Yoga Spirit Academy

Welcome to Our Website!

A new class begins in July 2009!  We're now accepting applications

We are Yoga Spirit Academy, the only 200-hour yoga teacher training program in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Our program is licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools

We are registered with The Yoga Register as a Yoga Registered School (Y.R.S.)

For those who want to deepen their knowledge and practice of yoga

For those who want to become a Certified Yoga Teacher (C.Y.T.)

For those who seek a nurturing yoga community

Education that honors body, mind and spirit

Yoga Spirit Academy offers excellent, accessible and affordable non-denominational yoga teacher training. Classes meet one weekend a month for one year in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Classes are held on Friday evening, Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon. Additional independent study is required to complete the 200 hours.

Our out-of-town students who spend Friday night in Tulsa receive a substantial discount at nearby hotels.

Training dates for July 2009-June 2010

The Yoga Spirit Academy program covers

Teaching techniques - the theory and practice of postures, meditation and yoga breathing

Teaching methodology - assisting and adjusting poses, knowing the modifications, benefits and contraindications of poses

Yoga anatomy and physiology - how muscles, bones, and connective tissues work together. See the anatomy and physiology page for information about our 20-hour anatomy courses.

Yoga philosophy, lifestyle and ethics - the history and philosophy of yoga, and living the life of a yogin/yogini 

Teaching practicum - practice in teaching and observing others as they teach

Independent studies - projects of interest to the student

Our program can be completed in one year or students may take up to three years to finish all course requirements.

Download a brochure or catalog using the free Adobe Acrobat reader.  

New classes start in July and January each year.

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