Are you ready to follow your Passion and take your life and practice to the next level? If the answer is yes, then you have to come to the right spot. The Kriya Yoga Academy 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training is the gold standard of Yoga Teacher Trainings and will mark the beginning of your radical transformation and a successful career as a global yoga expert. Connect with like-minded individuals from around the globe.

This training is well suited for beginners and intermediate students. This training is designed for someone who wants to be a teacher and also for those who want to deepen their practice and understanding of yoga, or simply improve their quality of life. This training attracts students from around the world and produces authentic, confident, knowledgeable and empowered Yogis. Kriya Yoga Academy 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified foundational training studies core essentials of a Kriya Yoga life practice and prepares students to be yoga teachers and to live as Masters in all moments of life. Kriya Yoga teacher training is about more than learning to teach a class. It is about deeply understanding the teachings so they may be shared with any audience in any setting. It offers transformation and personal evolution. Training is coupled with spiritual immersion into the yogic lifestyle practice.

Curriculum Of 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course

Techniques, Training And Practice

Asanas, Foundational Yoga Poses: Static, dynamic and flow versions of asanas.
Principles of alignment and movement.
Powerful Pranayama (Breathwork): practice and teaching.
Focusing on the mind and its functions
Transcendence of the mind to access the pure field of infinite potential
Benefits, modifications, contraindications and mindfulness for practices
Vinyasa Krama: The art and science of intelligent sequencing
Foundational Kundalini and Tantric Kriyas: Practice, effects, placement and delivery

Yogic Philosophy, History And Lifestyle

Origins and History of Yoga
Recognise the Unity of Paths
Understanding the Foundational Teachings of Yoga
Exploring the Supreme Wisdom of Yoga
Discovering the Vedanta of Life, Self and the Universe
Yoga as a Path to Awakening
Kriya Yoga Academy Teachings: The Integrated Approach
Know Living Enlightenment as a Lifestyle
Introduction to Sattva Kriya Meditation Technique
Become aware of Self – Mind-Body Connection
Introductions to Chakras, Koshas, Gunas and Ishtas
Introduction to Karma and Dharma

Knowledge Meetings And Satsang

Knowledge Meetings cover many of the subjects of the course, including chakras, koshas, prana vayus, nadis and gunas, chanting, meditation, mantra, japa, nada yoga, music, sangha (community), diet, nutrition, Vedanta, and philosophy.
Satsangs are spiritual Q&A sessions. Clarify your understanding of the topics covered in Knowledge Meetings by asking questions that are answered as part of Satsang.

Asanas, Applied Anatomy, Physiology, And The Energy Body

Understand the foundations, origins, principles and purpose of Hatha
Types of Postures – Purpose and benefits
Principles of alignment & movement
Core principles of safe and efficient practice
Benefits, modifications, contraindications and mindfulness for practices
Hatha asana breakdown of standing postures, seated postures, seated twists, backward bend postures, arm balance postures, inverted postures, restorative postures
Intelligent Sequencing

Pranayama Practices

Learn the power of conscious breathwork in yoga
Explore the science and practice of healthy, effective breath.
Prepare for breath kriyas

Mantras

Learn primary mantras that are used in sacred rituals, japa, and kriya practices
Prepare for mantra kriyas

Teaching Methodology

Learn to structure and teach classes/journeys in different environments to different people around the world
Take your seat as a teacher
Develop your presence and authentic teaching style
Develop your voice and the use of vocabulary
Create an optimal atmosphere for transformation
Learn to offer safe adjustments and assists
Explore the art and science of connecting with and uplifting your students
Discover the art of using music in classes

Practicum

Practice teach to individuals and to small groups
Observe, give and receive feedback of classes
Structure journeys/classes for different levels and themes
Teach a full journey/class
Take Yoga out of the Yoga room
Learn how to support your students with private mentoring
Learn how to lead retreats
Learn about teaching breathwork

Integration Coursework

Students are required to finish homework after the completion of the contact hours.
Complete all the course Integration questions.
The homework is considered a vital part of the coursework and is required in order to apply for certification by Yoga Alliance or other certifying organisations.
Structure and teach seven classes and write about your experience.
Log your personal sadhana for at least 40 days.
Undertake a SEVA project (volunteer/serve) and share your experience