Online Self-Paced 10-Hour Yoga History and Philosophy Teacher Training

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Exploring both the ancient history of yoga and its evolution into modernity, you'll find a deep understanding of yoga's roots. And through a deep dive into yogic philosophy, you'll walk away with a greater understanding of yoga's true essence and how to apply it not only to your practice but also your everyday life.

Why study with Nomad Yoga?

• The teachers are highly experienced, professional, and knowledgeable with extensive work within the yoga industry and all hold the highest level of certification.
• Nomad Yoga extensively studies the history and philosophy of yoga so you’ll graduate with a deep understanding of yoga's roots.
• Nomad Yoga is Yoga Alliance® certified, so you’ll earn 10 hours of continuing education credits for this training to add to your Yoga Alliance® profile.

Course syllabus

Throughout the duration of the course, you will extensively study:

• Yoga history
• Yoga philosophy
• The Margas
• Patanjali's Raja yoga
• Yoga history and philosophy in practice

How the training works

All pre-recorded videos will be made available through private links. You can access these videos from any device on the internet. You will have access to the recorded practices and lectures to return to anytime that you feel you need a refresher throughout the training.

Daily schedule

This program is 100 percent self-paced, and the training schedule includes:

• Yoga history lectures
• Yoga philosophy lectures
• Traditional yoga lectures
• Classical yoga lectures
• Meditation practices

Course information

The entire course will be taught virtually via pre-recorded practice and lecture videos. The entire course is self-paced so you can move as quickly or as slowly as you'd like. All classes are recorded and available for you to view at any time.

Pre-application requirements

The only prerequisites are a genuine interest in yoga history and philosophy, coming with an open mind, and being prepared to learn. You do not need to be a certified yoga teacher to join this course. You are more than welcome to join simply if you are interested in learning about yoga history and philosophy.

Please note, however, that this training will not qualify you to teach yoga in general only offer you 10 hours of yoga history and philosophy education.

Certifications

The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

Completion requirements

Full completion of all course work is mandatory in order to successfully graduate from the course. You are required to watch all videos in order to graduate.