After the intensive 200 hours, three weeks, you will have gained experience that goes far beyond just

“teacher training”. It is a life changing experience. After completion you’ll have your own self practice & the knowledge, confidence, & skill to guide others on

their journey of yoga & self-discovery.

|200 HoursASHTANGA YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

COURSE CONTENT &

REQUIREMENTS

OUR GOALS

We have trained yoga practitioners from all corners of the globe since 2005 & seen how this beautiful practice has made it possible for many students to realize their dreams & transform their lives.

Our mission is to provide a safe, inspiring and supportive environment in which people can grow and connect with their inner voice.

Through the teaching & practicing of asanas, meditation, pranayama, group discussions & studying yoga philosophy, our students will deepen their understanding of the multidimensional facets of yoga & assimilate them into their contemporary lives

All our Ashtanga Yoga Nicaragua Trainers are registered through the Yoga Alliance Organizations.

This is a comprehensive immersion program for the beginner. It is a practical training programme designed to make you a safe & effective yoga teacher, for beginner students who want to become teachers or deepen their practice. You will also take the steps towards a yogic lifestyle with a deeper understanding of many dimensions of yoga.

We follow the lineage of traditional Ashtanga Yoga as well as the modified routines for the modern yogi created by Larry Schultz

Philosophy & History

The History of Yoga

Linage of Ashtanga Vinyasa

8 Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga Sutra of Patanjali

Bhagavad Gita & Other Texts

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

The Victorious Breath | Ujjaji Breathing

Bandhas | Locked Energy

Drishti | The Focus

Prana | Life Force Energy

Vinyasa, Connecting Breath & Movement

Asana Practice

The Alignments & Benefits of Asanas from The Primary

Series.

Asanas in Sanskrit & English

Standing & Seated Asanas

Finishing Asanas Off

Adjustment & Modification

Anatomy & Physiology

Integrated Anatomy

Anatomy of the Spine

Physiology of Breathing

Biomechanics

Bandhas | Breath & Dristhi

Jump Back | Jump Through

Creating a Flow in the Practice

Inversions

Cleansing Practices

Nauli Kriya

Neti Kriya

The Art of Teaching

The Principles of Teaching

Develop Your Teaching Philosophy

Find Your Teaching Voice

Weekly Sequencing

Teaching Etiquettes & Responsibilities

Marketing Yourself as a Teacher

The Practice

Building Your Self Practice

Primary Series

Modified Primary Series

Minimum Daily Requirement

Rocket Vinyasa

COURSE CONTENT

Seva | Selfless Service | 6 Hours

Teaching, Assisting & Observing Classes | 10 Hours

Anatomy & Physiology | 20 Hours

Teaching Methodology | 33 Hours

Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics | 36 Hours

Techniques, Training & Practice | 115 Hours

Seva | Selfless Service | 6 Hours

Teaching, Assisting & Observing Classes | 10 Hours

Anatomy & Physiology | 20 Hours

Teaching Methodology | 33 Hours

Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics | 36 Hours

Techniques, Training & Practice | 115 Hours

Total 200 Hours (Inclusive of Home Study)

PROGRAMME BREAKDOWN

7:00-9:00 Self Practice | Led class | Pranayama | Kriyas | Meditation

9:00-10:00 Breakfast & Journaling

10:00 – 1:00 Asana Clinic

1:00-2:00 Lunch

2:00-3:00 Peace Hour

3:30-4:30 Theory

4:30-6:00 Rocket/Practice Teaching

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

To be awarded a certificate students will need to successfully complete:

Home assignments | written quizzes | final written & practice exam

On completion of the requirements students will be given a ‘Yoga Alliance Accredited Diploma’ with international standard.

Students will be expected to:

• Be fully present and participate actively in the training.

• Building an everyday self practice.

• Practice teaching with other participants in the group.

• Complete all the written assignments.

• Complete the final written assignment.

• Demonstrate the ability to teach a complete Modified Primary Series for beginner students as a final exam.

REQUIREMENTS

CERTIFICATION

To obtain the certificate you will need to:

1. Teach a class. You will be assigned to teach a one-on-one beginner class.

2. Assist classes. You will be assigned to assist classes being taught by another instructors. You will be required to give physical adjustments and answer questions at the beginning and end of class.

3. Observe classes. You are required to attend classes taught by other teachers and observe their teaching style.

4. Complete written assignments.

5. Write a personal essay | Your own experience of yoga.

6. Keep a journal | practice log.

7. Statement of teaching philosophy. Compose a short statement of the principles which you intend to uphold as you teach the Ashtanga Yoga system.

8. Three short quizzes which include memorization of all of the Sanskrit names for the asanas.

9. Final written essay test.

The 20 day intensive program is divided into 4 modules, each with it’s own clear goals. Every module is 5 days or 50 hours. The included workbook & manual follow four blocks & guides the yoga student step by step trough both informative text, practical & written assignments.

The Manual covers the fundamental aspects of the Ashtanga Yoga Practice. The Workbook guides the students progressively through practical and written home assignments. In addition to the included learning material we recommend the extra literature to allow students to prepare for lectures & go deeper into each subject.

“Ashtanga Yoga Manual” by David Swenson

“The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” by Sri Swami Satchidananda

“Yoga Anatomy” by Leslie Kaminoff

STUDY MATERIAL

RECOMMENDED LITERATURE FOR TRAINING

CREDENTIALS

Our training school has met the stringent requirements set by Yoga Alliance UK. Demonstrating that our courses are of the highest standard and that our graduates may use the title ‘Registered Yoga Teacher’ RYT as a sign of quality training when they register themselves with Yoga Alliance UK.

Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK)

Our schools provide adequate training to yoga teachers, enabling them to teach safely and competently. To register with YAUS and use the title and Registry Mark of Registered Yoga School (RYS®), yoga schools must submit their training syllabus for review and agree to maintain a curriculum that meets Yoga Alliance Standards.

Yoga teachers who complete a RYS teacher training program are generally eligible to apply to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT®).

Yoga Alliance (US)