The Integral Yoga® 200-hour Teacher Training at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville provides a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development, a space for nurturing your own practice, and the skills necessary to become a knowledgeable Yoga teacher.

This comprehensive Yoga teacher certification is a month-long residential program consisting of over 200 class hours.  You will learn to teach each portion of the Integral Yoga Basic class, including asanas (Yoga poses), deep relaxation, pranayama (breathing practices), chanting, and meditation.

Additionally, you will explore:

• Classes in vegetarian diet
• Instruction in basic anatomy and physiology
• Chanting instruction—for personal practice and class settings
• Raja Yoga (the science of the mind and yogic lifestyle)
• Jnana Yoga (the study of Self-inquiry)
• Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion; including chanting, worship, and self-surrender)
• Karma Yoga (the practice of selfless service)
• Conducting and publicizing classes

Training Information

Prerequisites

Applicants should be regular practitioners of Hatha Yoga for six months, preferably one year. Applicants should be familiar with the Integral Yoga style of Hatha practice. If not, you can click here to purchase a DVD of our Level 1 class led by Swami Satchidananda. There is also a YouTube video available of our Level 1 class.

If you have any questions, please contact the IY Academy at iyacademy@yogaville.org or 434.969.3121 x153 before submitting your application and non-refundable application fee.

Certification

Graduates receive a diploma certifying them to teach Integral Yoga Level 1 classes and are awarded 200 Yoga Alliance hours.

Split Teacher Training

We offer the option of splitting our 200-hour training into two 2-week segments if your circumstances don’t allow you to take the entire 4-week training contiguously. Inquire upon registration.

Questions?
434.969.3121 x153 • IYacademy@yogaville.org