Teacher training in India?

Leah · 12-02-2006, 07:13 AM

Hi!
I am going to India soon, and I´ve been looking for a Yoga teacher training course. I found many, though I don´t know which one to choose. I want to learn how to teach Hatha Yoga mostly, and even improve my own skills. I am looking for a course that doesnt require a lot of previous practice and which mostly focuses on the physical aspect of yoga. The course should be no longer than a month. If anyone here has any recomendation I would be very grateful.

Namaste

yogi_dc · 12-24-2006, 02:50 PM

Hi,
I know a couple of people that been to the Shivananda teacher training course in Kerala, and both have been very enthusiastic about it, and feel it has changed their life.

Not wishing to be swayed by my freinds very convincing argument, I recently posted a forum topic on my own forum to ask other people's advice, and again the Sivinanda TTC came up as a great course to do, so I am now seriously considering this.

The course, I believe is very intensive: it starts 5.30am and finishes at 22:30 each day and lasts 1 month. So, pretty full on!! But like they say, you get as much as you are willing to put in.

I am sure that there are others, but it definately maybe worth considering the Sivananda course as an option.

Hope that helps

ophelia fletcher · 05-03-2009, 02:42 PM

Hi! I am a bit confused about yoga training courses. Is there anyone who can lead me? I have two options both offer certificates. One offers a certificate approved by independent yoga network whereas the other promise a certificate approved byyoga alliance. Both are 200 hours and... Around 1500 Euro and lasts 6 months.

Please send me your views... Which one is better do you think and why? And... how much would I pay, if I go to 6 months trainers training course to India?

yogiwebdesigns · 05-04-2009, 05:40 PM

Hi Ophelia,

In my opinion you should go for the certificate which is approved by yoga alliance. It will help you when you will want to buy insurance. By the way, with yoga alliance you are guaranteed to have some sort of standard.

Regarding courses in India, I would recommend to finish one with yoga alliance first and then go to India for sure as you will never get that experience in West. You may try searching for Yoga University - SVYASA in google for long term yoga courses in India.

Namaste

InnerAthlete · 05-04-2009, 07:44 PM

What is better, the program at Oxford or Cambridge? One could not possibly know without actually examining the curriculum and those imparting it.

A quality training of no affiliation far outweighs one that is certified or registered. The problem is that most do not offer a quality training. Therefore it is prudent to go with one that had to meet some guidelines for their program in order to affiliate themselves with Yoga Alliance.

Look at the contact hours, requirements, practice, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, asana ,therapeutics, adjustment, restoratives...peer deeply into their curriculum. But generally speaking weigh two registered programs (YA) against each other - not one that is and one that isn't.

yogiwebdesigns · 05-11-2009, 11:04 PM

Some Links for Yoga Training in India

http://www.svyasa.org/

http://www.yogavision.net/byb/courses/ys_4mth.htm

http://www.yogapoint.com

http://www.kym.org/

Some other Important Links:

http://www.sivananda.org/
http://www.satyananda.net/

yogiwebdesigns · 05-30-2009, 05:10 PM

Please visit http://www.yogapoint.com. They have one month Yoga Teacher Training Program and is very affordable.

Please check the following links also for yoga training in India.

http://http://www.svyasa.org (Swami Vivekananda Yoga University)

http://yogavision.net/byb/welcome.htm (Bihar School of Yoga, Swami Satyananda Order)

http://www.theyogainstitute.org (They claim themselves to be the oldest organized yoga center in the world)

http://www.kdham.com (Kavalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala, India)

http://www.kym.org/ (Krishnamcharya Yoga Mandiram)

http://www.sivananda.org/india/ (Sivananda Yoga Ashrams in India)

Leah might have already finished training in India but we thought it may help future visitors of the thread.

Namaste!

brock22 · 06-05-2009, 12:24 PM

why go so far for training? Is it better over there to learn?

Rick

anula · 06-07-2009, 02:23 AM

Hi Leah,

I am also about to embark on teacher training and have opted for Yoga vidya dham in Nasik. I did alot of research as Vivekananda Ashram was recommended to me initially. Having learn a bit of yoga from someone from the Vivekananda ashram I observed that they focus heavily on philosophy which is great, but there was very little asana/pranayama practice.

The Sivananda Ashram in Kerala is highly recommended but the price put me off. I am english but i live in Goa so it was alot more rupees to learn there. The best value are Yoga vidya dham, Vivekananda in Bangalore and Bihar School of Yoga, who all charge about a quarter of the Sivananda ashram. if money is not an issue then this will be of little concern to you.

Rick, Im not sure if it is better to learn in India. There does seem to be some debate about this. I have noted that people say generally western teachers have more knowledge of anatomy...I see myself from yoga classes i have attended in Goa run by westerners there has been absolutely no teaching on philosophy and very heavy on the physical aspects of asana. (ofcourse this is only my experience and i have no doubt there are exceptions to this) When studying Yoga in Europe, for example, it appears it will be done over 2 or 3 years, only attending the ashram for a weekend a month. Clearly this has benefits over the way it is taught in India, where classes are 1-4 months generally , so that is alot of imformation to absorb in a shorter space of time. However, being resident continually can give more of a feel of yoga sadhana and has it's own advantages.

girlielf · 11-02-2009, 04:24 AM

Hi Aula,

Have you completed the TTC course in YogaPoint already? I've also heard that SVYASA is heavily based on theory and philosophy, not so on asanas and all. I agree to your point that it is great to focus on philosophy, but as i really wish to take up a course that can let me start teaching right after the course, so i eventually signed up the TTC in yogapoint.
I've heard so much about both SVYASA and YogaPoint, but more detailed info about SVYASA, not so on YogaPoint. Any info to share about YogaPoint? How is its course? How does it help or enable one to teach immediately after the course? Is it sufficient for one to start teaching for a start?
I hope to find out a whole lot more on it before i pay the school fees as i'm accepted for the April 2010 intake in YogaPoint.

Thank you lots

Best Regards
Rowena

Prascina · 11-05-2009, 02:20 AM

A balanced combination of asanas, philosophy and theory is what we had at Tulasidalam for our teachers training. The teaching practices were thorough and good and many of us started teaching right after the course. Personal practice is highly recommended for getting a seat.

girlielf · 11-05-2009, 11:17 PM

Hi,
Is the certificate from Tulasidalam recognised? How is it being recognised? What yoga ddi you guys practice in Tulasidalam?

tks lots

regards

anula · 11-13-2009, 01:36 AM

Hi Rowena,

I went down to kerala to the Sivananda ashram prior to the Nasik(yoga point) TTC and ended up cancelling the Nasik TTC in favour of doing it with Sivananda next year. I felt such a strong sense of peace and inspiration at the sivanada ashram and was very impressed with some of the teachers and also the style. You can go there for a 2wk vacation which is very very cheap and can learn alot and see if its the place for you.

Personally, i valued the emphasis which they place on the spiritual side of yoga, which i have heard may be missing slighty in Nasik or indeed many other yoga schools. i benefitted from learning asana but also i felt the spiritual teachings were exactly what i was looking for. Now, the price tag doesnt bother me!

girlielf · 11-13-2009, 09:23 AM

Hi anula,

Thank you for your info, it is very much appreciated. I've read a fare bit about Sivananda. Both neg and postives. I'm sure it is one of a kind in its own way. But because its tuition fees are far too expensive for me, i won't be taking it up.

Thank you for sharing once again

Best Regards

12-24-2006, 02:50 PM	#2
yogi_dc návan Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9	Hi, I know a couple of people that been to the Shivananda teacher training course in Kerala, and both have been very enthusiastic about it, and feel it has changed their life. Not wishing to be swayed by my freinds very convincing argument, I recently posted a forum topic on my own forum to ask other people's advice, and again the Sivinanda TTC came up as a great course to do, so I am now seriously considering this. The course, I believe is very intensive: it starts 5.30am and finishes at 22:30 each day and lasts 1 month. So, pretty full on!! But like they say, you get as much as you are willing to put in. I am sure that there are others, but it definately maybe worth considering the Sivananda course as an option. Hope that helps __________________ [url]http://www.yoga-abode.com[/url] - The free online magazine for all things yoga: news, articles, forums and blogs

05-04-2009, 07:44 PM	#5
InnerAthlete Mostly Good Egg Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,787	What is better, the program at Oxford or Cambridge? One could not possibly know without actually examining the curriculum and those imparting it. A quality training of no affiliation far outweighs one that is certified or registered. The problem is that most do not offer a quality training. Therefore it is prudent to go with one that had to meet some guidelines for their program in order to affiliate themselves with Yoga Alliance. Look at the contact hours, requirements, practice, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, asana ,therapeutics, adjustment, restoratives...peer deeply into their curriculum. But generally speaking weigh two registered programs (YA) against each other - not one that is and one that isn't. __________________ Gordon Kaplan Certified Purna Yoga Teacher (CPYT) Yoga Alliance RYT-500 International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) M.S. Kinesiology, Indiana University http://www.teamyoga.com http://www.yogamojodojo.com http://www.innerathlete.net/forum

05-11-2009, 11:04 PM	#6
yogiwebdesigns Web Developer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 44	Some Links for Yoga Training in India http://www.svyasa.org/ http://www.yogavision.net/byb/courses/ys_4mth.htm http://www.yogapoint.com http://www.kym.org/ Some other Important Links: http://www.sivananda.org/ http://www.satyananda.net/ __________________ YWD www.yogiwebdesigns.com Last edited by yogiwebdesigns; 05-11-2009 at 11:10 PM.

05-30-2009, 05:10 PM	#7
yogiwebdesigns Web Developer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 44	Please visit http://www.yogapoint.com. They have one month Yoga Teacher Training Program and is very affordable. Please check the following links also for yoga training in India. http://http://www.svyasa.org (Swami Vivekananda Yoga University) http://yogavision.net/byb/welcome.htm (Bihar School of Yoga, Swami Satyananda Order) http://www.theyogainstitute.org (They claim themselves to be the oldest organized yoga center in the world) http://www.kdham.com (Kavalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala, India) http://www.kym.org/ (Krishnamcharya Yoga Mandiram) http://www.sivananda.org/india/ (Sivananda Yoga Ashrams in India) Leah might have already finished training in India but we thought it may help future visitors of the thread. Namaste! __________________ YWD www.yogiwebdesigns.com

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12-02-2006, 07:13 AM	#1
Leah éka Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1	Hi! I am going to India soon, and I´ve been looking for a Yoga teacher training course. I found many, though I don´t know which one to choose. I want to learn how to teach Hatha Yoga mostly, and even improve my own skills. I am looking for a course that doesnt require a lot of previous practice and which mostly focuses on the physical aspect of yoga. The course should be no longer than a month. If anyone here has any recomendation I would be very grateful. Namaste

05-03-2009, 02:42 PM	#3
ophelia fletcher dvi Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2	Hi! I am a bit confused about yoga training courses. Is there anyone who can lead me? I have two options both offer certificates. One offers a certificate approved by independent yoga network whereas the other promise a certificate approved byyoga alliance. Both are 200 hours and... Around 1500 Euro and lasts 6 months. Please send me your views... Which one is better do you think and why? And... how much would I pay, if I go to 6 months trainers training course to India?

05-04-2009, 05:40 PM	#4
yogiwebdesigns Web Developer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 44	Hi Ophelia, In my opinion you should go for the certificate which is approved by yoga alliance. It will help you when you will want to buy insurance. By the way, with yoga alliance you are guaranteed to have some sort of standard. Regarding courses in India, I would recommend to finish one with yoga alliance first and then go to India for sure as you will never get that experience in West. You may try searching for Yoga University - SVYASA in google for long term yoga courses in India. Namaste

06-05-2009, 12:24 PM	#8
brock22 dashan Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: los angeles Posts: 16	why go so far for training? Is it better over there to learn? Rick

06-07-2009, 02:23 AM	#9
anula pañcaashát Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: goa Posts: 55	Hi Leah, I am also about to embark on teacher training and have opted for Yoga vidya dham in Nasik. I did alot of research as Vivekananda Ashram was recommended to me initially. Having learn a bit of yoga from someone from the Vivekananda ashram I observed that they focus heavily on philosophy which is great, but there was very little asana/pranayama practice. The Sivananda Ashram in Kerala is highly recommended but the price put me off. I am english but i live in Goa so it was alot more rupees to learn there. The best value are Yoga vidya dham, Vivekananda in Bangalore and Bihar School of Yoga, who all charge about a quarter of the Sivananda ashram. if money is not an issue then this will be of little concern to you. Rick, Im not sure if it is better to learn in India. There does seem to be some debate about this. I have noted that people say generally western teachers have more knowledge of anatomy...I see myself from yoga classes i have attended in Goa run by westerners there has been absolutely no teaching on philosophy and very heavy on the physical aspects of asana. (ofcourse this is only my experience and i have no doubt there are exceptions to this) When studying Yoga in Europe, for example, it appears it will be done over 2 or 3 years, only attending the ashram for a weekend a month. Clearly this has benefits over the way it is taught in India, where classes are 1-4 months generally , so that is alot of imformation to absorb in a shorter space of time. However, being resident continually can give more of a feel of yoga sadhana and has it's own advantages.

11-02-2009, 04:24 AM	#10
girlielf saptán Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: singapore Posts: 7	Hi Aula, Have you completed the TTC course in YogaPoint already? I've also heard that SVYASA is heavily based on theory and philosophy, not so on asanas and all. I agree to your point that it is great to focus on philosophy, but as i really wish to take up a course that can let me start teaching right after the course, so i eventually signed up the TTC in yogapoint. I've heard so much about both SVYASA and YogaPoint, but more detailed info about SVYASA, not so on YogaPoint. Any info to share about YogaPoint? How is its course? How does it help or enable one to teach immediately after the course? Is it sufficient for one to start teaching for a start? I hope to find out a whole lot more on it before i pay the school fees as i'm accepted for the April 2010 intake in YogaPoint. Thank you lots Best Regards Rowena

11-05-2009, 02:20 AM	#11
Prascina ashiití Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: India Posts: 82	A balanced combination of asanas, philosophy and theory is what we had at Tulasidalam for our teachers training. The teaching practices were thorough and good and many of us started teaching right after the course. Personal practice is highly recommended for getting a seat.

11-05-2009, 11:17 PM	#12
girlielf saptán Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: singapore Posts: 7	Hi, Is the certificate from Tulasidalam recognised? How is it being recognised? What yoga ddi you guys practice in Tulasidalam? tks lots regards

11-13-2009, 01:36 AM	#13
anula pañcaashát Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: goa Posts: 55	Hi Rowena, I went down to kerala to the Sivananda ashram prior to the Nasik(yoga point) TTC and ended up cancelling the Nasik TTC in favour of doing it with Sivananda next year. I felt such a strong sense of peace and inspiration at the sivanada ashram and was very impressed with some of the teachers and also the style. You can go there for a 2wk vacation which is very very cheap and can learn alot and see if its the place for you. Personally, i valued the emphasis which they place on the spiritual side of yoga, which i have heard may be missing slighty in Nasik or indeed many other yoga schools. i benefitted from learning asana but also i felt the spiritual teachings were exactly what i was looking for. Now, the price tag doesnt bother me!

11-13-2009, 09:23 AM	#14
girlielf saptán Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: singapore Posts: 7	Hi anula, Thank you for your info, it is very much appreciated. I've read a fare bit about Sivananda. Both neg and postives. I'm sure it is one of a kind in its own way. But because its tuition fees are far too expensive for me, i won't be taking it up. Thank you for sharing once again Best Regards