Our Facility
Housed in a fully equipped facility, located on the medical corridor of West St. Tammany Parish, the natural colored brick structure situated on the corner of West Sixteenth Avenue and South Tyler Street (an extension of Hwy. 21) has convenient access to I-12, Hwy. 190 and downtown Covington, the parish seat of St. Tammany.
The tree-shaded building contains over 2000 square feet of floor space with ten-foot ceilings providing a spacious practice room, with wood floors, windows offering a view of the landscaped grounds, comfortably accommodating fifteen people. A combination office, library, and classroom has ample windows with lots of natural light. A gathering room, two baths, a small retail space and a quiet meditation area complete the indoor space. Equipment is provided and consistent with that used for both regular classes as well as therapeutic sessions.
The enclosed back garden includes a labyrinth for reflective meditation, walking paths and a secluded outdoor dining area.
School's Philosophy
This training is for those interested in an opportunity to experience and produce innovative teaching at the highest level.
Founded in 1991 by Becky Gelatt, the Yoga School is one of the most established schools of yoga thought and practice that has continually offered the highest quality of yoga training in the Gulf Coast area.
Our intention is to offer an integrated curriculum that provides a comprehensive program for training professional yoga teachers prepared to teach different populations in a variety of settings, safely, successfully and compassionately.
Our focus is on quality, excellence and integrity in providing a complete education in the art, science and philosophy of yoga.
The curriculum is adapted from the standards established by Yoga Alliance and taught by highly qualified teachers who embody traditional and innovative approaches to learning.
The program is designed to preserve the wisdom of the ancient tradition while adapting the principles to meet the needs of our contemporary society and lifestyles.
Courses are structured to be strong and intense, yet flexible, encouraging students to explore their own inner resources with commitment and self-discipline.
The format is geared to promote and maintain professionalism in yoga teacher training.
Faculty
Becky Gelatt, the director and primary teacher has over thirty years of teaching experience, twenty of which has included training of teachers. She has studied extensively in the lineage of T. Krishnamacharya's students B.K.S. Iyengar and T.K.V. Desikachar. Her primary teacher is Gary Kraftsow, director of American Viniyoga Institute. Yoga School, LLC hosts many highly qualified teachers with specialized training, including graduates of the Yoga School, LLC, for week-end seminars, residential retreats and intensive workshops.
National Registration
Yoga School, LLC is one of the first yoga teacher training schools in the state of Louisiana that has met and maintained compliance with the 200 and 500 hour level standards established by Yoga Alliance.(January2005 RYS 200) (September 2007 RYS 500)
Yoga Alliance, a national, voluntary association of diverse yoga organizations and individual yoga teachers, is dedicated to upholding the integrity of yoga and establishing national standards for yoga teachers and schools.Contact information for Yoga Alliance is: Yoga Alliance, 1701 Clarendon Blvd. Suite 110 Arlington, Va. 22209, (888) 921-9642, www.yogaalliance.org.
