300-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 completed the 200hrs AGNI YOGA Teacher Training. Students with a 200hrs Yoga Alliance completion of teacher training from another school or method may apply for the 300hrs teacher training with AGNI YOGA.
On completion of the 300hrs advanced TT, students will be able to consolidate these hours with an active RYT200 and register with Yoga Alliance for a RYT500 designation.
This is a comprehensive Yoga Instructor training program, designed in accordance with the requirements for registration with Yoga Alliance USA. After successfully completing the course you will be a Certified Advanced Yoga Teacher, eligible to register with Yoga Alliance and you will be qualified to teach Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga worldwide.
This is a 12 Module Programme designed to delve into the various aspects of yoga over the course of 12 weekends. All the modules taught meet and exceed yoga alliance requirements. The curriculum includes advanced Asana Lab, Teaching Methodology (sequencing & voicing skills), Teaching Refinement, Philosophy, Anatomy, advanced Pranayama and Meditation techniques.
The last 3 modules (weekends 9-11) consist of 75 hours of training and 25 hours of svadhyaya, practice and refinement together with the lead teachers. The Shiva-Shakti advanced module requires intensive study, endurance, commitment and the willingness to grow in alignment with your true Dharma and the highest vibration of your soul’s unique heart beat.
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 inspired 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.
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.
‘This is the journey from earth to heavens, from rooting to rising, from grounding to expanding, from knowledge to freedom, from knowing and understanding to being and giving, from realising to living, as a true embodiment of your unique gift.’
As a gifted teacher you have reached the point where you understand your gifts, you embrace your wholeness and you are ready to spread the love for your craft to the world.
Shiva represents the knowledge and Shakti stands for the loving action. Bring everything you have learnt and understood about yourself as a teacher into play. Share your unique gift with love and devotion. Become the embodiment of power and grace in equal measure. Become a balanced Shiva-Shakti Teacher of Yoga.
The programme consists of modules taught by several well regarded teachers covering:
- Advanced Asana-pose knowledge and analysis
- Advanced Sequencing Strategies
- Teaching Methodology (Basic and Advanced)
- Comprehensive Adjustments & Assists
- Pathways of advanced Theming
- Yoga Philosophy and contemporary application
- Subtle body and how the theories interconnect
- Teaching tools (mantra, mudra, nada etc.)
- Yoga and Psychology
- Advanced Meditation
- Advanced Pranayama
- Specialized modules on special populations (Prenatal yoga, Seniors yoga)
- Anatomy & Therapeutics
- Yoga as a business
Why 300hrs course?
- Acquire deeper knowledge of Yoga asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Philosophy, and Anatomy
- Enhance your teaching skills and knowledge of Sanskrit, asana vocabulary, and adjustment techniques
- Refresh your knowledge of anatomy and philosophy in a focused, committed learning environment with professional and dedicated teachers
- Deepen your own personal asana practice with daily Hatha, Vinyasa and restorative classes, advanced asana practice like arm balances, inversions, backbends etc.
- Learn and practice hands-on adjustments and enhance your teaching skills
- Share knowledge and experience you gained as a yoga teacher with others within our Agni Sanga
- Take some personal time for yourself and enjoy being a student again – studying in a fun, encouraging, and supportive environment
- Added Benefits with Yoga Alliance US by becoming eligible to apply for a RYT 500
- Enhance your credibility and increase your visibility
- Understand your gifts, invest in your talents and become a new version of your inner teacher
- Join a growing community of teachers who are committed to quality training and involvement in shaping yoga world-wide and expand your network
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
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
- Pathanjali’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:
112 weekend course, 24hrs per weekend, 288 contact hours training (minimum requirement 270hrs, minimum contact hours with lead trainer 135hrs).
| SYLLABUS | TOPICS |
|---|---|
| Techniques Training/Practice (140 Hours) | Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting |
| Teaching Methodology (30 Hours) | Art of Adjustment |
| Anatomy and Physiology (20 Hours) | Physical Body |
| Yoga Philosophy (35 Hours) | Bhagavad Gita, Philosophy, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras |
| Practicum (45 Hours) | Students Teaching |
ΤΗΕ 12 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: SHIVA
Become the embodiment of power
ADVANCED CLASS SKILLS
- Dive deep into the use of advanced yogic tools
- Advanced Mudra, Mantra, Pranayama, Meditation
- Advanced Theming
- Practice Sequencing Pathways
MODULE 10: SHAKTI
Become the embodiment of grace
ADVANCED TEACHING SKILLS
- Refine your Teaching skills – Push your boundaries
- Refine Adjustments/hands on assists
- How to read the room
- How to sustain your strength as a teacher
- How to Workshop
- How to Increase your Income
MODULE 11: SHIVA-SHAKTI
The harmony of the opposites
BRING IT ALL TOGETHER
The Shiva- Shakti module is where we bring everything we have learned, experienced and discovered together. It forges all the practices together to spring you, the Teacher into a complete and magical teaching of yoga. It helps you face your fears, walk through the fire of transformation and emerge as a super-teacher, a true embodiment of your greatest potential. Together as a tribe we work with you and with each other. We revisit teaching methodology, community leadership skills, in class adjustments, spiritual practices for sustaining the teacher, owning authentic voice, holding space for students to unfold and transform, and staying true to the force of creative freedom. Niko guides each teacher to his personal and professional boundaries and helps them push, explore and reset them. At the edge of your creativity where true radical transformation occurs.
MODULE 12: 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
