Self-Paced Module 1 100-Hour Online Foundations of Yoga Teacher Training
Module 1 Online Yoga Teacher Training
This course is the first half of the 200-hour yoga teacher training. This module is geared toward students of yoga who want to deepen their own yoga practice through philosophy, anatomy, subtle energy, asana alignment, and individualized sequencing.
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Highlights
- 100-hour online yoga teacher training
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion
- 14 online yoga sessions
- 20 sessions of self-study
- Private coaching is available
- Live sessions will be recorded and can be accessed by students
- Online sessions will be held over Zoom
- Self-paced: can be completed in an intensive 17 days or longer
- Online sessions' timezone is at 4 p.m. US Eastern Time on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday (GMT -5)
- The course is self-paced
Yoga styles
Program
Certifications
The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
How the training works
There will be 14 online live sessions (2 to 4 hours for each session) and it will be live-streamed via Zoom. For the training, you will need a notebook and pencil, 3 primary colors paint and brushes (colored pencils or markers will suffice, but paint is best), and a small piece of string. You can take this course based on real time or at your own pace that suits your schedule from 17 days and extends it as you like.
Timing of sessions (US Eastern Standard Time GMT -5)
Live training is based on US Eastern Standard Time (GMT -5). The live training session will be held on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 4 p.m. US Eastern Standard Time (GMT -5). The live sessions will be recorded for time differences and are accessible by students.
Daily schedule
It is self-paced so students can follow this to complete in 1-2 weeks or in any slower pace they’d like.
- 06:00 - 08:00 Morning practice
- 09:00 - 10:30 Philosophy
- 10:30 - 12:00 Asana workshop
- 13:00 - 15:00 Anatomy and teaching methodology
- 15:00 - 17:00 Practice teaching
Their online trainings are perfect for you if
- You want a yoga teacher training that fits your busy life and schedule
- You have a busy life, yet you are ready to learn about the roots of yoga to deepen your practice and awaken to your truth
- Work commitments do not allow you to take time off to complete an in-person yoga training
- You are self-motivated
- You are ready to do the yoga training, but the cost of traveling to an in-person training is prohibitive
- You prefer to learn at your own pace
Course content
Your study focus is centered around the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar. You will discuss each sutra thoroughly, breakdown common Hatha and Vinyasa asanas and work through sequencing and language for teaching classes. You will learn and practice many traditional pranayama and meditation techniques daily, immersed in the serenity of natural forests.
Approach 1: "Who am I?"
The theme is inner exploration. It is aimed toward deepening your own yoga practice through philosophy, anatomy, subtle energy, asana alignment and individualized sequencing.
- To deepen your relationship with yourself through meditation, asana practice and pranayama practice
- The history of yoga
- Patanjali’s basic scientific method for calming the mind, including the 8 limbs of yoga as they are outlined in the Yoga Sutras
- Sequencing for a Hatha class
- Asana alignment, modifications, benefits, and contraindications
- Anatomy and physiology of the major physical body systems
- Anatomy and physiology of the subtle energy systems including an introduction to prana, chakras, nadis, vayus, and bandhas
- Connections between physical and subtle energy systems
Course content per sessions
Preparation
- Where to start
- Workbook download
- How to sit
Daily practice 1: Warm up, purity - 7 topics / 1 quiz
- 1.1 Warm-up practice video
- 1.2 Class type
- 1.2.1 Sequence for asana class quiz
- 1.3 Physical theme
- 1.4 Emotional theme
- 1.5 Pranayama technique and how-to
- 1.6 Pranayama benefits
- 1.7 Meditation technique
Daily practice 2 - Sun Salutations, Inner Light - 7 topics / 1 quiz
- 2.1 Sun salutation practice video
- 2.2 Class type
- 2.2.1 Sequence quiz
- 2.3 Physical theme
- 2.4 Emotional theme
- 2.5 Pranayama technique and how-to
- 2.6 Pranayama benefits
- 2.7 Meditation technique
Daily practice 3 - Standing and balancing, one-pointedness - 7 topics / 1 quiz
- 3.1 Standing and balancing practice video
- 3.2 Class type
- 3.3 Sequence quiz
- 3.4 Physical theme
- 3.5 Emotional theme
- 3.6 Pranayama technique and how-to
- 3.7 Pranayama benefits
- 3.8 Meditation technique
Daily practice 4 - Standing, grounding - 6 topics / 3 quizzes
- 4.1 Standing and grounding practice video
- 4.2 Sequence
- 4.2.1 Sequence quiz
- 4.3 Physical theme
- 4.3.1 Physical theme quiz
- 4.4 Emotional theme
- 4.5 Pranayama technique and how-to
- 4.5.1 Pranayama quiz
- 4.6 Meditation technique
Daily practice 5 - Yin, Surrender - 5 topics
- 5.1 Yin practice video
- 5.2 Class type
- 5.3 Emotional theme
- 5.4 Pranayama technique and how-to
- 5.5 Meditation technique
Daily practice 6 - Ashtanga inspired seated, compassion - 6 topics
- 6.1 Ashtanga seated inspired practice video
- 6.2 Class type
- 6.3 Physical theme
- 6.4 Emotional theme
- 6.5 Pranayama technique and how-to
- 6.6 Meditation technique
Daily practice 7 - Backbends, truth - 5 topics
- 7.1 Backbends practice video
- 7.2 Physical theme
- 7.3 Emotional theme
- 7.4 Pranayama how-to
- 7.5 Meditation technique
Philosophy
Philosophy 1 - History and what is yoga?
- Philosophy lesson instructions
- Philosophy downloads
- Philosophy 1 - Lecture and notes
- Philosophy 1 - OMwork
- Philosophy 1 - Assignment submission
Philosophy 2 - Vrittis
- Philosophy 2 - Lecture and notes
- Philosophy 2 - OMwork
- Philosophy 2 - Assignment submission
Philosophy 3 - Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi
- Philosophy 3 - Lecture and notes
- Philosophy 3 - OMwork
- Philosophy 3 - Assignment submission
Philosophy 4 - Yamas and Niyamas
- Philosophy 4 - Lecture and notes
- Philosophy 4 - OMwork
- Philosophy 4 - Assignment submission
Philosophy 5 - Asana and pranayama
- Philosophy 5 - Lecture and notes
- Philosophy 5 - What does Patanjali mean?
- Philosophy 5 - OMwork
- Philosophy 5 - Assignment submission
Philosophy 6 - Pratyahara and the Bhagavad Gita
- Philosophy 6 - Lecture and notes
- Philosophy 6 - OMwork
- Philosophy 6 - Assignment submission
Philosophy 7 - Review
Asana workshop
Asana workshop 1 - Warm-up
- Asana workshop instructions
- Asana workshop 1 - Lecture and notes
- Asana workshop 1 - OMwork
- Asana workshop 1 - Assignment submission
Asana workshop 2 - Sun Salutations
- Asana workshop 2 - Lecture and notes
- Asana workshop 2 - OMwork
- Asana workshop 2 - Assignment submission
Asana workshop 3 - Standing and balancing
- Asana workshop 3 - Lecture and notes
- Asana workshop 3 - OMwork
- Asana workshop 3 - Assignment submission
Asana workshop 4 - Seated and deepening
- Asana workshop 4 - Lecture and notes
- Asana workshop 4 - OMwork
- Asana workshop 4 - Assignment submission
Asana workshop 5 - Asana and pranayama
- Asana workshop 5 - Lecture and notes
- Asana workshop 5 - OMwork
- Asana workshop 5 - Assignment submission
Asana workshop 6 - Inversions
- Asana workshop 6 - Lecture and notes
- Asana workshop 6 - OMwork
- Asana workshop 6 - Assignment submission
Asana workshop 7 - Cool down and Savasana
- Asana workshop 7 - Lecture and notes
- Asana workshop 7 - OMwork
- Asana workshop 7 - Assignment submission
Anatomy and physiology
Anatomy and physiology 1
- Posture clinic
- Subtle energy anatomy 1 - Introduction to Prana
Anatomy and physiology 2
- Introduction to A and P and spine
- Skeletal system
- Muscular system
- Subtle energy anatomy 2 – Vayus
Anatomy and physiology 3
- Anatomical positioning and movements
- Importance of extension, types of contraction, joint
- Stability and stacking
- Bandhas
Anatomy and physiology 4
- Connective tissue, fascia, stress physiology, psoas and sitting
- Chakras and Nadis
Anatomy and physiology 5
- Nervous system and the Vagal Nerve
- Respiratory system
- Connecting the physical and subtle energy anatomy
Anatomy and physiology 6
- Other bodily systems
Anatomy and physiology 7
- Brain anatomy
- Subtle energy
- OMwork submission
Meditation
- Meditation 1: Body scan
- Meditation 2: Gratitude
- Meditation 3: Inner child
- Meditation 4: Chakra balancing meditation
- Meditation 5: Subtle energy body / auric field
- Meditation 6: Yoga Nidra
- Meditation 7: Fire ceremony
Supplies list:
- Notebook and pencil
- 3 primary colors paint and brushes (colored pencils or markers will suffice, but paint is best)
- Small piece of string
- Read the Yoga Sutras
- Study Sutras 1.1-1.4 for Day 1
- Prepare your body by eating vegetarian food and drinking lots of water
- Drink hot teas
- Practice conscious breathing all the time (breath awareness and deep breathing)
- Practice asana, pranayama, and meditation daily
- Download workbook
Instructors
Courtney Fletcher
Courtney is an ex-gymnast, spinally fused, 20-year yogi, Ashtangi, trained in India, with a 'gypsea' soul whose practice draws from Ashtanga, Hatha, and Vinyasa. Her heart-centered approach evokes an understanding of interconnectedness through a focus on self-love, nature, and Seva (service). The intention is for her students to discover the light within that ignites their path to inner peace, the connection which opens the heart to universal love.
Bonnie Brazeau
As a professional yoga instructor, it is Bonnie's pleasure and honor to be a part of your inward journey. She is sincerely passionate about her own practice and truly believes that consistency and patience lay the foundation for a healthy yoga journey. Her goal as an instructor is to guide you safely through physical practice, open connections between your body and mind, and inspire deeper awareness within so that you can more deeply admire all that surrounds you.
Retreat location
This teacher training is held online. GypSea Yoga School is located in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica, but the training live sessions will be following US Eastern Standard Time (GMT -5) on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 4 p.m. and it will be live-streamed via Zoom and directly from their website which you can participate from the comfort of your home.
What's included
- All online classes
- All training videos and materials
- Receive a 100-hour certificate upon successful completion
What's not included
- Accommodation
- Meals
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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