Purna Yoga
the heart of yoga
"Man in the world's life works out
the dreams of God."
~Sri Aurobindo
The 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
Gain the Knowledge
Washington State Licensed Vocational School
Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher Training School
As you learn the foundational curriculum, you will also explore:
Washington State Licensed Vocational School
Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher Training School
The 200-hour Level Yoga Teacher Training
At the 200-hour Level you gain the knowledge, confidence and awareness that is essential for becoming an alignment-based yoga teacher. The course covers the foundational curriculum of Purna Yoga-alignment-based asana and pranayama, meditation, nutrition and applied yogic philosophy. You will emerge with the ability to teach a variety of classes; the confidence, caring and compassion that keeps your students safe and growing; and the inspiration that makes yoga a powerful tool for transformation. Be prepared to fall in love with your own personal yoga and meditation practice as well, since Purna Yoga awakens the joy of living from the heart.As you learn the foundational curriculum, you will also explore:
- Anatomy and physiology of asana and pranayama
- How to see and understand bodies, and give hands-on adjustments
- The benefits and contraindications of asana, and the use of props
- How to deal with students' injuries and health conditions
- The energetics of centering your mind and awakening your intuition
- Delivery, presentation and class control, especially in teaching beginners
- How nutrition and a yogic lifestyle affect your students, your teaching, and life
- Ethics, business, and the professional and energetic boundaries of teaching
- How to apply timeless yogic philosophy to your classes and your daily life
Prerequisite: Applicants must have an established asana practice (at least one year of 2-3 classes a week in alignment-based
yoga-any yoga system that emphasizes the alignment of the body in asana, such as Purna Yoga or Iyengar) prior to beginning the
program. The strength of this foundation will support the entirety of the Teacher Training program.
Where is it Offered?/For More Information:
| Bellevue, WA, USA | Yoga Centers Washington State Licensed Vocational School |
| San Diego, CA | Embody Yoga and Physical Therapy Centers Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School #35335 |
| Hilo, HI |
Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School #36226 |