About Yax Yoga Concepts
Yax Yoga Concepts was born from the Yax family. There are six siblings that make up the immediate family. At an early age, their parents exposed them to the practice of meditation and the power of loving-kindness. Their experiences growing up taught them the importance of taking care of each other, the value of community, and how a healthy body and mind is a necessity to live a full life. Without knowing it, they were being introduced to the core principles of yoga.
The Yax brothers (Jimmy, John, and Christopher) started off on the path to yoga through martial arts. Through the teachings of Jeet Kune Do Concepts, they learned the importance of staying open minded, and to embrace growth and change as much as possible. The Yax sisters’ (Colleen, Sarah, Elizabeth) path to yoga went through dance, body work and personal fitness. One by one, they all came to yoga for different reasons, but with a common desire to help people live well.
In a continual pursuit of excellence, coupled with their passion for the practice, John and Christopher developed a unique approach to yoga called Yax Yoga Concepts. Yax Yoga Concepts is based on the philosophy which adheres to being open to evolving with the needs of the individual and the community. This methodology incorporates the most effective practices from various styles of yoga and spiritual traditions, blending cutting edge science with grounded wisdom teachings. The result is a holistic approach to the understanding of personal transformation.
About Our Teacher Training Program
Yax Yoga Concepts is certified through Yoga Alliance to teach 200 hour and 500 hour level teacher trainings. Having studied with masters from many spiritual traditions as well as the many great teachers from the Hot Yoga and Vinyasa lineages, our focus is to develop powerful people into inspiring teachers. With over 10,000 hours of teaching experience, our teacher training programs are designed to provide an in-depth exploration into the process and science of yoga. Our programs are physically, mentally and spiritually challenging, but because we cannot teach where we have not been, this work is necessary to develop ourselves into effective, heartfelt teachers. Yax Yoga Concepts teacher training programs offer the opportunity to dive deep into the practice of yoga and the fulfillment of sharing the path with others.
NEW! Teacher Training Information Sessions by Appointment
Peggy Campbell, YYC Director, is available during her weekly phone support hours on Mondays from 11 am to 1 pm and all other evenings from 8 pm to 9:30pm for information sessions personalized for you. To set up an appointment, email her at peggy@yaxyogaconcepts.com
“This program teaches instructors how to excel at teaching, how to prevent injury, and how to assist skillfully. The teaching manual is packed with usable, understandable, and ready-to-use tools and techniques. The discussions are guided yet are allowed to be organic (they aren’t lectures). John and Chis live what they teach, bringing a rare authenticity to each conversation. I couldn’t recommend this program more.”
“I wouldn’t have wanted to complete my training anywhere else, they are amazing teachers. I had one of the most incredible and fulfilling experiences of my life training with them and I can’t wait to spread the love and science of yoga onto others using the tools they have given me. I highly recommend.”
