Yoga Spirit Academy

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Teacher training that honors body, mind and spirit

Yoga Spirit Academy offers a 200-hour certification in hatha yoga. YSA is licensed by the state of Oklahoma as a private vocational school. The 200-hour certification is recognized in the yoga community as the standard for yoga teachers.

Begin training any month and continue for 12 consecutive months

Applications are always being accepted

YSA offers training in hatha yoga that is excellent, affordable, and accessible, following a curriculum recognized by the yoga community as the standard for yoga teachers.

We seek to build community among new and established yoga teachers through monthly trainings and through the incorporation of mentor teachers in the program.

The focus is non-denominational hatha yoga, offering students opportunity to explore various styles of yoga. Some students may wish to go on to receive further training in a specific style of yoga.

The comprehensive curriculum covers yoga teaching techniques, teaching methodology, yoga anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy, yoga history, lifestyle and ethical behavior of the yogi, and practical experience in teaching and observing.

Training Schedule

Students completing this 200-hour teacher training program receive their certification as a Certified Yoga Teacher (C.Y.T.). Classes meet once a month for one year. Additional independent study hours are also required. The program can be completed in one year, but students have up to three years to complete all requirements. If you miss a weekend, you can make it up the next time it is offered or by special arrangement with the instructor.

The dates for January 2010 - December 2010 are

The yoga teacher training program costs $2400 and can be divided into twelve monthly installments of $200 due on the first day of each month. The tuition charge includes the monthly trainings, student teaching, and independent studies. The Yoga Anatomy and Physiology course is offered separately, either as a correspondence course for $200 or as a hands-on course for $250. Anyone interested in yoga anatomy and physiology is welcome to enroll in the course without applying to the full teacher training program. Click on "Anatomy and Physiology" for more details. 

Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum

The curriculum follows the guidelines recognized by the yoga community as the standard for yoga teacher training programs.

Teaching Technique  -  100 hours

Teaches both the theory and practice of asana (poses), meditation, pranayama (breathing). Over 60 poses are studied in-depth and various meditation and breathing techniques are practiced and demonstrated.

Teaching Methodology  -  25 hours

Teaches the demonstration and observation of poses; how to assist, adjust, and modify the poses; understanding students' learning styles; developing one's teaching style; and the business of yoga.

Anatomy and Physiology  -  20 hours

Teaches both physical anatomy and physiology and energy anatomy and physiology (i.e., chakras, meridians and nadis) as they apply to yoga teaching. Please note that the anatomy and physiology course is offered separately from the weekend trainings. Students who are interested in taking the anatomy and physiology course are welcome to enroll without applying for the entire yoga teacher training program. Click on the link "Anatomy and Physiology" for more information.

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics  -  30 hours

Teaches the history of yoga; different styles of yoga; yoga philosophy; the Sanskrit names for poses; and the ethical behavior of yoga teachers.

Teaching Practicum  -  10 hours

In-class teaching, assisting, receiving feedback, observing, and giving feedback.

Directed Studies  -  15 hours

Students are invited to create projects of their own choosing developed in consultation with their adviser.

Application

Please download both the application form and enrollment agreement

Application Form

Enrollment Agreement