Living Sadhana

200hr+ Small Group Teacher Training

Dates are paused due to Covid 19.

This immersive experience offers a philosophical and experiential approach to hatha yoga from the framework of Vinyasa Krama Yoga in the tradition of Sri T. Krishnamacharya (father of modern yoga) as taught through Srivatsa Ramaswami: How it works, why it works and how to teach from a uniquely embodied place.

If you so desire to teach yoga it is the intention of this program to leave you well prepared to begin. If you simply hope to deepen your practice then this is also developed for you! The program, as does the practice, begins with you. By strengthening your relationship with yoga as a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual support this program offers an authentic and rich platform for self-inquiry. You will learn from teachers deeply rooted in the Krishnamacharya tradition and dedicated to your development. Through this well established background you will develop your voice as a teacher and foundation in the practice! In addition each student will enjoy one-on-one mentorship during the program with the lead teacher. The mentorship component is a unique aspect of our program. Not only will you learn in a group setting, but also by deep personal practice under the guidance of a seasoned teacher. Students will be required to commit to a personal daily home practice or sadhana. It is this sadhana that is the platform for authentic teaching; teaching that comes from dedicated living experience. It is our aim to re-establish a deep connection and reverence for the practice by cultivating dedicated, ethical and truly educated students and teachers interested and committed to yoga as a way of life. While we will go in depth into vinyasa krama and yoga asana this program pays special attention to all limbs of yoga including theory, ethical tenets, pranayama, pratyahara, mantra, and meditation.

Explore the transformative effects of an intelligent yoga practice…Come LIVE your yoga!

Curriculum

The Origins and paths of yoga
The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali: Theory and Practice
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Vinyasa Krama and the Teachings of Krishnamacharya
Pranayama and Mudra for the internal organs
Skillful Assists
Intelligent and Effective Sequencing
Daily Sadhana (practice)
Guided Asana, pranayama, mantra and meditation daily during program.
Finding your voice and the use of language
Theme and intention in teaching
Introduction to Sanskrit and Sanskrit mantra
Functional Anatomy for yoga
Skillful use of props for asana and pranayama
Practicum to refine your teaching skills
Intro to Ayurveda- the sister science of yoga
6- 30 day personal practice journals
3- 40 day mantra practice journals
one-on-one mentorship with a seasoned teacher
and more!

Long weekend Hours:

Fridays: 9:00-5:00p
Saturdays: 8:00a-4:00p
Sundays: 8:00a-4:00p

All attendance required to receive certification. Make up hours must be made up within a year of the missed date at an additional cost.

Required Course Reading:

Yoga Sutra of Patanjali (Srivatsa Ramaswami’s teachings by Deepti Shankar- included in course price)
The Vinyasa Krama Practice Manual (included in course price)
Hatha Yoga Pradipika (translation by T. Krishnamacharya)

Suggested Resources:

Yoga for the Three Stages of Life (Srivatsa Ramaswami)
The Complete Book of Vinyasa yoga (Srivatsa Ramaswami)
Heart of Yoga (Desikachar)
Bhagavad Gita
Prakriti by Dr Robert Svoboda
Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar
Roots of Yoga by James Mallinson

Tuition

$2900 Early Bird *

$3200 Full

a $300 processing fee is due upon application. If accepted this is non-refundable and goes directly towards your tuition. If not accepted this processing fee is returned to you.

Payment plans available upon request

Monthly, biweekly and multiple installment options available at no additional cost. Must be paid by end of training.

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