Coming Fall 2023

The Yoga Study: 
Yoga Philosophy Immersion

Come join us in community to deepen your understanding, practice, and embodiment of yoga philosophy + the 8 Limbs of Yoga in this virtual training (that can be completed live or on-demand) led by Ciara Desmond, owner of Wicked Om Yoga + Ayurveda, 500-Hour E-RYT, Ayurvedic Wellness Coach and Beth Newell, Owner of WholeBeeing, 500-Hour E-RYT and Wellness Coach.

You’ll receive live online + pre-recorded content that includes lectures, discussions, guided practices, and self-inquiry to embody the 8-Limbed Path - on and off the mat.
  
Each month, we'll connect as a community to further your study and connect with others in the community on the same path. Meet amazing instructors and deepen your connection to yourself through the practice and study of yoga.

We are so glad you are here.


EMBODY THE SOUL OF YOGA IN YOUR PRACTICE & TEACHINGS

Who is this immersion for?

  • Dedicated yoga practitioners who feel the calling to go deeper, integrating the philosophy of yoga into their daily life & practice
  • Yoga teachers who wish to better understand the 8 limbs, and share it in their own teaching
  • Those who have gone through yoga teacher training, but want to gain a more complete grasp of yoga philosophy before beginning to teach
  • Anyone who wishes to experience more inner peace, strength and freedom in relationship to themselves and others
  • Yogis with an open mind and heart who are ready to step into their yoga practice at a whole other level. 

A deep dive into yoga through live and pre-recorded lectures, on and off the mat practices, reflections, readings and additional resources. 

Study + practice

We will meet 2x/month for 1 live lecture and 1 live workshop. Students will be able to take this immersion live as well as on-demand.. Pre-recorded lectures and practices will be uploaded to our community platform on the first of the month.

On-demand + Pre-Recorded Content

This training includes live lecture, discussion, demonstration and mentorship. and downloadable manual.

Live Lectures + Discussions

What's Included?

We will be using two platforms for this training - Zoom + Thinkific. For Live lectures, you will receive the zoom link for each. For pre-recorded content and recordings of live lectures, we will be utilizing Thinkific.

Location

We are so excited for you to join us and most of all, want this training to feel accessible embodying the essence of this practice.

The sliding scale pricing model is based on trust, inclusivity, and reciprocity. Please take an honest inventory of your personal resources and choose a price that works for you.

If you're in need of additional support, payment plans and BIPOC scholarships with savings up to $500 are here for you to meet you where you are. 


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May - September, 2022

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Virtual Course

The Yoga Study

Deposit: $299

May - September, 2022

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Ahimsa (Non-Violence) – Practicing compassion and forgiveness

Satya (Absence of Falsehood) – Becoming trustworthy to yourself

Asteya (Non-Stealing) – Accepting that what is here is enough

Brahmacharya (Moderation) – Being awake to the senses but not led by them

Aparigraha (Non-Grasping) – Allowing things to come and go

Starts May 2022

Module 1:
The Yamas

Pre-recorded content will be released on May 1st. 

Live Session Schedule:

  • The Yamas Lecture + Discussion: May 19th 6:30-9:30pm EST
  • Living The Yamas Off The Mat Workshop with Dani Reidy of Arrow Yoga: May 21st 10:00am - 12:00pm EST

**All Live Sessions will be recorded and can be viewed on-demand.

Register for the Yamas Workshop

Saucha (Cleanliness) – An everyday clarification of your spaces and practices.

Santosha (Contentment) – A non-doing experience of relaxing inward in order to realize your inherent “enoughness.”

Tapas (Discipline) – A constancy and disciplined fervor that motivates your sustained practice.

Svadhyaya (Self-Study) – Ways of clearing away any misperceptions, as a means to see your life clearly.

Ishvara Pranidhana (Surrender) – The understanding of how your intentions relate to what you actually give your attention to.

Starts June 2022

Module 2:
The Niyamas

Pre-recorded content will be released on June 1st. 

Live Session Schedule:

  • The Niyamas Lecture + Discussion: June 16th 6:30-9:30pm EST
  • Embodying the Niyamas Workshop  June 25th 10:00am - 12:00pm EST with Rebecca Laubner

**All Live Sessions will be recorded and can be viewed on-demand.

Asana (Postures)
Pranayama (intentional movement of life force)

Starts july 2022

Modules 3+4:
Asana & Pranayama

Pre-recorded content will be released on July 1st. 

Live Session Schedule:

  • The Asana + Pranayama Lecture + Discussion: July 21st 6:30-9:30pm EST
  • Using your Breath to Find Stillness Workshop July 30th 10:00am - 12:00pm EST

**All Live Sessions will be recorded and can be viewed on-demand.

Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses)
Dharana (concentration)

Starts August 2022

Module 5 + 6:
Pratyahara & Dharana

Pre-recorded content will be released on August 1st. 

Live Session Schedule:

  • Pratyahara & Dharana Lecture + Discussion: August 18th 6:30-9:30pm EST
  • Creating a Safe Space on your Mat Workshop  August 27th 10:00am - 12:00pm EST

**All Live Sessions will be recorded and can be viewed on-demand.

Dyhanna (meditation)
Samadhi (absorption)

Starts September 2022

Modules 7+8:
Dyhanna & Samadhi

Pre-recorded content will be released on September 1st. 

Live Session Schedule:

  • The Dyhanna & Samadhi Lecture + Discussion: September 15th 6:30-9:30pm EST
  • Bringing it All Together: Bringing your Practice to the World Workshop September 27th 10:00am - 1:200pm EST

**All Live Sessions will be recorded and can be viewed on-demand.

Ciara Desmond is a 500-Hour E-RYT, Founder + Chief Yoga Officer of Wicked Om Yoga + Ayurvedic Wellness Coach.

Hey, I’m Ciara, Founder + Chief Yoga Officer of Wicked Om Yoga. To say I LOVE learning and teaching about yoga, movement, and wellness is an understatement - I have more than 5,000 hours of teaching and more than 2,000 hours of training under my belt! I've studied under Katie Silcox, Ally Bogard, Abbie Galvin, Jillian Pransky, Sarah Duvall and many more incredible teachers. I love traveling and lead yoga, ayurveda and wellness retreats all over the world.

Figuratively balancing two girls under four, two dogs, a husband, and a yoga school. Literally balancing on a paddleboard.

Always learning more about: ayurveda, the divine feminine, restorative yoga, herbalism, plants, gardening, hormones, cycles, and so much more.

Ciara Desmond, 500 E-RYT + Ayurvedic Wellness Coach

About your guides

Beth first began practicing yoga after college, learning quickly that its purpose was to guide her back to a feeling of home within herself each and every time she stepped onto her mat.

In 2017, Beth completed 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, began teaching, and never looked back, completing a holistic wellness coaching certification program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in that same year. Since stepping into her soul’s work as a teacher and guide, she left corporate America, started Whole Beeing LLC, and has been teaching yoga and wellness coaching ever since.

At the start of 2020, Beth completed 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training through Indra Yoga Institute in India, where she immersed herself in the ancient teachings of the practice, trauma informed yoga, Ayurveda, and sacred Indian culture. Through teaching yoga and wellness coaching, Beth strives to facilitate self-study, or Svadhyaya in Sanskrit, as she holds space for her students and clients to inquire with themselves, live with greater intention and awareness, feel at home in their own skin, and incorporate lessons learned on the mat into their daily lives. 

Beth Newell,
500 E-RYT + Wellness Coach

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$299 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your space.

Payment plans: We know how valuable this program is and want YOU to be part of it. We also know Yoga Teacher Training is a financial commitment. We want to help. Personal payment plans are available.

Registration is now open!

Frequently Asked Questions

I'm pumped! How do i sign up?

IS THERE A SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE?

WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR THE COURSE?

ON WHAT PLATFORM WILL THE TRAINING TAKE PLACE?

HOW LONG WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO THE RECORDINGS?

WHAT ARE THE PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS?

IF I CANNOT ATTEND A LIVE SESSION, WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO THE RECORDING?

Is this yoga alliance approved?

Is this training for students or teachers?

Each module focuses on either one or two of the Patanjali's 8 Limbs and includes a blend of pre-recorded and Live content.

Pre-recorded content includes lectures introducing you to the limb, on-the-mat practices, additional resources such as podcasts and articles, and additional guest pre-recorded lectures.

Live content includes one live discussion and one special guest live workshop per month to deepen understanding, explore, and connect. 

What kind of content can I expect in each module?

I'm pumped! How do i sign up?

IS THERE A SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE?

WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR THE COURSE?

ON WHAT PLATFORM WILL THE TRAINING TAKE PLACE?

HOW LONG WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO THE RECORDINGS?

WHAT ARE THE PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS?

IF I CANNOT ATTEND A LIVE SESSION, WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO THE RECORDING?

Is this yoga alliance approved?

Both! We created this training as an opportunity for students to deepen their practice without the pressure of teaching AND for teachers who are eager to honor Yoga's roots or invest in their own studentship. All we ask is that you come as you are — with an open mind, an interest in yoga, and eager to learn. 


Is this training for students or teachers?

What kind of content can I expect in each module?

HOW LONG WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO THE RECORDINGS?

WHAT ARE THE PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS?

IF I CANNOT ATTEND A LIVE SESSION, WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO THE RECORDING?

Is this yoga alliance approved?

Is this training for students or teachers?

What kind of content can I expect in each module?

I'm pumped! How do i sign up?

IS THERE A SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE?

WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR THE COURSE?

ON WHAT PLATFORM WILL THE TRAINING TAKE PLACE?

YAY! We are so excited to be a part of this amazing journey with you. Once your ready, add the deposit to your cart and check out. This will reserve your spot in our training program.

If you have any questions about anything above or something we haven’t covered, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@wickedomyoga.com.


Self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color.

Have a consistent practice and commitment to yoga.

Have a desire to teach yoga.

Are able to attend all dates of the training.

Requirements:

Taking yoga outside the studio to communities underrepresented in a typical yoga class is key to creating

a diverse range of teaching voices – so all students can feel represented in the classroom.

We are fully committed to making yoga accessible to EVERYONE in our community.

Please help us spread the word about this opportunity!

Deadline: April 15th

up to $500 savings!

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May - September, 2022

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This virtual immersion can be completed live or on-demand!