Got Questions
- Movement teachers including - Yoga teachers, Pilates teachers, or other certified movement teachers
- Certified therapists like Physical therapists (physios), Chiropractors, Massage therapists
- Fitness / yoga / Pilates / other movement teachers, body workers
If you do not have a certification like one of the ones listed above, you are only eligible for the RYC® teacher training.
- Attend an RYC® Weekend Workshop in person or online
OR complete an RYC® Assessment with a Pro Teacher
OR complete an RYC® Series with an RYC® certified teacher. - Complete the RYC® Online program; stages 1 and 2 must be completed prior to the training start.
- Attend an RYC® Weekend Workshop in person or online
The requirements to get certified as an RYC® teacher depends on if you are a new or existing movement teacher. Existing Movement Teachers:
- Complete RYC® Teacher Training.
- Submit 3 Case Studies: These are to be completed post-training. They can be a 1-1 or a group class. We offer guidelines for writing up a summary of your class.
- Complete the Teaching Fundamentals course - an Online course for teachers included in the price.
- Complete RYC® Teacher Training.
- Submit 3 Case Studies: These are to be completed post-training.
- Teach 10 practice hours. These hours will be completed post-certification. Participants will be given a full set of guidelines for this teaching.
- Submit 3 Case Studies post-training. They can be a 1-1 or a group class, in person or virtual. We offer guidelines for writing up a summary of your class.
- Complete the Teaching Fundamentals course - an Online course for teachers included in the price.
There are so many things you can do with your RYC® teacher certification! These include:
- Teach RYC® group classes and private classes in person or online
- Call yourself a Certified RYC® teacher
- Eligible to apply for Pro teacher designation
- Teach RYC® Assessments Online (RYC® Pro teacher designation required)
- Teach RYC® workshops to both laypeople and professionals (RYC® Pro teacher designation required)
Only those in the RYC® Teacher Training who successfully certify as RYC® teachers will:
- Get access to a new exclusive Facebook community of RYC® teachers with support and guidance from myself and Louisa Thomas and other certified teachers.
- Post-training, you will get 3 group coaching calls with Louisa specific to the training and materials
- Be invited to LIVE clinic session with Lauren and clients
- Access marketing materials and design templates
- Get discounts off all Lauren Ohayon events and training
- Be referred to via our website and on the Facebook group
- Be able to promote your RYC® classes to the main RYC® Facebook group or Lauren will promote for you
Pro RYC® teachers are certified RYC® teachers who have been teaching RYC® for at least 6 months, meet certain teaching requirements, and want to teach RYC® workshops and assessments. The workshops are for both laypeople and professionals. We provide Pro teachers with all the marketing materials, class outlines, and an event listing on our site. They are also able to teach the 1-1 Assessments and receive all needed materials to do so. Teachers must apply and there is an annual fee to gain access to all of the materials and to be licensed to teach the workshops.
If you are enrolled in the RYC® Teacher Training, there will be a short test to demonstrate comprehension of material and philosophy. It is not pass / fail as everyone passes. It is simply a conversation to assure that you are clear on the materials. If you are enrolled in the RYC® Method Training, there is no test.
The "Teaching Movement Fundamentals course" is an 8-module online course for those in the RYC® Teacher Training to gain a deeper understanding of anatomy and movement. The topics of these 8 modules include: Sacroiliac Joint anatomy and function, Shoulder anatomy and function, "Tight Hips" Sequencing, General body reading and assessment, Finding your voice as a teacher, learning to listen, setting goals and expectations, How to modify postures and exercises, How to sequence a group, private and themed class, and Business building.
You'll be required to renew your status on an annual basis for $30 per year. This fee covers being listed on the site, access to the private RYC® teachers FB group, marketing materials, the teacher’s area, and Lauren promoting your events in her newsletter, her website, and on the RYC® Facebook group.
Applications for the September 2022 training close on August 5th, one calendar month before our first live call.
Both training tracks will take place over 5 months on Zoom. Meetings take place 3 Mondays a month with some exceptions around holiday periods. The full training calendar will be visible in the training portal once it is live.
The Method Training will teach you to use the RYC® assessments and tools but will not certify you to teach RYC® templated classes. If you want to be able to teach RYC® classes, you need to complete the Teacher Training. Those who complete the Teacher Training and certify also have access to additional support including, but not limited to, a private Facebook group, continued support from Lauren and her team, marketing materials, free webinars, access to open clinics, class templates, and discounts on future events. The Teacher Training culminates in a required 2-day intensive and there are required case study hours. The Method Training does not include nor require either of these.
PT, OT, fitness / yoga / Pilates / other movement teacher, body worker, Chiropractor, Osteopath.
No, once you have chosen a training track, it is not possible to change. However, if you sign up for the method training and your certification/licensure does not qualify, you will have the opportunity to switch to the teacher training and pay the difference; otherwise the refund policy applies.
In addition to the cost of the training, students in either training are also required to own the RYC® program and to attend either an RYC® Series or RYC® Workshop with an RYC® Pro teacher or Lauren OR complete a 1:1 RYC® Assessment with a Pro teacher. The cost of these requirements are additional expenses and are not included in the registration of the training.
We recommend a time investment of 3-5 hours per week to successfully work through the training. This includes time to join the live Zoom calls or watch the replays, time to meet with your partner to practice the tools and assessments, time to watch the pre-recorded videos for the relevant module, and time to complete the end-of-module quiz.
The 2-day intensive is only open for those who are completing the RYC® Teacher Training. It takes place at the end of the training. During the 2-day intensive students will practice teaching live, and we will look at business building, correct conduct when working with clients, how to handle client questions and much more. Attendance at the 2-day intensive is mandatory in order to certify to teach RYC®.
No. The Teacher Training route is open to anyone who wants to teach RYC®, including those with no teaching background. The training will ensure you are fully equipped to teach RYC® classes even if you are not currently a movement teacher.
Yes, you must choose the Teacher Training if you are interested in teaching RYC® classes.
Our refund policy includes that we honor cancellations or transfers up to 30 days before the training start date minus the processing fee of $300. Once the training has begun there are no refunds or transfers. If you are uncertain the training is for you or unsure of what track to sign up for, send Lauren an email at me@laurenohayon.com to discuss your options further.
The RYC® Teacher Training is open to anyone who wants to teach RYC®, including those with no teaching or movement background. The training will ensure you are fully equipped to teach RYC® classes even if you are not currently a movement teacher.
- Attend an RYC® Weekend Workshop in person or online OR complete an RYC® Assessment with a Pro Teacher OR join an RYC® Series with an RYC® certified teacher.
- Complete the RYC® Online program including all tutorials; stage 1 and stage 2 must be completed prior to the training start.
- Provide documentation of professional licensure and/or certification (the RYC® Teacher Training does not require this).
Only current certified RYC® teachers are listed on our sites. Your profile will be added to the Teachers section of both laurenohayon.com and restoreyourcore.com and you will have an opportunity for your RYC® offerings to be included on the Events page of restoreyourcore.com. Additionally, Lauren regularly promotes certified teachers and their RYC® events in the RYC® Facebook group and in her newsletter.
There are so many things you can do with your RYC® method training.
- You can implement all the tools and assessments into what you currently do and offer.
- You will know how to help your clients to be more functional and to move with more ease.
- You can list the training as you would any other continuing education opportunity
The next training will start early September 2022 and continue until the end of January 2023.
The first live call is on Monday September 5th, and gives an overview of the training format, as well as the learning portal and other important information to support you. Meetings typically take place 3 Mondays a month at 1:30 PM EST/UK 6:30 PM, with some exceptions during holiday periods. The full training calendar will be visible in the portal once it is live.
The first live call is on Monday September 5th, and gives an overview of the training format, as well as the learning portal and other important information to support you. Meetings typically take place 3 Mondays a month at 1:30 PM EST/UK 6:30 PM, with some exceptions during holiday periods. The full training calendar will be visible in the portal once it is live.
The intensive for the September 2022 training takes place January 25th & 26th from 10am-3pm EST / 3pm-8pm UK.
During the 2-day intensive students will practice teaching live, and we will look at business building, correct conduct when working with clients, how to handle client questions and much more. Attendance at the 2-day intensive is mandatory in order to certify to teach RYC®.
During the 2-day intensive students will practice teaching live, and we will look at business building, correct conduct when working with clients, how to handle client questions and much more. Attendance at the 2-day intensive is mandatory in order to certify to teach RYC®.
