ER Yoga Teacher Training
Athens, Greece

Foundations of Yoga Philosophy & Vedanta

The Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras, the Upanishads — not as ancient relics, but as living tools for navigating work, relationships, and modern life. Rooted in Vedanta and the lineage of Swami Parthasarathy.

Theme Building

Every class carries four themes: physical, emotional, intellectual, and musical. When woven together, the magic happens. Mastering this is what separates a good class from an unforgettable one.

Teaching Methodology — The ‘Put It On’ Technique

Learn to read a room, adjust in real time, and lead students through an intentional sequence that creates a genuine experience — not just a workout.

Asana Practice, Alignment & the Six Awarenesses

A thorough, simplified approach to all poses — structure, mechanics, adjustments, and modifications — plus the Six Awarenesses developed by Eric and Rina to deepen how students experience themselves on the mat.

Anatomy & Physiology

A working understanding of joints, muscles, and organs — so you can adapt intelligently and adjust confidently in any room.

Pranayama & Breathwork

How varied breathing techniques shift the energy and focus of a room, affect the nervous system, and how to teach them with the value they deserve.

Mindfulness & Daily Practice

How to structure and standardize your life — prioritizing what’s essential, maintaining discipline, and showing up as the highest version of yourself. As you grow, so will your students.

Yogic Ethics & Lifestyle

Developing the intellect — logic, reason, reflection — so you can walk your talk. A deep trust and compassion built within yourself to live with intention and kindness.

Business of Yoga

How to make a living teaching yoga, build a sustainable career, and understand that marketing, branding, and community-building are all part of the practice.

Community Building

The art of creating a room where people feel seen and want to return — learning inclusion, holding space with warmth, and raising the bar for students who are hungry for more.

Practical Teaching Experience

You will teach 12 classes with real students and receive feedback from both them and your teachers. Your certification will be earned — and that confidence carries well beyond the mat.

Eric Paskel

MASTER TEACHER · MA, CSC, CYT · AUTHOR · A BEAUTIFUL MESS

“He will push your body, provoke your thinking, and make you laugh at the exact moment you least expect it.”

Eric holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and held a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist. He founded and operated a family of nine yoga studios before selling the company in 2015. He has presented at Yoga Journal Conferences, Kripalu, Bhakti Fest, Wanderlust and more. He leads teacher trainings, workshops, seminars and retreats around the globe. He is the author of The Unf**ked Code and The Emotional Empowerment Movement. Eric is the only yoga teacher in the world to have been blessed to teach by Swami Parthasarathy.

Rina Jakubowicz

MASTER TEACHER · BEST-SELLING AUTHOR · RINA YOGA & SUPER YOGIS

“She is precise and warm in the same breath — the kind of teacher who can break down a 3,000-year-old text from the Bhagavad Gita and have it land like something your best friend just said to you.”

She has been teaching yoga in English and Spanish for over 25 years — on stages at Wanderlust, Kripalu, Yoga Journal Conferences, and festivals across the country, and in studios and retreats around the globe. Her best-selling book “The Yoga Mind: 52 Essential Principles of Yoga Philosophy to Deepen Your Practice” is required reading in teacher trainings across the US. Three times on the cover of Yoga Journal. Featured on Headspace, Gaia TV, Fabletics, and Univision. An international following spanning six countries. She has done the work. She knows how to teach it.

200-Hour Teacher Training

Yoga Alliance RYT-200

Who It’s For

You feel the pull to go deeper — not necessarily to stand in front of a class, but because something in you knows there’s more. This training will teach you how to lead yourself and others, whether at home, at work, or out in the world. You’ll find your voice and the tools to lead a class — or anywhere — that genuinely changes people. No script. No mimicry. Just you, trained and thriving.

Note: For those who want to teach in a yoga classroom, know that this is your foundation — and you will have a lot of rich, rewarding work ahead.

In-Person Schedule (Athens)

Weekend 1: Sept 17–20, 2026 — Life Training
The foundation shared by all students. Four days of yoga, Vedanta philosophy, self-inquiry, and community. This is where the training begins.
Weekend 2: Sept 24–27, 2026 — Teacher Training Intensive
The teacher training continues. Saturday and Sunday mornings begin with classes led by Eric and Rina.
Daily hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Online Program – Continues for the Full Year

• 8 weeks of weekly live Zoom check-ins with Eric and Rina
• Self-guided video curriculum and learning materials hosted on Kajabi
• Structured assignments, reflections, and private teacher feedback through Google Classroom
• 1-year access to Eric and Rina’s full online class platform (365 videos)

Practicum

• 12 teaching sessions over 3 months
• Specific assignments and challenges designed to build adaptability, observation, and real-world teaching confidence
• Personal feedback from teachers – you are not on your own
• Designed to ensure you practice what you are learning in a safe, supported environment, while also learning how to market yourself

Pricing

300-Hour Teacher Training

Yoga Alliance RYT-300

Who It’s For

You’ve already completed a 200-hour training. You know enough to know there’s a whole other level — and you’re ready to go there. This isn’t just more content. It’s a deeper confrontation with yourself as a teacher, a thinker, and a human being. You’re here to teach better, think sharper, and serve deeper. This path builds directly on everything in the 200-hour foundation, plus 100 additional hours of specialized independent study that you choose and make your own. The result: a teacher who doesn’t just lead a room — they transform it.

Note: Requires an existing RYT-200 or equivalent credential to enroll for the 300-Hour certificate.

In-Person Schedule (Athens)

Weekend 1: Sept 17–20, 2026 — Life Training
The foundation shared by all students. Four days of yoga, Vedanta philosophy, self-inquiry, and community.
Weekend 2: Sept 24–27, 2026 — Teacher Training Intensive
The teacher training continues. Saturday and Sunday mornings begin with classes led by Eric and Rina.
Daily hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Online Program – Continues for the Full Year

• 8 weeks of weekly live Zoom check-ins with Eric and Rina
• Self-guided video curriculum and learning materials hosted on Kajabi
• Structured assignments, reflections, and private teacher feedback through Google Classroom
• 1-year access to Eric and Rina’s full online class platform (365 videos)
• A dedicated focus on Ashtanga yoga — the foundation of Vinyasa — and how to masterfully thread all elements of a powerful class

Practicum & Independent Study

Practicum:

• 12 teaching sessions over 3–9 months
• Specific assignments and challenges designed to build adaptability, observation, and real-world teaching confidence
• Private feedback from teachers throughout
• Designed to ensure you practice what you are learning in a safe, supported environment while continuing to develop your voice and themes

Independent Study (100 Hours): Choose 2 specialized tracks from a curated list of topics. Each track comes with personalized assignments, learning materials, and ongoing support — all housed in Kajabi with feedback through Google Classroom. This is your opportunity to go deep in the areas that align most with your teaching nature, your students, and the direction you want to grow. The list of available tracks will be provided upon enrollment.

Pricing

“Many years have passed since I took this Teacher Training, and I said it then and I keep repeating it — it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Yoga gave me my voice. I went from being a shy, insecure person to a confident woman in all aspects of life.”

— Heidy Toledo, Teacher Training Graduate and Current Yoga Teacher

“Rina is an endless well of inspiration. A true seeker of the highest ideals, a pillar of mental strength — and yet still a child of the world, keeping the wonder and silly fun we all lose too early. Rina achieves this from the most important place: within yourself.”

— Jordon Benson, Teacher Training Graduate and Current Yoga Teacher

“Eric, Today I was able to return to my job after being gone for more than a year and a half. I can honestly say if it wasn’t for your Life Training program I would not be able to do this. I was so engulfed in fear and poor self esteem I couldn’t even imagine ever returning to the work I love. But you & everyone at training has empowered me. The teachings are so enriching and encouraging. I know I have a LONG way to go but this step of having the courage to return to work and look to the future with hope is a true blessing. Thanks for all you do. I truly appreciate you and what you’ve created.”

— Fern