100 Hour Teacher training

Students and teacher sittingAnusara® yoga has long been known and respected for its high quality teacher training program, which begins with the 100 hour Immersion and continues with the 100 hour Teacher Training.  Together they comprise the 200 hour Teacher Training program. After completing it, one can apply for the Anusara Elements license.

Some main topics of the Teacher Training are teaching with a class theme, teaching the Universal Principles of Alignment, observation and adjustments, sequencing, instructing the poses with skill and clarity, and finding your own voice as a yoga teacher, all within the context of living and sharing a life of yoga.

The main technique of the Teacher Training is the trainer demonstrates and explains a teaching skill, then the students practice teaching it in pairs, small groups, and eventually to the entire class. Before applying for the Teacher Training, one should have a good understanding of Anusara philosophy and the Universal Principles of Alignment, which can be gained through our 100 hour Anusara Immersion.

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In the 100 hours of the Teacher training we will:

  • Do the practice! Each day begins with a 2h masterclass that highlights all the essential elements of an Anusara Yoga practice.
  • Review three main elements of the Anusara Yoga method: Universal Principles of Alignment, non-dual life-affirming tantric philosophy and emphasis on Community of Practice.
  • Learn the main elements of teaching an Anusara Yoga class: teaching with a theme, teaching with the UPAs, sequencing, observation and adjustments, and language and demonstrations.
  • Practice teaching! The main emphasis in the teacher training is on the practice of teaching asana, pranayama and meditation: in pairs, small groups, and eventually the whole class.
  • Philosophy, lifestyle and ethics for Yoga Teachers: the path of integrity of teaching yoga.

" The highest intention of practicing Anusara Yoga is to align with the flow of Grace "

Who might enjoy the Teacher training

  • Anyone who wants to make yoga a part of their daily life.
  • Yoga students who want to take their hatha yoga practice to the next level, with the support of the Universal Principles of Alignment of Anusara yoga.
  • Anyone who seeks to experience the divine within the human heart through the effortless and natural practice of meditation.
  • Current teachers of yoga who want to learn a new style of yoga that is grounded in tradition and at the same time, in tune with the modern world.
  • Those who want to become hatha yoga teachers and are looking for a training program that is comprehensive and based on the finest principles of teaching available today.

If you would like to receive more information about the 100 hour Teacher training or receive an application, please email Courtenay at .