(200 hour certification program)

Course Curriculum

This training is designed to deepen your own awareness of asana and infuse intelligence and inspiration into your teaching.

Our program is designed for students who may already be certified teachers and now want to deepen their understanding of how to teach safely, and with inspiration. A large portion of the training is devoted to practice teaching using Vinyasa krama (intelligent sequencing) from the lineage of Krishnamacharya (Guru of renowned teachers like BKS Iyengar and Sri K Pattabhi Jois).

Why, if yoga is a therapy are more and more students sustaining injuries? Learn how to maintain a powerful dynamic practice while keeping it safe and efficient. The course gives extensive instruction in the theory and practice of yoga asanas, breath, the art of teaching, and a basic overview of yoga philosophy. Students and yoga instructors alike will find this course effective and comprehensive in its presentation. This training is designed to serve as a catalyst for intense and rapid growth. When you begin to teach, or think like a teacher your understanding will invariably deepen. You will be lead through this process with inspiration and confidence.

Theory and practice of Teaching:

• How to cultivate safety and intelligence as a teacher
• How to be a facilitator of sacred space for transformation
• Helping to turn confidence, clarity and innovation into tools for teaching
• Inspiring and motivating trust and fearlessness in your students
• How to teach all levels and all body types
• Discerning the use of modifications and variations
• Class types: teaching styles, level of difficulty, focus of the class
• Use of voice, body language and touch
• Principles of sequencing and creating routines
• Choreography versus Clarity
• How to market yourself as a teacher

Theory and practice of Asanas:

• Teaching a dynamic and inspiring class
• Precise physical alignment in postures
• Learning to see and understand bodies
• Understanding the 3 stabilizing junctions of the body
• Hands-on adjustments
• Designing a personal practice
• Prevention and treatment of injuries
• Purpose and use of props
• Working with breath
• Anatomy

Theory and practice of Pranayama:

Conscious breathing requires tremendous sensitivity in order to properly direct life energy (Prana). Prana makes all physical, mental and spiritual life possible. It is the subtle thread that connects us with universal consciousness. Pranayama is a way of using the breath to receive, generate, distribute, and store this vital energy. These breathing techniques promote energized relaxation, calming of the mind and preparation for meditation.

We will introduce some or all of the following methods:

• Ujjayi
• Viloma

Frequently asked questions:

1. Who is this training program designed for?

   This program is designed for yoga practitioners and instructors with 3 - 5 yrs personal practice. For those who want to teach a dynamic practice yet learn how to keep their students bodies safe. For existing teachers looking to become the best they can be through confidence and inspiration. We will be using the wisdom of senior teachers Chuck Miller and Maty Ezraty, founders of Yogaworks the renowned school in Los Angeles. Over twenty years they developed a system of dynamic yoga blended from the Krishnamacharya lineage that promotes a practice of intelligence and awareness, keeping your bodies integrity safe. For more info please log on to www.chuckandmaty.com or visit www.yogaworks.com

2. How long is the training for?

   This training is 200 contact hours held one weekend a month over ten months. This course will include an in-depth study of Sun Salutations, Standing postures, Forward Bends, Twists, Backbends and Inversions. Graduates will be required to maintain a minimum grade of 80% in attendance and coursework to receive a certification. Our curriculum is recognised by Yoga Alliance ( An international registry of certification programmes - www.yogaalliance.org) at the 200 hour level (RYS 200)

3. Where can I do this training and how much is it?

   Our next trainings in Ireland will be held in Cork (March 2008) and Dublin (Autumn 2008). We are now accepting applications for our trainings. If you wish to find out more information on the next training please contact the Director of Teacher Training at david@vinyasaflowyoga.net or call 01 205 3935. To download an application please click here. The cost of the training is €2650. A €500 deposit is required to secure your place.