200 Hour Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
200 hour Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher Training (RYT) programs.
Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training is a foundation training for new teachers to build the confidence and gain the skills necessary to start their teaching career.
We have two main goals for participants in our trainings:
- Learn how to teach group classes &
- Understand how to sequence classes to cater to a variety of students needs & wants.
Classic Hatha practice is the core of our curriculum, however there is a lot more to yoga than a simple static practice. Therefore, we apply a modular approach to learning that includes Fundamentals, Hatha, and Vinyasa yoga practice styles.
The result is a qualified teacher that is more marketable in the yoga community because they can teach a variety of classes and relate to a variety of students.
Teacher Training Syllabus
Classic Hatha (Foundation)
Classic Hatha (Foundation)
Classic Hatha (Foundation)
A set sequence of 33 yoga poses that gives your students a solid foundation on which to build their practice. Challenging, yet suitable for all levels of students. Ideal for teaching beginners.
Hatha (Static Form)
Classic Hatha (Foundation)
Classic Hatha (Foundation)
Builds on the Classic Hatha sequence. Offers variety and creativity for yoga lovers ready to move beyond the 33 sequence. Easy to add on more poses for arms, core, hips, and/or backbends to stoke the interest of more experienced students.
Vinyasa (Dynamic Flow)
Classic Hatha (Foundation)
Vinyasa (Dynamic Flow)
Modifies the Hatha sequence into a flow class, making the practice more intense and physically challenging. Ideal for teaching experienced/ intermediate students. Surya Namaskar is a key part of this practice.
Course Curriculum
Yoga History & Philosophy
• Basic history, philosophy & evolution of yoga
• Eight kinds of Yogic study/ practice
• Eight limbs of Yoga
• Ancient Yogic texts: Bhagavad-Gita, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and more
• Philosophy and lineage of Krishnamacharya, BKS Iyengar, Sri Pattabhi Jois, Paramhansa Yogananda, Bishnu Charan Ghosh, Bikram Choudhury, Andrey Lappa & Yogrishi Vishvketu
• Evolution of Yoga, from ancient Agni Kriya to modern contemporary practices
Anatomy
• Basic western anatomy & physiology
• Functional anatomy and physical structure
• Esoteric Anatomy & Chakra System
Methods
• How and why Hatha yoga is different from Vinyasa yoga
• Understanding the effects of static/dynamic practice
• Why the sequence is important in relation to practice style
Techniques
• Special practices differentiating static-dynamic classes
• Timing & class management
• How to direct the class focus
• Demos & “mirroring” techniques
Asana – posture
• Knowledge of basic asanas
• Exploration of asana variations and intermediate asanas
• Alignment, common mistakes, and how to avoid injuries
• Medical benefits
• Balance between body, mind and breath
Sequencing
• How to sequence foundation practices: 45, 60, 75, & 90 minutes
• Deconstruct Classic Hatha practice sequence
• Understand how to modify the Classic sequence for experienced Hatha classes
• Explore how to evolve Hatha classes to embody vinyasa flow classes
• Special practices for hot classes in Hatha and Vinyasa Flow yoga
The Art of Teaching
• How to address a group of students
• How to use your own body as a teaching tool
• How to use your voice, volume, tempo and pacing
• How to read bodies and correct postures
• Choosing the right words
• Energy, passion, confidence, humour
• Using your presence & Self-awareness as a transformative teaching tool
Pranayama – Yogic Breathing
• The use of breath as a transformative tool for Self-awareness
• Breath control
• Different breathing techniques & purpose
• Exploration of benefits
• Balance/ alter emotions
• Regulate internal temperature
Meditation
• What meditation is, and why it is practised
• Variety of meditation techniques and tools
• Quieting the mind to develop deeper levels of awareness
• Connecting with nature and the world you live in
• Connecting with the true Self
• Zen
Sanskrit
• General understanding of Sanskrit language
Mantras
• What & why mantras are an effective tool for yoga
• Chanting, use of sound, resonance, vibration/ frequency and music
Yogic Lifestyle
• Morals and ethics for yoga professionals
• Self-practice
Diet, Nutrition & Hydration
• Purification through food
• Yogic diet guidelines
• Understanding the importance and effects of water
Ayurveda
• Introduction to Ayurvedic medicine
• General understanding of the three main doshas and how to eat / live right for your type
Yoga & Business
• How to build a resume and apply at studios
• What’s needed to open your own studio
• Yoga registration procedures
• How to build a following
• Balancing money vs materialism
• Conflict resolution
• Relationships in the studio
• Sexual harassment
• Insurance / injuries
• Next steps for growth & development
Schedule
Schedules can change depending on venue
Practice is an integral part of the programme, where techniques are learned, skills sharpened and the fire of transformation fuelled. The commitment to practise with the same group at the same time every day stokes the coals for change by providing the perfect catalyst to help break old habits and set a foundation for a new you. Morning practice is for experiential learning and evening practice allows practical refinement of topics covered in lecture.
Daily Schedule
8:00am – 6:00pm Daily (half day Sundays*)
· 8:00am – 9:30am Morning Practice
· 9:30am – 10:00am break
· 10:00am – 1:00pm Lecture A
· 1:00pm – 2:00pm break
· 2:00pm – 5:00pm Lecture B
· 5:00pm – 6:00pm Evening Practice
* Last Sunday, full day for graduation
Certification
This program enables 200-RYT certification with Yoga Alliance teacher training
