200-Hour Online Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training

Tools required

You will need 1 yoga mat, 2 blocks, 1 blanket, and a bolster or pillow. These can be improvised with bath towels, large books, or pots for blocks and regular blankets. You must also prepare notebooks / pens and a good internet connection for Zoom.

Pre-application requirements

This is suitable for those who want to deepen their practice of yoga and learn the new skill of teaching in the tradition of Hatha Vinyasa flow. This course is good for beginners and advanced yoga practitioners. It is recommended that you have at least 3 to 6 months minimum of practice.

Certifications

Students who complete their training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

How the training works

This course can be started at any time after your sign up. There will be 15 1-to-1 hours scheduled for follow up/questions.

It will be self-paced so when you sign up, you can begin whenever you want and book the 1-to-1 weekly.

Graduation procedure and grading criteria

• Teaching practicum: Students are required to teach a 45-minute sequence and take a written exam
• There will be weekly quizzes per topic to keep students on point and ‘pop’ quizzes throughout the week

Required reading list

• The Heart of Yoga, Developing a Personal Practice - T.K.V. Desikachar
• Bhagavad Gita - Steven Mitchell, Winthrop Sargeant, and Eknath Easwaran (audiobook) are good versions
• Light on Yoga - B.K.S. Iyengar
• Yoga Body Mind and Spirit - Donna Farhi

Timing of sessions - PST (UTC -8)

The timing of the live sessions can be decided later as you book each of the 15 1-to-1 sessions.

Course information

Yoga philosophy and history

• Definition of yoga and key terms - What is yoga?
• Yoga history
• Six Indian philosophies
• The different yoga paths
• Relationship between asana, pranayama, and meditation
• Major yogic texts including the Bhagavad Gita
• Yoga sutras, yamas, and niyamas

Ayurveda

• The tri-doshas and their attributes
• Teaching to the student by time of day, time of year, and time of life

Yoga anatomy - Physical and subtle body

• Anatomical terms / bio-mechanics
• Muscular system
• Skeletal system
• Nervous system
• Digestive system
• Endocrine, circulatory, and lymphatic system
• Cardiovascular (circulatory) system
• Respiratory system and breathing
• Adjustments - Self adjust and the proper use of touch
• Alignment and the use of props
• Working with injuries, senior, pre / post-natal, trauma, mixed levels, and abilities
• The subtle body - Chakras, doshas, koshas, kleshas, gunas, nadis, and vayus

Asana

• Graduation sequence
• Creating the sequence
• Breaking down the poses
• Surya namaskar A, B, and C
• Standing postures
• Seated postures
• Backward bending postures
• Forward bending postures
• Twisting postures
• Arm balances
• Relaxation postures
• Meditative postures

Pranayama and meditation

• Yogic breathing - Styles of pranayama and meditation and how to teach ujjayi

Inquiry work

• Setting boundaries
• Finding your why
• Walking the walk and talking the talk - Staying pure in intention
• Goal setting
• Energy clearing
• Purpose in passion
• Finding your niche

This teacher training is held online. Firefly Yoga & Massage is located in Santa Monica, California, USA - PST (UTC -8) and they will live-stream yoga classes via Zoom which you can participate from the comfort of your home.

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• 120 contact hours
• PDF manuals
• Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion

• Accommodation
• Food

• A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.