200 Hour Yoga Training

Join this 200 RYT Program 

Location:  Camp Yoga & SUP

Module 1: MAR 1-3 Introduction/Yoga Humanities/Ayurveda 101

Yoga History

 Historical context of the term “yoga”

 School’s lineage, style, and methodology

 Dates and key ideas as the Vedas, Vedanta, Hatha, Colonial, Modern Yoga

Philosophy

 Key Terms 

 How we define yoga

 Familiarity with major texts 

 Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Upanishads

 Self-Reflection on how philosophy relates to practice

Ethics

 Awareness of Yoga Sutras

 Relationship to Yoga Alliance’s Ethical Commitment

 Comprehension of and responsibility to increase equity in yoga

 Accountability measures

 Self-Reflection on how yoga ethics relate to practice and teaching

Ayurveda 101

 The Doshas

Module 2: APR 19-21 Anatomy/Physiology/Asana Basics/Biomechanics/Sanskrit

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY ANATOMY

 Skeletal System – Major Bones

 Skeletal System – Types of Joints

 Skeletal System – Major Muscles Involved in Asana

 Skeletal System – Types of Contraction

PHYSIOLOGY

Nervous System, including: “fight, flight, freeze” stress response, vagel theory, overall mind-body connection

Cardiovascular/Circulatory, Endocrine, Digestive Systems as they relate to yoga practice

Respiratory System, including: muscles that affect breathing, involuntary vs. voluntary breath, and how air enters and leaves the body

BIOMECHANICS

 Types of joint movement

 Joint stabilization 

Safe movement as it pertains to balancing, stretching, awareness, and physical limitations

Contraindications, misalignment, adaptations and how they relate to movement for the yogi

ASANA BASICS: Lineage of poses

INTRODUCTION TO SANSKRIT

Module 3:  MAY 17-19 Techniques/Training/Practice

Sequencing & Theming Classes/Etiquette/Moral and Ethical Obligations

TECHNIQUES, TRAINING, PRACTICE

Asana

 Historical Context

 Types of postural yoga

 Complete Sequencing

 Asana, pranayama, meditation to achieve particular effect safely

Shared Anatomical and Alignment principles plus contraindications

 Health Concerns and Specific Health Concerns

 Strengthening and Conditioning

Module 4: JUN 21-23 Pranayama/Subtle Body/Asana

TECHNIQUES, TRAINING, PRACTICE  continued

Pranayama & Subtle Body

Historical Context

 Effects of pranayama on anatomy and subtle body

Complete sequencing of pranayama safely, including alternatives and adaptations

 Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, and more

 Koshas, Kleshas, Chakras, Nadis, and Prana Vayus

Meditation

 Key Meditation Terms

 Meditation methods by lineage

 Ability to practice all the methods used by TruYoga

 Chanting, mantras, and mudras

Module 5:  JUL 26-28 

PROFESSIONAL ESSENTIALS

 TEACHING METHODOLOGY

 SEQUENCING

 PACE

 ENVIRONMENT

 CUEING (VERBAL, VISUAL, PHYSICAL)

 CLASS MANAGEMENT

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

   PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

 ETHICAL COMMITMENT

 Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct, 

 And Equity Position Statement

 LIFETIME OF LEARNING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

 GENERAL PROFESSIONALISM, INCLUDING TIMELINESS

 CONSISTENCY

 MARKETING AND PROMOTION

 LIABILITY INSURANCE, WAIVERS, INVOICING  

Module 6:  AUG 16-18  Professional Essentials CONTINUED/MIDTERM

Module 7: SEP 27-29 Art of Assisting/Practice Teach

Module 8: OCT 18-20 Teaching Methodology and Sequencing 

Module 9:  NOV 15-17 How to Grow Your Practice

Module 10: DEC 13-15 Professional Development

Practice Teach, Test, and Graduation

Our 200-Hour Curriculum uniquely blends the history and philosophical teachings of yoga with the essential components of asana, anatomy, and sequencing.  The curriculum is delivered both hands-on and personalized, encouraging a well-rounded approach to developing both your personal practice and your teaching skills.  The training is specifically designed to help you:

Advance your study of asana (including proper alignment, benefits, and contraindications of the physical postures)

Understand the principles of anatomy and body mechanics

Explore the science and art of sequencing

Learn and practice hands-on & verbal adjustments

See and interpret how energy moves through the body

Use props to improve or modify a posture

Cultivate your voice, both as a teacher and as an individual

Build confidence through practice teaching

Gain a broader understanding of yoga history and philosophy

Learn and define the Sanskrit names of postures. 

Fridays 5:30PM-8:30PM

Saturdays 8:00AM-6:00PM

Sundays. 8:00AM-6:00PM

Early Bird Tuition is $2400 paid in full by 3/1/24

Tuition with payment plan $2500

$500 Nonrefundable Deposit Due by 3/1/2024

Payments of $250 per module with 10 modules 

No refunds for Deposit or full payments after 1st weekend.

Yoga of the Yogi  by: Kausthub Desikachar

Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali  by: BKS Iyengar

Teaching Yoga by: Mark Stephens

Your Body Your Yoga by: Bernie Clark

The Concise Book of Muscles by:  Chris Jarmey