TOUCH Instructor Training
Jonnie Goodmanson, M-HYI - Director
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What is Holy Yoga?
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What is Holy Yoga Touch?
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Qualifications for Certification
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Holy Yoga Statements of Faith
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Requirements for Instructor Certification
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Fee overview
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How to Apply
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Payment Options
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To Apply
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How do I host a Holy Yoga Touch class in my city?
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Certification Hourly Requirements – 15 hours
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Pre-Training Preparation - 3 hrs
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Live Session – 8 hrs
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Post-Training Practicum – 4 hrs
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My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. John 10:27-29
Jonnie Goodmanson, M-HYI - Director Jonnie Goodmanson is a Certified Massage Therapist with over 1,000 hours of training and 15 years’ experience in the field of injury and sports massage. For many years, Jonnie worked as a full-time instructor at the Arizona School of Massage Therapy, specializing in anatomy. At the school, Jonnie taught eight forms of bodywork, anatomy and physiology, and pathology. This teaching included three years teaching in a cadaver lab setting. Jonnie serves the Holy Yoga core team as the Chief Operating Officer with an emphasis on instructor training and anatomical studies. She teaches two classes per week in the Minneapolis area and has a degree in church ministry. With a passion for finding God in our bodies, bringing health to her body by drawing closer to His son, Jesus, and helping others to do the same, Jonnie has found a home in the family-centered community of Holy Yoga.
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What is Holy Yoga? Holy Yoga exists because in a broken and hurting world everyone deserves a place to belong. Holy Yoga is an experiential worship created to deepen people's connection to Christ. Our sole purpose is to facilitate a Christ honoring experience that offers an opportunity to believers and non-believers alike to authentically connect to God through His Word, worship, and wellness. Holy Yoga exists to carry the Gospel to the ends of the earth through the modality of yoga. Our intention is to live out four pillars of purpose. ●
Community - We are here to serve. We long to create a place for everyone to belong, from the Christian who is afraid of yoga to the Christian who loves yoga; from the yogi to the seeker; from the non-believer to those who believe differently. We welcome the diversity, anticipate great conversations and are excited to facilitate authentic community.
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Yoga - We are a highly regarded international yoga instructor training program. Our staff has collectively participated in and completed some of the most well-known yoga certification programs. With years of experience and training, they collaborate to offer a stellar training that truly cannot be compared with any other. Whatever your desire, upon graduating you will have the education and tools you need to facilitate Holy Yoga in your sphere of influence. Holy Yoga does not water down the truth or the experience for seekers. It invites them into a world class yoga experience, one that offers both physical and spiritual sustenance.
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Christ-Centeredness - We are Christ-centered. Knowing who we are invites others to come into the fullness of their unique identity. Holy Yoga training is here to equip you to facilitate a Christhonoring experience that offers the opportunity for believers and non-believers alike to authentically connect to God through His Word, worship, and wellness. Holy Yoga exists to bring the Gospel to the ends of the earth through the modality of yoga.
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Living Beyond Ourselves - We are keenly aware of our world. It is broken and many are hurting. Our desire is to have eyes, arms and hearts wide open. We are creating a community of those willing to go beyond themselves to influence this world in the unique ways God has called them. We do not know all things, and we long for the mystery of God to guide us. We want to speak truth, listen to stories, and discuss the in-between, finding the thread of service and ministry throughout.
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What is Holy Yoga Touch? Holy Yoga Touch is designed to help an instructor add massage and thai yoga massage techniques into both group and private yoga classes. This course will empower you to confidently touch students during class in a therapeutic way. You will also learn elements of therapeutic touch, the anatomy of touch, pose-specific acu-points, and emotional release facilitation. By the end of this course you will understand the truly therapeutic use of yoga as a form of massage.
Qualifications for Certification There are no qualifications to come through this training, everyone is welcome. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. If you decide to pay the Basic Licensing Fee to become a certified Holy Yoga Instructor, you will be able to use the Holy Yoga trademarked name and teach using the Holy Yoga brand. We ask all certified Holy Yoga Instructors to adhere to the following: ● ● ● ● ● ●
be committed in faith to Christ. be committed to learn and grow in Him and in Holy Yoga. be committed to being stretched in all senses of the word. be committed to leading a life that is glorifying to God and is consistent with the values of a Christ-centered life. use Holy Yoga tools and materials and abide by the brand specifications and requirements. believe in the Holy Yoga Statements of Faith as outlined below:
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We believe there is only one God, who exists for all eternity in three persons; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4, Revelation 1:8) We believe that God has revealed Himself to us both through His creation and His Word. (Romans 1:20, Hebrews 1:3) We believe God continues to reveal Himself to His people through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 8:9, John 16:13-14, 1Corinthians 2:12-14, 2 Corinthians 6:16) We believe that there is only one way to God, through His Son, Jesus Christ. (Isa 43:10-13, John 14:6) We believe that God made forgiveness and redemption available to all who accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. (1Tim 2:3-4, John 3:16-18, 1 Corinthians 15:3-5) We believe the Bible is absolute truth. It is the divinely authored and authoritative Word of God. It is complete in its current canonical form. (2 Tim 3:16-17, 2 Pet 1:20-21, Luke 24:27) We believe that those who are His will be made known by their love for God and for all people. (Mark 12:30, John 13:34-35)
Holy Yoga is branded and trademarked and all rights are protected by law. Only registered Holy Yoga instructors can use the Holy Yoga name and/or teach Holy Yoga classes.
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Requirements for Instructor Certification ● ● ● ● ●
Successfully complete Certification Hourly Requirements (see pg. 7). Submit Basic Licensing Fee. Acquire and maintain yoga instructor insurance if required by your class location. Use only the branded and approved marketing materials. Adhere to Holy Yoga’s Guidelines for Continuing Education.
Fee overview Holy Yoga Touch training - $300 Fee Includes: • Comprehensive training e-manual including pose photos and descriptions • One on one instructor training time, including instruction in a hands-on trade • Holy Yoga Touch Certification Basic Licensing Fee - $47.97 If you choose to register as a Holy Yoga Touch Instructor, you will need to pay the $47.97 Basic Licensing Fee. This fee is required annually to maintain your certification and use the trademarked name of Holy Yoga. Fee includes: ● Holy Yoga Touch Certificate ● The branded and trademarked Holy Yoga name and logo ● The Holy Yoga class waiver form ● Holy Yoga 101 Workshop Outline ● Instructor Newsletters & Ministry Development Newsletters
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How to Apply Payment Options The cost of the Holy Yoga Touch Training is $300. Holy Yoga extends financial aid to all applicants in the form of interest free payment installments. When you register online, you will choose the payment option that works best for you: ● ● ●
One payment of $300.00 Two equal monthly installments of $150.00 Three equal monthly installments of $100.00
➔ All payments must be made using a debit or credit card. No checks or cash will be accepted. ➔ All payment options are interest free and made on a monthly installment basis beginning one month from the date of your initial payment (e.g. – first payment processed on 1/9, next payment will occur on 2/9.) ➔ Each declined payment will incur a $35 fee. Refund Policy – All fees are non-refundable. If a student opts to withdraw from the program at any point, the fees will not be refunded.
To Apply 1. Thoroughly read the Frequently Asked Questions. 2. Register online, submit non-refundable payment, and sign the Holy Yoga Terms & Conditions.
How do I host a Holy Yoga Touch class in my city? We are so glad you’re interested in hosting a Touch class near you! As a thank you for hosting us, we gift the training to the host and one of your guests. To travel to your area, we need to guarantee there are at least 20 HY instructors in the surrounding states near you. We also need a space that can fit 20 or so mats (as people double up two people per mat for practice). We prefer that a space is donated to keep costs down, but we do have a small amount in the budget for rental if needed. No set up is needed and there is very little you need to do, as Holy Yoga handles the registration and logistics. Once we book the training we simply ask that you market to your community. We also ask that you send us some local information (hotels and eateries) so those coming from out of town can plan. It is as easy as that! For more information email
[email protected]
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Certification Hourly Requirements – 15 hours Pre-Training Preparation - 3 hrs Includes video lecture and advance reading/prep.
Live Session – 8 hrs • • • • •
Philosophy/Lifestyle/Ethics: 1.25 hrs Teaching Methods: .75 hrs Techniques: 1.5 hrs Anatomy: .75 hrs. Hands-on Practicum: 4 hrs.
Post-Training Practicum – 4 hrs Acquire four hours of practicum experience by planning and teaching two (2) classes incorporating Holy Yoga Touch, then submitting outlines and assessment of classes to Holy Yoga. The live, hands-on training takes place in various cities in the United States.
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