FAQs

Yes and no. Both. There are many ways to look at this question. If yoga is purely a physical sport or exercise (which is as far from the truth as it can be) then yes you should to have some prior experience in Asana practice. If we look at yoga, purely from the physical point of view, then yoga has many exercises: stretches, twists, back bends, splits, arm balances, etc., which are also found in gymnastic, ballet, calisthenics, body weight training, aerobics, various forms of dance, and many other sports and fitness activities. Therefore, in our opinion if you have any experience in any of the above fields then you already have experience in Yoga, even if you have not done those stretches or twists on a yoga mat or in a yoga studio.

If we look at yoga from the spiritual point of view, then yoga is a lifestyle, that includes many elements; practicing cleanliness from the inside and on the outside, truthfulness, compassion, non-greediness, non-possessiveness, contentment, love, concentration, conscious breathing, awareness, mindfulness, etc. We are sure you must have tried to practice these qualities from time to time in your life, irrespective of the degree of success you achieved. Therefore, if yoga is a lifestyle as the yogic scriptures teach, then you have already been practicing yoga for some time, most probably since the time you were born.

Once you have reserved your spot on the course we do recommend that you start practicing physical yoga postures as much as you can,and read a few spiritual books recommended by us so that you can get maximum benefit of your time with us.

According to the yogic texts, Yoga is a lifestyle that will help us realize our full spiritual potential.

Yoga is a lifestyle, but there are a few physical postures and exercises which may be practiced in a static or dynamic way to keep the body and mind healthy. These physical postures are called Yoga Asanas.

Some beginners may have a considerable amount of yoga knowledge and follow a yogic lifestyle but may not be so advanced in asana practice. Other beginners may have great physical ability for the asana practice but may not have an understanding or knowledge of yoga as a whole. In either case, if you show great dedication and devotion to learning yoga, the training may be suitable. Please contact us if you consider yourself a beginner to evaluate if it would be appropriate for you to participate in the course. It is important that you practice regularly, have good physical stamina and are physically fit.

You must have successfully completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in any style, either at Sampoorna or any other Yoga Alliance registered yoga school to be eligible to apply for a 300 hour course.

You must have successfully completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in any style, either at Sampoorna or any other Yoga Alliance registered yoga school to be eligible to apply.

You must have completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training first as this provides a solid foundation and the necessary preparation to be able to progress to the 300-hour level. The 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training is more advanced and is designed to deepen the knowledge you acquired on a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course. However, if you have been a long term yoga practitioner with quality experience then you may take our 300-hour Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Training but you will not be able to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 300 even if you complete the course as you don’t hold a 200 hour certificate. Please contact us to find out if your experience meets the necessary criteria

Yes you can.

No you don’t have to have teaching experience, however, it is recommended as you will benefit more from the course.

Yes, you can participate in these course, however, you will not be able to register with Yoga Alliance.

Yes, if this is the case then you will benefit from the course more than anyone else. Yoga is about so much more than just physical postures.

You should be fine as long as you can understand English very well and speak a little bit. There are always non-native English students and our teachers take this into consideration as much as possible to ensure that the material being taught is understood by everyone. If you are worried about your level then please send us an email and we can talk about your concerns.

We only ever have a maximum of around 30 students per teaching group.

You are not supposed to miss any classes. Unless you have a serious illness or medical emergency, you are expected to attend all the classes. If you miss classes you will be given assignments to make up the time, these will be determined by the teacher(s) and will ensure you meet the required hours of study to qualify.

Full attendance and participation in all the classes is required to obtain your certificate. There will also be a practical text and a self evaluation test at the end of the course.

No student has ever failed the exams at Sampoorna. Our teachers keep a supportive eye on all the students and make sure that everyone stays on track throughout the course so that there is no risk of failure. The courses are designed to teach you and help you grow as a teacher, if you are open to learning you will be fine. We are not trying to catch you out with exam questions, we provide support throughout the process to ensure your success.

The teacher training certificates are awarded to students on the basis of their performance and attendance throughout the training, as well as completion of practical and final exams. If you do not meet these standards then you will be awarded a certificate of attendance instead of completion. But rest assured that our teaching team will never let any students fail.

Yes, we provide a teacher training manual for each course.

Yes, the courses are structured in a way that there are ample opportunities for student teaching practice throughout. Student teaching is a mandatory part of the course requirements.

Yes, Sampoorna Yoga is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School and all of our courses are also registered with Yoga Alliance USA.

Yes, we have two types of internships. A Teacher Trainer internship and a Karma Yoga programme. You must have completed at least one Teacher Training with us to be eligible for either.

You don’t have to chant if you are not comfortable for any reason. You can sit in silence, observe and meditate.

Yes, your tuition fee may be applied to any other future course at the school. However, you may lose the part of the course fee paid towards accommodation.