ONLINE BLENDED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

In this re-envisioned online teacher training course, we’ve combined self-paced learning with weekly LiveStream sessions in order for you to stay on-track, evoke engagement and keep the connection alive between you, your fellow classmates and your teachers. ⁠ ⁠

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Certification upon completion
Student Playbook
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras Minibook
Kriya kit (neti pot, eye wash, tongue scraper)
Herbal Tea
Digital course materials

Membership access to online learning management platform
1:1 sessions with course instructors (4 total)
Access to our online library of yoga-related books
Ongoing email support from your instructors
Eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion

More than 90 high-quality videos, including approximately: 45 full-spectrum 90-120 minute yoga practices; 100 lectures covering all aspects of yoga history and philosophy, ethics, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, adjustment, modifications, alignment, yogic lifestyle and Holistic Business Fundamentals.

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MEET YOUR TEACHERS

Mimi Adeogba, DN, PhD

Mimi is e-RYT 500-Hour certified Yoga Alliance, USA, Continuing Education Provider, who loves teaching yoga asana, anatomy and physiology and lifestyle. She is co-founder of Swadhyaya Yoga School and is a lead teacher for this course.

Brianna Persall

Brianna is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, 500-Hour certified yoga instructor and founder of Well Daily. She believes that wellness should be accessible and integrated into our everyday lives. She is a lead teacher for this course.

Deepa Lakhyani Kukreti

Deepa received her post graduate diploma from the prestigious Kaivalyadhama Lonvala a college of experiential yoga where yoga tradition and yoga science meet. She is a co-founder of Swadhyaya Yoga School and is a lead teacher for this course.

Surya Simon

Surya is a lover of knowledge and spent the last three years in Rishikesh, India, pursuing that passion and studying the Vedas in an ashram. He currently leads mantra and satanga in the foothills of the Himalayas in Rishikesh, India.

Pawan Kumar

Religious yet modern in his approach, Pavan grew up in a traditional South Indian family. Under his mother’s guidance, he read many scriptures at an early age, which lay the foundation for his spiritual progress. He is the Ayurveda teacher for this course.

Allen Sharma

Sumit practiced the Ashtanga Primary series tirelessly until mastery. Thereafter, he studied at Ashtanga in Mysore and Iyengar Props Yoga in Pune. He is a dedicated Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga practitioner. He is the Ashtanga teacher for this course.

SELF-PACED ONLINE LEARNING

Education that fits into your schedule, using our easy-to-use platform comprised of instructional videos, readings and assignments.

LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE
(Saturday Only)

Put the theory of what you’ve been learning into practice with weekly LiveStream sessions, ask real-time questions, receive feedback and ongoing support.

All LiveStream Sessions will be held on Saturdays, from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST (4 Hours) for the following dates

September 18 (Mimi)

Welcome/Orientation/Introduction
Kriya, Asana, Pranayama
Methodology

September 25 (Deepa)

Kriya, Asana, Pranayama
Methodology

October 2 (Deepa)

Kriya, Asana, Pranayama
Methodology

October 9 (Mimi)

CANADIAN THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

In observance of the holiday, this LiveStream will be recorded. Live attendance is optional.

Kriya, Asana, Pranayama
Mantra & Meditation

October 16 (Mimi)

Kriya, Asana, Pranayama
Mantra & Meditation

October 23 (Mimi)

Kriya, Asana, Pranayama
Mantra & Meditation

October 30 (Deepa)

Kriya, Asana, Pranayama
Sequencing

November 6 (Mimi)

Kriya, Asana, Pranayama
Practice Teaching

November 13 (Mimi + Brianna)

Kriya, Asana, Pranayama
Holistic Business Fundamentals (1 hour)
Practice Teaching

EXAMPLE MODULAR LESSON PLAN

Lesson 1 | Kriya
Lesson 2 | Hatha Yoga
Lesson 3 | Yoga Philosophy
Lesson 4 | Yoga Anatomy & Physiology
Lesson 5 | Methodology
Lesson 6 | Meditation
Lesson 7 | Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Hatha Yoga?

Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga derived from one of the six schools of Hinduism. It is the science of yoga which purifies the whole physical body by means of shatkarma (six cleansing practices), asana (postures), pranayama (breathing practices), mudra (seals), bandha (locks) and concentration, as a prelude to raja (or kingly) yoga and samadhi (higher state of awareness commonly referred to as “bliss”). All of which are explored during your teacher training program in various forms.

Will I be qualified to teach when I complete this course and at what level?

Yes. You will be qualified to teach beginner to intermediate level practitioners upon completion of your 200-hour training. You will be qualified to teach all levels of practitioners after your 300- and/or 500-hour registered yoga teacher training course. Your ability to teach will be reinforced by your commitment to your personal practice and continued self-study.

Do I have to register with the Yoga Alliance once I'm certified with Swadhyaya Yoga School?

No. Registration with the Yoga Alliance is not mandatory. However, many gyms and larger studios do look for Yoga Alliance registration as a standard because of their ethical commitment to yoga and as an accountability component.

What is Yoga Alliance? Is your yoga school registered with Yoga Alliance?

The Yoga Alliance is the largest nonprofit association representing the yoga community. Their mission is to promote and support the integrity and diversity of the teaching of yoga through various initiatives. Swadhyaya Yoga School School is Registered with the Yoga Alliance.

What material will I be responsible for providing?

Yoga mat, blocks, straps, bolster, computer, laptop, WiFi. Optional: eye pillow.

What does the syllabus include?

Yoga Philosophy: Introduction to Yogic Lifestyle in modern times, Historical Evolution of Yoga, Paths of Yoga, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, introduction to Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Yoga Anatomy and Physiology: Therapeutic benefits of Asana and Pranayama, precautions, and contraindications
Anatomy and Physiology of 7 organ systems of the human body.
Asanas: Proper postural alignment, variations of different postures
Pranayama: Basic breathing practices
Yoga Teaching Methodology: Demonstration of Asanas and their variations.
Classification, cueing and sequencing of Yoga Asana, per traditional understanding based on Chakras.
Adjustments of common misalignments, hands-on and verbal assistance techniques.
Mantras, Chanting, Mudras, Kriyas, and Lesson Planning.
Yoga Nidra and Meditation
Teaching Practice: Testing and sharing your teaching skills with your co-teachers.
Career: Business of yoga, communication skills and safety norms.

TESTIMONIALS

My 200 hour RYT with Swadhyaya was a positively shifting moment in my life! This rigorous program has provided a wealth of knowledge that encourages me to delve deeper into Yoga. Mimi and Brianna are extremely committed and passionate teachers/healers. Their presence is a walking testament of their practice - exuding peace and warmth. The program is demanding but with constant guidance and encouragement throughout the journey. Teachers are accessible for individual discussions to aid any further specific guidance. The setting is wonderfully integrated with nature allowing one to feel more conscious connections coinciding with the philosophical teachings. The curriculum touches base on the practice holistically - including philosophy, anatomy, methodology, and business. Overall class structure/material chronology is mindfully sequenced to facilitate student’s natural learning progression. Parallel asana/teacher practice aids integration of esoteric materials covered in class. Highly recommend Swadhyaya to anyone looking to exponentially expand their knowledge of Yoga! I look forward to continue my 300 hour RYT journey with them!

K. Kasparek

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