Yoga Teacher Training with Emery Bryant, ERYT 500, CPT & Jayden Almemari, ERYT 500 in Carbondale, IL.
Offering a 200 RYT or 500 RYT program in compliance with Yoga Alliance standards.
“Emery Bryant Yoga” is a Register Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance. Upon completion of the program trainees will be granted a written Certificate of Completion from Emery Bryant Yoga and will be permitted to use the title Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT). With the Certificate of Completion trainees will be eligible, but not required, to register with Yoga Alliance at the RYT 200 or RYT 500 level for a fee payable to Yoga Alliance.
Program Summary
Upon completion of this training participants will be well equipped to teach various forms of Vinyasa Yoga (from gentle to power) in a variety of settings, including but not limited to: a yoga studio, a heated studio, a gym or community center, as well as private lessons.
Every weekend session will include both lecture/discussion time as well as hands-on practice of pranayama, meditation, adjusting & assisting students and teaching in small groups. Information will be introduced and explained during the weekend sessions and trainees will complete on-going education of these topics at their own pace via the on-line assignments and homework. Trainees will be asked to read one book each month which will be discussed during the weekend sessions. Each weekend will include a Power Point presentation of anatomy and physiology. Trainees will be asked to teach short yoga sequences to peers in small groups as well as teach poses to the entire group.
Emery Bryant, BS, E-RYT 500, CPT
My path to becoming a yoga instructor began with a deep interest in the anatomy and physiology of the human body long before I ever took my first yoga class. My collegiate studies in the field of Biology have provided me with extensive knowledge and understanding of body mechanics. I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 2002. In the years following the completion of my Bachelor’s Degree my attention focused on yoga as well as other forms of movement and exercise. My love of learning was satisfied with numerous certifications, hands-on training and employment in the fitness industry. I draw from my science education and years of experience teaching fitness classes to make sure every yoga session addresses the individual needs of the student in a safe and effective manner.
In 2007, I earned a 200 RYT yoga instructor certification in the VariYoga style. VariYoga was developed by the collaborative effort of Andrea Fournet and Bryan Fowler of the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville, AR. VariYoga (short for “variety”) was born from Andrea’s and Bryan’s 25 years combined teaching experience and is influenced by the styles of Iyengar, Anusara and Viniyoga, creating a non-dogmatic practice that recognizes “one size does not fit all”. In my yoga classes I draw from this well rounded training to help students, particularly beginners, modify the practice to suit their individual needs.
After many years and hundreds of hours on the mat as a student and teacher, I found myself looking for ways to deepen my personal practice both externally, exploring the limits of my physical capabilities, as well as internally, developing stronger mental concentration and focus. What I found was Ashtanga yoga. Ashtanga (the original “Power Yoga”) is a very dynamic, focused and vigorous style of yoga, sure to challenge even the most seasoned athlete and dedicated yogi. Since completing the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series teacher training course with Wade and Kathleen Mortenson of Maya Yoga in Kansas City, I enjoy helping motivated students take their yoga practice and fitness level to new heights.
My most recent yoga certification has taught me to apply my knowledge and experience to the demanding needs of a specific population; collegiate athletes. Thanks to my Power Yoga for Sports training and RYT 500 certificate under the tutelage of Gwen Lawrence, yoga instructor to the New York Giants and countless other professional athletes, I’ve had the unique opportunity to work with numerous university athletic programs. The physical and mental demands placed on young competitive athletes are great and the benefits of a regular yoga practice are apparent. I lead teams such as volleyball, basketball, swimming & diving, softball and golf in sport specific yoga sessions to complement their training regimen. Both the coaches and student athletes alike are seeing the positive effects of yoga on flexibility, balance, core stability, injury prevention and mental focus paying off on the court, field, or in the pool!
In addition to teaching yoga in a studio setting, private lessons and as part of an athletic department I also serve as a faculty member at MSU teaching yoga in the university setting. This position allows me to introduce students not only to the physical practice of yoga asana, but also, to the rich history and intriguing philosophy behind the practice in its many forms.
Although yoga always has been, and continues to be, my first love as well as my area of specialty, my training and experience in various other fitness modalities has deepened my understanding of exercise physiology and made me a better yoga instructor. As an instructor of Pilates, TRX Suspension Training and SilverSneakers, I work with a wide range of clients from pre-teens to retirees, from the inactive to the fitness enthusiast. No two bodies are alike but everyone can benefit from an individualized and intelligently constructed yoga practice.
“15+ years after embarking on my yoga journey I find that, even though I’m consistently growing stronger, increasing flexibility and gaining balance, when it comes to my yoga practice (or life for that matter) the challenges never cease, the awakening is never complete, and there is always something more to discover…that’s what draws me back to the mat day after day.” –Emery Bryant
Jayden Almemari, ERYT 500
A yoga practitioner since 2013. After his first yoga class, immediately he became a dedicated 6-day practitioner and currently has over 1200 classes taught. As a result of being guided toward a deeper personal practice, He completed the Ashtanga based Teacher Training Program under Andrew Eppler and Vinyasa based Teacher Training Program with Emery Bryant. Since his journey started He has attended a variety of yoga classes and workshops under inspiring instructors such as David Williams, Kino MacGregor, and Dylan Werner. These workshops included Hot Vinyasa, Bikram and Power Yoga. Jayden is an excellent listener, positive minded and a lifelong student who continues to learn daily from his teachers, family, and students. As a RYT-500 teacher He’s committed to offering all students – from those taking their first ever yoga class, to those seasoned on the path, and all students in between – a great attention on engagement & alignments with an authentic, integrated and enjoyable yoga experience that combines practical theory with Asana and Pranayama that can provide clarity both on and off the mat.