"Our classes should
be tranquil antidotes to the feverish fervor of modern life, giving our
students time to tune in, pause, and feel. Let us not reduce our
classes to just one more hectic episode in a student's day, one more
unrelenting blur of intense activity. Uninspired teaching creates sweat
alone. Inspired teaching creates a connection with the peace of the
soul."
~ from Fire of Love by Aadil Palkhivala
Introduction
At the 200-hour Level you gain the
knowledge, confidence and awareness that is essential for becoming an
alignment-based yoga teacher. The course
covers the foundational curriculum of Purna
Yoga—alignment-based asana and pranayama, meditation, nutrition and applied
yogic philosophy. You will emerge with
the ability to teach a variety of classes; the confidence, caring and
compassion that keeps your students safe and growing; and the inspiration that
makes yoga a powerful tool for transformation. Be prepared to fall in love with your own
personal yoga and meditation practice as well, since Purna Yoga awakens the joy of living from the heart.
As you learn the foundational curriculum, you will also explore:
- Anatomy and physiology of asana and pranayama
- How to see and understand bodies and give hands-on adjustments
- The benefits and contraindications of asana and the use of props
- How to deal with student's injuries and health conditions
- The energetics of centering your mind and awakening your intuition
- Delivery, presentation and class control, especially in teaching beginners
- How nutrition and a yogic lifestyle affects your students, your teaching and life
- Ethics, business, and the professional and energetic boundaries of teaching
- How to apply timeless yogic philosophy to your classes and your daly life
A video message from Aadil Palkhivala, co-founder of Purna Yoga
2010
Dates
Weekends
starting April 30 - eight weekends over a
twelve week period
August Intensive
starting August 1st - four weeks of
living, learning and evolving
Cost
£1995 Early Bird
(paid in full one month in advance)
£2175 Regular
Tuition does not include lodging, food, books and materials, or
travel expenses. (See the Program Packet for payment schedules and
options.)
Prerequisites
Applicants must have an established asana practice (at least one year
of 2-3 classes a week in alignment-based yoga—any yoga system that
emphasizes the alignment of the body in asana, such as Purna Yoga
or Iyengar) prior to beginning the program. The strength of this
foundation will support the entirety of the Teacher Training program.
How
to Apply
Click here
to download an Application in PDF format
You may also call us at Purna Yoga London and we will gladly mail an
Application to you.
Mail your completed application, along
with your £100 registration fee to:
The College of Purna
Yoga London
131 Honor Oak Road
London
SE23 3SL
Alternatively, payment can be made via PayPal. To pay by PayPal click here
Applications are accepted anytime space allows. However, because
courses do fill, we recommend you submit your Application three months
before your course begins.
We will contact you by email within three weeks of receiving your
Application to confirm your acceptance. To receive the Early Bird
discount on the 200-hour course, your tuition must be paid in full five
weeks before the start of your course.
Book
List
Here are the required
textbooks for the 200-hour course. Please refer to the Purna Yoga London Online Shop for prices and ordering
information:
Fire of Love, For
Students of Life, for Teachers of Yoga , by Aadil Palkhivala
Teaching Purna
Yoga: 200 Hour Program Manual, by Aadil Palkhivala (provided to
students by Purna Yoga London)
The Sunlit Path
by The Mother of Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Trail Guide to the Body, 3rd
Edition, by Andrew Biel
Frequently Asked
Questions
What
certificate will I receive?
With your successful completion
of the program requirements (course hours and homework) you will earn
the 200-Hour Course Completion Certificate from the College of Purna
Yoga. This Certificate enables you to register with the Yoga
Alliance at the 200-hour level.
What is the Yoga
Alliance?
The Yoga Alliance was created
to establish national standards in the US for yoga teachers. Over the years, it
has grown to become an internationally recognized body of yoga teacher
training standards. Yoga Alliance does not certify teachers; instead
it provides a list of teachers who have fulfilled certain yoga teacher
training minimum standards. Those standards make up the 200-hour level
and the 500-hour level of most teacher training programs today. Most
studios and yoga teaching venues require teachers to be registered
with the Yoga Alliance in order to teach yoga.
When can I register
with Yoga Alliance?
With your successful completion
of the program requirements (course hours and homework) you will earn
the 200-Hour Course Completion Certificate from the College of Purna
Yoga. This certificate is the documentation that you need to complete
your application to become a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200-hour
Level, becoming a “RYS-200.”
What if I miss a
class?
To receive your Course
Completion Certificate and be eligible for Yoga Alliance registration,
you must complete 100% of the classes and requirements. In addition,
you must attend the first 5 modules of the course. However, we
understand that you may not be able to foresee every conflict, so we
have devised the following procedures if you must miss a class.
If you miss more than 30
minutes of a module (4 hour course), either by arriving late or leaving
early, you will not receive credit for that module, and the entire
module will have to be made-up.
Any missed modules may be made
up in the following ways:
- If you miss 1-3 modules (up to 12 hours):
If you miss up to three
modules, you may still complete the program by making up missed classes
by taking private lessons with a teacher training instructor. One
module (4 hours) = 1.5 hours of private instruction, at a cost of £90
per 1.5 hour session. Private lesson make-ups must be completed
within 30 days of the completion of your course.
- If you miss more than 3 modules:
You may continue in the course,
but you will not be eligible for a Course Completion Certificate. If
you wish to receive a Course Completion Certificate, you will have to
retake the course.
Who will be my
instructor?
“The faculty was
extremely supportive, and was always willing to tell me the truth—and
it was what I needed to hear to become a better yoga teacher! They
carry on the Purna Yoga tradition and operate from their hearts. The
entire environment within Yoga Centers is one of love.”
Jennifer Weinert, CPYI
and 2006 College Graduate
Purna Yoga Instructor
and Event Specialist
Papaikou, HI
The 200-hour course will be taught by Drew Stallcop. Drew may be assisted by College of Purna Yoga graduates or possibly other long-time students of Aadil and Mirra. This will give you both the opportunity to bond deeply with your lead
instructor, and to have a second instructor to add another perspective
and teaching style.
The teachers of the 200-hour Level are
Certified Purna Yoga Instructors with over 2,000 hours of training,
practice, and apprenticing. They are also registered with Yoga
Alliance as E-RYTs (“Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher”) at the 200
or 500 hour levels (the highest level awarded). They have been
hand-selected by Purna Yoga founders Aadil Palkhivala and Mirra, and
have studied under them personally for many years to achieve the level
of being a College of Purna Yoga faculty member. The members of the
college faculty have made very deep commitments to their own practice
of Purna Yoga as well as serving others and carrying on the Purna Yoga
lineage by training teachers.
How many people will
be in class?
We require a minimum of 10
students and accept a maximum of 30 students. In most cases, you will
have one teacher and one or two assistants.
Will I have homework?
Yes, you will have two books to
read and anatomy worksheets to complete. Expect about 20 hours of
homework during the 200-hour course.
How much should I
expect to pay for books and materials?
Your books should cost around £75 . You can order them from the Purna Yoga London Online Shop, or find
them at other book resellers.
I am coming from
out-of-town. Where can I stay?
We will provide you with a list
of local recommended accommodations, ranging from rooms in houses, to
hotels and bed and breakfasts, as well as transportation options.
Many students find that they prefer to set up carpools and shared
lodgings with their classmates while they are here. We regret that, due
to privacy concerns, we are not able to share directory information
with students until the course has begun.
After I graduate,
where will I be able to teach?
Upon completion, you will be able to apply to
teach alignment-based yoga at a variety of venues, such as studios,
gyms, park departments, and schools. While there are no legal
requirements for teaching yoga, most studios require their teachers to
be registered with Yoga Alliance. The 200-hour level of training will
equip you to teach basic classes; your teaching repertoire will grow as
you increase your level of training.
“At the College
of Purna Yoga
we are actually learning how to teach. I’ve attended a
beginner teacher training
where 75% of the workshop consisted of the teacher trainees performing
asana. By the time I began
teaching a few classes I
was doing the asanas with the students rather than teaching. As
I continue at the College I am able to
realise there is a difference between teachers who perform for their
students
and those who are able to actually teach their students.”
Erica Bowen,
CPYI and 2008 College Graduate
Purna Yoga
Teacher, Performance Artist, Clothing Designer
Brooklyn, NY