300hr Yoga Alliance Approved Teacher Training
The Artist’s Path ~ Aligning to the Flow of Life
Begins January 2025
Step into a year-long journey where yoga becomes more than a practice—it’s an art, a dance with the rhythms of life. Open to everyone who wants to learn about yoga, not just teachers.
Guided by Matt Dolezal and Stacey Swerer, this 2025 Yoga Teacher Training weaves together the essence of nature, culture, and soul, creating a vibrant tapestry of experience. Moving beyond trends, we explore the heart of yoga, discovering layers of creativity, connection, and freedom that spark transformation both on and off the mat.
Embrace the magic of simplicity, find beauty in the unexpected, and connect with the deeper flow of life.
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Align with Nature
Discover freedom in yoga by blending artistry, philosophy, and environmental stewardship into your practice. This
journey invites you to embrace simplicity, authenticity, and a humble
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Deepen Your Practice
Immerse yourself in a year-long journey, exploring the layers of yoga beyond the physical. Refine your alignment, understand yoga philosophy, and cultivate mindfulness.
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Personalized Mentorship
Receive one-on-one guidance from seasoned instructors Matt Dolezal and Stacey Swerer. This training fosters a nurturing environment, supports your personal growth, and facilitates self-awareness.
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Connect & Grow
Build meaningful connections with fellow yogis as you explore yoga's spiritual and creative dimensions. Grow together in a supportive community throughout the year.
The Journey
Begins
This year-long journey invites you to explore yoga in a whole new way, guided by experienced teachers who genuinely care and want to help access your full potential. Moving beyond the mainstream, they focus on the deeper aspects of yoga—blending nature, culture, and mindfulness. Their approach is creative, textured, and designed to engage all layers of your practice. Rooted in both home comforts and the spirit of adventure, this training encourages fresh insights and artistic expression. You'll discover new perspectives on yoga, sustainability, and meaningful living through a hands-on approach that values simplicity, creativity, and balance.
The Magic of
Simple Living
As freelance artists of the earth, we scour for beauty, refining our lens to see the magic in the mundane. Simple living is the gateway to authentic self-expression, personal empowerment, and a grounded yoga of togetherness. We adapt with integrity to the current times, taking the path less traveled into the spirit of practice that lies beneath the surface of being. This journey will tantalize the senses, calm the nervous system, and help us respond rather than react to life. Together, we’ll explore the deeper essence of yoga, cultivating a connection that resonates beyond the mat and into our everyday lives.
What’s in Store?
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This year-long intensive yoga immersion and teacher training is for those who seek to deepen their understanding of yoga in all its realms, savoring the simple beauty of life and fostering a strong sense of community. It’s an opportunity to add your voice to the evolving conversation of yoga—past, present, and future—while embracing the joy of emergent learning and the power of direct experience that reaches beyond physical asanas.
In this training, we invite you to explore the spirit of practice that weaves together philosophy, spirituality, and artistry, allowing for creative personal expression. Whether you’re a longtime teacher, new to the practice, or simply yearning to immerse yourself in the study of yoga at a slow, intentional pace, this journey is for YOU.
There’s truly something for everyone, as we share this practice in great company, releasing the need to have it all figured out. Together, we will embrace the complexity of being human, softening into a process of learning with both Effort and Grace, making the practice your own, on and off the mat.
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As we deepen our studies, each module weaves the following:
The Deep Roots of Yoga & The Evolving Yoga of the 21st Century
Beyond the Basics into the Depth of Practice Moving Away from the Mainstream
The Historical Timeline of Yoga Philosophy
Tradition, Lineage & Tree of Life in Yoga.
Moving Past the Yoga Sutras into the Practice of Mindfulness
Continuity of the Classics & Innovation into the Future
Alignment Refinement & Embodied Yoga
The Art of Facilitation, Cueing, Sequence & Theming
The Gateway to the Subtle Body
Tantra & Mythic Consciousness
Chakra Theory
Mudra, Mantra & Yantra ~ Tools of Tantric Application
The Flavor of Rasa ~ The Essence of Emotion & Psychology of Yoga
Embracing both the Shadow & Light of the Unconscious
Intro into The Sri Vidya ~ The Auspicious Wisdom of the Goddess
The War on Soma
Bhavana ~ Absorbing the Feeling Tone of Practice
Pranayama ~ Sublime Breathing Techniques
Meditation Mind
Fluid Realms ~ Our NEW Approach to Yoga Philosophy
Down to Earth Spirituality that is Practical, Pragmatic & Accessible
Personal Inquiry, Emotional Intelligence & Self-Study
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Your journey consists of 12 weekends:
January 24-26
February 21-23
March 28-30
April 25-27
May 30 - June 1
June 27-29
July 25-27
August 22-24
September 19-21
October 24-26
November 21-23
December 19-21
Monthly Zoom Gatherings: 1.5 hour sessions to go over the material covered in the classroom. This will allow for deeper understanding, comprehension, and a way to embody the content in an interactive conversation that adds your voice to the evolving dialogue of yoga.
Office Hours : 30 min-1 hour sessions are available to students that want to engage in a deeper mentorship with Matt Dolezal atno extra charge. This generous offer includes added content and material for those that want to dive deeper into the study, practice and teachings.
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Friday: 6-9 pm
Saturday: 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 8 am - 6 pm
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Space is limited to 10 students.
This intimate training ensures that there is keen observation and direct one-on-one contact with the lead teachers throughout our time together in deeper learning and the study of yoga.Early Bird Pricing (until 12/1): $3950
Full Tuition: $4450
Reserve your Spot:
With a $750 non-refundable deposit.Please pay through Venmo: www.venmo.com/Matthew-Dolezal-2
We prefer this payment method o reduce unnecessary costs for a small local business.
Have questions? Or ready to register?
We are happy to schedule a Zoom call for anyone interested in this advanced training. If you have specific questions or need clarification on content, organization, and logistics, please don't hesitate to let us know.