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Deepen Your Path: The Expert-Level Yoga Journey.

500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Overview

Our 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (TTC) is an advanced-level program, accredited by Yoga Alliance, aimed at transforming yoga practitioners into expert instructors. This program includes foundational 200-hour content and deepens expertise in advanced practices, teaching techniques, and yoga philosophy.

Module 1: Advanced Asana Practice (150 hours)

Master over 75 postures with an emphasis on advanced alignment, therapeutic applications, and hands-on adjustments. Focus on arm balances, inversions, and refining your anatomical understanding of complex asanas.

Module 2: Pranayama & Subtle Body Practices (30 hours)

Explore advanced pranayama, including Nadi Shodhana, Bhastrika, and Kapalabhati. Dive into the practices of bandhas and mudras to master energy control and deepen awareness of the subtle body systems.

Module 3: Meditation & Mindfulness (30 hours)

Engage in advanced meditation styles—silent sittings, guided visualizations, chakra-focused practices. Learn the art of mindfulness and its therapeutic applications in yoga sessions.

Module 4: Yoga Philosophy & Scriptures (60 hours)

Dive into timeless wisdom from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Yoga Sutras, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita. Explore their relevance in contemporary life, and lead discussions on spiritual integration and inner inquiry.

Module 5: Advanced Anatomy & Physiology (40 hours)

Delve deeper into human anatomy with a focus on injury prevention and the biomechanics of advanced postures. Study joint safety, muscular dynamics, and physiological responses in therapeutic contexts.

Module 6: Teaching Methodology & Professional Development (50 hours)

Master the craft of sequencing, advanced cueing, and class theming. Learn strategies for inclusive teaching, adapting to student needs, and building your yoga business through ethical and professional standards.

Module 7: Specialized Practices (40 hours)

Train in therapeutic yoga, prenatal practices, and yoga tailored for various populations. Explore the use of props, trauma-informed approaches, and integrative teaching styles across multiple yoga disciplines.

Module 8: Practicum & Teaching Experience (100 hours)

Teach real classes under expert guidance. Gain valuable feedback, observe experienced teachers, and refine your teaching through mentorship and self-assessment. This module anchors your transformation into a confident, capable yoga educator.

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Unveil Inner Harmony, Embrace Yoga's Grace: A Journey Within

Teacher Training Course Outline

The goal of this course is to help you master your body, mind and clarify your life’s purpose so that you can reach the next level of vitality, success & happiness in your life and from an authentic place of inner balance share the gift of yoga with others.

  • Advanced Anatomy & Physiology

    A deeper understanding of the human body, its systems, and their relationship to yoga

  • Asana

    Detailed study of advanced postures, their alignment, modifications, benefits and precautions

  • Pranayama

    Advanced breathing techniques for cultivating mental stillness, and a clear and calm mind

  • Meditation

    introduction to 11 different kinds of meditation, helping to Awaken the Guru Within

  • Yoga Philosophy

    Study of ancient key texts the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Upanishads

  • Teaching Methodology

    Advanced techniques to teach, assist, and modify postures as needed

  • Hands-on Adjustments

    How to safely guide students deeper into postures

  • Mantras & Chanting

    Expanding knowledge of sacred chants and their importance and healing effect on the human body

  • Mudra & Bandha

    Energetic seals and locks used in advanced practices to create harmony & balance

  • Sequencing

    Crafting classes for different levels of students, including therapeutic sequences

  • Yogic Diet & Lifestyle

    A more profound look into the Ayurvedic principles and maintaining a holistic balanced lifestyle

  • Ethics for Yoga Teachers

    Deepening the understanding of the responsibility and power dynamics in a teaching setting

  • Study of the Subtle Body

    Exploring chakras, nadis, and the energy systems in yoga

  • Teaching Practicum

    Real-world teaching experience to hone skills

  • Workshops

    Yoga for lower back pain, prenatal yoga, yin yoga, restorative yoga, etc

  • Study of Sanskrit

    Understanding the ancient language, its pronunciation, and its relevance in yoga

  • Business of Yoga

    Advanced strategies for marketing, operating a studio, or growing personal brand.

  • Therapeutic Applications

    Using yoga as a healing modality for various health topics

  • Advanced Study Groups

    Dive deeper into specific topics of interest in smaller groups on specific topics

  • Guest Lecturers & Workshops

    Meet local yogis and a Himalayan yoga master

  • Self-Study & Reflection

    Personal time for journaling and processing

  • Kriyas

    Sat kriyas cleansing techniques in traditional yogic practices

  • Feedback Sessions

    Constructive criticism sessions to help refine teaching techniques

  • Cultural Context

    Understanding the roots and history of yoga and its evolution over time

For this process of self-awareness, the practice of meditation is one of the key tools to help harmonize the mind and tap into the potential of higher consciousness. In our retreats and trainings we provide daily meditation and breathwork sessions, to give you more access to your inner journey.