200 hour overview

The Foundational (200 hour) Program is ideal for serious students of yoga and aspiring teachers. It is recognized by Yoga Alliance and comprises three areas of study: The Theory and Practice of Yoga, Yoga Philosophy and The Art of Teaching.

Students who complete the 200 hour teacher training program will:

• Deepen their practice and understanding of yoga
• Know how to structure and create a cohesive, well-rounded class
• Acquire an understanding of yoga philosophy
• Build relationships with highly experienced yoga teachers
• Become a member of a learning community that includes well-renowned teachers worldwide
• Have the confidence and tools to begin teaching yoga
• Qualifies students to register with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level

about the course

The dynamic and conscious practice of asana is the cornerstone of the YogaWorks method. To deepen their education, students in the YogaWorks training will also study anatomy and physiology, explore Yoga’s philosophical underpinnings, practice meditation and pranayama as well as investigate the subtle body and Ayurveda.

The course is comprised of three main sections:

1. Theory and Practice of Yoga
   This foundational training will emphasize deepening a student’s personal practice, as this is the source for their creative teaching. It will also include a comprehensive study of the techniques and mechanics of the fundamental yoga postures, while providing the tools necessary to teach yoga to others. To facilitate a more scientific understanding of the body, the training includes the study of functional anatomy. In addition, to give developing teachers a balanced understanding of yoga, the YogaWorks training moves beyond the physical with the study of meditation, pranayama, Ayurveda and the chakra system. Topics include:
   
   
   • Intensive asana study
   • Fundamental anatomy of physiology
   • The principles of pranayama
   • Understanding of restorative and pre-natal yoga
   • Overview of the subtle body & chakra system
   
   
2. Yoga Philosophy
   Over 2,000 years ago the sage Patanjali described the process of Yogic movement towards a higher consciousness and peace in his treatise “the Yoga Sutras.” His teachings are a living, practical model that, once understood, can be applied to all aspects of life today. They serve to deepen the awareness of our relationship to ourselves, to others, and to our environment. participants of this course will be introduced to the vast wealth of inspiration available in “the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.”
   
   
3. The Theory and Practice of Teaching
   The art of teaching is a form of yoga in itself requiring 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, to be addressed in this course, include:
   
   
   • How to be an effective teacher
   • Use of voice, body language and touch
   • The art and science of sequencing
   • Learning how to see and understand bodies
   • The purpose and use of props in personal practice, and class setting
   • Hands on adjustments
   • Practice teaching

Upon completion of the program students will receive a diploma and Letter of Completion which they can use to register with Yoga Alliance at the RYT-200 level and share with prospective employers. Completion of this program also qualifies students for admission into YogaWorks’ 300-hour Professional Program, and opens the door to career opportunities at YogaWorks and YogaWorks’ worldwide network of partner studios.

rsvp for our free class & info session!

Interested in learning more about our upcoming 200 hour teacher training? Join a YogaWorks trainer and experience a YogaWorks level 2 asana class, followed by a Q&A about the training. A wonderful opportunity for prospective applicants!

Please call Yoga Source at 804.359.9642 or email: tia@yogarichmond.com
to RSVP by July 1.