Teacher Training
Teacher Training
YogaSlackers Teacher Training
Jan 8 to 21, 2027
The YogaSlackers Teacher Training gives you the tools to become a confident, effective movement teacher. You will study Slackline Yoga, AcroYoga, Slackro, yoga, handstands, conditioning, lesson planning, progressions, coaching skills, and teaching voice.
This is not only a practice intensive. The goal is to help you leave ready to teach safe, progressive, movement-based classes, workshops, and trainings.
About This training
Goals of the Training
- Practice and teach with safety, consent, and clear progressions.
- Break complex skills into accessible foundations.
- Build lesson plans for classes, workshops, series, and trainings.
- Improve your teaching voice, demonstrations, time management, and group facilitation.
- Develop the confidence to lead movement-based classes for a wide range of students.
Skills Covered
- AcroYoga & Slackro
- Slackline Yoga
- Handstands
- Conditioning
Teaching Team
- Full Team
- Lead Teachers
- Assisting Teachers
- Photo & Video
Sam Salwei
YogaSlackers co-Founder
Raquel Hernández-Cruz
YogaSlackers Since 2012
Ajlaan Raza Sayani
YogaSlackers Since 2019
Cost
Registration
Level 1: Starting at $900
Level 2: Starting at $1300
Full Training: Starting at $1700
Save an additional $200 by registering by July 1st.
Partial Scholarships
We reserve community-rate spots for Thai Nationals and offer a limited number of $100 per module scholarships for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and certified teachers.
Teacher scholarships are open to school teachers and movement teachers with 100+ hours of training in yoga, acro, slackline, dance, climbing, martial arts, or related movement arts.
What is Included
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
| Start | End | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 | 7:00 | Coffee & Tea |
| 7:00 | 8:00 | Yoga |
| 8:00 | 9:00 | Breakfast |
| 9:00 | 10:30 | Slack |
| 11:00 | 12:30 | Handstands & Conditioning |
| 12:30 | 1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30 | 15:30 | Extended Break |
| 15:30 | 16:00 | Snack |
| 16:00 | 18:00 | Acro |
| 18:00 | 18:30 | Stretching |
Application Process
To apply, complete the complete the application and submit your initial payment. Applications are due August 1 so accepted students have time to prepare and bridge any practice gaps before the training.
If accepted, you will receive preparation materials, training program, reading list, and your eLine Slackline Kit.
Your application includes:
Pre-ReQuisites
You do not need to meet every prerequisite before applying.
We are looking for students with a strong foundation in either slacklining or acrobatics, plus the motivation to prepare before the training.
Experienced slackliners are welcome, even with limited acro experience. Skilled acrobats are welcome, even if they are new to slacklining. If accepted conditionally, you will receive an online preparation program to help bridge practice gaps before arrival.
The prerequisites are meant to guide your training, not discourage you from applying.
Slackline Yoga
Foundations & Advanced Foundations
Check this video to review the slackline yoga fundamentals. We would like to do each for 15 to 30 seconds unless stated. If you would like to study an updated version (including the advanced foundations) check out our Art of Slacklining, available on Video On Demand.
Slackline Yoga Foundations
- We recommend you learn how to instal an eLine kit or primitive system. See how.
- Slacker Stand
- Sitting
- Pointer
- Arm Balance “Tuck Sit” (10 sec)
- Shoulderstand (Basic Line Inversion with one hand on the ground)
Partner Acrobatics
Slackro, AcroYoga & Acrobatics
Base & Fly
Bonus (Recommended But Not Required)
- Crock on Feet
- Hand to Hand
Inversions
Straight Inversions
- 30 sec – 1 min Headstand or 10 sec Forearm balance
- 30 sec – 1 min Handstand on the Wall or 15 sec Freestanding Unspotted Handstand (not walking!)
Inversions
Safety, Consent & Inclusion
- We highly recommend participating in the Aiming For Allyship Course or equivalent
- CPR/First Aid or Wilderness First Response
- Experience with Collaborative Communication, Non-Violent Communication, Active Listening or Compassionate Communication
- Some teaching experience
Reading List
REQUIRED
Frequently Asked Questions
YogaSlackers co-founder Sam Salwei along with YogaSlackers Teachers Raquel Hernández and Ajlaan Raza Sayani.
The goal of this teacher training program is to master the YogaSlackers’ teaching method, emphasizing safe and thoughtful progressions, a strong focus on fundamentals, clear and concise instructions, and achieving success through well-planned practices and repetitions.
The first week of the training will concentrate on enhancing your personal practice and comprehending the underlying foundational principles. Once you have integrated these foundations, the objective is to learn how to effectively teach them to others. The training aims to create an inquisitive environment that encourages the use of foundational concepts to achieve any goal, from beginner to advanced.
In addition, the program emphasizes cultivating the qualities of safety, approachability, inclusion and compassion in order to create a supportive, welcoming and nurturing learning environment. These qualities are essential for building strong connections with students, inspiring trust, and facilitating their growth and progress on their journey.
We offer limited partial scholarships, generally one for every 10 registered students. Scholarship requests are reviewed after acceptance and are based on need, strength of application, teaching interest, and available funds. The application includes a section for financial assistance.
If you do not yet meet all the prerequisites, we recommend applying for Level 1: Thailand Retreat or the Full Level 1 & Level 2 Program.
Level 1 is designed to help students build the foundations needed for the teacher training pathway, while the full two-week program gives you the most complete preparation and training experience.
Maybe! We have a very limited amount allocated as work trade opportunities. These must happen before the training, not during the training. Send us a message with the skill that you would like to trade in exchange for partial training payment.
If you choose the housing option, you will be staying in a double shared room. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, mini-fridge and kettle.
The full registration package includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meals are served in a Thai vegetarian style and are designed to support a full day of training. If you would like additional food, specialty drinks, or snacks outside the included meals, you can purchase them separately from the resort restaurant or café.
Our teacher trainings are typically capped at 36 students.
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If you have more questions, feel free to email us at [email protected].
A $50 non-refundable application fee is due when you submit your application. If you are accepted, this $50 will be applied toward your total training cost.
Once accepted, you will have two weeks to submit an additional $450 deposit to officially reserve your spot. Your place in the training is confirmed once your full $500 deposit has been received.
The remaining balance is due four months before the training begins. If you are accepted closer to the start date, we will adjust the payment timeline accordingly.
Please note: to receive the Early Bird price, your balance must be paid in full by the Early Bird deadline.
You may cancel your reservation and receive a refund according to the following schedule:
- Please note that there is a non-refundable $500 fee ($450 deposit and a $50 application fee)
- After making your full payment, if you cancel 2 months before the training, you will receive a 50% refund of the total cost.
- If you cancel less than 2 months before the training or do not show up for your reservation, you will not be eligible for any refund.
Refunds will be processed within 30 days of cancellation.
We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance at the time of booking to protect yourself against unexpected cancellations or emergencies. Most travel insurance policies offer coverage for trip cancellation, interruption, and delay, as well as medical expenses and other travel-related issues. Be sure to review the policy details and restrictions carefully to ensure that you are fully covered.