madia healing arts
Yoga Teacher Training
Create a deeper connection with yourself, your practice and your community.
Self-Reflection
Self-reflection and personal growth are the foundations of becoming a grounded, inspiring, and skilled yoga teacher/leader which is why it is the root of our training. When you use self-observation as a tool to learn what brings you more Freedom, you begin to find your own authentic expression as a teacher.
Experiential
This training is designed to bring yogic philosophies, teachings and practices to life for you. During our time together, you will have space to experience with curiosity and spaciousness why you do yoga and what you deeply want from your practice. Through a supportive container you begin to discover how to live your practice and teach from an embodiment of the principles of Yoga.
Connection
Everything in this training was created with connection in mind ~ the development of your relationship to your yoga practices, yourself, one another in our learning container and the world. We keep each cohort intimate so that you each receive the full attention you deserve. Discussion time for self-awareness, personal- growth and shared insights is integrated into every module. We go beyond just lecture ~ we value your voice and inner wisdom.
All are
welcomed here ~
Do you have a foundation in yoga that allows you to be ready for the layers of discovery that can create more freedom and options for you?
Do you want to understand yoga at a level that takes asana into the dimensions of the mind, emotions and spirit that bring deep transformation?
This training is really for ANYONE who is authentically and courageously interested in personal growth.
At the core, this training is a personal growth immersion based in yogic and mind/body healing techniques. The teacher is the strongest student and learns at levels of profound depth, though you do not have to want to teach to join us!
This is a personalized training and is kept intimate to allow for a mentorship relationship to be built between you and Madia
Over our time together, we cover a wide range of topics so that
you have a strong foundation of this lifelong exploration ~
Foundational Energetic & Physical Anatomy
Mindfulness Practices
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
The Chakra System
Breathwork for nervous system regulation
Personal Self-Development
Trauma-sensitive and self-reflective cues
Reflective Yoga Sequencing
Somatic-emotional practices
Yoga as Medicine
Yin and restorative yoga
Sun and Moon Salutations
Meditation
And much more!
There is NO competition...
because there is no other YOU!
2025 - 2026 Yoga Teacher Training
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Two-Path Yoga Alliance 200-hour Training Program
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“I believe yoga is not just movement—it’s transformation. My mission is to help you embody your practice and awaken the teacher within.”
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Personal Growth Path ONLY
Grow your practice in the Yogic Path & Cultivate the Yogic Lifestyle.
This is for those who do not wish to teach yoga.
$1800
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Yoga Teacher Certification Path*
Includes the Personal Growth Path and then continues to your Teacher specific training. This is required to register with Yoga Alliance with your RYT 200.
$2950
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How to get Started!​
1. Apply Now & Save Your Spot
2. Receive Your Approval (within 2 business days)
3. Confirm Approval & Signup
4. Get Excited!
2025-2026 Schedule
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Personal Growth Path + YTT Path
begins here
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Main Schedule (Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM):
~no pressure to teach during this portion of the program
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​Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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July 26 – Awakening the Yogic Path
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August 16 – Balance & Energy Alignment
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September 6 – Living Yoga Beyond the Mat
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September 27 – Emotional Awareness & Resilience
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October 18 – Embodying a Yogic Lifestyle
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November 8 – Integration & Closure​
Additional Sessions (All Students Attend)
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Tuesday, August 5 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM — Focused Meditation Practices
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Tuesday, September 16 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM — Somatic Movement & Energy Work
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Weekend Workshop — October 4–5 (Sat & Sun) | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Personal Growth Path completes here~
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Teacher Certification Schedule (Only for RYT 200 Path)
These sessions are only required for students pursuing their full Yoga Teacher Certification.
~practice teaching begins right away and will be where we spend majority of our time
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Teacher Training Weekends
Fridays | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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January 9–10, 2026 – Foundations of Teaching
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January 30–31, 2026 – Deepening Teaching Practices
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February 20–21, 2026 – Holding Space & Connection
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March 13–14, 2026 – Advanced Sequencing & Energy Design
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April 3–4, 2026 – Practicum & Personal Style
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April 24–25, 2026 – Integration & Graduation
Additional Certification Intensives
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Tuesday, February 3 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM — Cueing Techniques Deep Dive
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Tuesday, March 10 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM — Group Dynamics & Leadership
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Weekend Workshop: March 7–8 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM each day
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Flexible Self-Paced Study for YTT Certification
Upon enrollment, students in our Yoga Teacher Certification Path (200 Hours) can begin the self-paced learning portion at any time to integrate deeper study alongside structured in-person training.
This ensures full Yoga Alliance compliance while offering flexibility to absorb material at your own rhythm.
📖 Personal Study, Teaching Practice, & Mentorship
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Readings, video lectures, and guided self-reflection
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Practice teaching & feedback submissions
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Anatomy & philosophy deep dives
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Group mentorship & final class project
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📅 Main Training Begins: July 26, 2025 📅 Teacher Training Graduation Day: April 25, 2026
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​* Current RYT or RYS Teachers may sign up for the Yoga Teacher Path only to refresh their teaching skills and gain CEU credits. $1500.
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WHAT GRADUATES SAY
REGAN M, 2019
If you have ever remotely considered yoga teacher training, this is the one. Madia Swicord gives 100% to her students and her clients.
I cannot imagine the last year of my life without her guidance, laughter, and love.
CARI P, 2019
200 hour YTT with Madia was transformational. She created an intimate environment that felt safe and nurturing allowing me to truly look inward and unite my mind, body, and spirit, the true meaning of yoga. Under Madia’s guidance, I not only deepened my personal practice but greatly improved my relationship with myself.
HALEY P, 2019
My YTT experience with Madia not only enhanced my yoga practice, but helped me to grow as a person. Madia’s authenticity gave me a sense of security and confidence to develop the skills I need to be effective as a yoga instructor and in my career as a counselor.