Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
About the course
Diya Yoga's goal is for their students to not only be able to design and deliver a yoga course to their future students but to also be able to incorporate yoga into their daily lives.
For 21 days in India, you will immerse yourself in the practice of Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative yoga techniques. Their experienced and caring teacher trainers will guide you through yoga philosophy, meditation, anatomy, alignment, the art of teaching, and pranayama breathing techniques.
While their teacher training course is designed to train future yoga teachers, this course is open to all levels of students, from those who are just beginning their yoga journeys to those who have a more intermediate understanding of yoga and wish to develop a deeper understanding of yoga and self-healing.
With this yoga teacher certification, you can be registered for the Yoga Alliance, which will allow you to work all around the world. During the course, the instructors emphasize the practice of asana (poses) and help you to improve your posture and alignment so you can reap maximum benefits for your body.
You will also learn pranayama which helps supply ample oxygen to each body part by relaxing the muscles of the respiratory system. As the course progresses, you will be encouraged to practice the responsibilities of an instructor so that you can gain first-hand experience teaching students in a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere.
Who should apply?
This 200-hour yoga teacher training in India is designed for you if:
- You are a beginner at yoga but want to learn more about the practice and build your self-awareness
- You want to travel the world as a certified yoga teacher and spread the knowledge of yoga as you travel
- You are an experienced yogi looking to become a certified professional
- You plan on working at a yoga studio or yoga retreat
Curriculum highlights:
1. Anatomy
You will learn the important basics of human anatomy, including the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and nervous systems, and how they are involved in yoga practice. You will also learn verbal techniques to help align your students as well as physical adjustments that can be made to ensure students get the most out of each pose.
2. Alignment
An extremely critical topic, our adjustment and alignment lessons focus on teaching you how to adjust in each asana without causing any injuries to your body or your students. It is done not only to prevent any new stress or injury but also to avoid inflicting harm on any existing injuries.
By gaining a deeper understanding of anatomy, and correct adjustment and alignment techniques, you can ensure that you and your students safely reap the benefits of yoga for years to come.
3. Art of teaching
In the teacher training methodology, they encourage you to observe the responsibilities of a yoga teacher by explaining the ethics and values of being a yoga teacher while also supporting you to see your potential. During this course, you will learn how to take care of your students.
They will guide you through the steps of setting up a successful yoga business and what mistakes you should avoid when starting your studio.
4. Asana
You will learn a variety of asana styles during the 24 days course including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative. While Hatha is the foundation of all yogic asana practices and focuses on creating a balance between the mind and body.
Vinyasa is a modern, fast-paced practice that is characterized by an easing together of movements, so your body flows from one posture to another seamlessly.
They aim to practice these two yoga styles with patience and awareness of alignment early in the morning. In the afternoon and early evenings, you slow things down with Yin and Restorative yoga practices.
These yogic styles are gentler and more contemplative, allowing you space to turn inward and tune into your mind as well as the physical sensations of your body.
5. Meditation
During this teacher training, you will learn meditation techniques that can be used to improve your breathing while also creating a sense of patience and calmness in your daily life.
You will be taught a variety of active, passive, and analytic meditation techniques, so you have the freedom to choose which meditation style is best for your daily life.
6. Practicum
You will participate in a small-group practicum each week so you can learn how to teach others and lose any fear of speaking or teaching in a group setting. The teacher trainers will observe your lessons and give valuable feedback at the end of each practicum so you can continually improve your overall teaching quality.
7. Pranayama
Breathing is life, but due to lifelong stress and tension, many of you have created dysfunctional breathing patterns. Throughout this course, you will work on different pranayama practices so you can learn to relax the muscles of the respiratory system, supplying oxygen to all the body parts and mind, and greatly benefitting your physical and mental health.
8. Suryanamskar (The important practice of yoga)
In this course, you will learn Surya namaskar (sun-salutation sequence) in detail, including alignment, adjustment, and breath awareness. Every posture in this sequence is coordinated with your breath and requires focus.
When done properly, this sequence is enough to keep you fit and aware throughout the day. It is also a great series for warming up the body and preparing to go deeper in other poses.
9. Yoga philosophy
They are a non-dogmatic yoga school, so the philosophy classes are not rigid and orthodox but rather involve open discussions on how to bring the old ways into this modern world. They start with a brief overview of yoga history and then teach the eight limbs of the yoga sutra by Patanjali.
You will also learn about the three Gunas and the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. You will learn how to not only implement yoga and its philosophies on your mat, but also in your daily life for a more balanced, happy, and healthy way of living.
Why choose Diya Yoga's 200-hour yoga teacher training in Goa, India?
- You will leave with a 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate with Yoga Alliance
- You will gain a deeper understanding of your spiritual practice
- You will practice and learn how to teach Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and basic Restorative yoga
- You will develop your practice
- You will create your yoga class to teach your peers
- You will learn the foundations of alignment
- You will learn different meditation techniques
- You will build lifelong connections with your classmates and become part of the supportive Diya Yoga network
- You will be led by a dedicated team of highly qualified teacher-trainers
- You will receive personalized care and attention with the small class sizes
- You will get to stay next to the gorgeous Mandrem beach in North Goa, with lovely shops and restaurants nearby
- You will have the support of Diya Yoga's team day and night if you have any questions or concerns
Daily schedule:
This schedule is from Monday to Friday.
- 07:00 - 09:00 - Morning Asana Practice
- 09:00 - 10:45 - Breakfast
- 10:45 - 13:00 - Anatomy / Alignment Class
- 13:00 - 15:00 - Lunch
- 15:00 - 17:00 - Philosophy / Art of Teaching
- 17:00 - 18:00 - Asana / Meditation
- 18:00 - 19:00 - Practicum / Self-Study
- 19:00 - 20:00 - Dinner
Please take note that Saturday is a half day and Sunday is a free day for self-study. All meals are served Monday to Friday and breakfast is served Saturday.
Weekly schedule
Each week you will focus on different yoga styles. Below you will find a sample schedule of each week’s focus:
- Week 1: Hatha and Yin
- Week 2: Vinyasa and Restorative
- Week 3: Free Flow and meditation techniques
- Week 4: Share your personal class with your peers
