlights in trainings, giving students an appreciation of moving from outer body inward. Coupled with her passion for the psoas/diaphragm connection and breath mechanics and awareness, she also specializes in teaching the range of pranayama practices to cultivate toning from the inside out.

Recently, she went on pilgrimage to South India with renowned Sanskrit and philosophy scholar, Douglas Brooks, with whom she has studied since 2008. Living and working out of Rochester, NY, she teaches nationally. But, it’s the Cape that is truly a second home to Leslee, her husband, and daughter. She has vacationed on the Cape almost yearly from childhood and since 2010, has led annual workshops and private group sessions in Dennis, Wellfleet, Provincetown, and Boston.

Jen Myette, RYT 500

Widely known for great prowess in guided meditations, Jen’s masterful teaching easily blends well-designed yoga asana sequences with admirable, extensive knowledge of the ancient yoga texts. As foundation for her teaching, Jen brings great passion to her own mindfulness practice – what she takes in, her reactions, and how she treats herself, physically and mentally – are a few of the ways Jen has benefitted from yoga and offers impactful experiences for students in a range of offerings from classes, workshops, trainings, and retreats.

In 2018, she seamlessly made the leap from student to teacher and presents herself with far greater experience and leadership than her seven years of teaching, combining an innate gift with hard work and depth of study of the scholarly texts and the eight limbs of yoga. She completed her 500hr Teacher Training with Ame Wren of Boston Yoga School, with augmentation of an additional 300hr Yoga Philosophy certification with Embodied Philosophy based in New York City, taught by some of the leading experts on the topic of yoga philosophy in the West.

Jen currently leads an annual yoga retreat to Nicaragua where she integrates traditional yoga practices with meaningful community service, including local outreach projects and fundraising efforts for non-profit Waves of Hope. For Jen, this retreat represents her most fulfilling work, as it allows participants to deepen their yoga practice while making a tangible impact on the local community. Many participants describe the experience as transformative, returning year after year to reconnect with both the practice and the local initiatives. Deep connections with the land, community, and the practice of yoga are forged.

Jen has been teaching at Nové Yoga and Wellness since its opening in 2020 and has developed a strong following for her powerful classes. She cherishes the community and considers Nové to be her “yoga home.” She lives on Cape Cod with her husband and three daughters.

“When you introduce teachings extracted from sacred texts, passed down by dedicated teachers, your practice has the potential to change the way you experience life. Even the smallest paradigm shift can have a great effect on one’s innate sense of gratitude and ability to cope with hardships…I hope to teach students practices that meet the needs for physical, mental and emotional well-being – to move, engage, rest, breathe, and be still with clarity.”

Guest Faculty to be Announced Soon

Dates and Times

Opening weekend includes Friday evening
Saturdays 11am – 6pm
Sundays 11am – 5pm
Closing weekend includes Friday afternoon
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9/26 – 9/28 – Opening weekend with Friday evening kick off
10/18 – 10/19
11/1 – 11/2
11/22 – 11/23
12/13 – 12/14

(4 week gap for new year)

1/10 – 1/11
1/31 – 2/1
2/21 – 2/22
3/14 – 3/15
4/10 – 4/12 – Closing, 3 day intensive and graduation!

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