A clear path in yoga education
Elevated Ground Yoga Institute offers a progressive educational ladder for practitioners and teachers who seek depth over standardization. Deepen your practice, learn to teach, elevate your pedagogy, or build your business.
The Four-Level System
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[1] DEEPEN
Return to the roots. Deepen your personal yoga practice and understanding through history, philosophy, anatomy, asana, pranayama, and meditation. Receive a certificate upon completion of the program.
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[2] TEACH
Turn practice into presence. Learn how to hold space for students in a group class setting. The teach level covers sequencing, assists, and practicum hours, building confidence to lead group classes.
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[3] ELEVATE
Go beyond the fundamentals. Participate in specialized workshops to develop your craft. Dive deeper into styles like restorative, yin, and sound healing to find your unique voice.
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[4] BUILD
Build the yoga life you envision. Work personally to create a sustainable yoga business through consulting, marketing, and starting your own training programs.
Independent Education With a Personal Touch
Elevated Ground Yoga Institute is an independent school based at Red Rock Yoga in Carrollton, Georgia. We offer a progressive educational path designed for both practitioners and aspiring teachers who seek depth over standardization. Our curriculum is developed independently around our own philosophy of growth and mentorship.
Laura Haynes and Jessica Munn bring together decades of experience in yoga, wellness, bodywork, teaching, and studio leadership. At their home base of Red Rock Yoga in Carrollton, GA, Laura and Jessica have built a community-centered yoga business rooted in authentic practice, continuing education, and connection.
Together, they bring a balance of business leadership, practical experience, and a love of yoga to their community. They believe yoga belongs to everyone, and that a clear path in yoga education is possible.
Common Questions
Is Elevated Ground Yoga Alliance certified?
Elevated Ground Yoga Institute is an independent yoga education program and is not a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School. After operating a Yoga Alliance certified training program in the past, we recognized opportunities in the training standards and intentionally developed our own curriculum and educational pathway. We believe yoga belongs to everyone.
What is the curriculum like?
Our custom curriculum is built upon a unique educational philosophy that prioritizes intentional mentorship and real-world teaching experience. Instead of simply logging hours, we emphasize profound comprehension and the cultivation of your unique voice as an instructor. We provide an extensive exploration of yoga history, physiology, and philosophy, alongside practical training in asana, sequencing, and meditation.
What credentials do I earn?
We issue professional certificates upon the successful completion of each tier: Deepen, Teach, and Elevate. The Deepen level provides a certificate of achievement focused on personal growth, while the Teach level equips you with the skills and confidence to lead group classes, mirroring the depth of a 200-hour program.
What is the schedule like?
For the Deepen level, students attend four mandatory weekends (excluding Sundays) with sessions held Fridays from 5 pm to 9 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm. While our annual cohort begins every January, we offer a flexible timeline for those who wish to extend their studies.
How does the four-level system work?
The system follows a progressive path: Deepen (personal practice), Teach (leading), Elevate (specialization), and Build (entrepreneurship). It is designed for practitioners who want to build their own flexible but proficient path into the world of yoga.
Our yoga community
Moments of growth, connection, education, and practice.
Start Your Journey
Ready to deepen your practice or learn to teach? We invite you to connect with our faculty in Carrollton, Georgia.
Location
Red Rock Yoga • 204 Rome Street, Carrollton, Georgia
Enrollment
hello@elevatedgroundyogainstitute.com