Ayurvedic Yoga is rooted in the Himalayan tradition to offer a holistic and therapeutic approach to Ayurveda and Yoga for inner peace and well-being.
A Transformative Experience Awaits You
Join us on a life-transforming, soul-searching journey through Yoga Teacher Training.
Our 200 Hr. Ayurvedic Yoga Teaching Certification Course offers a grounded, authentic initiation in the path of teaching Yoga. Build a solid base, deepen your own personal practice, and discover your unique voice.
We offer a comprehensive certification program designed to empower, nurture, and support you on this path. Offering both live in-person, online, and on-demand video this Hybrid learning program gives you both flexibility and ease of information access to really learn and feel supported.
OUR UNIQUE ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM
Webinars for all in-person modules to support live attendance with synchronous learning
Online learning platform for recorded video learning and online assessment
A resource library to deepen, expand, and broaden what you are learning
Simple communication flow to stay connected to peers and teachers
Weekly Webinar calls for mentorship, review, and support for completion/certification
EVOLVE YOUR PRACTICE
Learn and acquire the tools necessary to lead authentic, safe, and effective yoga classes. Our curriculum is rich with yoga philosophy, ayurveda, and anatomy as well as engaging lessons for self-exploration, practice teaching, and self-discovery. This foundation will serve as a powerful base from which to teach and guide your students through a practice that educates, inspires, and heals.
This Ayurvedic Yoga program is a Yoga Alliance-certified program that offers students a powerful base in the technical, traditional, and philosophical aspects of yoga so they can begin teaching with clarity and confidence.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Philosophy + Ayurveda
- Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and Bhagavad Gita philosophy for living yoga and guide our teaching
- Ayurveda roots, foundations, and theory
- Ayurvedic lifestyle for health and well-being on the path of teaching Yoga
- Integrating root concepts of Ayurveda for teaching Yoga
- Basic Sanskrit for teaching Yoga
Anatomy + Physiology
- Understand and identify major muscles and joint actions within asana
- Adapting and modifying for special populations and injuries
- Alignment and anatomy of 64+ Asanas
- Functional understanding of the skeletomuscular system
Energetic Anatomy
- The energy body: Prana and 5 movements of prana that guide the body both to health and movement
- Panchamaya Kosha: understanding the 5 layers of the body and how they relate to Yoga
- Chakra model system to deepen our understanding of the body and practices of Yoga
- Teaching Yoga and mindfulness
- Teaching and cueing asana: alignment, anatomy, and benefits
The Art of Instruction + Technique
- 10 Pranayama (breathing techniques)
- 7 Namaskar Variations
- 64 Asana: sequencing, cueing, teaching and demonstrating
- Meditation, Mantra, Mudra
Class design and sequencing
- Verbal and other hands-on teaching skills and techniques to reach all levels of students
- Applying Ayurvedic concepts and principles to leading group Yoga classes
- Injury prevention, how to observe and teach various bodies within a group class setting (reaching all levels)
AS AN AYURVEDIC YOGA TEACHER
YOU WILL…
Be able to lead group Yoga classes consisting of pranayama, namaskar, asana, and meditation.
Understand the basic concepts of Ayurveda including tri-doshic theory, prakruti/vikruti paradigm, basic lifestyle practices seasonal cycles, digestive principles for personal self-care, and class instruction design.
Be able to incorporate yoga philosophy into the art of living yoga to support a personal yogic lifestyle and also mirror those teachings within a class.
Understand and incorporate into their instruction alignment, anatomy, cues, hands, and modifications for each pranayama, namaskar, and asana within the scope of the course.
TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS
- Yoga Philosophy
- Ayurveda
- Pranayama (breathwork)
- Meditation
- Sanskrit
- Ancient Texts for reference
- Anatomy for Yoga
- Energy Body for Yoga
- Teaching, Cueing, and Hands-On Techniques
SCHEDULE
New Mexico
Required hours for completion and certification.
ON-CAMPUS ABQ in MST
January 14
Sunday 8 AM to 5 PM
January 20 + 21
Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 5 PM
February 2
Friday 4 to 8 PM
February 3 + 4
Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 5 PM
February 24 + 25
Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 5 PM
March 9 + 10
Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 5 PM
March 23 + 24
Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 5 PM
LIVE ONLINE (Costa Rica Time)
January 19
Friday 5 to 8 PM
February 7, 14, 21, 28
Wednesday 5 to 7:30 PM
February 17
Saturday 8 to 5 PM
March 6, 13, 20
Wednesday 5 to 7:30 PM
March 8
Friday 5 to 8 PM
March 22
Friday 5 to 8 PM
New York
Required hours for completion and certification.
ON-CAMPUS SYRACUSE VYANA EST
January 14
Sunday 8 AM to 5 PM
January 20 + 21
Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 5 PM
January 26
Friday 4 PM to 8 PM
January 27 + 28
Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 5 PM
February 10 + 11
Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 5 PM
March 9 + 10
Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 5 PM
March 23 + 24
Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 5 PM
LIVE ONLINE EST
January 19
Friday 6 to 9 PM
February 7, 14, 21, 28
Wednesday 6 to 8:30 PM
February 17
Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM
March 6, 13, 20
Wednesday 6 to 8:30 PM
March 8
Friday 6 to 9 PM
March 22
Friday Online Exam
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
- An openness and willingness to learn. The practice of compassion and tolerance provides a safe space for learning.
- Consistent practice of Yoga (3x per week) for the past 9 months.
- $75 APPLICATION FEE
MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY
- Yoga Practices: Advanced study of asana: alignment, anatomy, and benefits. Class formats, sequencing and Namaskar variations. 10 breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation techniques for group instruction
- Anatomy + Physiology: Understand joint and muscle movements and safety. Functional understanding of the skeletomuscular system
- Energetic anatomy of the body via the Chakra and Kosha systems
- Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics: Yoga history, read and understand basic yoga philosophy books (Yoga Sutras + Bhagavad Gita). Explore the living path of yoga, dharma, and karma
- Yoga Sanskrit terminology for postures and practices
- Ayurveda: history, self-practices, and healthy living practices to teaching and practicing yoga
- The Ethics and Teaching of Yoga, personal ethics, cultivating your voice and confidence as a teacher
READY TO JOIN!
Take the next step to become a certified Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher!
Application Fee: $75
TUITION COST: $500 deposit to start then $2000 balance due January 20 or 3 payments ($675)
