Yoga Teacher
Emily began her yoga practice in Auburn, Alabama, and completed her 200-hr YTT with Peach Friedman at Yogafly Studio in 2015. In 2017, she moved to Athens, Georgia, to complete her master’s degree in nutrition and finish up her dietetic internship. There, she fell in love with Shakti Power Yoga - Athens and completed the Baptiste Yoga Institute’s Level 1 training program. After finishing school, Emily stuck around in Athens and taught yoga and managed Shakti’s social media and community connections full-time. During this time, she completed her 300-hr training with Susanna Barkataki. She has also completed over 100 hours of training with Noah Mazé and attended various modules on hands-on assisting, anatomy, philosophy, Sanskrit, and yogic history. Emily is an ERYT-500 and currently teaches in-person & online.
300-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Susanna Barkataki (ERYT-500) | Mar – Dec 2020
Level 1 Baptiste Teacher Training with Baron Baptiste | Mar 2019
50-hour Yoga Teacher Tune-Up with Noah Mazé (ERYT-500) | Jun 2018
Yoga, Mindfulness, and Neuroscience with Dr. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D. | Jul 2017
Vedic Chanting with Dr. Deepti Sastry | Feb 2017
Thai Yoga Assists for Teachers with Abigail Brown Falcon | Aug 2016
Shoulder Clinic: Build a Better Vinyasa with Peach Friedman | Mar 2016
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Peach Friedman (ERYT-500) | May – Nov 2015
Private Sessions
Private sessions begin at $60/hour with flexible rates available upon request. Private group sessions begin at $80/hour.
Beginner’s Mind Yoga School
300-hr Yoga Teacher Training - Yoga Alliance Certified
The apprenticeship-style 300hr yoga teacher training is a one-on-one training between the apprentice and Emily Unwin, the lead trainer, Maggie Scruggs, co-facilitator, and guest teachers over the course of 10 to 16 months. Two apprentices are accepted per year.
The apprenticeship mixes weekly one-on-one meetings with self-guided learning dependent on your specific interests and Yoga Alliance requirements. Examples of topics covered: yoga philosophy (Samkhya and Tantric philosophies), anatomy, “advanced” asana, sequencing techniques, mythology stories, study of ancient texts, meditation, pranayama, appropriation versus appreciation, Sanskrit, modifications and prop usage, energy work, astrology, music, cueing, leadership development, yoga as service and action. Weekly meetings can be structured as lessons, book club, feedback sessions, asana practice, practice teaching, inquiry sessions, discussions, and assignments. Expect these weekly meetings alongside two immersion-style weekends over the course of the training.
An apprenticeship model is different than the more popularized RYT-300 large group-style training in that it is more flexible, more personalized, and is solely held between the trainers and apprentice with options for connecting to other apprentices in community-based and immersion-style ways. This model is perfect for people who prefer self-study, individualized teachings, and have a specific niche of interest that they want guidance and growth in.
Cost: 4,500 USD (3,500 GDP) - This training offers payment plans and a build-your-own method of scheduling (both in-person [for those located in Edinburgh] and/or online).
*For more information, please use the Contact Me button at the bottom of the page or email Emily at eeu0001 at gmail dot com.
