HILAIRE LOCKWOOD

Teacher Training

Over 3 decades running. All Modules of Teacher Training in studio.  $500 non refundable deposit due at acceptance. Balance of $3200 due one week Prior to start date. Total $3700

*MODULE 1, 4 week

Tula Plus Yoga, cape cod

Jan. 5-31

Tues, Thurs,& Fri. 5-10 

Sat&Sun 7-5(with lunch break)

*Yin Immersion with Katy Joe DeSantis

Fajardo Puerto Rico

Feb.7-11

*MODULE 1, 2 week

Fajardo puerto Rico

Feb.14-28

Mon-Fri 8-6

Sat&Sun 7-3

$1000 deposit 1 month prior

$5000 lodging included

*MODULE 2, 2 week

Fajardo Puerto Rico

Mar.1-15

Mon-Fri 8-6

Sat&Sun 7-3

$1000 deposit one month prior

 $5000 lodging included

*MODULE 1, 8 week

New York (TBD)

April 2-may 23

Fri. 5-10

Sat&Sun 7-5

• MODULE 2, 2 week

June 18-July 2

lovelight collective, Lansing Mi.

Mon-fri 8-6

Sat&Sun 7-3

• MODULE 1, 2 week
• Tula Plus Yoga, cape cod ma

July 9-July 23

Mon-Fri 8-6

Sat&Sun 7-3

• MODULE 2, 2 week  chicago (TBD)

Aug 1-15

Mon-Fri 8-6

Sat&Sun 7-3

• MODULE 1, 8 week *ONLINE*
• Aug 27-Oct 17 Fri 5-10 Sat&Sun 7-5

• MODULE 2, 2 week
• palm springs, Ca.

Oct. 25-nov 8

Mon-Fri 8-6

Sat&Sun 7-3

$1000 deposit 1 month prior 

$5000 lodging included

• MODULE 3, 2 week
• Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Dec 1-15

Mom-Fri 8-6

Sat&Sun 7-3

$1000 deposit one month prior

 $5000 

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

A Modular Approach to Advanced Study & Teaching

Our comprehensive teacher training program is designed for students beginning their teaching journey and experienced teachers seeking to deepen their knowledge, expand their skills, and continue their education.

Each module offers a distinct area of study, combining traditional yoga philosophy, practical teaching methodology, and personal exploration.

MODULE 1

Foundations of Teaching

200 Hours

Prerequisites: None. Open to aspiring teachers and those continuing their education toward 500 hours.

This comprehensive foundational training explores the essential principles of yoga and the art of teaching. Students will develop a strong understanding of alignment, anatomy, philosophy, and the practical skills necessary to teach with confidence and integrity.

Areas of Study

● Alignment and detailed posture dissection

● Traditional hands-on adjustments

● Ethics and responsibility of physical adjustments

● Sanskrit terminology

● Anatomy and its relationship to asana

● Foundational yoga philosophy

● Intuitive and intelligent sequencing

● Developing confidence and authenticity as a teacher

Focus: Establishing a comprehensive foundation in the practice, philosophy, and art of teaching yoga.

MODULE 2

Advanced Teaching & Applied Philosophy

200 Hours

Prerequisites: Completion of Module 1 or a previous 200-hour yoga teacher training.

This module builds upon foundational knowledge, placing greater emphasis on yoga philosophy and its relevance to our everyday lives.

Through an in-depth exploration of the Yamas and Niyamas, students will contemplate how these ancient teachings extend beyond the mat and influence our relationships, decisions, and personal growth.

The physical component expands into more advanced postures and increasingly sophisticated sequencing, allowing teachers to broaden their teaching repertoire.

Areas of Study

● In-depth study of the Yamas and Niyamas

● Further exploration of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras

● Study of additional classical philosophical texts

● Advanced posture dissection

● Sequencing more challenging and complex classes

● Expanding the library of postures and practices available to teach

● Integrating philosophy into daily life and teaching

Focus: Developing greater depth, confidence, and independence as both a practitioner and teacher.

MODULE 3

Ancient Traditions & Philosophical Inquiry

250 Hours

Prerequisites: Completion of Module 1 or a previous 200-hour yoga teacher training.

This advanced training explores the origins and ancient traditions of yoga, emphasizing the philosophical foundations that have guided the practice for centuries.

Through close examination of classical texts, students will consider how ancient concepts, questions, and teachings remain relevant in contemporary life.

Areas of Study

● Book III of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras

● The Upanishads

● Origins and ancient traditions of yoga

● Exploration of the Five Koshas, examining the layers of our being and their relationship to physical, energetic, mental, and spiritual awareness

● Philosophical inquiry and contemplation

● Applying classical teachings to modern life

● Deepening the relationship between personal practice and teaching

Focus: Understanding yoga beyond its physical expression and exploring its deeper philosophical and spiritual dimensions.

MODULE 4

Classical Wisdom & the Path of Liberation

250 Hours

Prerequisites: Completion of Module 1 or a previous 200-hour yoga teacher training.

Continuing the exploration introduced in Module 3, this advanced training focuses on classical philosophical works that examine consciousness, personal responsibility, liberation, and the human experience.

Students will contemplate these teachings through study, discussion, and personal reflection, exploring their relevance to modern life and the evolving practice of yoga.

Areas of Study

● The Bhagavad Gita

● The Dhammapada

● Book IV of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras

● Exploring the challenges of the Five Kleshas, examining the obstacles that contribute to suffering and how awareness and practice can help us recognize and navigate them

● Consciousness and liberation

● The relationship between philosophy and daily living

● Integrating ancient wisdom into personal practice and teaching

Focus: Cultivating a deeper understanding of yoga as a lifelong practice extending far beyond asana.

ADDITIONAL STUDY

Ashtanga Yoga — Modules 3 & 4

Modules 3 and 4 offer an optional opportunity to explore the traditional Ashtanga Yoga method.

Students interested in this practice will study the traditional counts, sequencing, and teaching methodology of the Ashtanga Primary Series.

Teachers who already practice and teach Primary Series may advance into the study and teaching of the Ashtanga Second Series.

Participation in Ashtanga studies is not required. Students may complete Modules 3 and 4 without pursuing this aspect of the curriculum.

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Total available across all four modules: 900-1000 hours

A Lifelong Path of Study

Each module is designed to deepen the student’s relationship with yoga through study, practice, inquiry, and teaching. Together, these trainings honor the depth of yoga’s traditions while encouraging each student to develop an informed, authentic, and evolving relationship with the practice.

Additional 100-Hour Training Option

An additional 100 hours of advanced study can be added to any training module for $1,000.

PUERTO RICO INDIVIDUAL STUDY

*1 week study $1875 Lodging split between parties or 

$5000 lodging include

*2 week traditional training or individual study $3750 Lodging split between parties or $5000 lodging included

 37 year module curriculum or catered to your needs and interests)

After completing the Yoga Works teacher training with Maty Ezraty in Los Angeles in the 90s, Hilltop owner and founder Hilaire Lockwood moved back to Michigan to open Hilltop Yoga, where she has offered her traditional, holistic and alignment-based teacher training programs for 3 decades. Hilaire is a mother of 2 boys, 37 year Training Teacher and survivor of cancer – having lived with cancer for 16 year. Hilaire found the recurrence of cancer every time in meditation. On top of all of this, between her third and fourth surgeries her little brother went missing where he was later found in the Grand River. After all Hilaire has been through, she empowers students to dive deeper into their practice and discover the wisdom, beauty and strength that lies within.