Learn to Teach: 200-hour Awakening Yoga Training
Immerse yourself in the principles of the Awakening Yoga System.
Learn how to teach Vinyasa yoga, grow your personal practice, and find your community in the Awakening Yoga family.
Begin your teaching journey with the support of an established method and global group of teachers here to help guide the way.
Awakening Yoga Academy’s 200 hour Foundational training course focuses on the Vinyasa pillar of our Awakening Yoga practice system and is the first step in learning how to teach group yoga classes with confidence and clarity.
In this Yoga Alliance RYT approved education course, you will spend time in practical, theoretical, and exploratory modules designed to offer a diverse set of learning approaches for all students. Whether it’s fully online or in one of our in-person intensives, this learning program offers a deep dive into the what, how, and big why’s behind the vinyasa practice.
① THEORY / discover the WHY behind the practice
Expand your depth of knowledge and experience with this powerful practice. Gain perspective on where, when, and how Yoga originated, evolved, and grew. Explore the multifaceted concepts and philosophies that make up the deepest layers of this practice.
✦ What we'll work on ✦
Introduction to Philosophy & History of Yoga
Dive into the foundational pillars of yogic philosophy, including its vast origins, source texts, and practices
Gain familiarity with texts such as the Yoga Sutras and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and understand how they influenced the practices we do today.
Introduction to the subtle body
Dip a toe in the subtle body systems such as the Prana and Vayus, Chakras, and Kriyas
Foundational Pranayama
Learn 4 foundational Pranayama techniques for your home practice and teaching techniques for public class
➁ PRACTICAL / explore the HOW of daily ritual
Much of this learning occurs on the mat, as an active participant in the visceral nature of DOING and BEING. Together we sit with the mindfulness of daily ritual in both patience and openness to all that might arise
✦ What we'll work on ✦
Postural Asana breakdown
Structural breakdown of classic and adapted yoga poses, cueing approaches, and how to apply modern biomechanics to the physical yoga practice
Anatomy & Movement Science
Dive into the foundations of anatomy and biomechanics to develop a keen eye for physical patterning
Modifications & Adaptations
Explore your own unique practice and perspective in order to better assess and help your students.
Master the AY Full Solar Practice & The Set
Learn the Awakening Yoga Full Practice Vinyasa sequence, The Set, and all integrated series
Introduction to Creative Sequencing
Learn how to use the Awakening Yoga system to craft intelligent, purposeful, and creative sequencing
③ PERSONAL / find out WHO your inner teacher is
Knowledge is nothing without application. Whether you plan to teach publically or not, this training will drive you to fully integrate and embody its learnings. Let your inner teacher rise to the surface.
✦ What we'll work on ✦
How to lead public class
Find your own voice as a teacher through practical teachings exercises and group activities to ensure you graduate with confidence & comfort as a new teacher
Introduction to teaching adjustments
Learn effective & intuitive ways to observe the unique bodies of students to determine the best approach to aiding students via verbal cueing, directional one-on-one help, and individually appropriate hands-on-adjustments
How to start your teaching career
Learn how to find your first teaching job, create your niche, develop your own yoga teaching business, and thrive in many different teaching settings such as online or in person.
This course is offered either ONLINE available to start anytime or HYBRID with a required in-person intensive,
please see our events calendar for upcoming Live 200 hour Intensive dates & locations