Going Deeper is a 25-hour program created for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge and deepen their practice through an immersive study of yoga philosophy and history. Learn the foundational framework for how yoga views the whole Self, and tools that contextualize ancient techniques for contemporary living.

This is a track designed for current teachers and/or students of yoga who are not pursuing yoga teacher training certification, yet want to continue to study the ancient roots, philosophy and psychology of yoga from a trauma-informed lens. Lectures take place alongside the Yoga Teacher Training cohort from September 2025 to February 2025. If you do not live in the Chicago area and are unable to travel to the studio for weekend lectures, this program is being offered in a hybrid format so that you can join on Zoom.

Not available for the whole program? Interested in just a few of the lectures? No problem! You can also take each lecture individually, simply click on the lecture below to register. Individual lecture pricing applies.

What to Expect

• A trauma sensitive, non-dogmatic approach to learning and applying yogic wisdom in your everyday life (or your classes!)

• Experiential practices

• Combination of lecture, group conversation, and self guided study 

• Can be taken separately from Room to Breathe's Teacher Training Program or included with registration of 225 hour Yoga Teacher Training

• Weekend lectures online and in-person at our studio

• Wednesday evening lectures online

Cost

$480 - 20% discount for Room to Breathe members and YTT alumni! This training also comes with access to 8 Room to Breathe weekly classes.

Payment plans available; please contact us to register for this option

Components of your training

• Program Welcome + Orientation/The Yoga of Relationship: Yamas & Niyamas September 6th 12 - 2 pm online ***this lecture is only available for folks taking the full duration of Going Deeper program

• The Limbs of Yoga: A Network of Support September 6th 2 - 4pm online

  • Learn about the eight-limbed path of yoga philosophy that offers practical guidelines to live with more ease. The limbs include the Yamas, Niyamas, Asana (physical postures), Pranayama (breathing techniques), Pratyahara (withdrawing senses), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), and Samadhi (complete harmony).

• Practical Pranayama: Breathing as Medicine September 7th 1 - 4 pm in person

  • Yoga teaches us that breath is life force. Harness its power by learning and practicing a variety of breathing techniques, as well as safety measures.

• Intro to the Yoga Sutras September 24th 5:30 - 8:30 pm online

  • The Yoga Sutras are ancient scriptures written by Maharishi Patanjali, and they describe detailed instructions for transcending suffering and living in freedom and harmony. In this workshop, we will discuss interpretations of the Sutras and how to study them for practical usage.

• Intro to Ayurveda November 5th 5:30 - 8:30 pm online

  • Ayurveda is an ancient Indian science that is often practiced in tandem with yoga. The word Ayurveda means the study of life, and it offers holistic lifestyle practices based on the concept that every person has a unique blueprint made up of the five elements: fire, water, earth, air, and ether.

• Intro to Mudra: Gestures of the Heart + Mind January 31st 1 - 3 pm in-studio

  • Mudras are energetic poses that are mostly practiced using the hands. Learn about the power of the subtle (energetic) body and how to apply some of these gestures in your own practice and teaching.

• History and Essence of the Chakra System January 18th 9 am - 12 pm & 1 - 4 pm in-studio

• Mantra: Embodied Sound & The 5 Koshas February 14th 9 am - 12 pm in-studio

  • This workshop explores Mantra, the usage of specific sounds, words, or chants, and the five Koshas, or aspects of who we are: a physical body, a subtle (energetic) body, a thinking mind, inner wisdom, and ultimate bliss.