teacher training

300 Hour Advanced Teacher Training

Yoga is, by definition, a practice that leads to self-transformation. Discover how the tools of yoga can be used to cultivate health, expand consciousness and facilitate spiritual and psychological growth.

This program is open to any interested student, as well as to those seeking Continuing Ed hours or the 300-hour Yoga Alliance Certification.

It offers participants the opportunity of deepening their understanding of yoga asanas and philosophies under the guidance of some of the most sought-after teachers in yoga today. The depth of knowledge and wisdom offered by these pioneering teachers makes this program a must for anyone wishing either to study or teach with greater authenticity and integrity.

The Workshops:

All workshops are open to current yoga students, yoga teachers gathering hours towards Continuing Education Credits and/or towards the Advanced 300-hour Yoga Alliance Certification. If you already have a 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certification and are studying for the Advanced 300-hour Certification, please check with Yoga Alliance requirements and revised guidelines effective January 1, 2008 to apply for the Advanced Certification; yogaalliance.com.

Certification Information:

All Yoga Source weekend workshops include National Yoga Alliance requirements listed below for those wishing Continuing Education or 300-hour credits. Please be advised  that our Prenatal Teacher Training & some of our weekend workshops have extended hours due to the request of the instructor and/or the extent of the material covered.

• Technique: 6 hours (asana, pranayama, chanting and meditation)
• Methodology: 2 hours (principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles)
• Anatomy and Physiology: 2 hours (both physical Anatomy and Physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) or Astral/Energy/Subtle Anatomy and Physiology (nadis, chakras, etc.)
• Ethics: 2 hours (study of yogic texts & ethics for yoga teachers)
• Practicum: 1 hour (student teaching as well as observing and assisting in classes)
• Total Hours: 13 CEUs

Certification of Participation:

Upon request, we will provide you a Certificate of Participation for each session you attend documenting the hours completed and subjects covered. These certificates can be used toward Continuing Education credits for YA registered yoga teachers and/or the Advanced 300-hour Yoga Alliance Certification. There is a $25 charge for any certificate that is lost and has to be re-issued.

Payment:

Each course fee includes a $30 Non-Refundable Registration Fee. The modules fill on a first-come, first-served basis, and priority is given to those wishing to attend the entire module. All sessions require full payment with registration. We will confirm your registration by U.S. postal mail with a receipt and flyer for the appropriate workshop.

Registration:

You can call us at 804-359-9642 between 10:00-3:00 pm Monday-Friday and we will be happy to give you information on the modules and on things to do in either Richmond or Charlottesville.

You can also email us at info@yogarichmond.com to request further information on any of our workshops or teacher training programs. Please be sure to give us your full name, address and telephone number in case we need to reach you.

Yoga Source reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If this is necessary, you will receive a full refund. We have limited work-study scholarships for our teacher training programs only. Discounted rates are available for selected workshops, please inquire at time of registration.

Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

This training is open to experienced and aspiring yoga teachers and pregnancy health professionals with a strong yoga practice. It includes both supervised teaching opportunities and take-home assignments. Students who complete all requirements of the course will receive certification upon completion. More information >>