What trainings and other programs does BPYI offer?

Teacher Training Programs (more info)

Introductory Yoga Workshops (more info)

International Retreats and Bootcamps (more info)

I'd like to start practicing Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga but I am a raw beginner. Where should I start?
Well, the first place to start is to congratulate yourself! You are at the beginning of a wonderful journey that will provide you with much enjoyment and fulfillment if you open your heart to it!At our studios in Boston and Cambridge, We welcome beginners -- our classes are open to all levels. We encourage beginners to pace themselves in class, and, for best results, to complete 10 classes in 3 weeks. This creates a solid physical base and an intellectual understanding in which to continue your journey into power! In increments, you'll build strength, focus, stamina and flexibility.In addition to our all-levels classes, we also offer Power Yoga Basics classes. These classes have the same standard flow as our all-levels classes but give particular emphasis to the foundational postures, deepening the student's knowledge of alignment, physical condition, and spirit. Please check the studio schedule for days and times.

If you live near one of our studios or even one of our affiliates, visit the website for more information before you attend your first class. Our website provides a great deal of information about the studios and what to expect at your first class. If you are visiting one of our affiliates, check out that studio's individual website for information. If you do not live near one of our studios and are starting a home based practice, visit the products section of our website to review the many videos, DVDs, books and audio CDs that you can use to create a substantial and fulfilling home based practice. You can also contact us here at 800-936-YOGA to discuss the different products if you're having trouble making a selection. For beginners, we often recommend they start with the "Journey Into Power" DVDs or videos, as these two products support the basic vinyasa flow.

As with starting anything new, give yourself space to grow and learn and be compassionate with yourself. Practicing yoga is a lifelong endeavor and the basics you learn will be crucial as you build a strong practice.

Will class be challenging for me?
Yes. But you can chart a course of your own by determining the intensity with which you work in each pose and throughout the process. Your first few classes may be difficult. You might feel dizzy or even nauseous, but those symptoms will soon pass and you will witness the emergence of a new strength and power. Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga presents you with a healthy, challenging workout that will make you strong and stress-free.

How often should I practice?
Successful yoga practice requires discipline and wisdom. Consistency is the key to success. For life-changing results practice 4-6 days per week. A practice of 2-3 days per week, if consistent, will create transformation over time. Develop the spirit of repetition and everydayness in your practice!

What if I'm not that flexible?
We encourage you to develop a flexible mind. You don't need to be physically flexible. All you need is to focus on letting go, sweating, breathing, moving, and respecting your limitations. A yoga pose will expose blocks and imbalances. Soon the tension will release and your range of motion will naturally increase. As you dissolve brittleness and blockage, your body will regain a more child-like suppleness. Remember that the main goal of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga is to build and maintain physical and spiritual vitality, not to wrap your legs behind your head (although that may occur).

How does Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga differ from other forms of yoga?
Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga offers a different kind of yoga practice. It's based on intuition rather than tradition. If you think you need to go to a health club to be fit and beautiful, think again. If you think that you need to escape to a cave in the Himalayas to find the enlightenment that yoga promises, think again. Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga offers more than the familiar poses and breathing techniques; it offers a way to face life with a renewed personal strength.

I get bored easily and don't like doing the same video over and over. Can you suggest something to keep me motivated for a home based practice?
As with any independent exercise or yoga practice, variety can sometimes be necessary to keep the practitioner engaged in the process. We offer a variety of products that can provide you with many different options so that you can maintain your energy and enthusiasm for your yoga practice.

Our Monthly Magic audio subscription is a month to month audio CD series. Each month you will receive a new CD with a live recording of a recent class taught by Baron Baptiste. It's a wonderful way to participate in live classes and as you receive a new CD every month, you are able to maintain some variety in your practice. The cost of the product is $197.00 and includes a monthly newsletter as well.

We also offer a variety of videos, DVDs and other audio CDs so if you were to purchase a variety of products you could build up a home library that would provide you with many different work outs.

Lastly, our trainings and bootcamps are a great way to get away from home and learn many different vinyasa flows and strengthen your base practice so when you are home, you can be inspired to practice in new ways as well.

For all products, please visit our web store.

I'm pregnant and thinking of trying Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga. Is it safe for pregnant women?
As with any exercise program, the two general rules of thumb are to check with your physician and to listen to your own body and heed any warning signs that you are in a danger zone either for injury, overheating or overwork. Having said that, Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga can be practiced by anyone, as long as modifications are done to accommodate for any individual's issues. Also, if you had a strong practice before you became pregnant, it does help. It's usually not a good idea to start a yoga practice as a beginner when you're pregnant. Also, there are some poses such as inversions and lying on the belly that are truly contraindicated for pregnancy. Also, as we practice in a heated room, again, it is best to discuss with your physician your interest in starting or continuing your yoga practice when you are pregnant.

I've heard about your bootcamps and teacher trainings but am not familiar with what they are and don't know how to make a selection. Do you have any suggestions?
The first thing to determine is the goal of your trip. Although we tell all our students to drop their expectations before they start their trip, it's helpful to have a general sense of what you wish to accomplish. Do you want to learn the basics of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga in order to teach this style of yoga? Do you want to pursue certification with us? Do you teach another style of yoga and have been interested in learning our style? Have you been practicing yoga for some time and are looking for a way to rejuvenate your practice? These are all the sorts of questions that you might consider when looking at the "get-away" options we offer.

On our program schedule page you will see the many options we offer. This page of the site lists all our scheduled events, including book signings, Personal Revolution weekends as well as Teacher Trainings and bootcamps. In general, if you are a teacher now, or are interested in learning how to teach Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga, our Level 1 Teacher Training is an ideal place to start. It will provide you with a week-long experience meant to give you the basic tools necessary to teach Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga. It's also the first requirement in becoming certified, so once you have successfully completed Level 1, you're well on your way to becoming a certified teacher! Once you've completed Level 1, you're eligible to apply for Level 2 teacher training, which is geared towards teachers who have taught Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga for at least one year and are looking to expand their teaching experience and training. Once you successfully complete Level 2, you are able to really move forward with fulfilling all the other requirements for certification.

If you are looking for a retreat focused on practicing yoga, eating healthy food and spending time with many healthy, wonderful people, one of our general bootcamps might be just the thing. Held in one of many beautiful locations, such as the Yucatan , Costa Rica and Hawaii, these week-long bootcamps (vs. Teacher trainings) are a way for participants to deepen their yoga practice, or learn the basics of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga, while "unplugging" from their sometimes stressful routine or home life. Even if you're a beginner, it can be a great way to start a practice.

As with all our bootcamps and teacher trainings, all interested individuals must apply. Baron Baptiste reviews every application to ensure that the program meets the individual's specific needs and that the group blends well together. You will work with our Program Coordinator both during the application process and after your acceptance, so that all your questions regarding payment, lodging, flight accommodations and travel details among other things are taken care of. We want you to be able to go and enjoy yourself so we work hard to ensure that everything is set up for your success.

As with all our programs, they sell out quickly, so if you see something that interests you, apply quickly and we will contact you once we have reviewed your application. If you have any questions, you can call us at 1-800-936-YOGA or email Programs@baronbaptiste.com.

I'm interested in becoming a certified Teacher. What should I do?
Well, first of all, thank you for your interest in becoming certified! The best place to start is to visit our web page for Certified and Associate teachers. Read the information that details the requirements for certification. Once you've read the information, if you have any questions, please contact us at 800-936-YOGA or send email to certification@baronbaptiste.com.

The first step in becoming a certified Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga teacher is to successfully complete our Level 1 Teacher Training Bootcamp. If you are interested in becoming a certified Baptiste teacher, our recommendation is that you sign up for the next Level 1 Bootcamp right away.

Can I take a 5-Day Foundations of Mastery in Action Teacher Training instead of Level 1 Bootcamp?
The Foundations of Mastery in Action Teacher Training does not count towards certification. Even if you have already taken one or more 5-Day Teacher Training programs with us, you will still need to complete our Level 1 and Level 2 Teacher Training Bootcamps before you will be eligible to submit your certification application. That said, the Foundations of Mastery in Action Teacher Training is a wonderful way to boost your technical skill as a teacher and to experience the magic of a Baptiste Teacher Training.

I'm interested in becoming an affiliate studio. What do I need to do?
Thanks for your interest in joining the Baptiste family of affiliate studios! In order to become affiliated, we ask that you be actively working on becoming a Certified Baptiste Power Vinyasa yoga teacher. We ask that our affiliate studios have a Certified teacher working or running the studio.

Requests for affiliation are reviewed by Baron Baptiste and all requests are coordinated by BPYI. Information about your studio, the type of yoga practiced and the studio's history are reviewed by Joslyn and prepared for Baron's review. We ask that all our affiliates offer Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga as the primary style of yoga. We will visit your location and evaluate the location for compliance with our standards. Once all of the information is compiled and reviewed by Baron, we will give you our decision on affiliation. Affiliate studios appear on our website under the link to "Affiliate studios" and we routinely refer interested parties to our affiliated partner studios. Affiliates also receive discounts on products in exchange for offering many of our products to their student community.

If you wish to pursue affiliate status and meet the minimum requirements above, please send email to affiliate@baronbaptiste.com.

I am interested in finding a Baptiste teacher in my area/I am traveling to a different area and would like to take a Baptiste class. Can you recommend anyone to me?
Although we have lots of teachers that attend our trainings and bootcamps, we do not keep a list of teachers to provide names to people that call our office. We do have a listing on our site for "Certified and Associate Teachers." This link provides a listing of teachers who have completed and received Baptiste Certification and are now certified teachers. Associate teachers are those who have submitted their information for certification to us for review or who have completed their Level 2 Teacher training and are eligible to submit their certification information to us. After 6 months, these Associate teachers are removed from the list if they have not completed the certification process. This listing of Certified and Associate teachers is the primary listing to which we refer callers when they have questions about finding a Baptiste teacher. However, that dose not preclude the many wonderful teachers who have attended our trainings and bootcamps!