Online Self-Paced 200-Hour Traditional Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training with Optional Free Retreat

Eligibility and suitability

Yoga is a precious gift to humanity. People of all temperaments, “levels”, fitness and ability are welcomed to join the training. People with disabilities are also welcome. At whatever stage you are on your journey in yoga, this teacher training will bring new levels of knowledge and understanding. The course will be a wonderful journey for those who are seeking authentic yogic knowledge. At the same moment, it will be challenging. Prepare yourself to reconsider your point of view regarding the path of yoga, as you go deeper and deeper.

Certifications

Students who complete their training before 31 December 2023 are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

How the training works

Required online tools: To participate in this yoga teacher training, you will need a reliable internet connection and the Zoom app. You will also have access to an online learning platform where you can find the training materials. The training is self-paced, but it should be completed a maximum of seven months after signing up.

Timing of sessions (GMT, UTC+0, changes to UTC+1 on March 27, 2022)

Take part in 1.5 hour live daily sessions on Monday & Wednesday. The sessions will be uploaded also on the learning platform. Pre-recorded material is uploaded on the online learning platform too.

Course information

This training is be a wonderful and challenging journey for those who are seeking authentic yogic knowledge, a life-changing experience. Regardless of whether you want to study for your own personal development or if you have the intention to teach, prepare yourself to reconsider your point of view regarding the path of yoga, as you go deeper and deeper.

The schedule of the training is very flexible, so students are eligible to study live or at their own pace. All learning material and sessions will be uploaded on the online platform.

There will be :

• 1.5 hours live daily sessions on Monday & Wednesday. The sessions will also be uploaded also on our online learning platform
• Pre-recorded material uploaded on our learning platform
• Live personal sessions with the teacher upon request
• Students should complete the training in 9 months maximum after the start date of the training (you may start the training anytime)
• Optional - for free - you have the unique opportunity to join a 5-day traditional yoga retreat in Greece, next to the sea 7-11 September 2022 ​

Philosophy

Message from the teacher: "A sādhaka (yoga student) is a person who has the intention to experience always the Self. As a result, purification happens to every level of existence and unconditional Love is revealed. "

The studies are based on the following pillars:

Training without Western-style interventions

The teachings are revived by ancient, classical, and selected modern scriptures. Extensive educational material is provided in English. The students acquire all the necessary tools for their own development. They will be also capable to teach with comfort and self-confidence.

Yoga sādhanā and 24/7 yogic holistic living​

Through a holistic approach, students experience yoga on and off the mat. By keeping the awareness activities throughout the day and by applying yoga techniques on the mat, the students will notice fundamental positive changes in the way they experience life.

The art of teaching

Although it is not the intention of all students to teach, experience shows that by deepening in the art of teaching, the sadhaka goes deeper and deeper. Even though you are learning remotely, the students' internship is extensive and includes planning, course analysis, course observation, and extensive practice.

Syllabus

The Syllabus is structured in six modules. Students will receive extensive educational material in English. The syllabus covers a wide range of yoga's four major paths (Raja, Jnana, Bhakti, Karma). Hatha yoga and related systems are also practiced in depth. Kundalini Tantra is experienced step by step. Nada yoga, Swara yoga, and other systems are also studied extensively.

Module 1: Technical teaching and practice

• Yoga asanas (body postures). Presentation, practice, teaching methodology, design, order of the asanas, e.t.c. approximately 150 asanas
• External and internal detailed alignment of the asanas (teacher-to-student physical assistance) with photo-manual of 300 adjustments
• Variations of asanas, benefits, and contraindications
• Use of props
• Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) in various yoga traditions. Bija, Surya mantras, Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutation)
• Practice, management, and way of teaching of 108 Sun Salutations
• Pranayama (breathing - energy extension techniques). "Beginner to advanced level" - full coverage of 20 pranayamas techniques
• A seminar based on the teacher's book "Mudra Therapy" covering over 50 mudras (energy locks of the fingers)
• Bandhas of 5 categories (energy locks)
• Shatkarmas (purification techniques of the natural body)
• Sanskrit terminology of yoga practices and Eastern philosophy
• Devanagari alphabet (Sanskrit) learning
• Yoga Nidra, Vinyasa yoga, Swara yoga, Kundalini Tantra
• Bhakti yoga, mantra chanting, Kirtan with live Indian harmonium
• Therapeutic approaches

Module 2: Teaching methodology

• The art and the science of teaching
• Course structure
• Creating step-by-step sessions
• Creating the layout of the practice place
• Creating sessions for special purposes
• Creating meditation sessions
• Creating a trainee's daily schedule (sadhana)
• Design, program, and teaching at yoga retreats
• The art of creating a musical background
• Language techniques, rhetoric art
• Body language
• The art of touch
• Understanding the needs of different persons

Module 3: Meditation

• Meditation is a key pillar of the program with a wide range of techniques
• Kaya sthairyam (development of stability and comfort)
• 24/7 awareness methods
• Trataka and the art of visualization
• Japa, Ajapa
• Bahyakasha Dharana, Antarakasha Dharana
• Nada yoga
• Mantra yoga, Gayatri mantra meditation
• Anapana, Vipassana
• Chakra sadhana (7 seminar series)
• Bhairava Meditation (Guruji Atma Nambi)

Module 4: Anatomy of the physical and energy body

• Anatomy of individual parts and systems of the physical body
• Kinesiology
• Ways to avoid injuries
• Experimental analysis of classical Tantric anatomy: Koshas, Chakras, Nadis, Prana, Vayus, Gunas, Tattwas

Module 5: Eastern philosophy and ethics, lifestyle

• History of yoga
• Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
• Study of Hatha yoga: Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Shiva Samhita, Gheranda Samhita
• Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Ashtavakra Gita
• Yamas & Niyamas in daily life and in the class
• Introduction to Ayurveda
• "Yogic" diet, Nestherapy
• The art of Satsang
• Yoga Research (modern studies)
• Ethics of the modern yoga teacher

Module 6: Practical training and exams

• Participation in yoga online classes as observers
• Teaching online yoga classes under the supervision

This is an online teacher training. Karma Yoga Traditional School is based in Athens, Greece, but there are live stream sessions based on GMT, UTC+0, and then changes to BST, UTC+1.

FREE & OPTIONALLY. Students can visit us in Greece in the summertime for a 5 days yoga retreat next to the beach at an amazing place.

Next retreat dates: 7-11 September 2022

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• 200-hour online yoga teacher training
• Eligibility to register for Yoga Alliance certification if you successfully complete the course before December 31, 2023
• TTC manual
• Learning material and sessions
• Live personal sessions with the teacher upon request
• Optional - FOR FREE - you have the unique opportunity to join a 5-day traditional yoga retreat in Greece, next to the sea, 7-11 September 2022

• There is a the free optional yoga retreat in Greece, at NISI glamping. Have in mind the tickets to Greece are not included in the price.

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