200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Programs
SOYA – So much more than a Yoga School. Our Yoga Alliance Registered programs are suited for individuals looking for the most authentic, in-depth yoga teachings. We give you much more than instruction in teaching asana in order to prepare you for a lifetime of deeper studies. Your journey will be guided by our advanced yoga team with more than 25 years experience teaching others just like you.
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Options
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403-710-4294
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our training philosophy
01. Learn
Study the history and philosophy of different yoga paths, including Jnana, Bhakti, Raja, Karma and Hatha Yoga. Studies include the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Kriyas, Chakras, Meditation, Pranayama, Professionalism, and Anatomy.
02. Integrate
Become firmly grounded in daily practice of kriya, asana, pranayama, and meditation. Every day is filled with traditional yoga practices as you learn to take your yoga off the mat and into your every day life.
03. Apply
Start practice teaching on day one in a safe and supportive setting. Create a series of lesson plans that suit your style and students. Your teaching practicum will prepare you to immediately start teaching upon graduation, with on-going support from SOYA faculty.
an immersion program
200-Hour Yoga Immersion Program
Sample Day in the Immersion Training
- 7:00 am morning Kriyas, Meditation, Pranayama
- 8:15 am Asana class
- 10:00 am Philosophy Session
- 12:00 pm Lunch
- 12:30 pm Asana Lab/Lesson Plan Creation
- 5:15 pm Meditation, Mantra, Chanting, Pranayama
- 6:00 pm Close for the Day
Day 4 and day 9 will end at 1pm with the afternoon off
an online yoga training program
200-Hour Yoga Online Program
Meeting days for Online Program may vary.
Sample Day in the Online Yoga Training
- 9:00 am morning Kriyas, Pranayama, Meditation
- 10:00 am Asana, Philosophy or Teaching Skills
- 2:00 pm close for the day
- Live online Asana class during week
- Recorded asana class, meditation, or yoga nidra during week – done on your own time
- Philosophy Lessons completed prior to each meeting
Afa shares about her 200hr immersion yoga teacher training experience.
an extended program - weekends
200-Hour Yoga Weekend Program
Sample Day in the Weekend Training
- 7:00 am morning Kriyas, Meditation, Pranayama
- 8:15 am Asana class
- 10:00 am Philosophy session
- 12:00 pm Lunch
- 12:30 pm Asana Lab/ Lesson Plan Creation
- 5:15 pm Meditation, Mantra, Chanting and Pranayama
- 6:00 pm Close for the day
Curriculum
- Studies in the Bhagavad Gita
- Studies in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- Understanding Chakras
- Meditation
- Kriyas and their practice
- Basic Pranayama
- Asanas with Benefits, Cautions, Modifications
- Anatomy of Movement
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Sanskrit Pronunciation
- Sequencing and Creating Lesson Plans
- Teaching Practicum: daily practice developing teaching skills
- Ongoing support after graduation
Assignments
1) 15 Written Assignments including the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Kriyas, Chakras, Meditation, Pranayama, Professionalism, and Anatomy.
These lessons take approximately 2-4 hours each to complete. They reveal many yogic truths that will enhance your life and give you depth as a teacher! Assignments must be completed prior to the Immersion training, and as required for the Weekend and Online training.
2) Keep Practicing your yoga regularly
registration and information
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Programs
for details and rates please select your yoga training program below
Immersion Programs
Weekend Programs
Hybrid Programs
Online Programs
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