deepening: practicing svadhyaya, cultivating tapas & discovering shradda

self-study, inquiry, discipline & faith

a year-long immersion for dedicated students & teacher trainers

at amrita: a sanctuary for yoga

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The program begins in September. The training begins with the foundation of the Universal Principles of Alignment, and then builds on the skills and techniques for teaching. It is recommended that students begin in September and follow the course for the 12 months consecutively. 

Immersion and Teacher Training students come together one Saturday a month for yoga asana, philosophy, pranayama and meditation. In these 4 hour sessions, you'll be deepening your own practice, observing and integrating alignment principles, discussing the practice of yoga on and off the mat and studying yoga philosophy through group format discussions.

Teacher Training students then stay on an additional 2 hours to expand the immersion track into learning techniques in observation, use of language, hands on adjustments and sequencing.

Sarahjoy Marsh, MA, Program Director, will be joined by members of the amrita teaching staff and visiting teachers with expertise in anatomy, yoga philosophy, meditation and psychotherapy.

This training is a registered program with the Yoga Alliance. Completion of the second level certificate requirements qualifies you to apply for a 200 hour level certification with the Yoga Alliance.

mentorship program

For students who complete the requirements of the one year program, a mentorship program is available. The mentorship program is an additional one-year of in-depth study with an amrita teacher. Mentorship trainees will work in the classroom setting with their Trainer learning hands-on adjustments, sequencing, pacing, and use of language. Mentorship trainees will be given the opportunity to explore different teaching skills within the class, and will meet with their mentorship group once a month for discussion and training.

Hours accrued during this program are eligible for continuing education with the Yoga Alliance.

Contact the teacher trainer administrator if you are interested.

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