Ashtanga Based Vinyasa Teacher Training

An immersive learning experience intended for those looking to deepen their personal yoga practice and prepare those who eventually choose to follow the path of teaching. This course is made up of weekend modules - Friday midday, Saturday and Sunday all day. Additionally, our apprenticeship allows you to gain assisting experience and to refine your observation skills during studio classes. This course is given with deep devotion, care and personal attention between teachers and students.

This is a college level (HBO) course and includes in excess of 200 contact hours between student and teachers. Half of these hours are dedicated to practice teaching and assisting, this does not include non-contact hours for self-study and assignments. Additionally, The Breathing Space provides ongoing mentoring after course completion.

Completion of this course and passing both written and practical examinations qualifies you to receive a Certificate of Completion. Recommendation to teach is included as an addendum to your certification and is determined on a case-by-case basis upon completion of the program.

For acceptance into this course please contact us directly. There are no formal education requirements to join our program. Email if you have questions.

 
Curriculum

• Teaching principles

• Skillful adjusting

• Understanding asana

• The essence of vinyasa

• Ashtanga Fundamentals vinyasa count

• Yoga philosophy

• Practical anatomy

• Subtle anatomy

• Sequencing

• Discussion groups

• Self observation

• Seated practices

• Individual attention and mentorship

• Practical experience through apprenticeship

Example Schedule

• Friday 14:00 -17:00: assignment discussion & practice teaching

• Friday 17:00 - 18:00 attend Fundamentals of Ashtanga led practice

• Saturday: 12:30 -18:15 discussion/posture clinic & assisting / practical

• Sunday: 11:00 - 12:00 attend vinyasa practice

• Sunday: 12:00 -12:45 journaling & lunch; 12:45 -18:15 classroom/anatomy/posture clinic/practice teaching

• Self-study hours per week approximately 5-7 hours

• 3 times per week required in-studio practice at least one of those with Lana

Dates 2025

19-21 September
17-19 October
14-16 November
12-14 December
9-11 January
6-8 February
6-8 March
3-5 April
1-3 May
22 & 24 May Exams

Required reading*

The Inner Tradition of Yoga - Michael Stone

Functional Anatomy of Yoga - David Keil

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Edwin Bryant

The Bhagavad Gita - Eknath Easwaran

Wherever You Go There You Are - Jon Kabat-Zinn

*course materials included