Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
Breath-alignment in movement: a path to meditation
The next journey begins September 2024! Are you ready to:
dive into an immersive learning experience
deepen your understanding of yoga
practice the basic skills needed to be an effective teacher
develop a consistent and sustainable practice
learn fundamental, functional anatomy
explore the philosophy of yoga with discussion of two of its fundamental texts
learn useful teaching skills you can apply to everyday life
develop meaningful relationships with a mentor and a powerful group of fellow yogis
gain practical experience through a summer apprenticeship
and much more…
An immersive learning experience intended for those looking to deepen their personal yoga practice and prepare those who eventually choose to follow the path of teaching. This course is made up of weekend modules - Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday all day and several teaching feedback sessions outside of these weekends throughout the program. Additionally, our apprenticeship allows you to gain assisting experience and to refine your observation skills during studio classes. This course is given with deep devotion, care and personal attention between teacher and students.
This is a college level (HBO) course and includes over 200 contact hours between student and teachers. Half of these hours are dedicated to practice teaching and assisting, this does not include non-contact hours for self-study and assignments. Additionally, The Breathing Space provides ongoing mentoring after course completion.
Completion of this course and passing both written and practical examinations qualifies you to receive a Certificate of Completion. Recommendation to teach is included as an addendum to your certification and is determined on a case-by-case basis upon completion of the program.
For acceptance into this course please contact us directly. There are no formal education requirements to join our program. Email if you have questions.
Curriculum
Teaching principles
Skillful adjusting
Understanding asana
The essence of vinyasa
Yoga philosophy
Practical anatomy
Subtle anatomy
Sequencing
Discussion groups
Self observation
Seated practices
Individual attention and mentorship
Practical experience through apprenticeship
Example Schedule
Friday 14:00 -17:00: assignment discussion & practice teaching
Friday 17:00 - 18:00 join Fundamental of Ashtanga led practice
Saturday: 12:15 -18:15 classroom/discussion/practical
Sunday: 11:00 - 12:00 attend vinyasa practice;
Sunday: 12:00 -12:45 journaling & lunch; 12:45 -18:15 classroom/discussion/practical.
Self-study hours per week approximately 5-7 hours
3 times per week required in-studio practice at least one of those with Lana
Dates 2024
20-22 September
18-20 October
15-17 November
13-15 December
10-12 January
7-9 February
7-9 March* (this weekend is subject to change)
4-6 April
9-11 May
30 & 31 May Exams
Required reading*
The Inner Tradition of Yoga - Michael Stone
Functional Anatomy of Yoga - David Keil
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Edwin F. Bryant
The Bhagavad Gita - Eknath Easwaran
Wherever You Go There You Are - Jon Kabat-Zinn
*not included in course materials
Pricing
€3000 (excl. monthly membership)
*financial assistance and payment plans are available on a case-by-case basis, please email us
**this is a CRKBO registered course and is therefore exempt from VAT.