200-HOUR AGNI YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME
The AGNI YOGA School offers comprehensive 200hrs and advanced 300hrs training courses. Courses are offered by a team of experienced teachers in various locations nation-wide and internationally.
Students are automatically accepted if they have been studying under the guidance of one of the faculty teachers. Students that wish to join the 200hrs Agni School of Yoga may submit an application form.
This is a comprehensive Yoga Instructor training program, designed in accordance with the requirements for registration with Yoga Alliance USA set for 200hrs programmes. After successfully completing the course you will be a Certified Yoga Teacher, eligible to register with Yoga Alliance and you will be qualified to teach Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga worldwide.
On completion of the 200hrs TT, students will be able to pursue their studies in the a 300hrs TT, should they wish to consolidate their hours with an active RYT300 and register with Yoga Alliance for a RYT500 designation.
This is a 9 Module Programme designed to delve into the various aspects of yoga over the course of 9 weekends. All the modules taught meet and exceed yoga alliance requirements. The curriculum includes Asana Lab, Teaching Methodology (sequencing & voicing skills), Philosophy, Anatomy, Pranayama and Meditation techniques.
The first 8 modules (weekends 1-8) consist of 200 hours of training and 25 hours of svadhyaya, practice and refinement together with the lead teachers.
This teaching training provided by the AGNI Yoga school uses the approach and style of Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Flow. Focus is given on basic yoga principles and necessary tools are provided to ensure high quality of teaching. Each student is treated as a unique individual. The programme is designed to ensure that each trainee finds their true expression and develops their skills to the fullest, becoming the best version of themselves.
Teaching, sequencing and class theming techniques are covered for both the fast and vigorous style of Vinyasa flow, as well as, for the softest alignment based Hatha Style of Yoga.
The course certifies you to teach both vinyasa flow and more gentle hatha yoga style.
‘This course is a true embodiment of all the sources of life force energy and takes you beyond the visible knowledge of your yoga practice. A soulful journey that gives you a strong understanding of what yoga is and a solid foundation on which to built your own charismatic skills to succeed as an honest expression of your soul’s deepest truth.’
Physical Asana work, paired with anatomical principles, biomechanics and energetic alignment, ensures a multi dimensional overview of each asana through the eyes of the physical, mental, and emotional body. Pranayama and meditation techniques, as well as the use of other supportive tools (mantra, mudra etc.) ensure that students will be able to teach a well rounded, balanced and effective class.
This course presents a foundation in yoga principals with a strong emphasis on Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Flow. Trainees are expected to maintain a daily practice during their training.
The course will include the following areas of study:
- Yoga Asana
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Subtle Anatomy
- Yoga Psychology
- 8 Limbs of Yoga, Ethics & Lifestyle
- Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Pranayama and Meditation
- The Business of Yoga
- Practicum
Why 200hrs course?
- Deepen you practice and understanding of Yoga
- Learn how to create a class correctly and creatively
- Grasp the opportunity to learn from world-class teachers
- Meet the community of domestic and foreign teachers
- Have constant support and guidance for what you may need from the AGNI team
- Become confident in your strength and uniqueness in teaching
- Get certified by the global Yoga Alliance organization (200 hours)
TRAINING CURRICULUM
This course will consist of Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting, Nadis, Koshas, Mudras, Bandhas, Kriyas, Meditation, Pantanjali Yoga Sutras, Yoga History and Philosophy, Vinyasa Flow, Anatomy and Phyisology, defining your teaching style, Business of Yoga etc.
Pranayama:
- Various breath control techniques and where to use them
- Kapalabhati, Bhastrika, Ujjayi, Nadi shodana, Anuloma - Viloma, Shithali, Brahmari etc.
Yoga Anatomy:
- Students will learn anatomy and physiology relevant to yoga to strengthen their understanding of practice and teaching skills, cues, and corrections of asana.
- Students will also learn the importance of anatomy while sequencing the class.
Philosophy:
- Bhagavad Ghita
- Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
- Tantric Texts
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- Other
Meditation techniques:
- Yoga Nidra
- Types of meditation
- Meditation practice and practice teaching
Teaching methodology and technique
- Principles of demonstration
- Observing, assisting, and aiding
- Instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher
- Voice projection, floor presence
- Reading the room
- Holding space for students to unfold
- Planning, Theming, sequencing and structuring a class
- Alignment and hands-on-adjustment
- Dealing with injuries and safety precautions
Business aspect of yoga:
- Career as a teacher
- Setting up your own studio, school, or business
- Building network with other yoga teachers, schools, studios, and retreats
- How to conduct and theme workshops
- Marketing strategy, advertising, and PR
- Ethics in yoga business
Total hours of training
9 weekend course, 24hrs per weekend, 216 contact hours training (minimum requirement 180hrs, minimum contact hours with lead trainer 65hrs).
| SYLLABUS | TOPICS |
|---|---|
| Techniques Training/Practice (100 Hours) | Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting |
| Teaching Methodology (25 Hours) | Art of Adjustment |
| Anatomy and Physiology (20 Hours) | Physical Body |
| Yoga Philosophy (30 Hours) | Bhagavad Gita, Philosophy, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras |
| Practicum (10 Hours) | Students Teaching |
ΤΗΕ 9 BASIC MODULES
MODULE 1: GANESHA
A journey back in time. Trust your inner compass
FOUNDATION
- A wonderful yoga exploration journey, history, philosophy and the basic principles governing it
- Etymological but also contemporary meaning of yoga. Differences between practice and goal.
- Contemporary interpretation and application in the present life of the ancient yogic texts (Upanishads, Vedas, Sutras, Bagavad Gita)
- Foundation (hands and feet)
- Standing Asanas (neutral)
MODULE 2: DURGA
Ride the wild beauty of the physical body
ANATOMY
- Basic principles of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology
- The details of alignment, their therapeutic dimension and their application to every type of body
- Working with yoga injuries
- Sun Salutations
- Standing Asanas (external rotation)
MODULE 3: KALI
Transform your fear
ANATOMY 2
- Basic principles of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology (part 2)
- The details of alignment, their therapeutic dimension and their application to every type of body
- Working with yoga injuries
- Sun Salutations
- Standing Asanas
MODULE 4: SARASWATI
Hear the calling of the ancient language of vibration
SANSKRIT
- Introduction to Sanskrit
- Learning the alphabet and basic words
- Proper pronunciation of Asanas
- Salutation Variations
- Twists, Hip Opening and forward folds asanas
MODULE 5: TARA
Turn your gaze inwards, with the eyes of your soul
SUBTLE BODY
- Patanjali’s 8 Limbs (Pranayama and Meditation)
- Introduction to Pranayama – Techniques and benefits
- Introduction to Meditation - Techniques and benefits
- Energetic Body. Discover what is beyond the physical world and use this knowledge in your classes
- Yoga is not just asana. Explore the remaining tools in the yoga drawer. Learn their importance and how and when to use them
- Teaching enhancement tools (mudras, dharma, mantra, seva, sankalpa, sadhana)
- How to bring yoga into your life off the mat
- Twists, Hip Opening and forward folds asanas (part 2)
MODULE 6: KRISHNA
Play at the magical edge of your creativity
CLASS SEQUENCING
- Safety in Teaching
- Precautions, contraindications, modifications, benefits
- Learn how to design classes in a creative and safe way
- Creative Vinyasa Flow methodology (working towards arm balances, core strength, creative transitions, incorporating pranayama, drishti, mudras, bandhas etc.)
- The Secrets of the Demoing Technique
- Theme your own class
- Enrich your teaching repertoire with Agni Yoga Teacher Training's ready sequences
- Sequencing pathways that prepare the students' body for advanced asanas
- Themed Workshops
- Time Management
- Backbending Asanas
MODULE 7: LAKSHMI
Rise like a lotus flower, send your arrow to the target
FIND YOUR VOICE
- Teaching asana skills
- How to use speech and voice intonation in different stages of the class
- Learn the technique of teaching vs training
- After graduation
- Create the future you want for yourself
- Ethics of Teaching
- Next steps. Yoga as a business. Manage yourself. Find your uniqueness and invest in it.
- Marketing, design, branding, advice and professional guidance
- Online presence, website, blogs
- Fees
- Discover yourself
- Turn your weakness into strength
- Standard Insurance and Yoga Alliance Professional membership
- First Aid
- Inversions Asanas
MODULE 8: HANUMAN
Share your gifts with love and devotion
YOGA ASSISTS
- The Art of Assists, how to serve the students with compassion
- Restorative, Pregnancy, Yin and Yoga for recovery. Learn to use the right style for the right audience.
- Yoga Schools / Rehabilitation / Special populations
- Arm Balancing and Supine Asanas
MODULE 9: NATARAJA
Dance at the edge of an ending and a new beginning
EXAMS
- Theoretical and Practical Tests and Essays
- Practice teaching privates and public classes
- Observe and take notes on other taught classes
- Assist in 5 classes
- Record Class and Give feedback
