​200-hour amrita yoga Teacher Training

What is amrita yoga?

amrita yoga integrates vinyasa yoga, Ayurveda, neuroscience, yoga philosophy, psychology, pranayama, chanting, and mindfulness.  amrita yoga emphasizes the bio-mechanics of alignment, anatomy, kinesiology, and rehabilitative processes. We teach both Chandra and Surya principles, and sequencing is based on the three doshas, vata, pitta, and kapha.

amrita yoga style

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​Develop Your Inner Teacher

Teaching yoga is an art and a science.  It is a conversation, a dance, an interpersonal reciprocity between teacher and student.  ​Join Sarahjoy and her training team as you develop your knowledge and your skill set, as well as your personal artistry as a teacher. You'll learn teaching skills such as:

• Language choices, voice tone, and voice prosody
• Developing the mindful trance in yoga classes
  
• Capturing the Teachable Moment
  
• Inspiring lasting transformation in your students

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Our 200-hour Yoga Alliance registered teacher training program includes:

• Four in-person immersion weekends
  
• Dharma  Study Groups
  
• Private lessons
  
• Special guest instructors
  
• Class observations and reflections
  
• Practicum assignments for integrating Ayurveda and yoga into your classes
  
• Online course material:
  
  • Anatomy and asana tutorials
    
  • Assigned readings (The Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga for Your Type)
    
  • Mindfulness tools
    
  • Guided weekly asana and mindfulness exercises
    
  • Online forums for discussion with classmates

Complete the Application

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​Modules 1 & 2: Creating a Deep Foundation
Friday, August 31 - Monday, September 3
Friday, October 5 - Monday, October 8
We created these first two modules to help you effectively deepen your practice and study with immersive weekends that will transform, challenge, and inspire you as a student and new teacher of yoga. Sessions will include asana, pranayama, mindfulness, chanting, restorative practices,  and meditations. As well as dharma time and teachings on Ayurveda.
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Sarahjoy will bring the teachings from her teachers, luminaries: ​Eknath Easwaran, Anthony De Mello, Paramahansa Yogananda

​Module 3: Skill Building​
Friday, October 26 - October 28

• Alignment (adjustments, cueing, language, props)
• Anatomy, physiology & biomechanics
• Teaching (demonstration, observation, assists)
• The importance of self-care
• How to be a conscious yoga steward (ethics, scope of practice)

​​Module 4: Specialized Concentration
Friday, November 30 - Sunday, December 2

• Adjustment principles and physical assists
• Conscious sequencing based on the rhythms of nature (doshas)
• Yoga and Ayurveda on and off the mat, bringing the dharma to life
• Interpersonal neurobiology in your classrooms
• Teaching to small and large groups

APPLY TODAY!

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Investment

The 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training tuition is $3,300.
Payment plans are available.  You can pay for the program in full, or via a 2-part or 4-part payment plan.
$250 of your initial payment will be held as a non-refundable deposit.

In order to be considered for a work-trade position or scholarship offer, please complete the application below.  All applications must be submitted by July 1st.  

Scholarship Application