Cathryn Valor, owner of Sweet Surrender Yoga and Holistic Wellness, offers yoga and wellness sessions, classes, retreats and trainings. A 200-hour, online, self-paced, Hatha yoga teacher training is being offered for just $399. 

The training, Ascension Of The Soul, is ideal for anyone interested in teaching yoga or learning more about the practice for their own mental and physical health. It’s an inclusive, moving, comprehensive wellness and lifestyle course in mind-body-spirit practice that incorporates asana variations, lesson plans, safety measures and diversity to various ages and physical types. Graduates can teach in studios, health facilities, yoga events and rehabilitation facilities anywhere in the world. The course includes links to a wealth of other resources. Because the course is self-paced, students can study and learn when it's most convenient.

Graduation requires passing the final exam and submitting a brief video demonstration of teaching abilities. Required reading material Meditation & Positive Energy; Holistic Wellness to a Better You! can be purchased on Amazon. When completed, a Certificate of Completion is granted.

Yoga is for the mind, body and soul connection as well as demonstrated health benefits like reducing blood pressure and easing anxiety. That’s why more physicians, chiropractors, counselors and physical therapists are recommending it to their patients. Add to the list of benefits, increased flexibility and mobility, better sleep, enhanced focus and better cognitive function and it’s clear to see why yoga is an essential activity for people of all ages and why the world needs more yoga instructors.