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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Personal Growth Path
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 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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* Current RYT or RYS Teachers may sign up for the Yoga Teacher Path only to refresh their practice and gain CEU credits. $1500.
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To ensure we have the best fit students, all interested students should first apply to the program.
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​​Payment Options​
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After your application has been accepted, you will be redirected to submit payment here.
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Paying cash/ check? Save the 4% convenience fee by emailing Madia at chattanoogayogaschool@gmail.com to setup payment.​
​Pay by credit card or take advantage of our payment plan by choosing the correct link below.
2025-2026 Schedule
Path One: Personal Growth & Cultivating the Yogic Lifestyle
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Start Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Frequency: Every 3 weeks Time: Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Topics Covered:
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Yoga Philosophy and Spiritual Depth
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Meditation and Pranayama Practices
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Energy Practices (e.g., chakras)
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Somatic Awareness and Emotional Resilience
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Living Yoga Daily
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Schedule:
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July 26, 2025 – Awakening the Yogic Path (8 hours)
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Intro to yoga philosophy and the chakra system.
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Meditation and grounding breathwork.
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Somatic awareness practices.
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August 16, 2025 – Balance and Energy Alignment (8 hours)
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Asanas for energy alignment and chakra activation.
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Koshas and their role in yoga practice.
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Advanced pranayama techniques.
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September 6, 2025 – Living Yoga Beyond the Mat (8 hours)
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Practical mindfulness and gratitude practices.
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Tools for energy-focused daily rituals.
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Self-study (svadhyaya) through journaling and reflection.
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September 27, 2025 – Emotional Awareness and Resilience (8 hours)
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Restorative yoga for emotional grounding.
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Somatic exercises for resilience and healing.
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Guided meditation for spiritual growth.
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October 18, 2025 – Embodying a Yogic Lifestyle (8 hours)
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Vision-setting for personal transformation.
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Creating an intentional yogic lifestyle.
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Community sharing and reflections.
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November 8, 2025 – Integrative Practices and Closure (8 hours)
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Chakra-focused meditation and integration.
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Journaling for deeper reflection.
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Final group connections and program closure.
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Additional for Path One:
Weekend Workshop:
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October 4-5, 2025 (Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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Energy exploration (chakras and koshas).
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Advanced pranayama techniques and their practical uses.
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Tuesday Evening Intensives:
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August 5, 2025 – Focused Meditation Practices (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
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September 16, 2025 – Somatic Movement and Energy Work (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Path One Contact Hours:
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Saturdays: 48 hours
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Weekend Workshops: 6 hours
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Tuesday Intensives: 4 hours Total: 58 contact hours
Additional non-contact hours include reading the Yoga Sutras, journaling, and personal practice.
Path Two: Yoga Teacher Training
Start Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Frequency: Every 3 weeks Time: Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Topics Covered:
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Techniques, Training, and Practice (Asanas, sequencing, adjustments)
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Teaching Methodology (Cueing, class planning, group dynamics)
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Practicum (Practice teaching and feedback sessions)
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January 10, 2026 – Foundations of Teaching (8 hours)
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Basic asanas, alignment, and safety principles.
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Sequencing fundamentals.
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Practice teaching segments.
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January 31, 2026 – Deepening Teaching Practices (8 hours)
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Advanced cueing techniques and communication.
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Modifications for diverse bodies.
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Breath integration and mindfulness cues.
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February 21, 2026 – Holding Space and Connection (8 hours)
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Managing group dynamics.
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Using yoga philosophy in teaching settings.
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Feedback sessions for peer teaching.
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March 14, 2026 – Advanced Sequencing and Energy Design (8 hours)
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Chakra-focused sequences for classes.
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Creative sequencing for mixed levels.
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Practice teaching full-length classes.
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April 4, 2026 – Practicum and Personal Style Development (8 hours)
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Delivering full 60-minute classes.
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Refining teaching themes and confidence.
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Building personal teaching style and presence.
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April 25, 2026 – Integration and Graduation (8 hours)
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Final teaching presentations.
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Graduation ceremony and mentorship guidance.
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Final reflections and discussions.
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Additional for Path Two:
Practice Teaching Labs:
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Fridays before each Saturday session (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM):
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January 9, 2026
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January 30, 2026
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February 20, 2026
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March 13, 2026
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April 3, 2026
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April 24, 2026
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Tuesday Evening Intensives:
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February 3, 2026 – Cueing Techniques Deep Dive (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
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March 10, 2026 – Group Dynamics and Leadership (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Weekend Workshop:
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March 7-8, 2026 (Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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Adjustments and modifications for accessibility.
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Incorporating philosophy into teaching themes.
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Path Two Contact Hours:
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Saturdays: 48 hours
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Practice Teaching Labs: 12 hours
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Tuesday Intensives: 4 hours
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Weekend Workshops: 6 hours Total: 70 contact hours
Additional non-contact hours include independent practice teaching, class planning, and reading assignments.
Program Totals:
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Path One Contact Hours: 58
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Path Two Contact Hours: 70
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Supplemental Sessions:
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Weekend Workshops: 12 hours
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Tuesday Intensives: 8 hours
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Friday Labs: 12 hours Grand Total Contact Hours: 180 hours
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Non-Contact Hours: 20 hours (readings, journaling, independent study).
Key Details for Students:
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Certification: Completing both paths earns Yoga Alliance 200-hour certification.
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Flexibility: Students can focus on one path or complete both.
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Supplemental Opportunities: Evening intensives and workshops enrich the experience and ensure all requirements are met.
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.