Khem Beach, a 35 minute scooter drive from the studio.
Become a Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certified Training
FIRST TIME- 1 month residential program in PHU QUOC, Vietnam!
A top destination for affordable luxury, PQ was voted Asia’s most beautiful island by Condé Nast Traveler readers
✅ 1 Month Intensive Format: Monday-Friday, 7 AM–7 PM (breakfast and lunch break), Satuday AM session, Sunday OFF
✅ All classes in English (English/Korean)
✅ Limited to 12 participants
Congratulations Kaizen trainees!
Behind the scenes of 10 weeks of transformation. (2025)
PROGRAM INTRODUCTION
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YOGA AS A THERAPEUTIC TOOL | Focus on the research and study of human anatomy and movement; begin problem solving for a broad range of students.
In part one, the main focus is placed on laying the foundation for understand the history and philosophy of yoga.
We also move from rote knowledge into a higher level of thinking: analysis and synthesis. What limitations are students facing? What patterns are present? Going further, how can we sequence intelligently to make practice accessible and beneficial?
There is a heavy emphasis on teaching technique. Being a practitioner and a teacher are worlds apart. Here you are given a full toolbox to prepare you to step into the classroom and cultivate empowered learners.
Upon completion of the full 200hr program, students will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance USA.
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AcroYoga is great, but what’s the point? -Jessie (AYM)
AcroYoga AS A TOOL | Focus on AcroYoga fundamentals and physical practice
Here, we challenge trainees' physicality and explore boundaries physical, mental and emotion through learning fundamental AcroYoga postures. These are accessible and beneficial for training teachers. With KAIZEN YOGA, AcroYoga is not the goal in and of itself. It is a tool to understand human movement, cultivate the art of touch, embody the beginner's mind, establish trust and boundaries and learn how to give and receive feedback both physical and verbal.
TUITION
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There are two package options: tuition only and full package
Both options have early bird discounts that end Nov 30, 2026. Please check carefully.Tuition Only:
is for students living in Phu Quoc or prefer to secure their own stay during the program.
It includes training manuals and all learning materials (cleaning kit, activity materials, etc.) but does not include room, board, transportation, insurance or anything else outside of the course materials.
Full Package:
includes course materials, a shared room in a large hostel offsite (about 15 minutes by foot from Gata Bear Studio) and daily breakfast during your stay.PAYMENT POLICY | To be eligible for the early bird rate, 10% non-refundable deposit must be paid by November 30, 2026. Payment plans available as needed. Please contact Mindy to make arrangements. No refunds given for partially completed program. Students accept responsibility to attend class and keep student status in good standing. Those not meeting the qualifications of the program as determined by instructors may be dismissed from program without recourse.
How to Register
Please make your 10% deposit and send an email stating your name, any limitations physical or otherwise that need accommodation and include any questions you may have. We are excited to be starting this adventure together!
Payment Info | Wise @msisco13
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$1550 early bird rate
(10% nonrefundable deposit by 11.30.26 to secure early bird rate)balance due by 1.1.27
Regular Full Package rate:
$1850 usdIncluded:
course materials
shared room in top rated hostel
daily breakfast during stay
Not included:
flights, insurance, transportation, meals outside of included breakfast -
This is for tuition only. If you require accommodations, please check “full package” section.
$950 usd early bird
(10% nonrefundable deposit due by 11.30.26 to secure early bird rate.)regular tuition $1250 usd
(full balance due by 1.1.27)
This is for tuition only. This is intended for those living in Phu Quoc or those wanting to secure their own accommodations. -
students have the option to stay in reserved rooms or secure their own accommodations.
Our reserved accommodations are shared rooms with gender segregated bathroom/showers. It includes beautiful communal spaces and daily breakfast cooked to order. It is about 15 minutes walking distance from the studio with access to many conveniences.
If you do not have a roommate, one will be assigned to you.Stay will commence Sunday, Jan 3 (program begins Monday, Jan 4) and check out will be Sunday, Jan 31. If students would like to arrive early or stay late, we are happy to help organize additional accommodations but cannot guarantee it will be at the same location.
FAQs
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Kaizen Yoga is a name that embodies our philosophy of continuous improvement and “better together,” both cornerstones of the originalToyota manufacturing ethos. It is an amalgam of different training, social and work and life experiences- we focus on specialized sequencing and a partner-supported practice as a means for living better and doing good.
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Short answer: Vinyasa.
Long answer: Kaizen Yoga is an amalgam of different training, social, work and life experiences from founder, Mindy Sisco. This practice is structured around the template of Ashtanga Vinyasa. (All trainees are expected to learn the AV standing sequence.) It goes further by focusing on the following:
a full commitment to *trauma-informed teaching that provides a safe space for students where they are free from harassment and have agency/control over their bodies and experiences;
*specialized sequencing to maximize benefits and limit risks for all different practitioners;
*partner-supported practice to reinforce learning and create an environment rooted in support rather than competition;
*a teaching approach that is student focused/led and works to encourage students to advocate for themselves and articulate their needs.
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A: Vinyasa.
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A: No.
Kaizen AcroYoga is a tool not the goal in and of itself.
Kaizen Yoga takes the benefits of foundational AcroYoga poses and principles and brings them into a wider context. We use AcroYoga with the following objectives:
AcroYoga is a tool to investigate and understand human movement;
AcroYoga infuses great therapeutic benefits through therapeutic flying and the cultivation of a partner supported practice rather than solo practice side-by-side
AcroYoga helps students cultivate, maintain and advocate for agency of their body- a practice that starts on the mat and begins to extend beyond. AcroYoga is an active practice of articulating one’s needs. This is a practice that permeates all aspects of life.
AcroYoga helps cultivate the art of touch which is so critical for teachers with adjustments and for practitioners of other sports, movement arts.
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AcroYoga is a gorgeous practice as dynamic as it is varied. Starting with what are considered the founders of AcroYoga: AcroYoga Montreal (Jessie & Eugene) and AcroYoga International (Jason Nemer), these two streams both approach the practice of AcroYoga differently with different objectives in their practice. In no way does Kaizen do what either of them do, just as J&E don’t do what Jason does and vice/versa.
My personal practice rooted in AcroYoga Montreal style has pushed my body and creativity beyond points I ever thought possible. Therein lay the distinction: I use the flows as a means to an end to drive my personal practice. My work as a teacher and teacher trainer diverts from the “tricks” or the “big moves” of the main streams of AcroYoga. There is an ever growing list of experts in their fields that will take you further down this path as a practitioner should you be so inspired.
AcroYoga with Kaizen Yoga differs in that AcroYoga is a tool as much a props, the wall, etc. rather than the practice in and of itself. We believe in the benefits of AcroYoga as they extend to regular yoga classes, other sports, educators in other arenas, social workers and being everyday citizen.
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A: In addition to the benefits listed above, from a physical perspective, AcroYoga is an active investigation, a physical problem solving.
Learning how to read body
AcroYoga gives feedback that wall, floor can't give. AcroYoga illuminates so much that goes unnoticed in traditional solo practice: For example, many students realize they have different length legs for the first time. Body imbalances and compensations are revealed by constantly needing to adapt the body to new situations and partners.
The “Whys and Hows” of yoga practice.
I’m guilty of it- we put our hand here in Triangle Pose because the teacher said so. We do Darth Vader breath because the teacher said so. Yoga- both as a student and teacher is a long process. More important that exact alignment or memorizing sequences is understanding “Why?” Why does my hand go here? How is the breath moving or supporting this pose? WHY DOES THIS HURT? Rather than merely going through the motions, AcroYoga gives us a unique opportunity to take complex movements and break them down into digestible parts. From there- how do we adjust, modify, move around, edit- to live better through yoga?
Simplify.
As part of his vetting/hiring process, Snowden (a computer genius) is asked: “How do you explain the internet to an eight year old?” The greatest command of knowledge is the ability to make it understood on the most fundamental level. Cuing AcroYoga tightens verbiage and directness of communication by breaking the message down into the simplest and most direct parts. Rather than a long winded explanation- how can we widdle the direction down to two basic actions: a push and a pull? This keeps the teacher in the student’s experience rather than trying to pull them into theirs.
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Yoga Alliance is the most widely recognized yoga organization in the world. Though not required by law to teach yoga, many places require staff to carry a certification under this banner. This ensures that the curriculum has gone through a vetting process and meets agreed upon standards.
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This program is for those that want to be better educators. This applies to arenas beyond yoga. We envision this ttc as an investigation of both the teaching a learning process. Rather than giving you a set script to mimic we want you to take this knowledge along with all of your combined educational and life experiences and bring this teaching to life. We compare this to playing music- some schools want you to follow the sheet music. We want to give you the tools to write your own.
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Absolutely not! We welcome all those interested in growing their practice and embarking on a new educational opportunity. We look forward to having you join us.
MEET YOUR FACILITATORS
Mindy | Program Creator, Lead Teacher
A welcome message from program creator and lead teacher, Mindy.
Mindy has been practicing yoga half of her life and teaching since 2012. She has personally experienced the healing potential of yoga, having used it to rehab two major injuries: 10 year chronic low back pain issue and ACL reconstruction. She has enjoyed sharing her special approach to movement and wellness all over the world with workshops in Korea, USA, Mexico, India among others. She loves Vietnam and is excited to be able to lead this journey in such an inspired place.
Cindi | Yoga Philosophy
Cindi teaches Yoga Philosophy and Yoga Nidra. She has been part of the Kaizen TTC program since its inception a decade ago.
Stephanie | Yoga Anatomy
Stephanie is a practicing physical therapist in Canada. She was a Kaizen student during a year sabbatical she spent in Busan and has written the anatomy content with an emphasis on practical knowledge and therapeutic application.
Testimonials
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