Online Yoga Teacher Training
(200-Hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow)
A Yoga Alliance Approved Course
Self-paced, Lifetime Access
BONUS: You can use the fee you paid for your Online YTTC towards our in-person 200hr YTTC or 300hr YTTC in Goa, India
(*Conditions may apply)
ONLINE 200HR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE
OVERVIEW
Our online 200-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course is a rigorous program meticulously crafted to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to instruct yoga classes rooted in the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series and Vinyasa Flow. Your online journey through this yoga teacher training course is a dual endeavor, focused on not only enhancing your personal practice but also acquiring the expertise to guide others. We fervently advocate for the profound importance of your yoga path to uncovering your distinct, personal voice and style as a yoga teacher.
Sampoorna’s online yoga teacher training courses are firmly grounded in the eight limbs of Ashtanga yoga, extending beyond the mere practice of yoga asanas. We place significant emphasis on yamas, niyamas, pranayama, pratyahara, and meditation. Our extensive curriculum covers various aspects, including Yoga philosophy rooted in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, yogic lifestyle and ethics, dietary considerations, yoga anatomy, and physiology tailored for both yoga teachers and practitioners, and a host of other topics related to cultivating a well-rounded and harmonious life.
THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU, IF:
- You aspire to attain certification as a yoga teacher from an internationally recognized yoga teacher training school, endorsed by Yoga Alliance, and wish to guide others along the path of yoga.
- You are already engaged in yoga practice and seek to elevate your practice and knowledge.
- You desire to deepen your personal proficiency in asanas and meditation.
- You are keen on exploring the subtler and profound levels of awareness through yoga, pranayama, meditation, and a yogic lifestyle.
- You aim to undertake a yoga teacher training course but prefer the flexibility of an online format.
- You seek an online yoga teacher training program that offers a balanced combination of pre-recorded classes and live sessions.
ONLINE 200HR YOGA TRAINING COURSE DETAILS
KEY FEATURES
- Lifetime access to the yoga course materials.
- Self-paced learning. You have the flexibility to complete the yoga certification within one year or at your preferred pace.
- Interactive Q&A sessions via Zoom with the course instructors for clarifying doubts. (Including a welcome session on the first day.)
- Live sessions are exclusively available during your designated training dates.
- Downloadable Zoom recordings of live sessions, accessible for 30 days.
- Over 150 pre-recorded theory and practical classes, including recordings of prior Q&A sessions.
- Yoga Teacher Training manual with all course content, downloadable and suitable for printing.
- Ashtanga Primary Series sheets with the Sanskrit names of all asanas (downloadable).
- Informative anatomy presentations.
- Access in the Sampoorna Yoga Alumni private Facebook group.
ONLINE METHODOLOGY
- Access: You will gain entry to the online 200-hour yoga teacher training course two days prior to the official start date. This early access allows you to navigate the platform and address any questions during the Welcome Session.
- Platform: Our courses are hosted on Teachable, a platform widely endorsed by the Yoga Alliance as the preferred choice for online education.
- Lifetime Access: You will enjoy lifelong access to all course materials, encompassing the yoga teacher training manual, audio content, and pre-recorded yoga classes.
- Initial Section: The course’s initial section provides essential information such as the timetable, links to live sessions, a study guide, YTTC manual, important correspondence, and other pertinent details.
- Self-Paced Learning: You have the flexibility to study at your own pace and rhythm.
- Course Completion: While you retain lifetime access to the 200-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga teacher training course, we recommend striving to complete it within one year from the start date. If unforeseen circumstances impede your certification within a year, you can request a complimentary extension.
- Q&A Sessions: For clarifying doubts, we strongly encourage active participation in as many Q&A sessions as possible. These sessions provide the opportunity to engage directly with our yoga instructors.
- Resources: All resources are available for download and can be printed in PDF format. Video content is exclusively viewable on the e-learning platform.
EXAM
To attain your online yoga teacher training certification, you must successfully pass two examinations: a multiple-choice theory test and a practical exam involving the recording and submission of a 30-minute Vinyasa flow class to our support team.
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of your 200-hour yoga teacher training course and passing both exams, you will receive a 200-hour ashtanga vinyasa yoga teacher training certificate approved by Yoga Alliance which enables you teach yoga anywhere in the world.
ONLINE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE CONTENT
ASHTANGA PRIMARY SERIES
Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series: Introduction to and history of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series and the four elements of Ashtanga yoga; Vinyasa, Ujjayi Breath, Bandhas and Dhristi. We suggest you practice with our pre-recorded class or as a self-practice 3-4 times a week during your training or as often as you can
VINYASA FLOW PRACTICE
In our online 200-hr YTTC, you will have access to dynamic flows recorded by our senior teachers for you to practice a few times a week. The themes and structure of these classes will be discussed as part of the topics of sequencing principles and teaching techniques classes.
ALIGNMENT & ADJUSTMENTS WORKSHOPS
Our skilful teachers will guide you through the alignment principles and the art of verbal adjustment techniques for the main postures of the Ashtanga Yoga primary series and a few other more advance postures. These workshops also include modifications, advance variations, and adequate use of props.
TEACHING PRACTICE, METHODOLOGY AND TECHNIQUE
Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course is a transformative journey that encourages a profound connection with your inner self, exploring your emotions, feelings, and thoughts. This introspective process empowers you to teach from a place of heart-centered authenticity and personal experience, rather than relying solely on mental knowledge and memory.
Our Online Yoga Instructor Training program is a pragmatic and hands-on training designed to cultivate your confidence and effectiveness as a Yoga teacher for students of all levels. By course completion, you will possess the skills to lead mixed-level open yoga classes with assurance.
During the course, you will acquire an understanding of the principles of sequencing, enabling you to craft Vinyasa Flow sequences centered around specific themes and peak poses. Ample guidance will be provided to enhance your yoga teaching abilities and refine your yoga class planning and structure.
Furthermore, you will delve into essential aspects of teaching, including the principles of demonstration, observation, assisting, and correction. You will master verbal instructions, teaching styles, the qualities that define a great teacher, voice projection, floor presence, class organization, alignment, verbal and visual adjustments, addressing injuries, safety precautions, the business facets of teaching yoga, ethical considerations, and much more.
PRANAYAMA AND MEDITATION
You will learn and practice different breathing and meditation techniques. In our online platform, you will have access to the theory behind each technique and you will find several pranayama and meditation practices as well. For your personal practice, you just need to play the video and practice in the comfort of your home!
Some of the meditation techniques you will learn are:
- Sthula Dhyana (Meditation on the Objects)
- Jyoti Dhyana (Meditation of the Candle Flame)
- Sukshma Dhyana (Formless Meditation)
- Chakra Meditation
- Yoga Nidra
PHILOSOPHY
During this course you will study core concepts of yoga philosophy:
- Meaning of yoga, concepts, history
- Four paths of yoga (Jnana, Raja, Bhakti, Karma Yoga)
- Nadis (energy channels), Chakras, kundalini
- Vedas and six systems of Indian philosophy
- Ashtanga yoga (Raja Yoga): aim of yoga, modification of mind, mental disposition, meaning of OM, eight limbs of yoga, Kriya yoga, Samyama yoga, Samadhi (enlightenment)
- Mudras, Bandhas & Kriyas: Introduction, different types, practice and its integration with meditation
- Obstacles on the path of yoga, means to overcome obstacles
- Concepts of Gunas (Satva, Rajas, Tamas) and their applications in daily life. Effects of food in Gunas
- Life style and ethics for a yoga practitioner and teacher
- Among others
ANATOMY
Our functional anatomy classes ensure an understanding of the key muscles and bones involved in asana practice and their associated health benefits and contraindications. Substantial emphasis is placed on analytic training, muscular and skeletal anatomy, individual limitations and differences. The specially designed practical anatomy classes are the back bone of the alignment classes.
Here is a look of what you will learn in our anatomy classes:
- Basic concepts of functional anatomy and physiology related to movement.
- Application of anatomical principles to yoga practice (mechanics of yoga asana, its benefits and contraindications, healthy patterns of movement, etc).
- Practical anatomy with a major emphasis on the skeletal system, muscular system, connective tissue, nervous system, and movements of the major joints of the body.
- 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.
THE BUSINESS OF YOGA
In this class, your teacher will guide you through how to develop your career as a yoga teacher, setting up your own studio, school or yoga retreat centre, marketing strategies, advertising and PR, ethics in yoga business, building network with other yoga teachers, schools, studios and retreats, among other topics related.
THE TEACHERS
DATES AND FEE
DATES & AVAILABILITY
COURSE FEE
FEE |
$989 |
$499 |
DATES & AVAILABILITY
COURSE FEE
FEE |
$989 |
$499 |
*Early Bird Discount:
- $100 USD if booked 30 days before the course start date.
- $50 USD if booked 15 days before the course start date.
HOW TO BOOK
- Application: Complete the online application form. If you don’t hear back from us within 24 hours, please send us an email at [email protected]. Please always check your spam if you don’t see our response within 24 hours. You can also contact us at our WhatsApp number +919056007148 for status of your application.
- Booking: Once accepted in the course, you will be asked to pay the course fee (minus any discount, if applicable) via Stripe. Your place on the course will be confirmed only upon receipt of the course fee.
- Cancellation policy: The online course fee is non-cancellable, non-refundable, non-transferable to any other person or any other course. But you can transfer it to another date, if needed.
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YOGA ALLIANCE REGISTERED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSES
Sampoorna Yoga Teacher Training School has been a registered international yoga school with Yoga Alliance, holding RYS-200, RYS-300, RYS-500, and YACEP designations since 2009. Its online and in-person Yoga Teacher Training Courses and Certifications are recognized and accepted worldwide, enabling all graduates to teach globally. Upon course completion, participants receive a 200-Hour, 300-Hour, or 50-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification, allowing registration as RYTs (Registered Yoga Teachers) with Yoga Alliance. Our Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Courses empower you to teach legally in any country, whether you choose to register with Yoga Alliance registration or not.