Holistic Yoga Training: Practice and Teach with Confidence
With over 200 class hours, our Integral Yoga training equips you with the knowledge and skills to become a confident Yoga instructor. View Upcoming Training ProgramsTraining Yoga teachers
for over 50 years.
Transforming Yoga students into Yoga teachers for over 50 years, the Integral Yoga Academy offers a seasoned approach to teacher training. With over 200 class hours, the training provides a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development, as well as the skills necessary to become a confident, knowledgeable Yoga instructor.
Distinguished by years of personal practice and teaching experience, your teachers will support you as you learn to safely teach each portion of an Integral Yoga Level I class, offer modifications, and hold a nurturing space for your students. Whether you want to teach others or take your own practice to a deeper level, the 200-hour teacher training program will provide you with an authentic experience of living Yoga.
The Integral Yoga® Curriculum
The Comprehensive Integral Yoga® Curriculum Includes:
- Practice and Instruction in teaching Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Chanting, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation.
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Yoga Philosophy
- Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- 6 Branches of Classical Yoga
- Mudras, Kriyas and Bandhas
- Foundations of Yogic Diet
- Health Benefits of Postures and Practices
- Teaching Methodologies
All textbooks are included in the tuition and will be provided at the start of the training.
- Integral Yoga Teacher’s Manual
- 8 Books by Sri Swami Satchidananda:
• The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali, Translation and Commentary
by Sri Swami Satchidananda
• Meditation
• Integral Yoga Hatha
• Integral Yoga Kirtan
• Breath of Life
• Healthy Vegetarian
• To Know YourSelf
• Science of Breath by Swami Rama
- Applicants should be regular practitioners of Hatha Yoga for at least six months and be familiar with the Integral Yoga class.
- If you’re not familiar with the Integral Yoga style, please enjoy a free Integral Yoga® Hatha Yoga session taught by Saci Murphy. There is also a YouTube video available of the Integral Yoga Hatha class. Have fun!
- Graduates of the training receive a diploma certifying them to teach Integral Yoga Level I classes and are awarded a 200hr. certificate recognized by Yoga Alliance.
- Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, a founding member of Yoga Alliance, is a Registered Yoga Alliance School thatmeets and exceeds Yoga Alliance 200-hour requirements.
The branches of Yoga include:
- Raja Yoga- the science of the mind and yogic lifestyle
- Hatha Yoga- the physical practice of Yoga, including Yoga postures
- Jnana Yoga- the science of self-study
- Bhakti Yoga- the path of devotion, including chanting (kirtan), worship (puja), and self-surrender
- Karma Yoga- the practice of selfless service (seva)
Through the Integral Yoga teacher training program, you will have the opportunity to experience all aspects of the Yoga tradition.
More information at IntegralYoga.org
Q: How long are typical days?
A: Typical days begin with meditation at 6:00 am and run until 9:00 or 9:15 pm. Wednesday and Friday evenings are free, as is all day Sunday.
Q: Can I stay off-site?
A: We strongly encourage trainees to stay on-site, either in the dorms, guesthouses, or tent sites. The immersive nature of the training is unique and powerful. To leave the main grounds, even for a few hours a night, can take away from one of the central aspects of the training. Staying on-site can also create a cohesive feeling among the participants.
Q: Is coffee available?
A: Coffee is available for purchase at the Mandala Cafe, but it is not available in the main dining area in Sivananda Hall.
Q: Can I still contact my family and friends?
A: During your training, you will be spending most of your time and energy focusing within, but yes, you can contact family and friends via Wifi or Verizon cell service. We simply ask you to be mindful of others and refrain from talking on the phone in common public spaces.
Q: How much free time will I have?
A: Free time during training can be limited. Wednesday and Friday evenings are free, as is all day Sunday. There is also usually an hour of free time after lunch, though this varies.
Upcoming 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings
