OM GROW|300 Hour Teacher Training

What is OM Grow?

The next level of learning is here. OM Grow is our brand-new, modular program designed for two unique paths:

1. Students who want to deepen their practice and immerse themselves in the richness of yoga

2.Yoga teachers on the journey toward their 300-Hour Yoga Alliance certification or seeking continuing education

Yes, these weekend modules are open to everyone eager to learn, grow, and explore alongside a vibrant, experienced teaching team.

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Each module will dive deep into powerful and relevant topics like:

• Aspire to Grow: Inspired, Intelligent & Impactful Teaching

• More Than Movement: Yoga Philosophy from the Inside Out

• Creative Movement: Methodology & The Teacher's Voice

• Advanced Anatomy For Yoga : The Core & The Pelvic Floor

•  Intro to Reiki: Embodied Energetics

• Kundalini: The Science of the Soul

•  Path of Devotion Bhakti Yoga: Sacred Heart, Earthly Life

•  The Integration of Yoga & Sculpt

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How It Works:

• Already a 200-Hour RYT?

You can enroll in OM Grow for your 300-Hour certification path or take individual modules for CE credits! Complete SEVEN modules and the program requirements - a final thesis (1400-2000 words), and Seva (service) - to receive your Yoga Alliance–recognized 300-Hour certificate. Graduates of The Om Lounge 200 hour training receive discounted tuition.

• Not a Yoga Teacher?

You’re welcome to take individual modules that interest you à la carte—just for the joy of learning. We’ve trained over 150 yoga teachers through The Om Lounge, and our team has created this next chapter not just for aspiring teachers, but for curious students craving more knowledge and connection. OM Grow meets you where you are. Whether you want to teach, grow, or simply dive deeper, your path starts here.

Modules

1.  Aspire to Grow: Inspired, Intelligent, & Impactful Teaching

Because teaching yoga is a practice — and so is growing your purpose, your presence, and your impact.

JANUARY 24 & 25

SAT & SUN 12:30-5:30 PM 

STRIP DISTRICT STUDIO, led by Suzanne Nagel, E-RYT-500, YACEP
MAY ALSO BE TAKEN ONLINE--Please email fallon@omloungeyoga.com after registering if you will be taking the module online.

Step into the next phase of your teaching journey with this focused weekend immersion designed to demystify the intersection between teaching and the business side of yoga. In this advanced module, we’ll take an honest and empowering look at the modern yoga industry: where it is, where it’s going, and how to not just survive but thrive as it evolves. You’ll gain real-world tools and strategies to help you:

• Clarify your message and expand your skills

• Build authentic momentum without burnout

• Understand key marketing principles (without the cringe)

• Create a sustainable path aligned with your purpose

Whether you dream of filling classes, launching offerings, or simply feeling more confident in your role as a teacher in today’s landscape, this weekend will equip you with the insight, language, and structure to grow without compromising your values. This module is led by Suzanne Nagel, founder of The Om Lounge and creator of the Om Lounge Sequencing Method©. With 28 years of practice, 13 years of teaching, and 7+ years as a multi-studio owner, Suzanne brings a unique, grounded perspective to the business of yoga. She built her studios and signature teacher trainings from the ground up starting with no funding, and a lot of grit after a divorce, and grew them into a thriving, authentic community. Suzanne knows firsthand what it takes to go beyond the mat and build something that lasts.

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2. The Integration of Yoga & Sculpt

The Om Lounge Sculpt Method© isn’t your average workout. It’s a one-of-a-kind fusion of yoga, strength, and cardio designed to build resilience in both body and mind.

NOVEMBER 15 & 16

SAT & SUN 12:00-5:00 PM 

EASST LIBERTY STUDIO led by Suzanne Nagel, E-RYT-500, YACEP + SCULPT LEAD TRAINER, & Claudette Minnotte, SCULPT MASTER TRAINER

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Our Yoga Sculpt is a unique fusion of foundational yoga poses, strength training, and cardio using weights, bands, and balls - developed through years of teaching and refining at one of Pittsburgh’s most dynamic yoga communities. This weekend module will cover movement principles, sequencing and structure, teaching methodology, transitions, and how to use equipment and props.  You’ll leave not only with a certification, but also with a clear, marketable skillset that allows you to confidently teach sculpt anywhere. What you'll learn:

• How to design safe, intelligent, and creative Yoga Sculpt sequences

• Techniques for layering yoga postures with strength and cardio elements

• Effective use of props: weights, resistance bands, balls, foam rollers, and more

• Cueing strategies to motivate, inspire, and empower your students.

• The Om Lounge Sculpt Method© framework to apply to your own authentic voice

At The Om Lounge, we don’t just teach “fitness with yoga poses.” We’ve developed a proven methodology that blends yoga foundations, strength training, cardio bursts and music. The result? Classes that are as athletic as they are mindful, leaving students feeling strong, empowered and connected.

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3.  Advanced Anatomy for Yoga: The Core & The Pelvic Floor

Strong movement starts from the center of you. Demystify the why and how around quality core and pelvic floor function

FEBRUARY 21 & 22

SAT & SUN 12:30-5:30 PM

STRIP DISTRICT STUDIO, led by Angela Paxton, DPT, RYT 200

Time and time again we hear it: Engage your core! Don’t hold your breath! Do your kegels! But what’s all the fuss about and am I even doing it right!? Get ready for a deep dive into the anatomy and function of the core, breath, and the pelvic floor - the foundational pillars of healthy movement and function.

During this module, you will learn how to:

• Delve into the nitty gritty anatomy of your abdomen, pelvis, and breath

• Learn how to contract, relax, and stretch your pelvic floor as well as when is the right time to do each

• Gain confidence in integrating quality muscle engagement and movement patterns into your motion both on and off the mat

• Expand your repertoire of language and cues surrounding quality core engagement to help you (and your students!) experience that “aha!” moment

This module is led by Angela Paxton, DPT - an Om Lounge yoga instructor and local Pittsburgh physical therapist. Angela started her journey as a certified anatomy nerd while completing her bachelor’s in exercise physiology and, subsequently, went on to earn her doctorate in physical therapy. Since 2018, she has been practicing as a physical therapist specializing in orthopedics and pelvic health. Her favorite part of her job is educating her patients about their bodies and empowering them to take charge of their own healing journeys.

4. Creative Movement Methodology & The Teacher's Voice (in Tulum!)

Creative doesn't mean chaotic. Functional doesn't mean boring. This is where they meet.

MARCH 4TH - 9TH 

*TULUM, MEXICO led by Suzanne Nagel, E-RYT 500, YACEP

NOTE: For this module, once you sign up, you will be contacted regarding the retreat accommodations. Please see our retreat page for more information about where we are going!) 

Get ready to challenge your creativity and sharpen your skills in this vibrant embodied module with the backdrop of stunning Tulum Beach, the place where so much of Suzanne's creative skills have taken shape.: Creative Movement Methodology is a deep dive into understanding functional movement, mobility, and dynamic transitions — without losing clarity or cohesion. Creative doesn't mean chaotic. Functional doesn't mean boring. This is where they meet.

Through the lens of functional movement, mobility, and creative flow design, you’ll learn how to:

• Learn new adaptable sequencing patterns that feel fluid, elevated, and cohesive

• Balance foundational structure with creative expansion

• Layer in dynamic transitions without the feeling of overwhelm

• Upgrade your cueing to be more effective, embodied, and precise

• Strengthen your teaching voice — the way you lead, speak, and hold space

This is about more than just movement — it’s about how you guide it, how you speak to it, and how you connect it back to something deeper. You’ll leave with new sequencing strategies, movement patterns, cueing techniques, and voice clarity — all designed to make your classes more intelligent, impactful, and unmistakably yours.

5. More Than Movement: Yoga Philosophy from the Inside Out

Discover the wisdom that makes yoga more than movement.

APRIL 18 & 19

SAT & SUN 12:30 - 5:30 PM 

STRIP DISTRICT STUDIO led by Suzanne Nagel, E-RYT 500, YACEP

MAY ALSO BE TAKEN ONLINE--Please email fallon@omloungeyoga.com after registering if you will be taking the module online.

Before discovering yoga philosophy, Suzanne, like many practitioners, was deeply impacted by the physical practice but sensed there was something more. Eleven years ago, during a training in Los Angeles, she was introduced to the Yoga Sutras, and everything shifted. It was there that her love for yoga philosophy began. She realized yoga wasn’t just movement—it was a profound and practical system for inner transformation, rooted in mindfulness, self-awareness, and well-being.

• Explore the foundational concepts of the Yoga Sutras

• Understand the roots of yoga beyond the physical practice

• Discover how philosophy supports mental and emotional growth

• Learn how to bring ancient wisdom into modern teaching

This module offers students a deeper understanding of the origins of yoga and why its teachings remain powerfully relevant today. Suzanne guides trainees through key philosophical principles in an accessible and inspiring way, helping them integrate these teachings into their personal journey and professional path. Whether students teach in studios, online, or simply wish to deepen their own practice, this module lays the groundwork for living yoga from the inside out.

6. Intro to Reiki - Embodied Energetics

JULY 11 & 12

SAT & SUN 12:30 -5 PM

STRIP DISTRICT STUDIO, led by Paige Creamer, Reiki Master Teacher, RYT 200, Founder Moonbaby Wellness

Reiki offers yoga teachers a direct, embodied way to understand and work with energy — in themselves and in  their students. Activate gentle energetic presence through foundational Reiki principles and practice. Stay rooted in the philosophy of Yoga.

During this module, you will learn how to:

• Introduce intuitive chakra flow into daily practice

• Experience a full self-Reiki session with confidence

• Learn lineage-based energy principles and ethics

• Build a foundation for future Reiki levels

Led by  Paige Creamer (RYT-200, Reiki Master Teacher), a long-time energy practitioner and Intuitive with a background in chakra-based sequencing, practical Reiki application, and real-world teaching. Paige brings a direct, embodied approach that helps students understand energy work in a way that actually makes sense — and sticks.

MORE MODULES COMING SOON...