200-Hour Rasa Yoga Teacher Training
The 200-hour LIVE Rasa Yoga Teacher Training is comprised of 3 comprehensive modules – each consisting of 60 hours of study – plus an additional 20 non-contact hours. Upon successful completion of the 200-hour training, teachers receive a 200-hour certification with Yoga Alliance.
MODULE 1: Ground to grow
The first module provides the foundations for a lifetime of integrated yoga practice. Learn the names and forms of essential yoga poses along with basic pranayama, alignment principles and healthy biomechanics of asana practice. This module initiates the study of yoga philosophy and how the ancient practices apply to modern-day life.
Elements of Study Include:
Key teachings of Rasa Yoga
Sankalpa – craft a root intention for your practice, teaching, and life
Sadhana – foundational practices for a yogic life
Introduction to the 6 categories of asana
Breakthrough Biomechanics for Essential Asanas
Art of Sequencing: 3 Pillars of Rasa Sequencing + General Template
Embodying the PanchaMahaBhutas, the 5 Great Elements
History of Yoga, Classical Yoga, and Key Yoga Sutras
Introduction to Tantric Philosophy
Mantra, Mudra and Meditation
Pranayama + Spirit of the Breath
Skillful Teaching Methodology
Fire + Nectar Sadhanas for daily growth, transformation, + nourishment
Module 2: Reveal Your radiance
The second module dives deeper into the heart of the practices and invites the student to begin teaching from their own embodied wisdom. Learn how to structure intelligent and creative classes and how to clearly articulate the forms of the poses with biomechanical understanding. Deepen your understanding of functional anatomy and its application to the practice while incorporating the creative expression of asana as a devotional dance.
Elements of Study Include:
Alignment refinement for the Body Temple
Cultivate asana as a devotional flow
Incorporate the 6 Essential Spinal Movements
Exploration of fascia for true physical freedom + mobility
Intro to the Rasa Yoga Teaching Triad
Art of Sequencing: Key Action
Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback
Subtle Body Anatomy: nadis and chakras
Lotus teachings + awakening compassion
Matrika and the Gateways of Speech
Mantra, Mudra and Meditation
Pranayama + Spirit of the Breath
Skillful Teaching Methodology
Fire + Nectar Sadhanas for daily growth, transformation, + nourishment
MoDUle 3: Serve with love
The final module of our 200 Hour Training builds an effective bridge to take the bold leap into the world as a yoga teacher. This module refines the understanding of asana biomechanics, adjustments, class themes, basic anatomy, yoga philosophy, and steady practice that prepares the teacher to serve as an embodied vessel of living wisdom. Emerge with your unique voice and share the practice of yoga with Love.
Elements of Study Include:
Deepen understanding of asana biomechanics
Patterns of Movement for fascial health and creative expression
Art of Adjustments: learn skillful and therapeutic hands-on assists
Art of Sequencing: Form
Creating Healthy Boundaries
Bhakti yoga and heart of devotion
Subtle Body: prana vayus and the koshas
Art of Theming and Authentic Voice
Mantra, Mudra and Meditation
Pranayama + Spirit of the Breath
Skillful Teaching Methodology
Fire + Nectar Sadhanas for daily growth, transformation, + nourishment