200-Hour Certification Program

Three-Week Training Intensive

July 13 – Aug 5, 2012

Drawing from traditional yoga theory and practice as well as modern knowledge of the body and mind, this program at the Himalayan Institute headquarters in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, is designed to maximize your effectiveness as a yoga teacher and practitioner.

The course includes:

Asana practice and teaching
Yoga philosophy and psychology
Study of the Yoga Sutra
Systematic breath training
Pranayama practice and teaching
Relaxation techniques and teaching
Structuring and sequencing classes
Practice teaching
Theory and practice of meditation
Stress management tools
Anatomy and physiology
Introduction to Sanskrit
Functions of the mind
Study of the Bhagavad Gita

Typical Daily Schedule:

6:30 – 8:00	Asana Class
8:00	Breakfast
9:00 – 12:30 pm	Training Workshop
12:30 – 2:30	Lunch and free time
2:30 – 5:00	Training Workshop
6:00	Dinner
7:00 – 9:00	Lecture

Prerequisites: At least two years prior experience in hatha yoga and a regular practice. Participation is by application only.

Certification:

Participants who complete the program receive Yoga Teacher Certification from the Himalayan Institute Teachers Association (HITA) and are also eligible to apply for the 200-hour level of registration (RYT) with Yoga Alliance. Certification requirements include: full attendance in the training intensive, required reading, exams, and written assignments. Most participants complete their certification requirements in six months to one year.

Costs: