Yoga Philosophy and Teaching Techniques
Becoming a teacher is a journey of understanding yourself first. We go beyond the poses to teach you the 'why' behind every movement.
A one-on-one conversation during practice. These moments are crucial for clarifying doubts, understanding alignment on a personal level, and building the trust that is essential for true learning.
A one-on-one conversation during practice. These moments are crucial for clarifying doubts, understanding alignment on a personal level, and building the trust that is essential for true learning.
A student writes Sanskrit terms on the blackboard. Learning the language of yoga is a way of honoring its roots and understanding the deeper meaning behind the words we use in class.
A student writes Sanskrit terms on the blackboard. Learning the language of yoga is a way of honoring its roots and understanding the deeper meaning behind the words we use in class.
Students gather in a circle for a study session, sharing notes and discussing concepts. Collaborative learning is a big part of the ashram experience; we grow by supporting each other's understanding.
Students gather in a circle for a study session, sharing notes and discussing concepts. Collaborative learning is a big part of the ashram experience; we grow by supporting each other's understanding.
To sit, learn, and grow with yoga masters is a priceless opportunity. Here, students are absorbed in a kirtan session, learning chants that open the heart and connect us to the divine through sound.
An outdoor philosophy class under the banyan tree. I believe in teaching in a way that is alive and connected to our surroundings. Here, I explain that yoga is the study of "you" to realize you are not just "you."
An outdoor philosophy class under the banyan tree. I believe in teaching in a way that is alive and connected to our surroundings. Here, I explain that yoga is the study of "you" to realize you are not just "you."
An outdoor philosophy class under the banyan tree. I believe in teaching in a way that is alive and connected to our surroundings. Here, I explain that yoga is the study of "you" to realize you are not just "you."
About The Path to Teaching: Learning & Philosophy
Learning to teach yoga is not about memorizing sequences, it is about understanding your own body and mind first. Here, you will not just practice poses; you will sit under our banyan tree for daily philosophy sessions, study Sanskrit, and learn the anatomy behind every movement so you can guide students of all levels with confidence, not just by copying a chart.
Our teacher training curriculum is designed to strip away the confusion of modern, performative yoga. During your 25-day residential stay in our Ramanagar ashram, the focus is on the integration of theory and practice.
We divide your study into three pillars:
- The Roots: We dive into the philosophical underpinnings, using Sanskrit not for show, but to understand the intention behind the practice. You will spend time in open-air satsangs, discussing how to take yoga off the mat and into daily life.
- The Mechanics: Anatomy is taught with a focus on function, not just aesthetics. You will learn to use props, hands-on adjustments, and Hatha/Vinyasa sequences that are safe and adaptable for any body type.
- The Art of Teaching: This is where you find your voice. Through practical workshops, you will learn to sequence classes, handle different energy levels in a room, and hold space for your students.
This is not a retreat where you watch from the back of the room. You will be actively involved in the life of the ashram, including the mandatory karma yoga and communal meals. By the time you graduate, you will have the knowledge to teach, but more importantly, you will have the clarity to lead.
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