Deepen your knowledge. Refine your teaching. Inspire your students.
ERYT 500, YACEP
Yoga Therapist Candidate
Allison has been teaching yoga on the Jersey Shore for over 15 years. She teaches vinyasa, slow flow, restorative, self-myofascial release, chair yoga, and therapeutic yoga. Her goal is to empower students to make decisions that will serve their body on and off their mats, whether that is getting stronger or getting softer. She is known for teaching with a blend of deep knowledge and light humor that makes her both credible and approachable.
Anatomy Basics for Yoga Teachers:
Functional Anatomy:
Teaching to Different Body Types:
Self-Myofascial Release (SMFR):
Teaching for the Doshas:
Oct 11 & Oct 18
Jan 24 & Jan 31
Feb 21 & Feb 28
TBD
TBD
ERYT-500, YACEP, Yoga Medicine Therapeutics Student
Jennifer is a highly credentialed yoga educator, ERYT-500, YACEP, and Yoga Medicine Therapeutics student. She specializes in Chair Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Yoga for Women with Breast Cancer. Since taking over Inlet Yoga in 2016, she’s mentored countless teachers through her thoughtful, inclusive approach to movement, breathwork, and mindfulness.
Sequencing with Skill & Intention:
Chair Yoga:
Foundations of Teaching (co-taught w/ Allison Kane):
Assisting & Adjusting (co-taught w/ Ellen Mosko):
Sept 27, Oct 4, Oct 25, Nov 1
Mar 7 & Mar 28
TBD
Jan 10 & Jan 17
A seasoned yoga teacher, retreat guide, and teacher trainer with over two decades of experience helping students slow down, reconnect, and feel at home in their bodies.
She began teaching in 2004 and has been leading teacher trainings—including advanced 300-hour programs—since 2012. Ellen specializes in Yin Yoga, alignment-based movement, nervous system support, and the subtle body. Known as a supportive teacher’s teacher, she mentors with clarity, compassion, and a deep respect for each person’s path. Her work blends ancient wisdom with real-life insight, offering grounded, accessible practices that build strength, resilience, and ease.
Weekend 1:
Weekend 2:
Includes subtopics (Koshas, Chakras, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, etc.)
Nov 8 & Nov 15
Nov 22 & TBD
ERYT 500, YACEP Yoga Therapist Candidate
Allison has been teaching yoga on the Jersey Shore for over 15 years. She teaches vinyasa, slow flow, restorative, self-myofascial release, chair yoga, and therapeutic yoga. Her goal is to empower students to make decisions that will serve their body on and off their mats, whether that is getting stronger or getting softer. She is known for teaching with a blend of deep knowledge and light humor that makes her both credible and approachable.
She completed both her 200 and 500-hour teacher trainings at Dig Yoga with Sue Elkind and Naime Jezzeny and then became certified in Tune Up Fitness with Jill Miller. She also completed a Restorative teacher training with Jillian Pranksy. All of these trainings prepared her for a focus on anatomy and therapeutics. She is currently a Yoga Therapist Candidate with the Prema Yoga Institute in NYC.
Allison is honored to have led the Anatomy portion of Inlet Yoga’s 200-hour training for the past 3 years. She is thrilled to now offer these new modules, which delve deeper into topics crucial for yoga instructors today: Anatomy (Basics and Functional), Self-Myofascial Release, and Teaching to Different Body Types. Allison understands that students want to learn how to keep themselves safe and mobile as they move through life and that they expect their teachers to be able to help them on their journey – and she is excited to now support other teachers on this path.
Allison Kane offers a variety of in-depth, practical, and inspiring modules designed for yoga teachers who wish to deepen their knowledge, refine their teaching skills, and serve a wider range of students. These trainings count toward Inlet Yoga’s 300-hour CYT program and/or can be taken as Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through Yoga Alliance.
Trainings are offered in a mix of weekend and evening sessions, with additional homework (approximately 1–2 hours per week). Sessions may include public teaching opportunities and hands-on practice.
This foundational module reviews key anatomy concepts from the 200-hour training, including major bones, muscles, and joints — how they move, when we use them, and how to design classes with anatomy in mind. Learn to sequence effectively, cue clearly, and offer meaningful modifications that support your students’ bodies and needs.
Take your anatomy knowledge deeper by exploring how the body functions within yoga postures. This module covers which muscles and joints are loaded in different shapes, the biomechanics of movement, the science of stretching, and how to prepare for peak poses while understanding when and why modifications are necessary.
This thoughtful and inclusive module helps you create classes and sequences that meet the needs of diverse students — across different life stages, body sizes, health statuses (including pregnancy), and mobility levels. You’ll learn how to adapt poses, use props effectively, and develop ready-to-go sequences that are welcoming and supportive for everyone in the room.
Discover the importance of the fascial system and its role in movement and yoga practice. This module teaches you how to identify fascial restrictions, address them with a variety of tools and techniques, and weave SMFR into your group or private yoga classes to help students move with more ease and awareness.
In this unique 10-hour module, you’ll learn how Ayurveda’s three doshas can inform and enrich your teaching. Explore how to sequence and teach with the doshas in mind, designing classes and practices that balance seasonal energies, individual tendencies, and imbalances. You’ll leave with sequences you can use right away, rooted in the wisdom of yoga’s sister science.
About Jennifer Vafakos, ERYT-500, YACEP, Yoga Medicine Therapeutics Student
Jennifer is a highly credentialed yoga educator, ERYT-500, YACEP, and Yoga Medicine Therapeutics student. She specializes in Chair Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Yoga for Women with Breast Cancer. Since taking over Inlet Yoga in 2016, she’s mentored countless teachers through her thoughtful, inclusive approach to movement, breathwork, and mindfulness.
Jennifer shares her teaching philosophy and outlines the inspiring trainings she leads, including:
✨ Sequencing: Craft intelligent, inspiring classes that foster growth and connection.
✨ Chair Yoga: Accessible, transformative practices using the chair as a tool for clarity.
✨ Foundations of Teaching: Co-taught with Allison Kane to nurture your voice as a teacher.
✨ Assisting & Adjusting: Co-taught with Ellen Mosko, offering compassionate, skillful touch and observation.
Her dedication to inclusivity, mentorship, and community has made her a beloved guide at Inlet Yoga and beyond. Learn how these trainings empower teachers to step into their own with authenticity, confidence, and care.
Jennifer Vafakos offers a range of thoughtful, accessible, and deeply impactful modules designed for yoga teachers who want to refine their skills, deepen their understanding, and expand their ability to serve students with confidence and care. These trainings count toward Inlet Yoga’s 300-hour CYT program and/or can be taken as Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through Yoga Alliance.
Trainings are offered in weekend or multi-day formats and include practice teaching, mentorship, and opportunities for hands-on learning in a supportive environment.
These two 10-hour modules teaches you to craft intelligent, inspiring yoga classes and series that foster student growth and connection. You’ll refine your cueing, transitions, and ability to read the room while learning to sequence within broad, adaptable containers. Through practice teaching and feedback, you’ll gain the confidence to design safe, meaningful, and creative classes.
Learn to see and feel the body more clearly through the art of chair yoga — where movement, breath, and awareness meet intelligent support. This training explores body mapping, alignment, and classic yoga shapes reimagined through the feedback of the chair. You’ll gain tools to guide students toward clarity and confidence with accessible, yet profoundly transformative, practices.
Jennifer Vafakos and Allison Kane lead this inspiring foundational program designed to nurture your unique voice as a yoga teacher. Together, they guide you through essential skills — from breathwork and alignment to sequencing, energetics, and holding space. This training empowers newer teachers to build confidence, deepen their knowledge, and step into teaching with authenticity and joy.
Co-taught by Jennifer Vafakos and Ellen Mosko, this module teaches practical, intelligent, and compassionate techniques to enhance students’ experiences through meaningful touch and skillful observation. You’ll develop confidence in assisting with hands-on adjustments, precise verbal cues, and anatomical awareness — all while empowering students with agency and fostering connection and trust.
A seasoned yoga teacher, retreat guide, and teacher trainer with over two decades of experience helping students slow down, reconnect, and feel at home in their bodies.
She began teaching in 2004 and has been leading teacher trainings—including advanced 300-hour programs—since 2012. Ellen specializes in Yin Yoga, alignment-based movement, nervous system support, and the subtle body. Known as a supportive teacher’s teacher, she mentors with clarity, compassion, and a deep respect for each person’s path. Her work blends ancient wisdom with real-life insight, offering grounded, accessible practices that build strength, resilience, and ease. Through classes, online programs, and soulful women’s retreats, Ellen creates spaces for meaningful transformation—meeting students exactly where they are, with both depth and lightness.
Ready to teach from the inside out? The Art of Subtle Practice is a soulful, advanced-level training that invites yoga teachers to explore the quieter realms of Yin, Restorative, and Slow Flow through the lens of subtle body wisdom. You’ll learn to sequence and cue with intention, hold space with presence, and integrate energetic anatomy—from Koshas and Chakras to TCM Elements, Pranayama, and Yoga Nidra. This isn’t just about teaching slower; it’s about teaching with depth, clarity, and authenticity. Whether you’re craving creative inspiration or looking to refine your voice as a teacher, this module offers the tools—and the space—to reconnect with your most grounded, empowered self.
Deepen your teaching with Subtle Body awareness
Sequence and cue from the maps: Koshas, Elements
Refine language, presence, and intuition as a teacher
Learn tools to support your teaching and nervous system
Integrate Pranayama into your teaching
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