- Workshops for your personal Yoga practice including asana, pranayama, and meditation
- Intermediate asana options, variations, and modifications
- Exploration of anatomy and physiology
- Study of the Bhagavad Gita with Swami Asokananda
- Deepening pranayama and meditation theory and practice
- Instructional details and guidance for teaching Intermediate Level II Hatha classes
- Monitored teaching practice with individual feedback from the instructors
- Experiencing ashram life through a week-long retreat at Yogaville
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Swami AsokanandaE-RYT 500
Swami Asokananda, a monk since 1973, is one of Integral Yoga’s foremost teachers, known for his warmth, intelligence, and good humor. His teaching comes out of his own practice and experience, since he has absorbed the wisdom of his guru, Sri Swami Satchidananda, since the age of 19. While he enjoys sharing the practical wisdom of the Yogic philosophy (especially that of the great Indian scripture the Bhagavad Gita), he also loves his practice of Hatha Yoga and is one of our primary instructors for Intermediate and Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. In the past, he has served as the president of Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville® and Integral Yoga® International; he is currently the President of the New York Integral Yoga Institute.
Listen to Swami Asokananda on the Two Old Fogey Yogis podcast on Soundcloud.
Phil Goldberg, author of American Veda, interviews Swami Asokananda on spiritmatterstalk.com podcast. Listen on SoundCloud. -
Jacinta Jayadevi HollonE-RYT 500, YACEP
Jacinta Jayadevi Hollon, E-RYT 500, YACEP, is an Integral Yoga teacher certified in beginner through advanced Hatha, Pranayama, Meditation, and Raja Yoga as well as Accessible, Restorative, and Yin Yoga. She holds additional certifications to teach in the Pilates method as well as various schools of dance, and is recognized by Yoga Alliance as a Continuing Education Provider. A former professional dancer and performing artist, her teaching method is informed by a diverse background in classical and contemporary dance forms, movement-based therapeutics, and practices for cultivating embodied awareness. She received her academic education in East Asian Cultural Studies at New York University and Nanjing University in China. After returning to the United States, she continued her studies with a concentration in Psychology and Human Development through the State University of New York, with special interest in alternative approaches to mental health. In the spirit of mettā (loving-kindness) she draws on this experience to offer her service in a holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Jayadevi joined Integral Yoga Institute in 2014 and currently serves as the Director of Teacher Training.
Program Description
The Intermediate Teacher Training course provides you with the opportunity to upgrade your teaching skills, deepen your practice, and expand your service by learning how to teach an Integral Yoga Level II class. Develop your connection to the Integral Yoga community as you meet and spend time with other Integral Yoga teachers, share your experiences and ideas, and find creative solutions to challenges encountered in teaching.
Through this course you will be introduced to intermediate-level asana and variations, as well as pranayama and meditation practices. Deepen your knowledge and understanding of Raja Yoga through study of the Bhagavad Gita and strengthen your grounding in the universal teachings of Yoga philosophy.
Refine your own personal practice as you learn how to safely and effectively guide your beginner Level I students to progress to the next level. Through insightful mentoring and feedback, your teaching skills will evolve beyond the basics to lead your students to a deeper and more profound experience in their practice.
Curriculum
Daily sessions will include asana, pranayama, meditation, chanting, and other Yoga-based spiritual practices. The curriculum will consist of…
This training is a required foundational course for Integral Yoga 300-Hour Certification.
Schedule
October 5, 2024 – January 25, 2025
Wednesdays • 6:00pm – 8:30pm E.T. • All Online
Saturdays • 8:30am – 9:45am, 10:00am – 5:30pm E.T. • Online and In-Person Options
Winter Holiday Break: no classes from November 24, 2024 – January 3, 2025
January 26 – February 2, 2025
Retreat at Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville in Buckingham, Virginia. Participants will arrive on January 26 and depart February 2. Classes will take place from January 27 to February 1. Attendance in person at the retreat is required for completion of the course.
Accommodations at the retreat are included in tuition, participants will enjoy private rooms in the LOTUS Guest House. Travel to and from the retreat is not included, participants will make their own arrangements for arrival and departure, and are encouraged to travel together if coming from the same area.
This is a hybrid training offering options for both online and in-person attendance. All classes, both online and in-person, require live attendance during the class hours for successful completion and certification.
Tuition
Tuition includes a registration deposit of $195, accommodations at the retreat, the training manual, and free Hatha classes for the duration of the training. Trainees may also enjoy a 10% discount in the IYI Shop and Wellness Sanctuary.
- $2595 Full Tuition
- $2495 Early Bird Discount ends August 30
- $2395 IYTA Member Discount
- $2195 Active IYINY Teacher Discount
The registration deposit is due upon application to reserve your space in the training and is non-refundable. The balance of tuition will be due before the training begins, or you may enroll in a monthly payment plan to continue making tuition payments over the course of the training.
Partial scholarships may be available when possible. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ applicants are encouraged to inquire about scholarship opportunities.
For more information on payment plans and scholarships, please contact TeacherTraining@iyiny.org.
Travel to Yogaville for the retreat is not included in the training tuition. Participants will make their own arrangements for travel to and from Yogaville.
Prerequisite
Applicants must have completed a 200-hour Yoga Alliance-certified Teacher Training program. Six months of teaching experience is recommended. Yoga teachers from other traditions are welcome to apply, and should familiarize themselves with the Integral Yoga class format. An interview with the trainers will be required for anyone without previous Integral training.
Technological Requirements
Please be aware that you must have regular access to the Internet to participate in the online portion of the training. You must be able to run Zoom on your computer, and also have an active e-mail account for delivery of course materials.
How to Apply
Submit your application form online through the link above. We will review your application and send further instructions to complete your enrollment. We encourage students to submit their applications as early as possible. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis, admission is not guaranteed. Application Deadline: September 23, 2024
Certification and Continuing Education Credits
- Yoga Alliance: 170 hours for continuing education credit
- 300-Hour Certification: 170 hours credit for Integral Yoga 300-Hour Certification
Questions?
Please contact Jayadevi and Brina
Email: teachertraining@iyiny.org