200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – Fall

Gain a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development, a space for nurturing your own Yoga practice, and the skills necessary to become a knowledgeable Integral Yoga teacher.

This comprehensive Yoga teacher certification is a month-long residential program consisting of over 200 class hours. You will learn to teach each portion of the Integral Yoga Level I class, including asanas (Yoga poses), deep relaxation, pranayama (breathing practices), chanting, and meditation.

Additionally, you will explore:

• Classes about the benefits of a vegetarian diet
• Instruction in basic anatomy and physiology
• Chanting instruction—for personal practice and class settings
• Raja Yoga (the science of the mind and yogic lifestyle)
• Jnana Yoga (the study of Self-inquiry)
• Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion; including chanting, worship, and self-surrender)
• Karma Yoga (the practice of selfless service)
• Conducting and publicizing classes

Training Information

Prerequisites

Applicants should be regular practitioners of Hatha Yoga for six months, preferably one year. Applicants should be familiar with the Integral Yoga style of Hatha practice. If not, you can click here to purchase a video of the Level 1 class led by Swami Satchidananda. There is also a YouTube video available of the Level 1 class.

If you have any questions, please contact the IY Academy at IYapplications@yogaville.org or 434.969.3121 x153 before submitting your application and a non-refundable application fee.

Certification

Graduates receive a diploma certifying them to teach Integral Yoga Level 1 classes and are awarded 220 Yoga Alliance hours.

Questions? 434.969.3121 x153 • IYapplications@yogaville.org

Testimonials

I decided to take this program to find and develop the yogic principles within me. The program allowed me to thoroughly live the yogic lifestyle.

After completing the training, I feel totally prepared! I feel that I have been provided a clear, stable, strong foundation to teach Yoga

Whenever more information is needed about what Satya is teaching, she provides thorough and detailed answers. Moreover, when a trainee has experience with the issue at hand, Satya will incorporate the experience or information into the discussion.

— Past Participants