200 Hour Hot Yoga Teacher Training
200 hour Yoga Alliance USA and Yoga Alliance International Registered Yoga Training (RYT) programs.
Hot 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.
The Hot Classic sequence is the core of our curriculum, however there is a lot more to yoga than a fixed 26 pose sequence. Therefore, we apply a modular approach to learning that evolves the Classic practice to include Hatha and Vinyasa classes 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
Hot Classic (Foundation)
Hot Vinyasa (Dynamic Flow)
Hot Classic (Foundation)
A set sequence of 26 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. This is the same method known as Bikram Yoga, Original Hot Yoga or 26+2.
Hot Hatha (Static Form)
Hot Vinyasa (Dynamic Flow)
Hot Classic (Foundation)
Builds on the Hot Classic sequence. Follows the same static format, but offers variety and creativity for hot yoga lovers ready to move beyond the 26 sequence. Easy to add on more poses for arms, core, hips, and/or backbends to stoke the interest of more experienced students.
Hot Vinyasa (Dynamic Flow)
Hot Vinyasa (Dynamic Flow)
Hot Vinyasa (Dynamic Flow)
Combines the Hot Classic & Hatha sequence and modifies it 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
• Evolution of Hot Yoga, from ancient Agni Kriya to modern contemporary practices
Anatomy
• Basic western anatomy & physiology
• Functional anatomy and physical structure
• Esoteric Anatomy & Chakra System
Hot Yoga Method
• How and why hot yoga is different from other styles of yoga
• Understanding the effects of heat
• Why the sequence is important in relation to the hot room
Hot Yoga Techniques
• Special practices unique to hot yoga
• 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
• Learn the art of sequencing a "holistic" practice
• How to sequence the Hot Classic practice for 45min/ 60min/ 75min/ 90min durations
• How to expand the Classic sequence for Hatha practice
• How to combine Classic and Hatha sequence and adapt for Vinyasa Flow practice
• Understand the difference between hot and non-hot classes and how to sequence Hatha and Vinyasa
• Learn how to create your own creative sequences
• Understand how to sequence for specific intentions, like core, hips, and backbends
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.
Typical 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 USA
This program enables 200-RYT certification with Yoga Alliance International
