Wild & Rooted
200hr Yoga Teacher Training
presented by Rainbow Body Yoga
June 3-18th 2023
A Nature Based Yoga & Energy Healing Training
Are you craving a deeper connection with the Earth and Nature?
Is this the year to finally live your dreams and step into your true purpose?
Do you know there is more magic to life, but not sure how to access it?
Have you always felt you've had a higher calling to assist the world in a greater way?
Do you sense there is more to this reality than working a 9-5 and going through the daily grind?
Are you finally ready to listen to your soul's calling?
Led By Cleo Post,
B.A. Yoga,
E-RYT 500,
Owner Rainbow Body Yoga
With Special Guests:
Dee Jones
O Zotique
& More
Sample Daily Schedule:
7am-8am Morning Yoga
8-9am Breakfast
9-12pm Session
12-1pm Lunch
1-5pm Session
5-6pm Evening Yoga
6-7pm Dinner
7-10pm Movie, Book Discussion, Campfire, Ceremony, etc.
Training Includes:
~ Yoga manual
~ How to lead a flowing yoga sequence
~ Yoga anatomy
~ 3 Daily Organic Vegan/Vegetarian Meals
~ The Chakras and subtle energy body
~ Reiki I activation & training
~ Proper alignment and safe cueing in yoga postures
~ Pranayama (breathwork)
~ Herbalism 101 - Learning about local herbs and making medicine through wildcrafting (tinctures, salves, lip balms, massage oils, tea blends)
~ Yoga Philosophy (study and discussion)
~ How to lead guided meditations & relaxations
~ Finding your niche as a yoga teacher
~ Intro to Sanskrit
~ Local hiking and plant identification
~ Learning plant communication and how to make flower essences
~ Learning Shamanic healing techniques
~ Tarot and yoga
~ Intro to Kirtan & Bhakti yoga
~ Learning about the Hindu Deities
~ Soul Retrieval
~ Mantra and Mudras for healing
~ Developing a personal practice
~ How to teach to various body types
~ How to teach various styles of yoga: Vinyasa, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Power Flow, Gentle Yoga, & more)
~ How to teach private yoga classes
~ Creating intentions and tools for manifesting
~ Learning how to step into the role of teacher
~ How to do hands on assists
~ Creating the atmosphere of a class
~ Sound Healing
~ How to promote and build your business
~ 200hr certification upon completion
This training is for you if you are:
~ Looking to deepen your yoga practice.
~ Looking to further understand yoga philosophy, yoga postures, alignment, and deepen self-inquiry and healing.
~ Joyful being in nature and communing with the natural elements.
~ Dedicated to helping your community and bettering the lives of others.
~ Looking to heal, grow, and become more present.
~ Ready to step into a leadership role in life and manifest a greater reality.
@ Stable Gate Farm
Castleton-on-Hudson, NY
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"My 200 hr YTT with Cleo was the best decision I've made in my 11+ year history as a fitness instructor and lover of yoga. The immersive training prepared me to teach yoga that is true to form and tradition, but also taught me how to embrace my own unique style of teaching. Since my training, I've led so many successful yoga classes, yoga combo classes, special workshops, and guided meditations. Cleo's training gave me the confidence to not only teach yoga, but also to confidently get out into the world and share my gifts. Her whole self approach really cracked me wide open and allowed me to discover interests in so many healing modalities in addition to yoga, and I am so grateful to have had such a thorough training that went so far beyond the asana practice of yoga and deep into the philosophy as well. In all honesty, she enlightened me." - Allison
Training Costs:
Price: $2,800
Room and Board Options:
Commuter
(includes 3 organic vegan/vegetarian meals per day)
(those who are driving back and forth from Stable Gate daily from home or booking local Airbnb)
$675
Tent Camping
(includes 3 organic vegan/vegetarian meals per day and use of semi-outdoor shower & bathroom & laundry)
(participants must bring tent)
$955
Indoor Rooms
(private accommodations in house on property)
Small Indoor Private Room (Single)
$1,725
(includes 3 vegetarian meals per day and use of indoor shower, bathroom, laundry, and kitchen in house)
*Note: 3 cats and a dog live in the house
Tiny House
(includes 3 organic vegan/vegetarian meals per day and use of indoor & outdoor shower, bathroom, and kitchen)
(Tiny House comes fully furnished with loft bed, sheets, pillows, water jug, lamp, small Kitchenette with one burner stove and sink)
$2,215
Private Lotus Belle Glamping Tent
(includes 3 organic vegan/vegetarian meals per day and use of indoor & outdoor shower, bathroom, and kitchen)
(glamping tent comes fully furnished with bed, sheets, pillows, water jug, desk, lamp, & chair)
$2,170
Shared Lotus Belle Glamping Tent (bring a friend - 2 people)
(includes 3 organic vegan/vegetarian meals per day and use of indoor & outdoor shower, bathroom, and kitchen)
(glamping tent comes fully furnished with bed, sheets, pillows, water jug, desk, lamp, chair)
$1,725pp
All participants will have access to outdoor bathroom and shower, free Wifi, laundry, and communal fridge space
*pricing of books not included in training costs
Stable Gate is 22mins away by car from the Albany International Airport
How to Apply:
1. Submit your online application below:
*please allow 24-48hrs for response
*please allow 24-48hrs for response
2. Submit deposit:
$500
Refund Policy:
All deposits and payments are non-refundable but can be transferrable to another program
3. Wait for Letter of Acceptance
(we will contact you within 24hrs after receiving both application and deposit)
Accommodations
1. Camping
*Participants bring own tent
*Includes use of Outdoor Shower, Bathroom, and Laundry
2. Indoor Lodging
*Includes access to Indoor kitchen, Laundry, and Shared Bathroom
*Photos of Small Single Private Room
3. Tiny House
*Includes use of Outdoor Shower, Bathroom, and Laundry
*Small kitchenette provided with sink and one burner stove
4. Lotus Bell Tent
*Includes use of Outdoor Shower, Bathroom, and Laundry
Teachers
Cleo Post, Owner & Director Rainbow Body Yoga, E-RYT 500, B.A. Yoga
Cleo has been teaching yoga for 11 years and practicing yoga for 13 years, starting at an instructors house in the magical woods near Canaan, NY. The connection with the birds, the stream running outside, the breath, and the yoga poses expanded her awareness and consciousness. Her love for yoga blossomed and brought her to complete her 200hr yoga teacher training from Kripalu in 2011 and a couple years later to Naropa University where she received her 1000hr yoga teacher training and B.A. in Yoga in December 2013. The yoga program at Naropa enabled her to dive deeply into the ancient yogic texts, the practice of asana, the study of Sanskrit, and yoga nidra. Cleo has studied under many amazing teachers, and has gained insight through experimenting with different yoga styles, which ultimately enabled her to find her own distinct teaching method and flow. Cleo opened Rainbow Body Yoga in 2014 and is thrilled to offer and share the joy, peace, happiness, love, calmness, and serenity that yoga brings to all that come to practice.
Growing up in Upstate New York, nature has always been a huge part of Cleo's connection with herself and the world. This love of the plant world brought her to study herbalism and ultimately heal herself.
Cleo has studied Herbalism for the past 8 years. She has studied with renowned herbal teachers, Rosemary Gladstar, Brigitte Mars, and Michael Tierra. Her love of plants brought her to study and learn about plant consciousness & communication.
Cleo has been practicing Energy Healing, in a form called Quantum Level Soul Healing. A blend of shamanic healing, quantum healing, and other healing modalities to access one's full soul healing. www.quantumlevelsoulhealing.com
Cleo Post, Owner & Director Rainbow Body Yoga, E-RYT 500, B.A. Yoga
Cleo has been teaching yoga for 11 years and practicing yoga for 13 years, starting at an instructors house in the magical woods near Canaan, NY. The connection with the birds, the stream running outside, the breath, and the yoga poses expanded her awareness and consciousness. Her love for yoga blossomed and brought her to complete her 200hr yoga teacher training from Kripalu in 2011 and a couple years later to Naropa University where she received her 1000hr yoga teacher training and B.A. in Yoga in December 2013. The yoga program at Naropa enabled her to dive deeply into the ancient yogic texts, the practice of asana, the study of Sanskrit, and yoga nidra. Cleo has studied under many amazing teachers, and has gained insight through experimenting with different yoga styles, which ultimately enabled her to find her own distinct teaching method and flow. Cleo opened Rainbow Body Yoga in 2014 and is thrilled to offer and share the joy, peace, happiness, love, calmness, and serenity that yoga brings to all that come to practice.
Growing up in Upstate New York, nature has always been a huge part of Cleo's connection with herself and the world. This love of the plant world brought her to study herbalism and ultimately heal herself.
Cleo has studied Herbalism for the past 8 years. She has studied with renowned herbal teachers, Rosemary Gladstar, Brigitte Mars, and Michael Tierra. Her love of plants brought her to study and learn about plant consciousness & communication.
Cleo has been practicing Energy Healing, in a form called Quantum Level Soul Healing. A blend of shamanic healing, quantum healing, and other healing modalities to access one's full soul healing. www.quantumlevelsoulhealing.com
Dr. Kristina Jamo, RYT 200, PT, DPT
Kristina discovered yoga during graduate school while seeking a healthy outlet to reduce stress and manage chronic migraines. Excited to share the joy and healing she found with others she pursued her RYT 200 and reiki attunements through Rainbow Body Yoga in June of 2018.
Kristina has a deep love for anatomy, kinesiology (the science of movement), and witnessing others take control of their healing journeys. Since her practice as a physical therapist and a yoga instructor began at the same time, the two fields naturally began to merge. She prides herself in introducing yoga to her patients healing from musculoskeletal conditions and utilizing her knowledge of the body and movement to craft her yoga classes. Her goal is to empower others in discovering their self-healing abilities while spreading awareness of the roles both physical and energetic anatomies have in overall wellness.
Kristina discovered yoga during graduate school while seeking a healthy outlet to reduce stress and manage chronic migraines. Excited to share the joy and healing she found with others she pursued her RYT 200 and reiki attunements through Rainbow Body Yoga in June of 2018.
Kristina has a deep love for anatomy, kinesiology (the science of movement), and witnessing others take control of their healing journeys. Since her practice as a physical therapist and a yoga instructor began at the same time, the two fields naturally began to merge. She prides herself in introducing yoga to her patients healing from musculoskeletal conditions and utilizing her knowledge of the body and movement to craft her yoga classes. Her goal is to empower others in discovering their self-healing abilities while spreading awareness of the roles both physical and energetic anatomies have in overall wellness.
Dee Jones, RYT 200
Dee is queer, nonbinary human.
They are a level 2 reiki practitioner, a 200 hour certified yoga instructor, tarot reader, and 13th Octave LaHoChi practitioner. They are also an artist, songwriter, and poet. They use their gifts to provide safe space for their clients and students to feel held, seen, and nurtured on their healing journeys. Dee has been actively practicing as a community healer for two years now and their main goal is to simply hold space and heal with others. Since receiving their certification to teach yoga they have used their creativity to combine yoga, reiki, tarot, and meditation in their healing practice. This has been quite transformational for both their business and their own personal healing journey.
Reiki and yoga found Dee 5 years ago when they had been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury that causes numbness and disconnection from many parts of their physical self. Through yoga and energy work, Dee has been able to ignite a loving and compassionate relationship with all parts of their body, numb or not. Yoga truly helped save them from a scarcity mindset full of fear to a mindset of love and abundance; bringing a deep sense of gratitude and trust in themself.
They are looking forward to helping shape and nurture new teachers and healers in the community through teaching at these trainings. It is both a privilege and honor that they do not take lightly. learn more @dees.healing.hands
Dee is queer, nonbinary human.
They are a level 2 reiki practitioner, a 200 hour certified yoga instructor, tarot reader, and 13th Octave LaHoChi practitioner. They are also an artist, songwriter, and poet. They use their gifts to provide safe space for their clients and students to feel held, seen, and nurtured on their healing journeys. Dee has been actively practicing as a community healer for two years now and their main goal is to simply hold space and heal with others. Since receiving their certification to teach yoga they have used their creativity to combine yoga, reiki, tarot, and meditation in their healing practice. This has been quite transformational for both their business and their own personal healing journey.
Reiki and yoga found Dee 5 years ago when they had been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury that causes numbness and disconnection from many parts of their physical self. Through yoga and energy work, Dee has been able to ignite a loving and compassionate relationship with all parts of their body, numb or not. Yoga truly helped save them from a scarcity mindset full of fear to a mindset of love and abundance; bringing a deep sense of gratitude and trust in themself.
They are looking forward to helping shape and nurture new teachers and healers in the community through teaching at these trainings. It is both a privilege and honor that they do not take lightly. learn more @dees.healing.hands
O Zotique, RYT500, C-IAYT1000, PhD (candidate)
This particular manifestation of consciousness (they/them/theirs) prefers the name Ocean or just O.They are a yogi, artist, and researcher whose work focuses on the nexus point of optimal human living and openness to creative flow processes as they manifest through a variety of modalities such as music, performance art, asana, energy-healing, and hypnotherapy.
O is a Usui Reiki Master and considers radiant vitality to be a goal for themself and their clients. They received a 200 hour training from Kripalu, 300 hour with Mary Irby of White Crow Yoga, and 1000hr with Be The Change Yogatherapy (in-progress). The latter two experiences of which are focused within the Desikachar lineage.
O’s meditation teachers include Lama Kalsang Rinpoche and Bikshuni Thubten Chödron. As a dream-keeper, O has studied in Jungian and Tibetan schools with Carole IONE Lewis and Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche.
By adjusting their body, mind, and soul, O believes one is able to exude a more elevated frequency and live into higher timelines of reality. Yoga has been a part of O’s reality since childhood, but more seriously after beginning their Saturn Return astrological journey and gender related transitions.
This particular manifestation of consciousness (they/them/theirs) prefers the name Ocean or just O.They are a yogi, artist, and researcher whose work focuses on the nexus point of optimal human living and openness to creative flow processes as they manifest through a variety of modalities such as music, performance art, asana, energy-healing, and hypnotherapy.
O is a Usui Reiki Master and considers radiant vitality to be a goal for themself and their clients. They received a 200 hour training from Kripalu, 300 hour with Mary Irby of White Crow Yoga, and 1000hr with Be The Change Yogatherapy (in-progress). The latter two experiences of which are focused within the Desikachar lineage.
O’s meditation teachers include Lama Kalsang Rinpoche and Bikshuni Thubten Chödron. As a dream-keeper, O has studied in Jungian and Tibetan schools with Carole IONE Lewis and Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche.
By adjusting their body, mind, and soul, O believes one is able to exude a more elevated frequency and live into higher timelines of reality. Yoga has been a part of O’s reality since childhood, but more seriously after beginning their Saturn Return astrological journey and gender related transitions.
Testimonials
"My 200 hr YTT with Cleo was the best decision I've made in my 11+ year history as a fitness instructor and lover of yoga. The immersive training prepared me to teach yoga that is true to form and tradition, but also taught me how to embrace my own unique style of teaching. Since my training, I've led so many successful yoga classes, yoga combo classes, special workshops, and guided meditations. Cleo's training gave me the confidence to not only teach yoga, but also to confidently get out into the world and share my gifts. Her whole self approach really cracked me wide open and allowed me to discover interests in so many healing modalities in addition to yoga, and I am so grateful to have had such a thorough training that went so far beyond the asana practice of yoga and deep into the philosophy as well. In all honesty, she enlightened me." - Allison
"Since the yoga retreat my life has changed so much for the better. I feel so empowered and inspired to spread knowledge and wisdom to others. Getting certified in yoga has improved my life and helped me to lead a happy, healthy life, loving what I do and guiding others on their own path to self love and healing." - Carmela
"The training was wonderful! I am SO grateful to have studied with RBY. Cleo is such a wise teacher and I learned so much." - Natalya
"I have been wanting to complete yoga teacher training for a few years. I'm so happy that I found Cleo at Rainbow Body Yoga! She provided a transformation journey during our yoga teacher training that was packed full of learning and teaching opportunities. If you're looking for the complete package when it comes to your yoga teacher training - Rainbow Body Yoga is a must!" - Jenna
"Loved the class so much! Great teachers and curriculum." - Alli
"When I was searching for a YTT I didn’t really know what I was looking for, but I did know I wanted something that I felt aligned with. When I read what we would learn during the 2 weeks of the wild and rooted training I immediately got excited, who doesn’t want to grow as a yogi on a beautiful vineyard?! This excitement cannot match what I came out of this training with. Between being able to confidently guide yoga classes and meditations and taking a deep dive into the chakras, my heart started to open and creativity was pouring out of me. Through the 2 weeks I experienced deep emotions and having a group of people around to hear me and show me love during that was incredible. The energy healing and herbalism were aspects I didn’t even consider would be a large part of the training but they were some of the most prolific days to me. Cleo and the others throughout the training were so supportive and this experience was truly transformational. I would recommend it to anyone who loves to explore themselves and wants to do it with nature at your fingertips." - Emma
"Cleo Post & Rainbow Body 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Intensive far exceeded any expectations I might have had or hoped for. It was one of the single best decisions I've made as she was the most wonderful teacher and perfect example of a Yogi." - Loretta
"Cleo's wise and seasoned disposition allowed for a smooth, fun and sometimes personally challenging intensive training. She has a really wonderful way about bringing the group together and carrying a powerful and unseen force when transmitting all of this yogic knowledge. You cant help but listen and hang on to every word! Plus the diversity in the programming really allowed for a vast wise and expansive knowledge on a lot of topics related to yoga, on and off the mat, not just asana. I was worried 2 weeks would be too fast, however we used this time to fully integrate and practice the training's instantaneously so there was really no time to forget. The killer venue and amazing food was just icing and sprinkles on the cake at that point!" - Val
"YTT with Rainbow Body Yoga was truly a life transforming experience. I cannot recommend this program enough. I learned all that I sought after and I discovered things about myself I didn't even know I needed to find." - Kristina
“My gut told me to participate in Cleo’s immersive YTT retreat and I am so very glad I listened. I felt supported and safe to be my self from the moment I arrived on the farm. I appreciated being able to tune in to the natural world while learning, as most other trainings take place indoors. I also enjoyed the lessons on other healing modalities (e.g., tarot, herbalism, and ayurveda) that Cleo included in our syllabus. This illustrated the idea that while yoga is a powerful practice, it is even more beneficial when a part of a multifaceted holisitic healing routine. Cleo’s training empowered me to embrace my gifts, find/use my voice, and honor the calling I feel to help others heal and I am forever grateful for that. But most of all, I am grateful for the connections I made as I keep in touch with many of the beautiful beings I met and they continue to inspire me well beyond the training!” - Laura
"The Rainbow Body two week yoga teacher training program was an immersive and enlightening experience. The program focused on the balance of body, mind, and spirit. Cleo is an experienced, knowledgeable, and exemplary teacher. Her calm energy and patient approach allow the student to feel comfortable with the learning process. I was able to gain the skills I wanted to acquire and apply them effectively in my life and my work." - Conny
"My training at Rainbow Body Yoga left me feeling confident in my ability to not only lead classes but also in the understanding of why we do yoga. Our program was very thoughtfully put together, it was fun and challenging in all of the right ways, and in such a beautiful location. Cleo is amazing, I am so grateful to have taken my first training with her!" - Annie
I can not recommend the Wild & Rooted YTT enough. It was an absolutely incredible experience that was truly transformative. The knowledge & modalities shared throughout the training are priceless when considering the positive impact they have had on my mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. The training helped me cultivate a deeper connection with myself, yoga, and the natural world. I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from Cleo. - Joey-Lynn
I knew that teacher training would be a life-changing experience, but I didn't know the depths of transformation and beauty I would experience in the capable presence of Cleo and the Rainbow Body family. Cleo holds space for her students as if they are her dear loved ones. She sees the potential, beauty, and light in every being, and has such a unique way of walking gently alongside you while you begin to unfurl, blossom, and see it for yourself. Our training (which began indoors just before the pandemic, endured a months-long pause, then ended while socially-distanced outdoors nine months later) required flexibility and adaptation from all of us, especially Cleo. She gracefully held space for all of it and guided us through the twists and turns with her patient way. Our training provided a wonderful foundational study of Yoga history and philosophy via the reading and discussion of traditional and modern texts, a study of Ayurvedic principles and anatomy, a thorough understanding of the practice of Yoga Asana and how to properly queue Asana postures, an understanding of how to build and prepare for a Yoga class, a beginner's look at herbal medicine (right in Cleo's backyard medicinal garden), and so much more. Bonus: the delicious, nourishing vegan food Cleo provided during training! All throughout the training and now many months after, I still feel so deeply inspired to continue teaching and to continue learning about Yoga and deepening my own practice. Cleo nurtured not only my curiosity about Yoga as a healing practice but also my belief in myself. I'm endlessly grateful to her and the Rainbow family. If I could complete the teacher training all over again, I wouldn't hesitate. - Kristen
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