200 Hours Ashtanga Yoga & Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala India

In our Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainings in Varkala, Kerala in India, we combine the wisdom of two ancient traditional styles of Yoga by creating a unique Yoga instructor course, drawing from the strengths and beauty of both – the dynamic yet meditative quality of Ashtanga and the focus on proper alignment of Hatha. Our Yoga course in India offers not only the strengthening of your own asana practice, but also an immersion into Yoga Philosophy, Meditation and Pranayama. What is essential, our Yoga classes of Anatomy and Art of Teaching provide with the tools you need to develop as a Yoga teacher.

Journeying on the yogic path is in itself incredibly transformative. However, becoming a Yoga Teacher dedicated to assist others in walking that path can be even more rewarding. At Yoga Sangha, we intend to create an opportunity for serious practitioners who wish to explore the journey of spreading Yoga as a way of life and helping people raise their self-awareness through the experience of Yoga practice.

The quality of the course comes from giving each student our maximum attention. For this reason, each TTC group counts a maximum of 12 to 15 students only, which gives us a chance to look after everyone well and make their learning experience as effective as possible.

Our course encourages self-study and self-awareness which we believe to be crucial features of a Yoga Teacher. We invite you to become part of our community where we support each other in the learning process, inspire each other and collaborate to create an even broader scope for Yoga practice.

Our TTCs are Yoga Alliance Certified.

CURRICULUM

The day starts with Asana and Pranayama practice. During this two-hour class, we help you build a disciplined practice by focusing on proper alignment, connecting with your breath and channeling the Prana, your vital energy. In order to be able to help your future students maximise the therapeutic benefits of yogasana practice, the class will equip you with practical knowledge of using yoga props to support and correct the postures. Throughout the training, the Asanas of the Ashtanga Primary Series are discussed and practiced in-depth in the morning Hatha class, while the afternoon class is devoted to deepening the practice of Ashtanga Mysore Style in which the students practice the sequence at their own pace with the teacher’s support and adjustment given individually. Every alternate day, the class follows the Led class format in which the Teacher instructs the breath and the Asanas of the sequence.

YOGA PHILOSOPHY

Yoga is one of the six classical schools of Indian philosophy. This class is designed to give you an understating of the objective of Yoga and the path to reach it. We talk about the Eight Limbs of Yoga from the perspective of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras but we also discuss their connection to our contemporary day-to-day life.

YOGIC TEXTS READING

As a compliment to the Philosophy class, every week students get familiar with ancient classical texts about Yoga to advance their understanding. Fragments of four classical texts are read, explained and discussed in class: Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Upanishads. By being exposed to the ancient scriptures, students get a deeper understanding of the various paths of Yoga.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

In order to teach and guide your students, to check and correct their alignment as they practice Asanas, it is necessary to have a solid foundation and proper understanding of anatomy and physiology of the human body. Knowing anatomy empowers the practitioner and gives him/her tools to address the imbalances in the body and to deepen the postural practice by moving to more advanced poses. The knowledge of muscular engagement and anatomical alignment becomes a key to self-awareness at the physical level of Yoga practice.

THE ART OF TEACHING

Being a strong Yoga practitioner is different from being a good Yoga teacher. We designed this class to help you master the art of teaching. In this class, you acquire and refine such skills as precise instruction, clear demonstration, mindful observation, and effective adjustment. We dedicate a significant amount of time to the sequencing process in order to help you develop a balanced class in one of the different styles of postural yoga. Throughout the course, you get hands-on teaching experience followed by peer and teacher feedback. Moreover, this class will help you generate a vision for yourself as a yoga teacher and give you ideas for how to continue on your yoga teaching path.