200 Hour Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training

This 200-hour training integrates the ancient sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda to create a holistic wellness program that addresses the body, mind, and spirit. The course focuses on balancing the doshas, exploring the koshas, and aligning with the rhythms of nature to cultivate inner and outer harmony.

Discover the Integrated Science of Yoga and Ayurveda Deepen your personal yoga and Ayurvedic practice.

Confidently and safely guide students toward holistic wellness.
Share the transformative gift of movement, breath, and balanced living. Evolve into the most grounded, empowered version of yourself.
How it Works:

A Safe & Healing Space: Our program transcends physical postures, offering a sanctuary for personal growth, community building, and the seamless integration of Ayurvedic principles into your daily life.

Physical & Inner Transformation: Cultivate deeper self-awareness and harmony by exploring the intricate connection between body, mind, and spirit through daily practice and reflection.

Comprehensive & Holistic: This Yoga Alliance-recognized program delivers an in-depth understanding of yoga philosophy, asana, pranayama, and Ayurvedic wellness practices.

Dates and Times:

Our Yoga and Ayurveda Training meets weekly from 2-5pm Thursdays. This program is offered in perons, live-stream, or on demand. Live sessions will be recorded.

3 modules over 3 trimesters + teaching labs. Training takes approximately 9-12 months to complete.

Requirements for certification:
Complete 3 trimesters of in person or on demand material.
Participate in 2 teacher lab weekends: 1 observing and one practice teaching. If taking this training as a self-study, the teaching labs are not required.
final exam and teaching project. We aim to make this program fun and nourishing for those that love being a student.

Fall Trimester: Foundations of Yoga and Ayurveda
The Essence of Yoga
Definition and History of Yoga
The Eight Limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga Path)
Yamas and Niyamas (Ethical Disciplines)
Kosha Model: Five Layers of Being
Journaling and Reflection Practices for Yamas and Niyamas
Introduction to Ayurveda
Definition and Origins of Ayurveda
Relationship Between Yoga and Ayurveda
Three Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and Five Elements
Sankhya Philosophy and the 24 Cosmic Principles
Prakruti (Constitution) and Vikruti (Current Imbalance)
Dinacharya (Daily Routines) for Dosha Balance

Winter Trimester: Anatomy and Physiology
Yogic Anatomy
The Nervous System and Subtle Anatomy
Chakras, Nadis, and Prana Flow
The Role of Bandhas and Drishti
Ayurvedic Physiology
Doshas and Their Functions in the Body
Dhatus (Tissues) and Malas (Waste Products)
Agni (Digestive Fire) and Ama (Toxins)
Ojas, Tejas, and Prana
Ayurvedic Concept of Body Systems and Energetic

Summer Trimester: Asana Practice and Ayurvedic Alignment
Hatha Yoga Sequence
Warm-ups and Joint-Freeing Exercises
Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar)
Standing Poses (Virabhadrasana, Trikonasana)
Balancing Postures (Vrksasana, Garudasana)
Backbends, Twists, and Forward Folds
Inversions and Relaxation Techniques
Ayurvedic Alignment Principles
Adapting Asana for Dosha Balance
Vata-Pacifying, Pitta-Pacifying, and Kapha-Pacifying Practices
Modifications and Contraindications
Seasonal Adaptations for Practice
Grounding Practices for Vata, Cooling for Pitta, and Invigorating for Kapha