Course Content 200

Students who complete the 200-hour teacher-training program will:

Be qualified to teach yoga and will receive a letter of completion and Diploma evidencing your training at the 200 Hour level.
Deepen and strengthen their practise and understanding of yoga
Gain in-depth understanding of the postures and how to teach them
Receive individual attention
Learn how to structure and create a cohesive, well-rounded class
Practise teaching and adjusting
Learn about the various styles of yoga and its history
Acquire an understanding of yoga philosophy, anatomy and physiology
Build relationships with world class yoga teachers
Have the confidence and tools to begin teaching yoga
Develop a greater understanding of meditation

Santosha's 200 hour Teacher Trainings often include, but are not limited to:

Philosophy of Yoga: Classical, Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Siva Raja, and Vini Yoga
The history of yoga
Yoga sutras
The Bhagavad-Gita
Hindu + Buddhist deities: The gods of yoga
Sanskrit: Basic understanding and pronunciation
Yoga asana syllabus
Asana benefits, contraindications
Restoratives + therapeutics
Yoga anatomy & physiology of the body
Applied anatomy to yoga
Post and pre natal instruction
Partner yoga and teaching children
Communication skills
The art of observation, assisting and adjustments
Verbal + hands-on adjusting
Taking the seat of the teacher: The basics of teaching
Practise teaching with feedback
Diet, nutrition and body ecology and the earth
5 Koshas system of yogic anatomy
Asana modifications for special populations
Professional guidelines + ethics of yoga
Business and marketing skills in the field of yoga
Self-discovery through journaling
Meditation: Mindfulness and deep relaxation
Yoga Therapy
Thai and Ayurvedic Massage
Kundalini Yoga and The Chakras
Chldrens Yoga
Kirtan and Chanting
Mantra