200-HR Yoga Teacher Training
A unique journey designed to empower you both on and off the mat. Our program offers an enriching blend of yoga postures, philosophy, and lifestyle guidance, providing the tools to deepen your practice and connect with your body and breath in meaningful ways.
Through weekend immersions and Bhakti philosophy, you’ll not only refine your physical practice but also explore the spiritual heart of yoga. This holistic experience equips you to confidently share yoga’s teachings with others, growing into a compassionate and knowledgeable instructor.
Your commitment will be supported by engaging homework assignments, including essays, personal reading, class sequencing, teaching practice, and more. These elements are thoughtfully crafted to inspire growth and keep you fully engaged in your path.
Check the dates below for upcoming trainings and take your next step towards becoming a certified yoga teacher. We’re excited to support you on this beautiful journey!
Module 1
- In-depth study of the anatomy of the spine
- Yoga breathing and how breath stimulates and creates space in the spine
- Accessing the autonomic nervous system (ANS) using the breath, creating an energizing or calming effect
- The 5 directional flows of breath, their function and purpose in the body (Pancha Vayu)
- The 5 layers (koshas) of the body
- How the laws of compensation and dual action work in yoga and how to effect positive change with conscious awareness
- Evening discussion on Yama and Niyama from The Yoga Sutras
- Biomechanics of forward bends, backbends, twist, hips openers, inversions, and arm balances and their correct alignment, function and purpose based on the individual
- How to adapt postures to maximize their full potential according to individuals’ needs
Module 2
- The art of sequencing. understanding the wave theory
- How to design a class that will address your audience’s needs
- Principles of multi-dimensional flow (moving in a circle) and how to link poses together so that there is a gradual and organic opening in the body that will lead to a peak opening or release
- Basic and complex sun salutations and adoptions
- Bio-mechanics of forward bending. The correct alignment, function and major muscles used in forward bends
- How to sequence forward bends progressively
- Mantra study
- Conscious lifestyle study from the Bhagavad Gita
Module 3
- Biomechanics of backbends. The correct alignment, function and major muscles used in back bending
- How to sequence backbends progressively and safely
- Risks and injuries associated with backbends
- Hands-on assists and adjustments
- Anatomy of the major muscles used in backbends
- Mantra study
- Bhagavad Gita: The yoga ladder, part one. Facing conflict with a spiritual solution
Module 4
- Biomechanics of lateral bending twists. The correct alignment, function and major muscles used
- How to sequence lateral bending and twists correctly and safely
- Risks and injuries associated with incorrect movement patterns
- Anatomy of major muscles used in rotation of spine
- Bio-mechanics of inversions. The correct alignment, function and major muscles used
- Bhagavad Gita: The yoga ladder, part 2. Karma Yoga and Bhudhi Yoga
- Mantra immersion
Module 5
- Biomechanics of lateral bending. The correct alignment, function and major muscles used
- How to sequence lateral bending correctly and safely
- Risks and injuries associated with incorrect movement patterns
- Anatomy of major muscles used in rotation of lateral flexion
- Kriyas
- Business of yoga
- How to compose your own Bio
- Bhagavad Gita: The yoga ladder, part 3. Yoga of Knowledge (jnana), and the Yoga of Love (Bhakti)
Module 6
- What are chakras, where they are situated in the body and how they work
- Energy lines/Nadi lines
- Energy points/Marma points
- Seeing and empathy. Addressing your students’ needs
- Causes and symptoms of depleted prana and blockages within each chakra
- Chakra class sequencing
- How to teach a private yoga class and design a sequence according to an individual’s needs
- Bhagavad Gita: The yoga ladder, part 3. Yoga of Knowledge (jnana), and the Yoga of Love (Bhakti)
