Master Techniques

Learn how to safely incorporate weights into your yoga practice to build strength and endurance.

Enhance Mindfulness 

Discover the powerful connection between mental health and physical movement, using mindfulness techniques to deepen your practice.

Build Community/ Empower Others

Connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for yoga and mental wellness, creating a supportive network. Gain the skills to teach transformative classes that emphasize mental health awareness and empowerment through movement.

Denise Alba, LMFT & E-RYT 500

Denise Alba is a Licensed Psychotherapist and Founder/CEO of Brave Wellness Studio with a mission to provide access to holistic mental health. Denise received her Bachelors in Human Development, Masters in Counseling Psychology, Integrative Medicine certification and ERYT 500 certifications. With over 10 years of experience in both Yoga and Mental Health, Denise is thrilled to offer a mental health emphasis to yoga teacher training at Brave. Denise enjoys mentoring and connecting one on one with her students and clients, learning their stories and empowering them to live Bravely.

Lindsay Marvin

Lindsay’s yoga journey began in 2010, while living in Boston, MA. After struggling with lower back pain, her Zumba instructor convinced her to give yoga a try. Noticing not only an immediate improvement in her back pain and other physical pain, but also the unexpected improvements in her mental health, she was sold! Lindsay discovered Yoga Sculpt after moving to San Diego in January 2016. She found that Sculpt combined all of the things she loved; yoga, squats and great music! Having an athletic background playing basketball, running track and kickboxing, Lindsay always knew she wanted to be a part of the fitness industry. Lindsay completed her Yoga Sculpt training in the summer of 2016 and taught for two years before joining BRAVE when it opened in 2019. Lindsay has lived all over the U.S. (Austin, TX, Tucson, AZ and Boston, MA), but now calls San Diego home with her husband and two dogs. Lindsay enjoys getting to know her students and building her classes around her student’s needs, both physically and mentally. Whether you’re here for physical health, mental health or just the upbeat music, Lindsay’s excited to work with you!

YACEP Provider

Brave School of Yoga is an accredited YACEP school through Yoga Alliance. Successful completion of this course will provide 50 Continuing Education Hours. 

Curriculum

10 Chapters · 48 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome!

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      Welcome from Denise

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      Welcome from Lindsay

  2. 2

    Module 1- Intro to Weighted Yoga Sculpt

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      What is Weighted Yoga Sculpt

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      Benefits of Weighted Yoga Sculpt

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      Article & Discussion

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      Class Essentials

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      Module 1 Quiz

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      Class with Denise

  3. 3

    Module 2- Mental Health and Weighted Yoga

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      Mental Health Terms & Definitions

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      Connection Between Exercise and Mental Health

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      Techniques for Mental Health Integration

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      Supportive Class Environment with Denise

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      Module 2 Quiz

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    Module 3- Anatomy & Physiology

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      Key Muscle Groups

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      Important Joints

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      Physiological Effects

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      Embodied Posture Anatomy & Movement Foundations

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      Module 3 Quiz

  5. 5

    Module 4- Weighted Yoga Sculpt Techniques

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      Equipment

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      Sample Exercises

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      Module 4 Quiz

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    Module 5- Teaching Methodology

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      Cueing Techniques

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      Cueing Pt. 1

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      Cueing Pt. 2

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      Cueing Video

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      Classroom Management

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      Classroom Environment Video

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      Module 5 Quiz

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    Module 6- Class Sequencing

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      Sample Class Structure

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      Training Sequence '25

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      Sequencing with Lindsay

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      First Video Submission

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      Module 6 Quiz

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    Module 7- Safety and Modifications

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      General Safety Tips

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      Common Modifications

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      Module 7 Quiz

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    Module 8- Music and Atmosphere

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      Creating Playlists

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      Atmosphere

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      Music with Lindsay

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      Module 8 Quiz

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    Module 9- Business and Ethics of Teaching

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      Professional Conduct

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      Liability Insurance

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      A Crash Course in Liability Insurance

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      Sample Release and Waiver

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      Business Skills

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      Module 9 Quiz

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      Final Video Submission

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      CONGRATULATIONS!

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