Product Description

Flexible Virtual Yoga Teacher Training

ULU Yoga has trained over 1000 new instructors since 2014. You can book now and experience a dynamic transformation as you start a new life as a professional yoga instructor. You will learn to teach Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin yoga, and gain insight through meditation, philosophy, and anatomy. You can watch pre-recorded video modules and participate in optional daily zoom classes. You will have the opportunity to train with world-class western and eastern instructors. The best part is, you can work at your own pace and finish the program in just 1-12 months. Plus, upon completion, you will become eligible to register with Yoga Alliance.

Program

Certification:

When you successfully complete this course, you will receive a 200HR Yoga Teacher Training Certificate accredited by Yoga Alliance. This allows you to join Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher RYT-200. Due to Covid, Yoga Alliance has allowed courses to be completed entirely online. Currently, Yoga Alliance recommends completing your training by December 31, 2023, but they have extended these measures multiple times in the past two years and it is likely to become a permanent feature. So don’t worry if you need more time.

How the training works:

• We offer ongoing courses every month.
• You can book now and start right away.
• The schedule is laid out day by day, hour by hour, just like in regular teacher training.
• You can follow this design and finish in 42 days, or you can work at your own pace and take up to one year to complete the course.
• ULU Yoga uses the Thinkific platform, which features 250 hours of pre-recorded videos, along with 50 hours of reading and writing assignments, lesson planning, and teaching exams.
• Each week, you must submit videos of your home teaching practice, which instructors will review and provide feedback on.

Live classes:

• We offer twice-daily live classes on Zoom with ULU Yoga teachers based in Thailand, Bali, India, Kenya, and Columbia.
• Topics covered include Q&A, lectures, and regular yoga practice.
• Classes are recorded so you can watch them later.
• Attending or watching live classes is not mandatory. They are a bonus.
• We also have a live chat with students and teachers where you can ask questions and get immediate answers 24/7.

Live Class Schedule:

• Classes are held Monday to Saturday.
• Timezone: GMT +7 (Bangkok Time).
• 1-2 pm: Hatha/Vinyasa Practice.
• 8-9 pm: Q&A and various lectures.

Curriculum/Course Information:

Daily Practice:

Build a strong foundation with our daily practice of Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin yoga. Our classes include detailed guided instruction and modifications for all levels. You will also practice pranayama and meditation to connect your body, mind, and spirit and create a holistic practice.

Workshops:

Participate in special workshops to deepen your skills. Learn about working with injuries, using props, giving adjustments, class design, and sequencing. You will also receive lectures on professional development, creating your own courses, and student-teacher relations.

Analytics:

Explore the form, alignment, principles, and function of key poses from each category. Learn about their common foundation and how to build upon them to achieve advanced variations. Additionally, learn how to modify poses for beginner students and accommodate students with special needs.

Anatomy and Physiology:

Develop a deeper understanding of the structures and principles underlying each movement and of yoga itself. Discover how specific muscles respond to joint movements with biomechanics. Learn how alterations to a pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness. Understand how the spine, breathing, and body position are all fundamentally linked, as well as gain knowledge about the various bodily systems.

Traditional Philosophy:

Immerse yourself in an authentic yogic lifestyle through a deep understanding of traditional yoga philosophy. Topics covered include the Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, 8 limbs, chakras, the nature of self/soul, tantra, karma, and Ayurveda. In addition to readings and writing assignments, you can participate in interactive lectures where you can share your thoughts and experiences to develop and grow.

Teaching Assessments:

Learn the art of teaching, class design, and caring for students. Record yourself teaching at home or online to gain real experience and receive feedback from instructors to develop and grow into a confident yoga instructor.

Bonus Classes:

Optional video modules include an introduction to Aerial yoga and Acro yoga. These videos will prepare you to practice aerial, acro, and SUP yoga if you later attend ULU Yoga courses in Thailand and Bali.

Retreat location

We hold this teacher training online. Ulu Yoga is located in some countries, but we schedule it according to Indochina Time (GMT+7) and we will live-stream yoga classes via Zoom so you can join from the comfort of your home.

What's included

We offer 2 daily live classes via Zoom. You’ll have access to over 150 hours of video modules. You’ll also have 50 hours of reading, assignments, and exams. We encourage you to practice daily meditation and pranayama breathing. Throughout the training, you’ll learn to practice and teach Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin yoga. As a bonus, you’ll get workshops in Aerial and Acro yoga. We’ll cover traditional yoga philosophy and chakras, as well as basic anatomy and functional anatomy. You’ll also learn class design and teaching methodology. You’ll receive a PDF teacher training manual, and upon completion, you’ll receive a 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate. Plus, you’ll be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance.

What's not included

We provide printed course manuals, meals, and accommodation.