Dear Friend:

Congratulations - you have set a foundation and attained a deeper understanding of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga and yourself during Teacher Training Bootcamp Level I. I am excited and personally honored to offer you the opportunity to achieve your next level of excellence as a teacher. This is a personal invitation for you to attend Teacher Training Level 2: The Sannyasin's Journey. A Sannyasin is a spiritual warrior. A seeker of truth. An individual on a mission of positive change. It is our belief at Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga, that we all have the ability to be such a leader. This is a rare opportunity to take this journey and become your own seeker of truth, and learn to elegantly share your truth. Join a special group of individuals who are ready to move deeper into themselves and into their own power as people and as teachers of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga.

Read what past Level 2 participants have to say

The focus of Teacher's Bootcamp Level 2 will be on teaching and living authentically.You will explore your strengths and weaknesses as a teacher, working directly with your peers and with me. It is an opportunity to grow as a teacher while you connect with others who teach. Above all, it is an opportunity to discover the extraordinary within you, as a teacher, as a practitioner and as a person.

If you thought Teacher Training Level 1 was a challenge, fasten your spiritual seatbelt and get ready to dive into the deeper end. We will support you to breakthrough new ground with your teaching and in your life. The staff and I will give you one on one attention and feedback throughout the week. We limit the group to 45 people to create an intensive and intimate learning atmosphere.

Ultimately, it is you who will set the bar. You and your peers will demand more of yourselves and each other than you could ever expect—and grow more than you could ever imagine.

THE SANNYASIN'S JOURNEY

"Inherently, each one of us has the substance within to achieve whatever our goals and dreams define. What is missing from each of us is the training, education, knowledge and insight to utilize what we already have." — Mark Twain

Experiential Learning: To Thine Own Self Be True. We will hone your understanding of technique. However, to take you beyond technique, our training method focuses on being experiential. During the Teacher's Bootcamp each participant will engage in the theory and practice of a dynamic, balanced program of daily Vinyasa Power Yoga, restorative yoga, meditation, visualization and journal writing — all tools for clarifying your insight, intention, and ministry as a teacher of yoga.

Throughout the week we encourage you to develop your own "soul-centered" and joyful approach to teaching. The program is set up to evolve with each participant's growth. Creativity, innovation, and the development of each teacher's unique style are all encouraged and supported, within the bounds of the principles and philosophy of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga.

Each day will start with a sweat-soaked master class that I will lead and which is sure to push you to face physical limits, and then carry you through to great discoveries. These innovative classes will lay a foundation for your week, as you spend your afternoons and evenings focused on your teaching.

Sharing Distilled Wisdom

For over two decades I have worked to help individuals transform their lives. I have taught thousands of students all over the world. With this Bootcamp, I offer wisdom gained from years of experience: a distilled compilation of principles and teaching practices that I use in my own daily classes and workshops, which you can immediately put to work in your own classes.

From the first evening of the Teacher's Bootcamp, I will share with you the specific values and beliefs that help me to lead, teach, and inspire both individuals and large groups. And for the full week we will work side-by-side, spending 10 - 14 hours a day in the classroom.

The Curriculum: Honing Your Skills and Transforming Your Teaching

The objective of this week is to hone your skills in teaching the Baptiste style of Power Vinyasa Yoga. In Level 1 Bootcamp, you learned the basics. In this Bootcamp, you take your skills and are put through the trenches, so you evolve as a teacher beyond the technical realm and into the your true potential. It is the key factor for you to grow as a teacher, to own your flow and move from your center. It is what makes your students keep coming back, every day, to your classes. Many "Baptiste Method" graduates have chosen to earn their living by teaching others this transformational form of yoga. This week will prepare experienced teachers for a personally and financially satisfying career.

We will focus on teaching the Baptiste Power Yoga Institute's "All-Levels" sequence of asana and pranayama. This will serve as your foundation. Baron's class format and delivery have been replicated by dozens of his teacher students. Each student will have multiple opportunities to teach the Baptiste flow to the entire group. This entire training is feedback based. Together we will also explore poses, techniques, and topics that will lend variety and inspiration to your class structure. In addition to training with me, you will train with my staff of teachers from Baptiste Studios who provide their own insight into how you can effectively build your career. And, as you hone your teaching skills during daily "skill sessions" with other participants, your peers, too, will become your coaches.

There are many possibilities; what follows is a just a sampling. In one week you will study:

•	Refine, detail and improve your own yoga practice
•	Seamless teaching of the Baptiste Flow
•	Your own limitations that hold you back from being the teacher you want to be
•	Breaking through these limitations to launch your calling and career
•	Engaging and inspiring your students with your authentic voice and presence
•	Showing up fresh and being present for every moment of every class
•	Teaching with your hands: how to give effective, safe and confident adjustments
•	Reading bodies: how to hone your intuition to read your students' energy blocks and emotions
•	Leading a class of different levels: how to make a challenging vinyasa rewarding for everyone
•	The Practice of Breath: how to weave pranayama breathing applications into a vinyasa class
•	Sequencing: how to structure your class with Baron's proven format
•	Injuries: Basic principles of prevention and coping
•	Reading Energy: how to read and respond to the needs of a group or an individual
•	Vibrant Body Language: how to use it to teach an exciting class
•	Sequencing: how to structure your class with Baron's proven format
•	The Law of Attraction and Promotional Marketing: how to build a following

Finally, for eight days you will explore, refine and improve your own practice—study your own patterns and habits—you will focus inward, in order to move outward as an illumined teacher.

HEALING THE HEALER

Physician, heal thy Self." — Hippocrates

Why a Retreat? The wisdom, power and insight that you acquire from traveling on your own journey is the most authentic and real tool you'll use to help others on their path into healing and personal power. And what a journey it can be! The person who returns home from a Baptiste retreat is seldom the same as the one who departed. You already know this from having completed at least one Bootcamp. The returning traveler has new insight, new richness of being and a new physical strength. John Steinbeck wrote, "We do not take a trip; a trip takes us." The Teacher's Bootcamp Level 2 will take you on a journey into power—your power. And while the most apparent transformations will be physical, the changes will go beyond your body, into your spirit.

On this retreat you will have the opportunity not only to learn but also to live the principles of yoga for one week. The experience will penetrate your nervous system—and move you more deeply into your practice. In this way, the principles will crystallize within you as an authentic power—to be shared with others.

Why Montana?

Picture waking up surrounded by mountains: in the crisp early morning air you will venture out on an exhilarating hike to begin your day. There is a sense of grandeur and power in this location as you look up at the mountains or wander through a field of wildflowers. The accommodations are rustic—teepees, yurts and cabins. The food is delicious and prepared with the total care to nurture you. You eat well, work hard and sleep deeply. We spend our days in a log cabin yoga room that has housed hundreds of teachers for the past 25 years. The room is ideal for our study and creates a warm, supportive environment to go deeper into our work. As the week unfolds, the retreat center becomes a magical place full of tradition and new discoveries.

SETTING THE JOURNEY IN MOTION

"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." — Lao-tzu

We believe that a yoga teacher's deepest responsibility—and ultimate reward—is helping others transform their lives. This reward requires commitment. The Teacher's Bootcamp Level 2 is a commitment that will challenge you on every level. This program is for all those seeking a deeper understanding of the Baptiste style of Vinyasa Power Yoga practice. It is also a step in the process of becoming a certified Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher.

You must be prepared to challenge yourself in ways you may never have done before—to experience and examine the highest degree of teaching and to selflessly empower others to reach their highest aspirations. We engage in group feedback throughout the week, so whether you are leading the group or participating, you will be on 100% of the time. As many of you already know, teaching is the best teacher and keeps you on the edge of your own personal growth. In this way, your commitment will become its own reward.

If you know you have what it takes to be a teacher's teacher, if you are supremely committed and coachable, if you want to make an enduring impact on the lives of all those you have the privilege to touch, then this Baptiste's Yoga Teacher's Bootcamp Level 2 is not an option—it's a must.

Namaste,

Baron Baptiste

Enrollment:
Acceptance to Teacher's Bootcamp Level 2 is by application only. Please do not wait to apply; our Bootcamps sell out well in advance. This program is limited to fewer than 60 individuals.

Tuition:

Housing and Tuition Options for NEW applicants:

• Standard room: total tuition $3,295 ($500 deposit plus $2,795)
• Upgrade one: total tuition $3,495 ($500 deposit plus $2,995)
• Upgrade two: total tuition $3,695 ($500 deposit plus $3,195)

Housing and Tuition Options for REPEAT level 2 graduates (note that repeat participants receive $1000 off total price of tuition): *

• Standard room: total tuition $2,295 ($500 deposit plus $1,795)
• Upgrade one: total tuition $2,495 ($500 deposit plus $1,995)
• Upgrade two: total tuition $2,695 ($500 deposit plus $2,195)

* Baptiste Power Yoga Institute will be accepting a limited number of Level 2 graduates who wish to repeat the program. However, please note if you are accepted as a returning graduate that you may not be eligible to participate in the Magic Carpet exercise.

Lodging:
Feathered Pipe Ranch's accommodations are RUSTIC. The majority of the sleeping is in fully furnished yurts and tents with a shared bathhouse. There are some indoor cabins and dormitory rooms available. Although simple — the accommodations are very comfortable and clean, and the natural surroundings of Montana are absolutely fresh and stunning.

Meals:
To ensure the good health of all yogis, special care is taken in the preparation of all foods. If you have specific dietary concerns, please let us know.

Important Travel Information:
Feathered Pipe Ranch is less than one hour from Helena Airport. Shuttle Service will be provided between noon and 4:00pm on the start and end dates of Bootcamp. Please make your flight arrangements accordingly.

Where to reach us:
There is no program like this Power Yoga Teacher's Bootcamp Level 2. We hope you decide to join us. You won't be disappointed. If you have questions, please call 1-617-441-2144. We are here to help you, to answer your questions, and to explain in further detail the Teacher's Bootcamp experience.