Our Yoga TTC is open to all individuals with a sincere interest to learn a genuine form of Yoga, become a teacher of spirituality in the highest sense, and transform personally in all aspects of their being. It is designed for everyone from the novice to advanced practitioner, with no previous experience required.
This in-depth program is both extensive and intensive, preparing an individual to become a spiritual guide and to teach Hatha Yoga, a tantric form of Yoga, in its most classical and powerful form.
From the standpoint of personal growth, participants will develop greatly enhanced self-awareness and encounter their own extraordinary spiritual awakening.
You will move beyond the very ordinary approach to teaching Yoga – likened to an “art of stretching” found everywhere nowadays – and discover what it means to bring a system of transformation and spiritual evolution to others, while deepening your own personal practice until it becomes your life. Read more
Duration:
This is a 260-hour taught over 5 weeks
Suitability:
Meant for the spiritually hungry
In our Tantra Yoga TTC you can expect to:
- Learn to teach a comprehensive system of 20 powerful Hatha Yoga techniques for physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
- Give important lectures about the essential principles of Yoga
- Obtain the highest form of spiritual and practical wisdom in meditative and energy-based Yoga
- Benefit from an empowerment initiation given by a genuine yogic master
The original and ancient doctrines of Yoga are rigorously upheld in this program and presented in their most unadulterated and purest form.
Students will obtain the highest form of spiritual wisdom in the realm of Yoga, as the ancient masters intended, as well as benefit from an empowerment initiation given by Somananda.
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Personal benefits
You will obtain the following personal benefits from this Tantra Yoga TTC:
- Refinement and clear self-definition as a spiritual being
- The ability to create a balanced and meaningful approach to life
- The development of energetic intelligence and clarity
- Improved health and physical strength
- Increased willpower and self-confidence
- The cultivation of genuine joy and contentment
- Renewed spiritual inspiration and aspiration
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Practical skills
You will gain the following practical skills from this Tantra Yoga TTC:
- Understanding and applying the teachings of Yoga in daily life
- Evolving into a skilled teacher of authentic Yoga
- Developing your teaching persona
- Learning to uphold maturity, confidence, and wisdom while teaching
- Properly executing and teaching powerful Hatha Yoga techniques
- Giving clear and enthusiastic lectures
- Motivating individuals on a genuine spiritual path
Curriculum of study
Our unique Tantra Yoga Teacher Training Course is divided into three essential parts, each one representing a fundamental aspect of a skilled and qualified Yoga teacher.
All parts will be taught simultaneously, however, the first weeks will be dedicated predominantly to part 1 and 2. Part 3 and practicum training sessions will be focused on in week four and five.
In practicum training sessions all participants will give lectures and lead practical Hatha Yoga sessions for their peers and supervising teachers, to be followed by feedback and comments on their performance and areas for improvement.
The Tantra Yoga TTC will be concluded with final exam, graduation ceremony and empowerment meditation.
The Tantra Yoga TTC includes, among others, the teachings of our Tantra Yoga Level 1. Upon completion of the Tantra Yoga TTC you are also eligible to proceed to our Tantra Yoga Level 2 if you so choose.
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Part 1: Theoretical foundations of yoga
- What is Yoga according to ancient tradition and the original texts
- Comprehensive study of the chakra science and human aura, and how they relate to Yoga
- The meaning of an asana – how to use Yoga positions to deliberately generate desired spiritual and healing effects
- The polarity of energy
- Deep exploration of yogic philosophy, including the yamas and niyamas
- The eight stages of Yoga by Patanjali
- Understanding the various branches of Yoga – Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Raja, and others
- Healing strategies in Yoga
- Macrobiotic diet and Yoga
- Introductory elements of prana, the etheric life force
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Part 2: Practical foundations of yoga
- Proficiency in 20 powerful Hatha Yoga asanas – proper execution as well as energetic and healing effects
- Complete yogic breath and practice of pranayama
- Mind development including introductory concentration techniques
- Meditation with music for chakra activation
- AUM meditation
- Vital purification and cleansing techniques as defined by the Kriya Yoga methodology
- The introduction and practice of Nidra Yoga – the Yoga of conscious dreams
- Initiation into Laya Yoga – a powerful tantric form of meditation
- The practice of surya namaskara – sun salutations – to build up solar energy
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Part 3: Becoming a yoga teacher
- Teaching spirituality as a vocation – spiritual, energetic, practical, and professional implications and considerations
- The morals and ethics of a true Yoga teacher
- Development of isvarapranidhana – spiritual aspiration – for teachers
- Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and its relevance for a Yoga teacher
- How to influentially teach high spiritual truths and give enthusiastic lectures
- The spiritual imperatives of consecration for a Yoga teacher as explained in Karma Yoga
- Safety considerations and energetic protection methods for teachers
- The art of conducting appropriate corrections for your students
- How to handle questions
- Fundamentals of human anatomy
- Tools for becoming a successful Yoga teacher in modern times
- Ample practice of teaching opportunities
What you can teach
After graduating from this Tantra Yoga TTC, you will be certified to teach a holistic 27-class meditative Hatha Yoga program in the format of one- to two-hour classes, as well as Hatha Yoga retreats or workshops of up to five days in duration. Prototypical schedules will be provided for you during the YTTC.
Your toolkit as a teacher
- Twenty (20) powerful Hatha Yoga techniques with the ability to give a lectures on each
- Five (5) longer lectures on the foundations of Yoga
- Two (2) meditation techniques and the ability to teach them to your students
- A professional teaching certificate issues by Somananda Tantra School
By becoming a teacher of Yoga you will obtain centuries-old secrets in achieving the ultimate balance of ha and tha, the goal of Hatha Yoga – unification with the Absolute.
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Exams and certification
In order to receive the Yoga Teacher’s certificate you are required to
- Be present in 95 percent of all the classes, including practicums of your peers
- Successfully pass two multiple choice theoretical exams
- Successfully pass practical elements of the TTC including a general cumulative assessment of your practicum performance
A student’s final exam grade must meet or exceed 80 percent in order to receive a teaching certificate.
Please note that participation in this YTTC alone DOES NOT guarantee certification. You will need to acquire and display all the necessary skills to be eligible for a certificate.
Final decisions about certification will be made by YTTC head teacher Somananda. If a Yoga TTC participant does not pass his or her practicums and/or theoretical exams at the required level, he or she can apply for a certificate at a later time after more personal practice and preparation has been achieved. Please be aware of this before you register for this training!
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Application
For the purpose of creating a balanced and harmonious group, all our courses can be joined by application only.
After making your course payment, you will receive an email with a link to an online Application Form. Please fill out the form completely and submit it. In addition to the Application Form, we may ask you to have a video call with one of our head teachers before a final decision about your participation can be made.
Once the application process is complete, an answer will be given to you within 5 working days. In the case of a negative answer, your payment will be fully refunded.
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Language requirement
Our Tantra Yoga TTC is conducted in the English language. During practicums students will need to give lectures and conduct practical sessions in English.
Please be sure that your language proficiency is at the necessary level before you apply for the course. Poor English skills may result in the withholding of your certification.
Dates and tickets
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FAQ
Do I need previous Yoga experience to join this course?
No, there is no prerequisite to join our YTTC. Our unique curriculum caters to all levels of students and, in fact, will help you progress spiritually and cultivate a balanced approach to life.
What courses will I be certified to teach upon completion of the YTTC?
After graduating from this Yoga TTC, you will be licensed to teach a holistic 27-class meditative Hatha Yoga program in the format of one- to two-hour classes, as well as Hatha Yoga retreats or workshops of up to five days in duration. Prototypical schedules will be provided for you during the YTTC.
Do I need to be physically flexible to become a Yoga teacher?
No. Traditional Yoga is not defined by physical factors such as flexibility, strength, or endurance. If genuine aspiration to become a teacher of spirituality is present, then physical flexibility is inconsequential.
Will I be required to teach among my peers?
Yes. In weeks 4 and 5 training practicums will be an essential part of this course, aiding in the assimilation of the knowledge and techniques you have learned as well as the development of your teaching persona.
You will be leading Hatha Yoga classes and deliver lectures of varying lengths for your peers and trusted teachers. We find this practical portion of the program a vital component in molding and preparing you as a teacher.
What happens if I do not pass the exam?
If you do not pass the YTTC midterm exam, you will have the opportunity to retake it once in a few days time. If you do not pass it the second time, you will need to leave the YTTC and join it again the next time the course is offered (paying a 50% discounted course fee again).
If you do not pass the final exam of the YTTC you may retake the exam at a later date, dependent upon the availability of our head teachers. Until the successful completions of the exams the certificate will not be issued.
What should I bring with me to this course?
There are indeed some items you need to bring with you. A list will be sent to all participants some weeks prior to the beginning of the program. There are recommendations to the clothing and other items you will need during the course.
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