TYSNY's 200 HOUR TEACHER TRAINING
Grounded in the Tradition of Sri T Krishnamacharya, the "Grandfather of Modern Yoga,"
and his Son, TKV Desikachar
200 hr Foundational Teacher Training - starting JANUARY 2024
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At our school, we are offering the unique, holistic yoga teachings of Krishnamacharya and his son, TKV Desikachar. Rarely do you find a teacher training where the teachings come from a direct tradition. Our link to this tradition is Guta Hedewig, the Director of Teacher Training, student of TKV Desikachar, Certified Yoga Therapist C-IAYT, Yoga Teacher in the Krishnamacharya Tradition and a Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500. We further maintain the link to our lineage by inviting highly respected Guest Teachers who are long time students of TKV Desikachar and the tradition: Chase Bossart; Dr. Dolphi Wertenbaker; and Fran Ubertini.
Our teacher trainings are rigorous as they give our trainees the full picture of the serious and involved practice and study of Yoga in all its aspects. The beautiful underlying idea of Krishnamacharya/Desikachar's teachings is that each student needs to be addressed exactly where they are at, their needs are to be met and their practice needs to be individualized. Come and join this transformative experience! |
200 Hour Teacher Training
What you will learn:
In our 200 hr program you will be given a foundational overview of yoga in the Tradition of T. Krishnamacharya and his son, TKV Desikachar. It is one of only a handful of trainings in this country offering these valuable holistic teachings. You will learn techniques of posture, breathing, chanting and meditation as well as study in-depth the philosophy underlying these techniques. This will allow you to deepen your own practice and start teaching yoga to others with clarity and confidence.
PLEASE NOTE: This training can ALSO address students interested in the Desikachar/Krishnamacharya Tradition who have already been teaching for a while, and who would like to deepen their studies by adding this Traditional Approach to the 200 hr training they have previously completed. In this case, the 200 hours can be applied towards a 500 hr certification, if desired.
In our 200 hr program you will be given a foundational overview of yoga in the Tradition of T. Krishnamacharya and his son, TKV Desikachar. It is one of only a handful of trainings in this country offering these valuable holistic teachings. You will learn techniques of posture, breathing, chanting and meditation as well as study in-depth the philosophy underlying these techniques. This will allow you to deepen your own practice and start teaching yoga to others with clarity and confidence.
PLEASE NOTE: This training can ALSO address students interested in the Desikachar/Krishnamacharya Tradition who have already been teaching for a while, and who would like to deepen their studies by adding this Traditional Approach to the 200 hr training they have previously completed. In this case, the 200 hours can be applied towards a 500 hr certification, if desired.
Graduates of our 200 hr Training can expect to gain:
• A well-rounded foundation in the principles of Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting and Yoga Philosophy.
• The skill to structure a yoga class intelligently, taking into account the students' individual needs.
• A basis for life-long fruitful practice and study of yoga.
• An understanding of the ways to work as a yoga teacher in different settings.
• 200 hour Yoga Alliance registered Teaching Certification.
Specifically, the training offers a thorough overview of:
Asana - Vinyasas of postures, adaptations, variations and modifications - Learning asanas of each spinal category (Samasthiti/long or straight spine; Pascimatana/spinal flexion; Purvatana/spinal extension; Parsva/side bending; Parivrtti/spinal rotation; Viparita/inversion; Visesa/'special') through practice classes and as teaching practice. Learning about each pose's function, how to do observations, and how to adapt the poses for individual needs.
With Guta Hedewig and Fran Ubertini
Course Planning - How to intelligently structure a class using the various yogic tools - Learning a step-by-step approach to create comprehensive course plans including asana, pranayama, sound, visualization, etc.
With Guta Hedewig
Teaching Methodology - The art of guiding a group or individual student - Interwoven with the practice teaching, trainees are given insights into classroom management, class delivery and pedagogy.
With Guta Hedewig
Pranayama - Introduction to the various breathing techniques, and pranayama course planning - 9 Pranayama techniques are being taught through explanation, practice, observation and practice teaching. Introduction to a step-by-step pranayama course planning approach.
With Guta Hedewig
Meditation - Yoga's approach to focusing the mind - Introduction to the '10 steps of traditional Vedic meditation' in theory, practice and discussion.
With Dr. Dolphi Wertenbaker
Yoga Philosophy - Study of the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita - Study of these two foundational texts of yoga in theory, practice, chanting and discussion.
With Dr. Dolphi Wertenbaker and Guta Hedewig
Vedic Chanting - Recitation of ancient mantras - Introduction to chanting of Vedic mantras; theory, practice chanting, and teaching call-and-response.
With Guta Hedewig
Anatomy - Exploration of the various anatomical structures and systems - Anatomy and Physiology through a Body-Mind-Centering approach, which focuses on experiential learning.
With Rachel Lynch-John
Sanskrit - Introduction to the Sanskrit alphabet - Practicing Sanskrit pronunciation.
With Jyoti Chittur
Prenatal Yoga - What to take into account when teaching pregnant people.
With Rachel Lynch-John
Yoga for Children - How to teach children of different age groups.
With Fran Ubertini
Subtle Anatomy - Panca maya model, the cakra system, agni/mala model.
With Guta Hedewig
Ethics - Ethical guidelines for yoga teachers, from the Krishnamacharya tradition.
With Guta Hedewig
Individualizing the Practice - How to create practices tailored towards a student's specific needs.
With Fran Ubertini and Guta Hedewig
The training includes teaching of Community Classes, and Receiving your own Individualized Practice as well as Mentoring Sessions (included in tuition).
• A well-rounded foundation in the principles of Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting and Yoga Philosophy.
• The skill to structure a yoga class intelligently, taking into account the students' individual needs.
• A basis for life-long fruitful practice and study of yoga.
• An understanding of the ways to work as a yoga teacher in different settings.
• 200 hour Yoga Alliance registered Teaching Certification.
Specifically, the training offers a thorough overview of:
Asana - Vinyasas of postures, adaptations, variations and modifications - Learning asanas of each spinal category (Samasthiti/long or straight spine; Pascimatana/spinal flexion; Purvatana/spinal extension; Parsva/side bending; Parivrtti/spinal rotation; Viparita/inversion; Visesa/'special') through practice classes and as teaching practice. Learning about each pose's function, how to do observations, and how to adapt the poses for individual needs.
With Guta Hedewig and Fran Ubertini
Course Planning - How to intelligently structure a class using the various yogic tools - Learning a step-by-step approach to create comprehensive course plans including asana, pranayama, sound, visualization, etc.
With Guta Hedewig
Teaching Methodology - The art of guiding a group or individual student - Interwoven with the practice teaching, trainees are given insights into classroom management, class delivery and pedagogy.
With Guta Hedewig
Pranayama - Introduction to the various breathing techniques, and pranayama course planning - 9 Pranayama techniques are being taught through explanation, practice, observation and practice teaching. Introduction to a step-by-step pranayama course planning approach.
With Guta Hedewig
Meditation - Yoga's approach to focusing the mind - Introduction to the '10 steps of traditional Vedic meditation' in theory, practice and discussion.
With Dr. Dolphi Wertenbaker
Yoga Philosophy - Study of the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita - Study of these two foundational texts of yoga in theory, practice, chanting and discussion.
With Dr. Dolphi Wertenbaker and Guta Hedewig
Vedic Chanting - Recitation of ancient mantras - Introduction to chanting of Vedic mantras; theory, practice chanting, and teaching call-and-response.
With Guta Hedewig
Anatomy - Exploration of the various anatomical structures and systems - Anatomy and Physiology through a Body-Mind-Centering approach, which focuses on experiential learning.
With Rachel Lynch-John
Sanskrit - Introduction to the Sanskrit alphabet - Practicing Sanskrit pronunciation.
With Jyoti Chittur
Prenatal Yoga - What to take into account when teaching pregnant people.
With Rachel Lynch-John
Yoga for Children - How to teach children of different age groups.
With Fran Ubertini
Subtle Anatomy - Panca maya model, the cakra system, agni/mala model.
With Guta Hedewig
Ethics - Ethical guidelines for yoga teachers, from the Krishnamacharya tradition.
With Guta Hedewig
Individualizing the Practice - How to create practices tailored towards a student's specific needs.
With Fran Ubertini and Guta Hedewig
The training includes teaching of Community Classes, and Receiving your own Individualized Practice as well as Mentoring Sessions (included in tuition).
The next 200 hr Teacher Training will start in January 2024 and run through November 2024. If you are interested, please contact us now to inquire and sit in with the current training group to learn more. Applications are due by October 1st, 2023. Space is very limited. Email: theyogaschoolny@gmail.com
The training is offered in-person, with hybrid or online participation possible as well.
Schedule:
The training takes place on 12 weekends throughout one year, Saturdays 2-7pm and Sundays 9am-4pm. The year long span of the training allows for trainees to integrate the teachings thoroughly, to be able to practice daily, read and reflect on assigned books and texts, complete home work assignments, start teaching family and friends, and to let the rich teachings sink in deeply. Yoga is, after all, a life long study and practice. Virtual or hybrid participation is possible too, if desired or needed.
Cost and Payment Information:
$500 Deposit (non-refundable) together with Application. Remainder of tuition: $2,900 (Total tuition: $3,400).
DISCOUNT: $3,200 if paid in full by October 1st, 2023.
Tuition includes private lessons to create and update your personalized home practice, as well as mentoring.
Monthly payment plans available at $150 additional charge per training. One partial workstudy position is available for someone in serious financial hardship. Please note that tuition payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Space is limited to 10 students per training because of the intensive personal attention every student receives, including having their own Personalized Home Practice designed for them by the Program Director.
Location:
Teacher Trainings are held at 119 West 23rd Street #406 (between 6th and 7th Ave.), New York, NY 10011
Contact:
For more information, please contact Director of Teacher Training, Guta Hedewig: theyogaschoolny@gmail.com - 212-566-4631
200 Hour Application Form to Download:
The training takes place on 12 weekends throughout one year, Saturdays 2-7pm and Sundays 9am-4pm. The year long span of the training allows for trainees to integrate the teachings thoroughly, to be able to practice daily, read and reflect on assigned books and texts, complete home work assignments, start teaching family and friends, and to let the rich teachings sink in deeply. Yoga is, after all, a life long study and practice. Virtual or hybrid participation is possible too, if desired or needed.
Cost and Payment Information:
$500 Deposit (non-refundable) together with Application. Remainder of tuition: $2,900 (Total tuition: $3,400).
DISCOUNT: $3,200 if paid in full by October 1st, 2023.
Tuition includes private lessons to create and update your personalized home practice, as well as mentoring.
Monthly payment plans available at $150 additional charge per training. One partial workstudy position is available for someone in serious financial hardship. Please note that tuition payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Space is limited to 10 students per training because of the intensive personal attention every student receives, including having their own Personalized Home Practice designed for them by the Program Director.
Location:
Teacher Trainings are held at 119 West 23rd Street #406 (between 6th and 7th Ave.), New York, NY 10011
Contact:
For more information, please contact Director of Teacher Training, Guta Hedewig: theyogaschoolny@gmail.com - 212-566-4631
200 Hour Application Form to Download:
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FAQ
How will the training be offered, in-person or online?
We are offering the training in-person at our Manhattan location. We will be strictly following CDC guidelines for COVID safety. If you are from out-of-town or prefer to take the training hybrid or fully online, we can accommodate this too. In that case, some additional mentoring sessions can be offered, as needed (included in the price of the tuition). All sessions will also be recorded for review.
Will I be able to teach after my 200 hour Training?
Yes! From the first day on you will learn how to teach and gain confidence in teaching group classes. If you are looking towards a more full time teaching career and immersion in yoga, we very much encourage our trainees to continue on to our 500 hr Advanced Training to refine their understanding of yoga and their teaching skills.
What if I don't want to teach?
Even though everyone will learn how to teach during the training, oftentimes students take the 200 hour training purely for their own immersion in all aspects of yoga. We very much support this approach!
Is the Teacher Training registered with Yoga Alliance?
Yes. Both our 200 hour and Advanced 500 hour Trainings are registered with Yoga Alliance.
What if I have to miss some hours of the Training?
Ideally, you will not miss any training hours. If you have to miss, arrangements need to be made with the program director, preferably ahead of time. You can always participate remotely; and we are video recording all training sessions.
What are the admission requirements?
No matter what your previous studies in yoga have been, we are happy to accept anyone into the 200 hour Teacher Training who is ready to commit to the serious study of yoga in all its aspects: Asana (Postures), Pranayama (Breathing Techniques), Chanting, Meditation, Philosophy.
Will I have personal guidance during the training?
Yes! It is one of our highest concerns to ensure that every student receives individual attention and guidance throughout the training. Each student has Mentoring Sessions for individual support and to receive and periodically update their Personalized Home Practice. And our trainees are highly supervised by our faculty in their studies.
If I am already teaching yoga and have completed a 200 or 500 hour training previously, how would this Traditional Foundational Training help me?
The Traditional Teachings you will encounter here are quite distinct from what most 200/500 hour trainings offer. Rather than a generalized approach to teaching group asana classes, you will learn the specific underlying purpose and function of each technique (asana, pranayama, meditation, chanting, nyasa, bhavana) and how to specifically apply it to a student's very individual needs and requirements. This will allow you to be a much more effective teacher in both group and especially also one-on-one settings. It is a holistic approach, and a step in the direction towards Yoga Therapy.
We are offering the training in-person at our Manhattan location. We will be strictly following CDC guidelines for COVID safety. If you are from out-of-town or prefer to take the training hybrid or fully online, we can accommodate this too. In that case, some additional mentoring sessions can be offered, as needed (included in the price of the tuition). All sessions will also be recorded for review.
Will I be able to teach after my 200 hour Training?
Yes! From the first day on you will learn how to teach and gain confidence in teaching group classes. If you are looking towards a more full time teaching career and immersion in yoga, we very much encourage our trainees to continue on to our 500 hr Advanced Training to refine their understanding of yoga and their teaching skills.
What if I don't want to teach?
Even though everyone will learn how to teach during the training, oftentimes students take the 200 hour training purely for their own immersion in all aspects of yoga. We very much support this approach!
Is the Teacher Training registered with Yoga Alliance?
Yes. Both our 200 hour and Advanced 500 hour Trainings are registered with Yoga Alliance.
What if I have to miss some hours of the Training?
Ideally, you will not miss any training hours. If you have to miss, arrangements need to be made with the program director, preferably ahead of time. You can always participate remotely; and we are video recording all training sessions.
What are the admission requirements?
No matter what your previous studies in yoga have been, we are happy to accept anyone into the 200 hour Teacher Training who is ready to commit to the serious study of yoga in all its aspects: Asana (Postures), Pranayama (Breathing Techniques), Chanting, Meditation, Philosophy.
Will I have personal guidance during the training?
Yes! It is one of our highest concerns to ensure that every student receives individual attention and guidance throughout the training. Each student has Mentoring Sessions for individual support and to receive and periodically update their Personalized Home Practice. And our trainees are highly supervised by our faculty in their studies.
If I am already teaching yoga and have completed a 200 or 500 hour training previously, how would this Traditional Foundational Training help me?
The Traditional Teachings you will encounter here are quite distinct from what most 200/500 hour trainings offer. Rather than a generalized approach to teaching group asana classes, you will learn the specific underlying purpose and function of each technique (asana, pranayama, meditation, chanting, nyasa, bhavana) and how to specifically apply it to a student's very individual needs and requirements. This will allow you to be a much more effective teacher in both group and especially also one-on-one settings. It is a holistic approach, and a step in the direction towards Yoga Therapy.
200hr. graduates class
"I just know this training has given me a yoga I never expected or anticipated. Yoga is now an incredibly profound experience of deep self connection and I have no idea if there is a destination or if it is purely about the exploration. Wherever it leads, I am just so grateful to be having this journey into myself."
M. M., 200 & 500 hr Teacher Training Graduate
The Yoga School NY - theyogaschoolny@gmail.com - Tel. 212-566-4631