Teacher Training 200 Hour Course

Dhyana Yoga Center offers the most in-depth and comprehensive Yoga Diksha (training) programs that is crafted for both seasoned and aspiring teachers, as well as for dedicated students who wish to deepen their practice and further their understanding of yoga. We believe that yoga is beyond physical discipline, it is a journey of self-realization.

Our 200 Hour Program teaches the foundational aspects of yoga practice. It introduces students to yoga – history to philosophy, provides a balanced combination of knowledge and practice. It offers asana practice with an understanding of physical and subtle body, concepts of Ayurveda and significance of nutrition, as well as, training mind and body.

Program includes:

  • Understand Yoga as an ancient teaching, evolution and its various branches
  • Learn the intricacies of asana, sequencing and teaching methodologies
  • Understand mind body connection - Pranayama, Meditation
  • Introduction to Sanskrit – language of yoga and Mantras
  • The physical anatomy and physiology
  • The energy anatomy and understanding of chakras, mudras and bandhas
  • Learn concepts of Ayurveda (an ancient science of life) and its connection with yoga
  • Teachings on yoga philosophy and how to live life like a Yogi
  • Teachings on ancient scriptures - Bhagwad Gita, Yoga Sutras
  • Learn the essence of being a teacher, business aspect and logistics

* Free access to the yoga classes in the center during the period of the course
*Opportunity to teach at the center based on center''s schedule
*Flexibility for the student to complete missing module(s)/hours in the other training batches at the center *Students completing our 200-hour Teacher Training Program will receive a Dhyana Yoga Center 200-Hour Teacher Certificate and are eligible to be registered with Yoga Alliance as a RYT 200, Registered Yoga Teacher.

Schedule:

Spring 2018 Weekend Schedule

    1) Feb 9 - Feb 11
    2) Feb 16 - Feb 18
    3) Mar 9 - Mar 11
    4) Mar 16 - Mar 18
    5) Apr 6 - Apr 8
    6) Apr 13 - Apr 15
    7) May 18 - May 20
    8) May 25 - May 27

Fall 2018 Weekend Schedule

    1) Sep 7 to Sep 9
    2) Sep 14 to Sep 16
    3) Oct 6 to Oct 7
    4) Oct 12 to Oct 14
    5) Nov 2 to Nov 4
    6) Nov 9 to Nov 11
    7) Dec 7 to Dec 9
    8) Dec 14 to Dec 16
Timings – Friday : 6 pm – 9 pm | Saturday : 9 am - 5 pm | Sunday : 9 am - 4 pm

Certification Criteria

  • Student must complete all modules
  • Student must attend minimum 25 classes with Dhyana Teacher Training teachers
  • Student must observe at least 3 classes led by Dhyana Teacher Training teachers
  • Student must attend minimum of 5 classes led by other teachers in the center or outside
  • Student must teach minimum of 3 community classes conducted at the center
  • Student must design and teach one complete hour of class

Program Fees

For Spring Training : Early Registration Discount - Apply on or before Jan 9, 2018

  • $2700 when you pay in full
  • Payment plan - $500 deposit + $575/month for 4 months

After Jan 9, 2018

  • $2900 when you pay in full
  • Payment plan - $500 deposit + $625/month for 4 months

For Fall Training : Early Registration Discount - Apply on or before Aug 7, 2018

  • $2700 when you pay in full
  • Payment plan - $500 deposit + $575/month for 4 months

After Aug 7, 2018

  • $2900 when you pay in full
  • Payment plan - $500 deposit + $625/month for 4 months

Feel free to contact us at info@dhyanayogacenter.com, 972-750-1419, 917-361-0754.