300YTT Faculty &
Continuing Education for Teachers
Grow in your yoga and teaching with our Specialty Trainings, all of those are a part of our 300YTT and can be taken as a separate Modules by non trainees of 300YTT Program.
200-hrs & 300-hrs Lead Teacher
ROKSANA UBOWSKA KAMEDA, YACEP, E-RYT 500
Meet Roksana, a dedicated yoga teacher who discovered the transformative power of yoga in her late 20s while seeking relief for her aching back. Initially focusing on the physical aspect of yoga, she soon realized that the practice not only strengthened her body but also profoundly improved her mental well-being.
Struggling with low self-esteem and self-destructive behavior, Roksana embarked on a healing inner journey through yoga, which brought her a sense of peace and clarity. In March 2015, she completed her initial 200-hour yoga teacher training (YTT) at the Power of Now Oasis in Bali under the guidance of Jolie Manza and other skilled teachers.
Driven by a thirst for knowledge and a passion for teaching, Roksana continued her education by pursuing a 300-hour YTT with Caroline Wybar as her teacher and mentor in 2020. Inspired by her journey, she made the decision to further her studies and enroll in a 1000-hour Yoga Therapy Training program.
With over 5000 hours of teaching experience, Roksana has shared her expertise through yoga classes, workshops, and Continuing Education Programs for Yoga Teachers. In 2021, she had the privilege of leading her first 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training.
Currently, Roksana devotes her focus to managing The Yoga Tree Okinawa, where she trains new yoga teachers, provides mentoring support to existing teachers, and plans future yoga events and offerings. Despite her accomplishments, Roksana considers herself a perpetual student of yoga, constantly learning and humbly sharing her knowledge with her students, as they are her greatest teachers.
Roksana will lead Modules on:
FROM ROOTS TO MODERN YOGA
ADVANCED ANATOMY
ASANA CATHEGORIES & REFINEMENT
SMART YOGA SEQUENCING
SUBTLE ENERGY
PRANAYAMA
MEDITATION
BUSINESS OF YOGA
& MORE
200-hrs & 300-hrs Support Teacher
KELLY NILES, YACEP, RYT 500
Hi, I'm Kelly. I began practicing yoga at home several years ago, moving to group classes in 2018 and eventually getting my 200hr YTT in 2020. Since then I have completed a Warriors at Ease training geared towards working with Active Duty Military and Veterans, a Meditation Training and finished my 300hr YTT. My practice has had such a huge impact on my day-to-day life living with an auto-immune disorder and has been so beneficial that my goal is now to pass those benefits on to others, proving that yoga can be accessible to all. I love that yoga can bring you the whole spectrum of exercise from relaxation and stretching to a powerful core and strength workout depending on what you need for that day, it constantly surprises me and shows me what I'm capable of on a daily basis.
Kelly will lead Modules on:
TRAUMA INFORMED YOGA,
portion on BUSINESS OF YOGA,
portion of MEDITATION,
and YIN YOGA.
200-hrs & 300-hrs Support Teacher
MASAKI TANIUCHI FINKENBINDER, E-RYT500, YACEP
PRENATAL YOGA TRAINING
This course will teach you everything you need to know to teach safe, fun and calming pregnancy and postnatal yoga classes!
This Prenatal Yoga teacher training will cover:
General Introduction of Pregnancy yoga and the benefits - including the physical, mental and emotional benefits
Intentions – Your role and responsibility as a teacher
Safety - how to keep your pregnant students and their baby safe in your yoga classes
Anatomy - we will cover the pregnant body by trimester, baby's development, the pelvic floor, common issues during pregnancy and hormones
Pregnancy friendly yoga poses - learn the top 25 yoga poses that are great for the pregnant students, with the names, pose benefits, contraindications and modifications, as well as steps for each pose
Sequencing - How to sequence a class by intention/purpose includes sample prenatal yoga class and class theme ideas
Pranayama and meditation Safe breath work and meditation for pregnancy, includes Yoga Nidra script focused on Prenatal class
General idea of Postnatal yoga and How to get back on the mat safely
Business of prenatal and postnatal classes
Original manual will be provided.
Certificate available upon successful completion (Yoga Alliance CEU 20hrs)
This two and a half day training will provide you with all of the skills, tools and knowledge you need to confidently and safely teach prenatal and postnatal yoga classes.
PLACE:
The Yoga Tree Okinawa
DATE & TIME:
December 1-3rd, 2023
Friday 17:00-20:30
Sat-Sun 9:30-17:30
COST:
Early Bird before December 07th $300.00US
Regular Price $350.00US
PREREQUISITE: Previous teaching experience and RYT200/equivalent qualification recommended but not necessary.
200-hrs & 300-hrs Support Teacher
NIKKIA CARBONELL RYT 500
As a previous dancer, Nikkia understood the importance of moving and stretching the body. Yoga was never on her radar, but a friend would put yoga in her line of sight.
Nikkia Carbonell is a yoga teacher known for her accessibility, humor, and her ability to empower students using quotes and authentic encouragement. The Michigan native discovered yoga while working in the medical field. In the throes of traumatic life challenges a friend encouraged her to explore yoga. After a year of resistance Nikkia took her first yoga class in 2015 and was hooked.
Nikkia received and completed her 200hr training in Richmond, Va in 2019 at a Hot yoga studio. She completed Yin training in 2022 at The Yoga Tree Okinawa and completed her 300hr training through My Vinyasa Practice in 2023. Nikkia is currently working on more certifications. Over time her practice has evolved. Her unique style provides a nurturing environment and flows ranging from strong vinyasas, to restorative, and everything in between.
She is passionate about not only the physical benefits of yoga, but the mental benefits as well.
Nikkia enjoys teaching private lessons and mentoring other teachers. When not teaching yoga, Nikkia can be found Writing or on the dance floor dancing Salsa, Bachata, or Kizomba.
Nikkia will lead:
ASANA LAB for 200YTT,
Part of Module on MAKING YOGA ACCESSIBLE,
part of module on ADVANCED ANATOMY
and more.
Tel: 050 3390 3511
The Yoga Tree Okinawa
〒904-0111, 357-1-2 Sunabe, Chatan,
Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Japan
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