Our teachers in training work closely with other yoga teachers to perfect their yoga skills. This program will shape your future in Yoga as you develop the skills needed to properly instruct others. At Surya Yoga, we want to help you reach your goals as a Yoga instructor! Our teachers in training are passionate and dedicated, but still have some room to grow in this field.

Prerequisites:

~Love Yoga

~6 months of practice at a studio/gym or in your home (YouTube or videos)

~Have a desire to learn more about yoga and yourself

~Set up a 30 minute (free, no obligation) Q&A session with Annie at (913) 815-0082

~Take a free class at Surya Yoga with Annie

~Fill out the NO-COMMITMENT application

Certification Requirements:

~Take 25 additional classes; which are free at Surya Yoga, but can be taken at any studio

~Turn in all homework

~Turn in in-class final and take home final

~Pay in full by graduation. Any and all money paid after program begins is non-refundable

~Trainee can miss 8 hours without making up any missed hours. After 8 hours are missed, the trainee is required to make up missed modules with the trainers during the next teacher training or at a mutually agreed upon time before graduation. Private make up hours are at an additional cost of $100/hour.

~Trainee has one year from graduation date to make up homework, finals, classes, and modules to receive a certificate

~Fill out the application

Required Books:

Teachers in training are required to buy the following books:

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali commentated by Sri Swami Satchadinanda

The Psoas Book by Liz Koch

The Science of Yoga by Ann Swanson

The Key Muscles of Yoga Volume 1 by Ray Long

A manual will also be provided on your first day.

Dates:

Jan 5, 6-8:30 PM: Welcome!

Jan 6, 10:30 - 4:30 PM: Neutrally rotated poses anatomy and practice

Jan 7, 8 - 12 PM: Surya Namaskar A and practice teaching

Jan 19, 5-8:30 PM: Anatomy and philosophy

Jan 20, 10:30 - 4:30 PM: Externally rotated poses anatomy and practice

Jan 21, 8-12 PM: Surya Namaskar A/B and practice teaching

Feb 2, 6-8:30 PM: Anatomy and philosophy

Feb 3, 10:30-4:30 PM: Backbends: internal vs. external shoulder rotation and practice

Feb 4, 8-12 PM: Inversions and practice teaching

Feb 16, 6-8:30 PM: Anatomy and philosophy

Feb 17, 10;30 - 4:30 PM: Forward Folds and Ashtanga

Feb 18, 8 - 12 PM: Twists and practice teaching

March 2, 6-8:30 PM: Anatomy and philosophy

March 3, 10:30-4:30 PM: Restorative and practice teaching

March 4, 8-12 PM: Practice teaching

March 22, 6-8:30 PM: Review for final exam

March 23, 9-2 PM: Final exam and final teaching; Closing Ceremony

Investment in yourself: $3497

Early bird pricing:

Save $1000 if you pay the deposit by Nov 30

Deposit:

$500 non-refundable

Payment Plan:

$500 non-refundable deposit and 6 payments of $332.83 (if applying by the early bird date of Nov 30)

Scholarship Opportunities available! Just apply here

Already a certified yoga teacher? You could get up to half off Surya Yoga TT!