Whether you are interested in learning to teach or to just deepen your practice this is the first stage of development where everybody starts.

Yoga Alliance along with the yoga community created the standard for this yoga certification foundational-level.

All schools are different in their approach and style in their yoga classes with the basic curriculum requirements remaining the same.

In India you can find all types and styles of 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training.

This certification offers an intensive experience to expand your knowledge and yoga practice.

Classes will include the following parts.

Typical areas of practice & teaching skills will be-

Asanas - Posture practice

Pranayamas - Breath & Energy

Meditation - Inner Journey

Mantras & Chanting - Internal or External

Kriyas - Internal often with breath

Communication - one to one & group dynamics

Demonstration, Assisting & Correcting

How Students Learn

Teaching Styles & Qualities

The Business of Yoga

The physical anatomy & bodily systems, applying this knowledge to yoga.

Energy body works, the study of the chakras and nadis (energy channels).

Study of traditional texts revealing yoga philosophies.

The yoga lifestyle, the concepts of dharma and karma.

Service (Seva).

Practice teaching as the lead instructor without feedback.

Observing others doing the same and sharing feedback afterwards.

Content

There are so many to choose from.

Search out the one that speaks to your heart with a teaching philosophy you are attracted to.

Research their graduate reviews, their lead trainers, teaching philosophy, style and approach, this will help you understand if it's the right yoga school for your continuing education. 

When it comes to your first intensive training, one that focuses on the style that you are most comfortable with makes sense.

Use your time to try out different yoga styles and teachers so you know what you are looking for in your chosen program.

Yoga Alliance has set a standard that needs to be met by registered yoga schools.

Your attendance in all the classes and workshops included and involvement in the practical assessments completes your foundational-level.

Most intensive yoga trainings take place over one month.

Each day the classes start early and go on until early evening. With rest breaks and lunch.

One day off a week for relaxing and to contemplate your progress so far.

Your practice and understanding will grow week by week.

The experience is an opportunity for transformation in so many ways.

There is a whole range of pricing, the average worldwide is between 2,000-3,000USD, but in India there are 200-hour yoga trainings for less than one thousand dollars!

Seek and you shall find. Enjoy! It's an awesome adventure, especially in Mother India, home to Yoga and spirituality, and the yoga mecca of the world.