Form Function Frequency
A CULTIVATED PRACTICE FOR STUDENTS & TEACHERS OF YOGA
October 2025- May 2026
Yoga is a path of embodiment—When the body, mind, breath and spirit are in alignment, there is transparency, integrity, authenticity.
This training invites you to reconnect with truth and learn to enjoy your own company. This training will heighten your knowledge and application of yoga in your own life and support you in sharing yoga with others.
In this course you will learn how to be a student of yoga. Unless you are a sincere student, you cannot be an effective teacher. You will learn how to teach yourself. Whether or not becoming a yoga teacher is the path, we must all learn to teach ourselves. Through the lens of yoga, learn how to rise above your own circumstances, regulate your nervous system, and operate from your heart, rather than from your habits.
In a world driven by distraction and urgency, this training offers a reset—a new way of being rooted in self-awareness, integrity, and purpose. You'll learn to practice yoga not for performance or escape, but as a tool for transformation.
Self awareness and teaching require curiosity, examination, and action.
This course will guide you to:
The essence of embodiment - learn to enjoy your own company
Regulate your nervous system
Move with clarity, intention, and strength
Practice in a way that supports your present and future self
Cultivate stability, confidence, and resilience
Disrupt habits and addictions that stagger or halt your progress
WHAT IS FORM FUNCTION FREQUENCY?
For me, yoga has been a profound journey of self-discovery and empowerment—finding strength without aggression, and cultivating trust, clarity, ease, and grace.
This course distills 25 years of dedicated study into three core pillars:
FORM Physical and energetic alignment to create safety, flow, and clarity—knowing where you are and where you want to go.
FUNCTION The intentional actions that sustain alignment and move you closer to your purpose daily.
FREQUENCY The vibration you emit—aligning your energy and mindset with the life you want to create. Also the time you dedicate, the sounds you express, the light you radiate.
Together, these principles guide you to cultivate peaceful, authentic power from the inside out.
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
This course is designed for both yoga students and teachers seeking a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of the yoga practice.
Yoga is a holistic study of life, equipping practitioners to navigate its challenges with grace, strength, and trust. It teaches us to embrace discomfort, foster self-compassion through growth, challenge conventions, and access our inner creative guidance.
This training is ideal if you:
Desire deeper self-awareness and love
Seek greater stillness and resilience—physically, emotionally, and mentally
Are committed to developing a disciplined and sustainable yoga practice
Wish to expand your knowledge of yoga asana, including the physiological, psychological, and energetic benefits of postures
Want a comprehensive understanding of anatomy and alignment in yoga
Are preparing to teach yoga or enhance your existing teaching skills
Aim to design creative, intelligent class sequences
Want to use props effectively to enhance safety and efficacy in practice
Prioritize safe teaching, injury prevention, and understanding contraindications
Wish to develop or deepen a meditation practice
Seek to explore the energetics of yoga, moving beyond physical postures
Want to study the philosophical foundations of yoga and apply these timeless principles in a contemporary context
This course offers a thorough and transformative experience for those committed to embodying the full scope of yoga.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Alignment-based asana practice focused on safety and effectiveness
Pranayama (intricate breathing techniques) for nervous system regulation and vitality
Mindful and heart-centered meditation practices
Nutrition principles—both universal and tailored to individual constitutions rooted in Ayurveda, Chinese and Western traditions.
Comprehensive anatomy relevant to postures, breath, and contemplative practices
Practical yoga philosophy applicable to your present and future life
Intelligent and creative sequencing of asana and pranayama to support your unique constitution and lifestyle
Techniques for effective rest and recovery
Masterful teaching skills: cultivating creativity, clarity, confidence, compassion, and curiosity
Strategies to build consistency and discipline in your personal practice
Methods to cultivate self-mastery and establish healthy boundaries to protect your energy
Understanding the profound teacher-student relationship and how to hold, contain, and transform space and energy within the yoga classroom
Techniques to prevent emotional depletion and maintain energetic boundaries after teaching
Skills to manage professional relationships with students, fostering mutual growth while avoiding inappropriate attachments
Developing sensitivity to discern influences that either uplift or drain you—both personally and professionally
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
Practitioners of yoga that are ready to dive deeper into their understanding of yoga as well as to develop a yoga lifestyle.
Teachers of yoga - no matter how many certifications you have taken in the past, this program will teach you things about asana, anatomy, meditation and lifestyle that you have never learned and serve your development as a professional teacher
Wellness practitioners focused on stress reduction, trauma recovery, or holistic healing.
Anyone seeking an integration of peace and power in their life. Those who feel depleted, disempowered, distracted, disengaged or unfulfilled.
COURSE DATES & DETAILS
The course meets the third Saturday of every month for a live zoom class. This course blends pre-recorded videos with live Zoom classes.
Each live class includes a mix of lecture, demonstrations, partner work, and live Q&A with Rutu. Classes runs from 10 AM to 4PM EST.
LIVE ZOOM CLASSES: third Saturday of each month with exceptions to holidays.
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October 18th
November 15th
December 20th
January 17th
February 21st
March 21st
April 18th
May 16th
Miss a Live Session? Don’t worry—every session is recorded. While live participation is encouraged, you can still fully engage with the course material by watching the recordings.
(Note: Partner work takes place in private breakout rooms and therefore not recorded).
FAQ
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The first step is to fill out the application form. Your application will be reviewed and if approved, you will be invited to a 15 minutes zoom call with Rutu Chaudhari. After these two steps, if you are invited to join the course, you will be sent payment options.
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You will receive a comprehensive training manual for each module, distributed during the corresponding month’s course sessions.
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Yes. Upon achieving a minimum score of 80% on the final course examination, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
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No. This program does not participate in Yoga Alliance certification. Based on extensive experience, I do not believe Yoga Alliance offers meaningful value to yoga teachers. The organization primarily collects fees without delivering standards aligned with the integrity and quality I uphold. While many teachers join Yoga Alliance due to external expectations, this perpetuates a system that often lacks genuine quality and care. My focus is on providing rigorous, authentic training for those committed to excellence in yoga teaching and practice, rather than on industry-standard stamps without substance. You do not need to be registered with Yoga Alliance to teach or get yoga teaching insurance. Yoga Alliance is not mandatory or state regulated.
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Absolutely. Regardless of prior training, this course offers valuable insights and advanced learning opportunities under the guidance of Rutu Chaudhari.
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Yes. If you are passionate about deepening your yoga knowledge and practice, this course is designed for you.
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Yes. This course is ideal both for dedicated students and for those who wish to teach yoga with greater depth.
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Yes. This program provides a strong foundation for teaching yoga safely and effectively.
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You will have access to all course materials for one full year.
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Developing a consistent personal practice is essential. Homework consists primarily of practice, supplemented by reading and study. A minimum daily commitment of 30 minutes is recommended. You may progress at your own pace and adjust your time commitment as desired to maximize your learning.
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The course includes live sessions from October through May, with pre-recorded materials available for self-paced study. The full course must be completed within 12 months.
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The course has a administrative manager, Jerlyn, that will assist with all logistical inquiries. Rutu will also be available for any questions regarding your yoga course.
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$2200 if paid in full
$2500 with payment plan = $500 five payments over five months
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Yes, flexible payment plans are offered.
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Once you have applied and been accepted, a non-refundable deposit of $350 will hold your spot in the course. Full payment is due by October 1st. If enrolled in a payment plan, first installment is due by October 1st. 15 minute talk with the teacher.