Karuna Yoga provides 200-hour online yoga teacher training course completely student-centered, authentic comprehensive approach to Hatha Yoga. This training program has been properly structured keeping in mind the diversity of students based on their mental and physical capabilities. You will be gradually encouraged in a supportive atmosphere to strengthen your learning, practicing and teaching skills. Karuna Yoga aims to assist all level of students to complete the Teacher Training course successfully and to become one of the best Teachers in the World.

Join this 200-hour live streaming yoga teacher training classes with experienced yoga teachers. Start your course with online classes, study, and practice. Get certified like in the residential yoga teacher training programs. This online 200-hour yoga teacher training is suitable for yoga beginners and intermediate level students, so that you can complete the yoga training at your pace. The yoga masters are highly qualified from and will help you throughout the course. At the end of the training module, a set of the questionnaire and online practical exam will be sent to the candidate, after that a certificate will be mailed to the candidate by karuna yoga.

Highlights

200-hour online Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
Eligibility to register for Yoga Alliance certification upon completion before December 30, 2020.
6 Hours Live Sessions Per Day Including 2 Yoga Practical Classes, 1 Alignment & Technique, 1 Functional Anatomy, 1 Teaching Methodology Class, And 1 Yoga Philosophy Class.
180 Contact Hours.
70 Non-Contact Hours For Self-Study and Self-Practice Through Videos And Books
Course Material, Online, And Unlimited Support Will Be Provided From Experienced Yoga Teachers.
Direct teaching from DR. S. KARUNA MURTHY.
Online sessions are conducted over Zoom.
Online sessions’ time zone: Karuna Yoga School is based in Bangalore, India (GMT+5.30).

Skill level

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Styles

Hatha Yoga(B.K.S. Iyengar Alignment Principles & Satyananda Style)

Vinyasa Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Certifications

Upon completion of this yoga teacher training course, students are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®). Registration with Yoga Alliance provides a globally recognized credential.

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham offers 200-hour intense and residential yoga teacher training course that meets the standards of Yoga Alliance in the world-renowned yoga Institute Bangalore, where importance will be given for both theory as well as practice. 200-hour Hatha yoga teacher training is designed in such a manner that you will be direct towards the deep knowledge of your physical, mental, and spiritual being.

All the modules taught meet and exceed Yoga Alliance requirements. Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham comprehensive course schedule includes Hatha Yoga at beginners and intermediate level asana Practice, asana alignment, pranayama, advanced topics of yoga theory, anatomy and yoga sutra. These topics which Karuna Yoga has preferred are very much intensive and interesting. Weekly, you will also experience the essence of Mantra chanting.

At the end of the course you will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance and you will be qualified to teach Hatha Yoga worldwide.

Overview of 200-hour yoga teacher training course

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham covers a 200-hour yoga teacher training course. This program is certified and recognized worldwide through Yoga Alliance USA. For years, Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham’s vision is to offer meditation and yoga programs that help transform the consciousness and help the people live a spirituality fulfilling life stranded in genuine inner experience and knowledge.

Some of the courses included

Asana, teaching practice, Pranayama, Anatomy and Physiology of yogic practice, Meditation, Yogic Philosophy, cleansing processes, Hatha yoga pradipika, Bandhas, Mantra chanting, and Mudras.

The objective of the TTC course is to provide beginners and experienced yoga students with strong practical and theoretical experience. This will enable them to perform Hatha Yoga practices with perfection and correct alignment. The course will equip the future teachers to be completely autonomous and ready to run their own yoga classes to the highest standards.

At Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham, students can easily learn a unique combination of different yoga principles and practice the injury-free yoga for all ages and genders. Every morning will start with Mantra Chanting and pranayama classes focused on different breathing techniques and this gives a good foundation for Hatha Yoga class.

The subject of classes changes every week, going from Yoga Philosophy to Anatomy of Asana, from Hatha Yoga to Ashtanga Yoga. On the top of that, the students also provide marketing classes during which students will get tips on how to promote themselves as yoga teachers and how to market themselves for their future yoga studios.

Course outlook

Techniques Training and Practice

Basic elements of Asanas and Pranayamas, Mudras & Bandhas.
Three principles of practices, alignment, relaxed respiration & consciousness.
Transitioning into Asana – Transitioning out of Asana.
Asana Modification variations and the use of props.
Classical Surya Namaskara & Astanga Surya Namaskara
Touch, somatic, and self-transformation. Beginner to intermediate level.
Standing forward bending – Balancing & Twisting Asana.
Core Strengthening Asana, Arm Balancing Asana, Backward Bending Asana,
Seated forward bending & twisting Asanas.
Balancing asana. Supine Twists – Backward bending. Hip & Pelvic Opening Asanas.
Inverted Asana
Shoulder work, arm strengthening, arm balancing, rotation of arms and shoulders.
Pranayama- going deeper into the essence of breathe. Chakra balancing asana sequence.
Mantra Meditation, Chakra Meditation, and Breathe Awareness.

Teaching Methodology

Creating Space for Self-Transformation
Classroom Set up and Orientation
Class Levels and Prerequisites
Exploring clear and precise verbal expression
Class Etiquette
Teaching styles and the varieties of approach
Waking Up the Spiritual Environment
Techniques and Tools In Teaching Yoga
Application of modifications for individual needs
Business approach

3.Yoga, Anatomy and Physiology

Pranas, Upa-pranas, Chakras, Nadis, & Granthis. Pancha Kosa(five layer of existence)
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology. Cardiovascular system, Nervous System.
Respiratory System, Musculoskeletal System & Spinal Cord.
Yoga and spine. Structure and function of spine.
Types and functions of bone. Skeletal system and asana.
Physiology of stretching during asana practice.
How to stretch safely with their individual limitation.
Biomechanics of stretching
Kinesiology: To understand different movement of human body at minor and major joints levels.

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, Ethics, Health & Wellness

Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, & Raja Yoga
Vedas, Katha Upanisad, Taittiriya Upanisad, & Mandukya Upanisad
The Bhagavad Gita (selected chapter)
Patanjali Yoga Sutras (selected sutra)
Yogic diet and nutrition
Ethics: Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksa. Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanprastha, Sanyasa Ashrama.
Health and Wellness, Lifestyle.

Practicum

Practicing of Asana, Pranayama, Mudras, Kriyas, & Bandhas
Practicing the basics of assisting and adjusting
Methodology of Asana, contraindications, and benefits
Observing others teaching, receiving/giving feedback

Elective

Vinyasa Yogic
Gentle Yoga

Project Writing

Project Writing(50 to 100 Pages)

Tutorials, Assignment and Examination

Trainee will be required to engage in self-study and submit daily & weekly assignments on the basis of the day’s lectures and discussions.
There will be a practical and a theory exam at the end of the course to assess the students on their learning, practice and teaching during the Teacher Training Course.

Daily schedule(sample)

09:00-09:30 Mantra Chanting & Pranayama

09:30-10:30 Techniques, Training and Practice

10:30-11:00 Tea Break

11:00-12:00 Asana/vinyasa

12:00-01:00 Vinyasa/Gentle Yoga

13:00-14:00 Lunch

14:00-15:00 Restorative Yoga

15:00-15:30 Teaching Methodology

15:30-16:30 Patanjali Yoga Sutra/Bhagavad-Gita

16:30-18:30 Tea Break/Refreshment

18:30-19:00 Chanting

19:00-19:30 Anatomy and Physiology/ Upanisad

19:30-20:30 Asana/Vinyasa

20:30 Dinner

Admission Process:

Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham will review the applications and select the applicants according to the norms of the current section procedure pursued by the Board of Studies.

Application and Admission Requirements

Checklist of documents to enclose with this application:

Current passport-size photos (2)
Certificate of educational qualifications
Photocopy of Drivers license / Voters ID / Aadhaar card
Photocopy of passport and visa (overseas applicants)
Medical Fitness Certificate
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Filled in the application form

Written Examination: Each applicant will also be required to write and send in an essay (every 1000 words) on any two of the questions given below:

Questions:

The relevance of Yoga in today’s world
Why do you wish to become a Yoga teacher?
What is your own understanding of Yoga? Write from your experience.
Do you think Yoga will help in personal transformation? If yes, how?

Interview: On receipt and approval of your application. Each applicant will be required to attend an online interview via Zoom or Skype with one of the members of the selection committee.

Response: After the evaluation and selection procedure is over, selected applicants will be notified.