200Hr Hybrid: Self-Paced Online & 11 Day In-Person Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Bali, Indonesia

Requirements

• Yoga practice: The more comfortable you are as a yoga practitioner, the more you will be able to focus on the teaching and transformational aspects of your training. To take most out of the training they recommend a foundation in fundamental yoga postures.
• English: YogaUnion welcomes all nationalities and languages, the material and lessons are delivered in clear and not over-complicated English. Please note all the classes are delivered in English and so is the exam.
• Attendance: to ensure the success of the training, participants are required to attend all the classes and lectures.

Certifications

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

Online part of the training

Please note that you will be given access to the online platform upon booking. You will have access for six months, in which you can take part before or after the residential part of the training.

Overview

YogaUnion has been delivering yoga teacher training courses (YTTCs), based on AshtangaVinyasa Flow, an internationally accredited program with Yoga Alliance, for over a decade now.

Enchanted by Bali and its energy since the first training they held here, the original founder, Ourania, decided to call this magical land her new home. Now permanently situated in Ubud, the cultural and yogic capital of Bali. YogaUnion is currently running 200hr Vinyasa TTC, a unique and authentic course open to those who want to become yoga teachers, or simply deepen their practice. YogaUnion Shala is located deep in the rice fields, overlooking the Ubudian jungle and rice fields, which makes this experience even more magical.

Based on thousands of hours of experience from all over the world, Ourania carefully created and shaped the course to deliver the most educational, life-changing experience. The training is designed to challenge and develop individuals at all levels.

This 200-hour course specializes in Vinyasa Ashtanga yoga, with a strong focus on the breath and how to combine it with movement.

With a focus on:

• Building your confidence, skills, and profound knowledge
• Comprehensive understanding of Vinyasa and Ashtanga practice
• Asana analysis and adjustment theory
• Methodology, theory, philosophy, and anatomy/physiology
• Insights into basic Ayurveda, nutrition, healing, and rejuvenation in relation to yoga practice
• The business aspect of yoga

How the residential training looks like

Daily mornings will begin with an hour of pranayama, meditation, and mantra chanting, followed by a Vinyasa flow class. Early afternoons are focused on deep learning of asanas with an emphasis on alignment, adjustments and teaching methodology. You will dive into the theoretical part, studying Yoga Philosophy or Anatomy (alternating days).

The afternoon lessons will be focused on restorative styles of yoga such as Yin, Hatha, Nidra, and specialized workshops. Far from the traditional approach, YogaUnion maintains a very high standard of teaching whilst making their classes extremely fun and interactive.

Early afternoons are focused on deep learning of asanas with an emphasis on alignment, adjustments, and teaching methodology. You will dive into the theoretical part, studying yoga philosophy or anatomy (alternating days).

This 200-hour yoga teacher training program incorporates training hours in the following educational categories and topics:

Practice techniques

• Analysis of the 80 postures and more (arm balances, back-bends, and inversions)
• Modifications, other variations, and advanced variations of all postures

How to use yoga props:

• Block, bolster, strap, and blanket
• Wall in your yoga practice

Workshops

The themed workshops will cover a wide range of asana keys like handstands, back-bends, inversions, and hip openers.

Teaching practice

You will start to teach from day one. The building of the yoga lessons will be gradual and smooth, facilitating everyone to develop their talents. Teaching will also be progressive, starting with one-to-one lessons in the beginning and moving step by step to bigger groups of students ending up in full open classes.

Regular feedback is given by teachers and fellow students about your teaching so that you can improve and find your unique voice and style as a teacher.

Some of the things you will do and learn include:

• Practice teaching
• Receiving feedback
• Observing others teaching
• Hearing and giving feedback
• Learn to give hands-on adjustment
• Teaching methodology and technique
• Principles of demonstration
• Observing, assisting, and correcting
• Instruction, teaching styles, and qualities of a teacher
• Voice projection and floor presence

The process of learning

• Planning and structuring a class
• Alignment and hands-on adjustment
• Dealing with injuries and safety precautions
• Business aspects of teaching yoga
• Pranayama, mudra, bandhas, and kriya

Sample schedule of residential training

• 07:00 - 08:00 Meditation, pranayama, and chanting mantras
• 08:00 - 10:00 Vinyasa practice
• 10:00-11:00 Breakfast
• 11:00 - 13:00 Analysis of asanas, adjustments, and teaching methods
• 13:00 - 15:00 Lunch
• 15:00 - 16:45 Anatomy or philosophy of yoga
• 17:00 - 18:30 All styles of yoga lessons and time to make your own lessons with your teacher’s guidance

Completion

Teaching

• Delivering a 30 minutes Vinyasa Fow class to your fellow yogis and receiving constructive feedback from your head teacher.
• Taking a three-hour written exam focused on asana analysis, philosophy, and anatomy.

YogaUnion believes that whether one decides to teach or not after the training is of little importance. This experience will allow you to grow and develop in a physical, mental and spiritual level. It will be a journey inwards and a cornerstone in the ultimate quest is self-realization and self-love.