Course FAQs
Which course should I attend first?
You can start your journey with Eat Breathe Thrive wherever you feel most called, choosing the topics and format that are most relevant to your goals. We offer continuing education courses for yoga teachers and mental health professionals, as well as self-development courses for those seeking to improve their relationship with food, body and self.
Our courses are offered in three formats: in-person events, live online courses, and on-demand online courses. Live online courses allow you to explore the material with a live instructor in a group setting, and on-demand online courses allow you to go through the material by yourself at your own pace.
Our most popular course is the Eat Breathe Thrive Immersion, which allows you to experience the entire Eat Breathe Thrive curriculum in just a few days. We offer this course both in person and online, and it's open to professionals and those in recovery alike. If you're just getting started with Eat Breathe Thrive, this is a great course to start!
I’m a yoga teacher, and I’m looking for tools for my classes. Which course is best for me?
Our on-demand online course, Eating Disorders: How Yoga Teachers Can Help, is made just for yoga teachers! This course will teach you about the signs and symptoms of eating disorders, as well as how to recognize students that might be in danger. This course also covers practical tools and concepts you can integrate in your teaching to make your classes a hub for eating disorder prevention and recovery.
I’m in eating disorder recovery, and I’m looking for tools for my recovery. Which course is best for me?
Our live online course, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery, is made just for those in eating disorder recovery! This four-week course is held once weekly in a live format, so you have an opportunity to connect with others in recovery. Each session includes discussion, interactive activities, and yoga practice. You’ll come away with practical tools to help you manage anxiety, eat mindfully, and cultivate compassion for yourself.
I’m interested in becoming an Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitator. Where do I start?
The first step is to complete an Eat Breathe Thrive Immersion, either online or in person. This course will allow you to experience the entirety of our curriculum for yourself, so you can teach from direct experience.
After you’ve completed an immersion, you are eligible to apply for the Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitator Training.
Do you offer scholarships or financial assistance?
Yes! We are pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships for both our online and in-person courses. Scholarship applications must be submitted no later than one month prior to the training start date; successful applicants will be informed of their scholarship award by email.
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What does a training day typically look like?
Both our online and in-person courses are highly interactive. A typical training day starts with a yoga and meditation practice, followed by lecture, group discussion, and interactive activities. This is not your typical get-talked-at-while-taking-notes training! You can expect to play dynamic and engaging games, laugh, cry, reflect, and build friendships with fellow attendees.
Facilitator Training FAQs
How do I become an Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitator?
Your first step is to attend an Eat Breathe Thrive immersion and master the basics. Our immersion courses provide you an opportunity to experience the entirety of the curriculum before you teach it to others. We offer immersion courses online and in-person many times throughout the year.
Once you complete an immersion course, you may apply for the Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitator Training. The Facilitator Training an online mentorship program that is self-paced and open for enrollment throughout the year. You must be a helping professional (i.e. mental health practitioner, yoga teacher, dietitian/nutritionist, health professional, or educator) in order to apply. Applicants are considered on the basis of their educational background, professional experience, and community involvement.
How long does it take to complete the Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitator Training
Our educational model is self-paced and experiential, offering you an opportunity to apply what you learn throughout the training experience. The entire training process typically takes trainees between three and six months to complete.
When do I get to start teaching my first Eat Breathe Thrive course?
We have an experiential training model, which means you will lead your first Eat Breathe Thrive courses for live participants during your Facilitator Training. You can lead your course online or in person, and we’ll walk you through how to recruit participants, market your course, and effectively teach the material step-by-step as you go. You will be assigned a Learning Coach to guide you through your Facilitator Training, and you’ll be on a coaching call each week with this mentor once you start leading your first course. Most Facilitators in Training start leading their course about three months into Facilitator Training.
Do I have to have a co-facilitator?
No, but we strongly encourage co-facilitation whenever possible. Co-facilitation provides a number of benefits: co-facilitators often bring complementary skillsets to facilitation, and having a co-facilitator means that if one of your participants needs one-on-one attention, one of you can be free to manage the group. It’s also great to have a co-facilitator with whom you can debrief and solicit feedback. Our best co-facilitator pairs include a yoga teacher and mental health professional, but we suggest you select a co-facilitator with a complementary skillset to your own.
How is the curriculum I will learn to teach structured?
Our curriculum consists of seven components, which are typically offered in once weekly, two hour sessions. Facilitators may teach the curriculum online or in-person. Each session of the curriculum consists of one hour of discussion and interactive activities and one hour of mindful movement and meditation.
How is the Facilitator Training structured?
The Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitator Training is an online course comprising ten chapters, each of which includes 3-5 hours of instructional videos, downloadable resources, quizzes, assignments, and one coaching call with a Learning Coach. During chapters three through ten, you will run your first course for participants.
Where do facilitators teach their courses?
Facilitators teach their courses in all sorts of locations! Educators offer the program in schools and colleges to prevent eating disorders and promote positive body image. Mental health practitioners offer it in community settings to provide a supportive space for individuals transitioning out of eating disorder treatment. Yoga teachers offer it in studios to support students struggling with emotional eating and negative body image.
Many of our facilitators also opt to lead their courses online, via Zoom or another web conferencing platform.
What is the minimum number of students for a course?
Eat Breathe Thrive courses vary in size. Most facilitators lead courses for small groups (five to ten participants), but some facilitators teach courss to as many as twenty participants. We encourage small group sizes because of the sensitive nature of the topic. You need at least five participants for the course to work, because many of the interactive activities are group-based.
How much does the Facilitator Training cost?
The Eat Breathe thrive Facilitator Training costs $1,494. Most facilitators pay in six monthly installments of $249. If you register for the Facilitator Training within one month of completing an Eat Breathe Thrive Immersion, you can save $300 and pay in six monthly installments of $199.
Can I earn money facilitating Eat Breathe Thrive courses?
Yes! Facilitators generally earn between $500 and $1,500 per course. You can offer your courses at no charge, charge participants individual rates, bill an insurance company, or ask beneficiary institutions (e.g. a school or treatment center) to pay for the course. We offer facilitators use of our registration system to collect payment while they are in training, or afterwards if you join the Facilitator Network. Otherwise, you can use EventBrite, PayPal or other registration systems.
Do you have flyers available for us to use in our marketing?
Absolutely! During the Facilitator Training, one of our designers will work with you to create your marketing materials. As a member of the Facilitator Network, you will continue to receive design services for each program you teach. All facilitators are responsible for printing and distribution of marketing materialsMust the weeks of my course be consecutive?
Yes, for the most part. Sometimes, it’s necessary to factor in a by-week for a holiday or major event.
Do I need to carry insurance and have waivers?
Yes, we require all facilitators demonstrate proof of insurance, and we require that your participants sign an Informed Consent & Release Agreement as part of the application process.
Many studios may ask you to add a rider to your policy. This doesn’t cost anything to you and can often be done online, or with a short call to your insurance company.
How long is the certificate of completion (license) I get after graduation valid for?
The Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitator certificate of completion (license) is valid for one year. As with any reputable occupation, our facilitators are expected to keep up-to-date on industry knowledge and stay fresh with their professional skills. Eat Breathe Thrive offers facilitators opportunities to receive continuing education through the Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitator Network and requires all facilitators to update their skills annually in order to renew their facilitator certificate.
What is the Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitator Network?
The Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitator Network is a membership-based program for licensed Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitators. It’s not a requirement for new facilitators, but many facilitators join because it provides the tools they need to teach successfully and maintain their license. Members of the network receive marketing and design services, use of our online registration system, ongoing mentorship with a Learning Coach, fresh curriculums for workshops and samplers, and continued licensing as long as they are members in good standing. Those who do not join the network must re-license annually.