Description and Teaching Approach – The Yoga Teacher Training Program Certificate course is based on Classical Yoga, including Ashtanga, Hatha, Ayurveda, and Vinyasa. We teach using the ancient, yet highly applicable to today’s needs, Vedic Gurukulam approach, which includes apprenticeship, internship, theory, practicum, memorization, and thorough understanding of course contents, in a supportive, patient, and motivational environment. This course is the foundation for other advance yoga teacher trainings, such as the 300 hour Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapy (850 hours) Certificate programs. We also offer an Yoga Teacher Internship for teachers wanting to expand their knowledge and practice.

Course Contents – In this you will learn an overview of the following:

Yoga Lineage, History, Overview and Introduction

Yoga & Ayurveda Dinacharya (Daily Yoga and Hygienic Routine)

Yogic and Ayurveda Nutrition & Lifestyle (Ahar / Vihar)

Yogic and Ayurveda Cooking, Food Combinations, and Use of Spices (Food as Medicine)

Yoga and Ayurveda Understanding of Digestion, Food and Emotions

Yoga and Ayurveda Anatomy and Physiology, Introduction

Yoga and Ayurveda Psychology and The Mind, Introduction

Yoga Postures, For Daily Practice and Introduction To Therapeutics of Yoga Postures

Yoga and Pranayama (Life Force Control) and Meditation Techniques

Proper Use of Bhandas (Locks), Mudras, Mantra, and Yantra

Introduction to Kirtan (Bhakti Yoga), Seva/Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Raja and Kriya Yoga

Vedas, Vedanta and Vedic Yoga – Dualistic and Non-Dualistic Approaches to Yoga

Philosophy including the eight (8) limbs of yoga, postures, pranayama and meditation based on Vedas, Gita, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and our spiritual lineage of Gurus based on Hatha, Ashtanga, and Iyengar Yoga as well as other books, included.

Attendance: In person or virtual

Timing – Co-Horts Form Every 6 Months – July and January; Course is just over 5 months

Hours – Saturdays 10am-2pm and Sundays 2pm-5pm (Pacific Standard Time) plus 3 floating hours

Certificates – You will receive two certificates from this program: 1) Foundations of Ayurveda Yoga & Vedic Sciences and 2) Yoga Teacher Certificates. (NOTE: For existing Yoga teachers there is an option to complete course less the Yoga Teacher training portion and instead increase the hours in all other areas)

Investment -$3,100 (USD); may be made in 4 installments; 1st installment due on 1st day of class

Prerequisites and How to Apply – High School Diploma or equivalent. Email your curriculum vitae or resume to ashwin@ashwinayurveda.com and ask for brief introductory call

Contact us for more information at 323-702-1211 or ashwin@ashwinayurveda.com