certified 200 hr teacher training

Open to everyone regardless of yoga experience.

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​CONTENT 

Join us for our 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified Vinyasa yoga teacher training.  Vinyasa is the linking together of postures with awareness and the potent presence of breath.  The essence of the Kaya Yoga teacher training is infused with the spiritual heart of yoga while diving deep into the alignment principles of the asanas.

CLARITY

In Kaya Yoga's 200 hour Teacher Training, you will learn mantra, mudra, and meditation practices that will re-connect you to the heart of your practice. Together we will connect and lay the foundation for personal growth and transformation, preparing you to share this rich practice with others.

Throughout the 6 month training we will cover in-depth: anatomy, tantra philosophy, history, the foundations of flow, applicable anatomy, meditation, mantra, the deities, alignment principles, sequencing, hands-on assisting, ethics, teaching yoga, and the business of teaching.

COMMITMENT

Whether this is your first time into a studio or your 100th class, we welcome you in to this training. 

Our training is open to everyone regardless of your yoga experience. Here we build the fundamentals for a lifelong practice, certifying you with the gift to provide this teaching to others as well. 

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Theory and Practice of Yoga

​This advanced training will emphasize deepening the students’ personal asana practice, which we believe to be the greatest source for creative teaching. In addition to a strong asana practice there will be a comprehensive study of the techniques and mechanics of fundamental yoga postures, while providing the tools necessary to teach yoga to others. To facilitate a more scientific understanding of the body, the training will include the study of functional anatomy and physiology. The training will also give developing and experienced teachers a balanced understanding of yoga by moving beyond the physical with the study of Vippasana meditation, (encouraging students to develop a daily meditation practice at home), a deep understanding of Pranayama, and an exploration of the 7 Chakras, the Dristhi and the 3 Bandhas.

Asanas

• Names (Sanskrit and English) Standing, seated, arm balances, twists, inversions and finishing asanas
• Practice and health benefits of the asanas.
• Alignment principles and modifications for injuries.

Vinyasa Yoga System

• Practicing and teaching the sequences: Level 1 Syllabus Modified Level 1 Syllabus Dynamic Yoga Sequence
• Vinyasa Yoga Anatomy and Physiology Anatomical groupings: feet, legs, pelvis, spine and shoulder girdle
• Physiology of inversions, breathing and the nervous system.
• Pranayama Ujjayi Pranayama – theory and practice.
• Working with breath in flowing sequences.
• Suryanamaskara A and B – theory and practice.
• Meditation Technique and Practice of Vipassana Meditation.

Chakras
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Special Yoga Classes

• Restorative
• Therapeutic
• Gentle/Yin

Yoga Philosophy
We will cover the following historical texts and yoga masters:

• The Yoga Sutras- Patanjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga
• The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• T. Krishnamachayra
• Pattabhi Jois
• BKS Iyengar

Theory and Practice of Teaching

The art of teaching requires a great level of sensitivity, compassion and practice. A teacher must encourage and inspire, being sensitive to both the needs of individuals as well as those of the group.
The practical and subtle aspects involved in teaching will include:

• How to be an effective teacher 
• Use of voice through detailed instruction
• The art and science of flowing through sequences
• Learning how to see and understand bodies
• The purpose and use of props
• Hands-on adjustments
• Practice teaching
• Teacher Observation

Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page and we will get in touch with you.
Do not hesitate to call Kia @ 530-520-4703 or email to set up a time to meet and discuss any concerns you may have.

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