Students will learn the essentials for teaching yoga, including warm ups, basic postures, modifications and variations, benefits and contraindications, basic anatomy and physiology of yoga, breathing techniques, relaxation, meditation and yogic philosophy. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in supervised practice teaching.

Tcharov has completed his 500-hour certification. His teaching style emphasizes a slower-paced practice with a focus on internal breath, sensations and emotions, and a deep understanding of yoga philosophy.

Whole Body Yoga Studio offers a variety of courses for all ability levels and practice styles, from prenatal yoga to challenging vinyasa classes. Studio owner Patty Ferry says, “We offer the North Wales and greater community an easy way to take care of their body, mind and spirit. Through this training, we hope to inspire each aspiring instructor’s innate style and continue to grow our local yoga community.”

Cost: $3,200 plus $150 materials. Nonrefundable $50 deposit. Location: 103 E. Walnut St., North Wales. For more information, call Patty Ferry at 215-872-8373, email [email protected] or visit WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. July 2018