WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This 100-hour immersion yoga course is designed for:

• Enthusiasts seeking a 14-day immersive experience in a well-structured yoga program alongside fellow yogis.
• Those with time constraints, unable to commit to a longer teacher training, yet yearning for a rejuvenating yoga retreat lasting just 14 days.
• Individuals less focused on teaching certifications but eager to immerse themselves in a comprehensive yoga, pranayama, and meditation program within a supportive yoga community.
• Enthusiasts wishing to explore and practice Ashtanga yoga and Vinyasa flow, particularly if they have prior experience in other yoga styles.
• Participants who have completed an online yoga teacher training and are looking to refresh their knowledge and skills.
• Experienced yoga teachers in a different style that wish to delve into the fundamentals of Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS COURSE?

• This 100-hour yoga teacher training course is seamlessly integrated with our 200-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa YTTC, allowing participants to learn alongside each other. Classes will be shared between participants of both courses.
• The course duration is 14 days, including check-in and check-out. If needed, participants can opt for a slightly shorter duration.
• Your schedule mirrors that of the 200-hour YTTC trainees, running from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm daily, excluding weekends.
• Daily classes include:
  • Two asana classes featuring Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow.
  • Pranayama and meditation sessions.
  • Yoga philosophy discussions.
  • Alignment and hands-on adjustment workshops.
  • Yoga anatomy classes.
  • Principles of teaching.

NOTE: This 100hr course is designed to deepen your understanding of Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow Yoga; however, it does not equip you with the qualifications or tools required to teach Yoga.

100-HOUR YOGA TTC OVERVIEW

Our 100-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course is meticulously designed to instill in you the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to not only practice yoga but to seamlessly integrate it into your lifestyle. The physical core of this course revolves around a modified Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series and invigorating Vinyasa Flow.

Delve into the timeless wisdom of the traditional Ashtanga Yoga system, crafted by Sage Patanjali over 3000 years ago, during the philosophy segment of this immersive 100-hour Yoga course. Our philosophy classes and weekly satsangs explore the profound insights found in the yoga sutras. In addition to the Modified Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series, and Vinyasa Flows, enjoy the added benefits of rejuvenating Yin Yoga classes as a bonus!

While honoring traditional teachings, our approach is refreshingly modern and open-minded. We invite you to infuse your unique creativity, intuition, and spiritual experiences into your learning journey. Our teachings transcend specific religions or belief systems, embracing the rich diversity of all our students. Join us for an enriching experience that blends tradition with a modern, inclusive perspective.

CERTIFICATION

(100-Hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Certification)

Sampoorna Yoga Teacher Training school has been a registered international yoga school with the Yoga Alliance as an RYS-200, RYS-300, RYS-500 and YACEP provider since 2009. Its online and in-person yoga teacher training courses and certifications are recognised and accepted all over the world and enables all its graduates to teach in all the countries in the world. Upon successful completion of the course our YTTC participants receive a 100-hour yoga teacher training certification. If you are already a qualified 200-hour Yoga Teacher in any style from any school then you can register this certificate with Yoga Alliance USA as CEPs.

COURSE DETAILS

Participants in this course will be integrated into the same group as the 200-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga YTTC. Your involvement in specific classes will vary—some are mandatory while some others are optional. To successfully complete the course, ensure your attendance in at least 100 hours of training.

As part of your yoga training, you’ll receive lifetime access to our online pre-study module, contributing to your 100-hour requirement. While completing this module before the in-person training is optional, it is highly recommended.

Daily participation is strongly encouraged in the following classes:

• Morning Ashtanga Vinyasa classes
• Morning and afternoon Vinyasa Flows
• Pranayama and meditation practices

Optional classes include Philosophy, Anatomy, Alignment and Adjustments Workshops, and Student Teaching.

ASHTANGA VINYASA AND ALIGNMENT & ADJUSTMENT WORKSHOPS.

• Introduction to and history of Ashtanga Vinyasa system.
• The four elements of Ashtanga Vinyasa: Vinyasa, Ujjayi pranayama, bandhas and drishti.
• Modified Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series: Standing asanas, seated asanas, finishing asanas.
• Ashtanga Vinyasa practice (modified version):  90-minute class, three times a week.
• How to use props in various postures.
• How to modify the poses.

VINYASA FLOW, YIN YOGA, PARTNER YOGA

• 90-minute-long intermediate Vinyasa Flow practice thrice a week in the morning
• 60-minute-long intermediate Vinyasa Flow practice five times a week in the afternoon
• Two Yin classes during the course
• One  Partner Yoga class during the course

PRANAYAMA

• Introduction to pranayama
• Prana, breath and pranayama
• The science and anatomy of pranayama
• Pranic body and spiritual significance of pranayama
• Types of pranayama you will practice in this course: Nadi Shodhana, kapalbhati, bhastrika, ujjayi, bhramari, surya bheda.
• How to practice pranayama

MEDITATION

• Meditation: Introduction, definition and aim
• Science of meditation
• Effects of meditation on brain and mind
• How to meditate
• Types of meditation to be covered: Chakra meditation, Kundalini meditation, Om meditation, Nada meditation, Mantra meditation, Antara mauna, Chidakash Dharana, Vippassana and insight meditation.

PHILOSOPHY

• Yoga: History, meaning and lifestyle
• Four paths of yoga: Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga
• Ashtanga Yoga & Patanjali Yoga Sutra
• The eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
• The yogic life style
• Obstacles on the path of yoga and means to overcome them
• Importance of satsang and sangha
• Concepts of three gunas: Satva, Rajas, Tamas.
• Life style and ethics for a yoga practitioner and teacher

ANATOMY

Our anatomy classes help you understand the important muscles and bones used in yoga poses, along with their health benefits and potential problems. We focus a lot on analyzing these body parts, understanding individual physical limits and differences. Practical anatomy classes play a vital role in our alignment lessons. You won’t just learn these in the classroom; you’ll also get access to pre-recorded anatomy lessons taught by our co-founder, Eli Aguilar. It’s strongly recommended to complete this module before starting the course. Our anatomy module covers the following:

• The basics:
  • Skeletal system, muscular system, connective tissue, nervous system, and movements of the major joints of the body
• Functional anatomy: Concepts of functional anatomy and physiology related to movement.
• Application of anatomical principles to yoga practice:
  • Mechanics of yoga asana
  • Healthy patterns of movement
• Muscular and skeletal differences i.e. compression, tension, and proportion and orientation theory.
• Study of different regions of the body: The foot, knee, hips, spine, and shoulder

Pre-study: As soon as you book the course, you will receive access to our Pre-Study Online Module. This module is not mandatory but highly recommended. You will have lifetime access to this material.

DAILY SCHEDULE

*Weekends: Saturday half day. Sundays off.