Teacher Training Policies

200 Hour Teacher Training Policies

Training cost includes Training Weekends and Manual. Class attendance across Down Under studios is additional.

$3500 plus class attendance required for certification.

  • Trainees are required to submit a completed Down Under School of Yoga Teacher Training application and a $500 non-refundable deposit. Upon acceptance, trainees will be expected to pay the remaining balance or submit a credit card for payment plan prior to the start of training.

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have been practicing yoga for at least 6 months.

  • A completed application and $500 deposit are required to secure space in the training. The balance may be paid in full before the program begins or by a payment plan during the program. If students are not accepted into the program for any reason, the $500 deposit will be refunded. Once accepted into the program, no refunds will be made and payment plans must be paid in full even if a student withdraws from the program for any reason.

  • If a trainee has a grievance and believes that her/his/their rights have been violated, a written complaint must be submitted to the studio Director, who has one week to determine next steps. Down Under School of Yoga reserves the right to ask any student to leave the program if their behavior is inappropriate or unethical. Under such circumstances, tuition will not be refunded.

  •  In order to receive a Certificate of Completion, trainees must attend all of the weekend sessions (with make-ups allowed - watching recordings of missed sessions & sending in a written summary of the session) and pay tuition in full.  In addition, students must demonstrate an understanding of the program content in a written final exam and the final practicum teaching demonstration, as well as maintain a consistent yoga asana practice under the supervision of the Down Under faculty.  (At a minimum students must attend 20 classes with the program’s lead faculty. Cost for these classes is not included in the tuition but teacher training students are offered discounted passes for the duration of the teacher training). Attendance and payment of tuition alone do not guarantee students will receive a Certificate of Completion.

    Note: Occasionally Down Under School of Yoga will film teacher training for educational or promotional purposes.

  • Trainees are allowed to miss up to 3 out of 11 weekends but will need to make up those missed days. For every full day missed, the student may watch a recording of the session and complete an assignment. Students cannot receive a Certificate of Completion if they miss more than 40 hours of the training.

300 Hour Teacher Training Policies

Training cost includes Training Weekends and Manual. Class attendance across Down Under studios is additional.

$4200 plus class attendance required for certification.

  • Trainees are required to submit a completed Down Under School of Yoga Teacher Training application, a copy of their 200 hour teacher training certificate of completion (or explanation of equivalent experience), and a $500 non-refundable deposit. Upon acceptance, trainees will be expected to pay remaining balance or submit a credit card for payment plan prior to the start of the training.

  • Applicants must have graduated from a 200-hour Teacher Training program or demonstrate an equivalent experience. Students must have completed The Art of Assisting Weekend (offered several times each year) at Down Under before the training begins or by the end of April. Students demonstrating equivalent experience and wishing to be exempt from this prerequisite must make this request of the program director prior to the start of the training.

  • A completed application and $500 deposit are required to secure space in the training.  The balance of tuition may either be paid in full before the program begins or by a payment plan. If a student is not accepted into the program for any reason, the $500 deposit will be refunded. Once accepted into the program, no refunds will be made and payment plans must be paid in full even if a student withdraws from the program for any reason.

  • If a trainee has a grievance and believes that her/his rights have been violated, a written complaint must be submitted to the studio Director, who has one week to determine next steps. Down Under School of Yoga reserves the right to ask any student to leave the program if their behavior is inappropriate or unethical. Under such circumstances, tuition will not be refunded.

  • In order to receive a Certificate of Completion, trainees must attend all of the weekend sessions (with make-ups allowed - watching recordings of missed sessions & sending in a written summary of the session) and pay tuition in full. In addition, trainees must teach three one hour long Karma Yoga classes & write up summaries of those experiences, complete all final weekend practicum requirements, and maintain a consistent yoga asana practice under the supervision of the Down Under faculty.  (At a minimum students must attend 30 classes with your lead teachers. Cost for these classes is not included in the tuition but teacher training students are offered discounted passes for the duration of the teacher training).  Attendance and payment of tuition alone do not guarantee students will receive a Certificate of Completion.

    Note: Occasionally Down Under School of Yoga will film teacher training for educational or promotional purposes.

  • Trainees are allowed to miss up to 3 out of 12 weekends but will need to make up those missed days. For every full day missed, the student may watch a recording of the session and complete an assignment. Students cannot receive a Certificate of Completion if they miss more than 54 hours of the training.

Ayurveda Health Counseling

For further information about logistics, course curriculum, enrollment, and withdrawal protocols, please email
Kim Valeri Povey at ayurveda@downunderyoga.com.

  • High school diploma (or equivalent).

    Verifiable four (4) credit transcript covering Anatomy and Physiology. Courses do not need to be taken at an accredited university, however, they must cover the terminology, structure, and function of the human body and include: Overview of cells, nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, renal system, endocrine system, musculoskeletal system, immune system, reproductive system, skin, and medical terminology. Anatomy and Physiology courses can be a pre-requisite or co-requisite, allowing students to take the anatomy requirement simultaneously or at a different time than the Ayurvedic Health Counselor training.

  • Students must have access to a computer with camera and microphone, internet connection, and the ability to join video conferences.

  • The $50 Administrative and $150 Technology Fee are processed upon completing the enrollment agreement. The following payments are broken into 7 scheduled installments. Program payments are paid in installments of $1300 on: May 13, 2022; August 4, 2022; October 26, 2022; and January 17, 2023.

  • Students must attend 100% of required classes to graduate. During synchronous online learning in both courses, attendance will be taken at every session. The asynchronous portion of the Personalized Ayurveda Immersion is divided into four modules with a quiz at the end of each module that will demonstrate that the student has viewed and engaged with the content. Additionally, students will be expected to complete assignments from the asynchronous sessions that will be reviewed during their mentoring and direct sessions with faculty. Weekends and webinar hours unattended will need to be made-up by watching the recording and submitting detailed typed or handwritten notes summarizing the content of the missed class. Students who miss the proctored midterm of the final exam are required to book a 2-hour exam make- up session. The exam make-up rate is $150/hour and can be split with students scheduling on the same day. If you are rescheduling the final exam or midterm, the exam must be rescheduled within the week following the original examination date.

  • Boston Ayurveda School does not discriminate in employment, admissions, testing, financial aid or any other practice on the basis of gender, race, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, age or disability, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

  • Acceptance in the program is based upon application review and a phone or Zoom interview. Upon acceptance, students will receive and complete the enrollment agreement contract detailing payment and refund policies. Students will then place a $50 Administrative Fee and a $170 Technology Fee. Before the training starts, students will receive a reminder of the first payment, buy the required textbooks, and receive access to the Student Resource Site. Once the maximum number of students is accepted, remaining approved applicants are put on a waiting list. Boston Ayurveda School reserves the right to decline admission to anyone it determines is not suited for the successful completion of the program.

  • Per 230 CMR 15.07(2), Boston Ayurveda School will respond to written student complaints in writing within ten days from when the complaint was submitted to the school. Complaints should be submitted in writing to Kim Valeri Povey at ayurveda@downunderyoga.com. Students wishing to make a complaint with the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure may do so by contacting occupational.schools@mass.gov or 617-701-8719.

  • Students are expected to uphold the academic integrity of Boston Ayurveda School. Any instance of cheating (using unauthorized aids on assessments, submitting work that is not the student’s, plagiarism) may result in dismissal from the program. Students are likewise expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner toward instructors, staff, fellow students, and facilities. Any instance of inappropriate behavior may result in dismissal from the program.