CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

Cancellations made up to 30 days prior to start date - you will receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to start date - you can rebook your dates or 50% refund.

What you will learn

Our courses follow the standards laid out by Yoga Alliance. There are five main educational categories. In all classes we utilise a practical training method, whereby information and techniques are openly discussed, practiced and fully explored.

• Techniques, Training and Practice
• Teaching Methodology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers
• Practicum (Teaching Practice)

You will study a broad range of yoga techniques in order to integrate them into your personal practice, safely and effectively so you can teach them to others.

• Pranayama - Breathing techniques
• Bandhas - Body locks
• Kriyas - Yogic cleansing practices
• Sanskrit - Practical learning of Sanskrit terms
• Mantras & Chanting
• Meditation & Yoga Nidra

Teaching Methodology 75 hrs with lead trainer

Effective communication is one of the key skills of a yoga teacher, you will Learn how to address the specific needs of students in your group and private classes through demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting.

• Teaching Techniques
• How to give hands on Adjustments
• Principles of Demonstration
• Learning through Observation
• Assisting in yoga classes
• Teaching styles and the Ethics of Teaching
• Qualities of a great yoga teacher
• Methods of learning
• How to teach Private Classes
• How to sequence a Modified Ashtanga Class
• How to sequence a Restorative Class

Anatomy and Physiology 30 hrs with lead trainer

Our approach to the body takes on physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, range of movement) and sets this against developing models of the yogic body (chakras, nadis, etc.). Integrating both of these approaches, you will gain a holistic view of how yogic techniques work.

• Anatomy and Physiology (muscles, bones, organs, bodily systems, etc)
• Anatomical Movement and Directional terminology
• Understand organ function
• Application of Anatomy in Yoga
• Benefits and contraindications
• Managing and preventing injury
• Healthy Movement Patterns
• Range of Movement
• Yogic models of the Chakras, Nadis, and Kundalini
• Energetics Anatomy (Prana)
• Subtle body schema including the Five Sheaths (Pancha Kosha)

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics 30 hrs with lead trainer

The study of Indian history and philosophies allows us to understand yoga within a broader contextual framework. We present an open discourse on key concepts such as non-violence (ahimsa), duty (dharma) and action (karma). Ethics for yoga teachers builds on these discussions so you'll understand your role in the wider yoga community.

• The history of yoga from inception until today
• Guided study of ancient texts
• Bhagavad Gita
• Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
• Ayurvedic lifestyle and diet principles
• Life planning (creating the life you want through yoga)
• Developing a personal teaching philosophy
• Understanding the teacher-student relationship

Techniques, Theory and Practice 50 hrs with Lead Trainer

Early and ongoing teaching practice sessions form an essential component in ensuring you reach a high standard of instruction. Practices and teaching drills start within the first few days of the course and are maintained through to examinations. You'll be able to confidently lead 60- and 90-minute classes by the end of your training.

• Asanas Including Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations A & B) Standing, seated, and finishing asanas of the Ashtanga Primary Series
• Pranayama The major yogic breathing techniques
• Understanding the effects on the central nervous system
• Bandhas The art of yogic locks How bandhas help your practice
• Kriyas Yogic cleansing practices How Kriyas inform your practice
• Sanskrit Practical learning of basic Sanskrit terms Pronunciation and the intrinsic melody
• Mantras & Chanting The effect of mantras on practice Learn the translation of yogic chants
• Meditation, Relaxation & Yoga Nidra The value of meditation upon practitioners Why teaching relaxation is harder than it seems
• Ongoing teaching practice
• Voice-work coaching
• Receiving and giving feedback
• Learning through observation
• Assisting in live classes

300 hours will cover

All above and Mastering Ashtanga Primary Series & intermediate series postures with vinyasa. The Complete traditional way of practice & teaching including, Drishti, Bandhas and Breath.

• 1st week – Introduction to Traditional Ashtanga yoga and Vinyasa & sun salutation A & B.
• 2nd week – Seated sequence postures & Finishing Sequence postures.
• 3rd week – Intermediate series postures/ Mysore Style /Teaching methods.
• 4th week – Teaching by students / Tests, Feedback, Questions & Answers.

Techniques, Theory and Practice 50 hrs with Lead Trainer

Early and ongoing teaching practice sessions form an essential component in ensuring you reach a high standard of instruction. Practices and teaching drills start within the first few days of the course and are maintained through to examinations. You'll be able to confidently lead 60- and 90-minute classes by the end of your training.

• Asanas Including Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations A & B) Standing, seated, and finishing asanas of the Ashtanga Primary Series
• Pranayama The major yogic breathing techniques
• Understanding the effects on the central nervous system
• Bandhas The art of yogic locks How bandhas help your practice
• Kriyas Yogic cleansing practices How Kriyas inform your practice
• Sanskrit Practical learning of basic Sanskrit terms Pronunciation and the intrinsic melody
• Mantras & Chanting The effect of mantras on practice Learn the translation of yogic chants
• Meditation, Relaxation & Yoga Nidra The value of meditation upon practitioners Why teaching relaxation is harder than it seems
• Ongoing teaching practice
• Voice-work coaching
• Receiving and giving feedback
• Learning through observation
• Assisting in live classes

The Business of Yoga

In the modern world being a great yoga teacher isn't enough - you also need to market yourself. we'll share our know-how on the industry from setting up yoga classes and getting students, to creating waivers and yoga CVS. Building your

• Business - tools of the trade
• Marketing yourself as a Yoga Teacher
• Finding appropriate yoga space
• Approaching yoga studios and gyms
• Carving out your niche
• Etiquette - Your responsibility in the classroom
• How to set up your own classes
• Approaching studios/gyms/private clients
• Getting Established
• How Divine can help

Dhayan (Meditation)

• Importance and Difference between concentration and meditation.
• Mind Awareness Meditation.
• Om Chant and Mantras - Om Namah Shivaya (Meaning & chanting), Gayatri Mantra (Meaning & chanting), Om Mani Padme Hum chanting, Lokah Samastah Sukinoh Bhavantu.
• Art of self-silence Practice and Mindfulness walking
• Fundamental importance of yoga Nidra.

Yoga therapy

• Ayurveda definition and principles
• Fundamentals and importance of satavic diet.
• Categories of food Diet according to position of sun.
• Saptprakarti and Tridosha diet.
• Therapy and dietary needs for arthritis.
• Therapeutic use of Asanas for back problems and Disc herniation.
• Osteoporosis treatment and therapy.
• Asthma’s problematic area and cure.
• Sinusitis therapeutic cure.
• Irritable bowel syndrome therapy.
• Therapy for constipation problems.
• Therapeutic use of meditation for Depression.
• Therapeutic use of pranayama for Anxiety Disorders
• Therapeutic use of shatkarmas for Migraine.

Pranayama (Breathing Practices)

• Abdominal, Thoracic and Diaphragmatic breathing
• Nadi shodhana, Ujjayi, Bhastika, Kapalbhati, Surya Bheda, Chandra bhedana, Sheetali, Sheetkari and Bhramari pranayama

Yoga Anatomy & Physiology

• skeleton system & function
• Anatomy of shoulder & function with the important name of muscles
• Anatomy of pelvic griddle with muscles names
• Spine anatomy & function/ importance in yoga practice
• Kundalini shakti introduction & function
• Chakra introduction & function with the endocrine system
• Nadis- the energy channel function & importance
• Prana introduction & importance in organ function
• Panchakosha importance in function of the body
• Chakra introduction & function with endocrine system
• Nadis- the energy channel function & importance
• prana introduction & importance in organ function
• Panchakosha importance in function of body
• Respiratory system introduction/ function and problems
• Circulatory system importance/ function & problems
• Digestive system importance/ function & problems

Shatkarma (Yoga Cleansing)

• Jalaneti Satkarma (Nasal cleansing with salty water), Rubber neti (Nasal cleansing with a rubber string), Kunjal kriya, Shankh prakshalan kriya

Bandhas (Energy Locks)

• Jalandhara bandha, Moola bandha, Uddiyana bandha, Maha bandha

Mudra (Yoga Gestures)

• Jnana mudra, Vayu mudra, Bhairava mudra, Pranav mudra, Sankhmukhi mudra

Teaching Practice

• Demonstration & Teaching methodology, Alignment and adjustment Instructions.

Evaluation is based on

• Asana and Practical Test, Attendance, Performance and Behaviour

Good read books

As a student of yoga teacher training, you will feel a sense of achievement on your graduation day, yet the desire to explore more and continue the learning path may linger on in your mind. Learning is infinite. Your yoga teacher training course itself may demand the reading of many books to foster your learning experience. Yoga is a practice that is lifelong. The routine practice of ‘Svadhyaya’ fosters the habit in yogis to conduct self-study and includes the reading of spiritual and holy texts. Here is a list of inspirational books that will encourage and support your practice and teaching of yoga:

Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

It narrates his life story right from his childhood days in India to his journey on the quest for a guru and his experiences as a spiritual speaker and teacher later in America. The book also educates the reader on the history of yoga and its inception in the American continent.

Be Here Now by Ram Dass

Dass tells us his story of spiritual awakening witnessed by him, and the enlightenment journey. You will also get an insight into the practical exercises like visualisation meditation and breathing practices which you can inculcate in your daily regimen as well as teachings.

Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar

Bible to the yoga teacher, this book gives readers an insight into the 8-limbed path including a number of postures. It portrays the poses being performed by Mr.Iyengar – one of the founders of modern yoga in the western world. An excellent book for life as you continue exploring your yogic journey throughout.

Yoga mala – Sri pattabhhi jois

Asana pranayama mudra bandha.

Yoga Nidra | Yogic sleeping (Shavasana)