Yoga Teacher Certification

"A yoga teacher must have a yearning and deep desire to help others."

 

From T Krishnamacharya’s composition

Our Yoga Teacher Certification is based on on the principles of Yoga and Samkhya. It weaves in essential elements of theoretical study, practical application, and self-reflection.

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Guided by the teachings of Sri T Krishnamacharya and Sri TKV Desikachar, the curriculum is designed to help learners achieve the following goals.

 

- functional knowledge of the practices of Asana, Pranayama and Meditation and how to appropriately apply these tools for healthy adults and children

- develop ability to teach group classes and general (non-therapeutic) individual sessions in a safe, effective and confident manner with on-going mentorship beyond the training

- earn a certificate recognizing them as a Certified Yoga Instructor allowing them to apply for RYT-200 certificate with Yoga Alliance

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Each learner benefits from:

- personal attention

- community support

- community outreach service by engaging with groups like homes for underprivileged children and senior citizens, schools etc., 

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Who is it for?

-for beginners keen to gain a deep understanding of yoga to foster personal growth

-for practitioners who want to deepen their personal connection with yoga

-for yoga teachers who wish to empower others through yoga

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Certification:

At the end of 250 hours of training, the student is eligible to take the Yoga Teacher Examination at Yogavahini and earn the certificate upon clearing the exam.