200hrs Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
Level 1: 3rd September 2021 - 15th October 2021
Level 2: 16th October 2021 - 27th November 2021
Breaks: 1 October 2021 & Mid-term breaks 18 - 22 October 2021
Please see the attached file for the tentative course schedule – 200 hrs Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course 3 Sep 2021 batchCOVID – 19 Safety Measures for our ongoing and upcoming Yoga Teacher Training Courses – Class Arrangements.
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Currently (Effective from 18th Feb 2021) all the teacher training classes are conducted face to face in the studio. Regular group/ private classes are also conducted in the studio. Online Class Participation Option: Students may also choose to attend our Teacher Training courses and recommended group and Andiappan Yoga classes, and complete the practical assessment online, and submit written assignments online. If the Hong Kong government announces the temporary closure of yoga studios due to COVID social distancing measures, we will conduct the teacher training theory topics such as the yoga intro module, yoga anatomy module through interactive online learning mode. For students who wish not to attend the practical part of the teacher training online during the mandatory closure of yoga studios, we give the following options. Missed Classes Retake Option: You can skip attending the online classes in the current batch and join the teacher training classes when the classes are moved back to the studio. We will arrange to assign you to another batch (subject to availability) and complete the missed classes. Please note you have six months to complete the remaining classes (online or studio classes) from the current batch commencement date. Due to mandatory Covid lockdown measures, we will waive the class retake admin fee. or Batch Transfer Option: You can apply for a one-time free batch transfer before the start of the current course to another upcoming batch which starts within the next six months of the current course start date. You have to choose two batch options to request for this batch transfer. Please note once the batch transfer is approved (subject to availability), all the teacher training classes must be completed within the same batch. Any offers, promotions, or special approvals were given to original batch students will not be given to the batch transfer/ retake students who choose any one of the above arrangements. At Anahata, we strive to give the best learning experience possible and to help you stay inspired on your yoga journey.Who we are
Anahata Yoga is a premier yoga centre based in the heart of the Central district. It is best known for offering the most authentic yoga experience available in Hong Kong, with classes led by Indian instructors hailing from different lineages devoted to the practice and study of yoga. As a centre, Anahata Yoga is fully committed to fostering a community of yoga practitioners who are not only equipped with the skills to perform yoga as a daily activity but as well as the knowledge to live out yoga as a lifestyle.About Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
The Level 1,2 Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course is for yoga practitioners interested in growing their knowledge of Hatha yoga and developing their techniques in executing various Hatha yoga poses. The course is divided into 3 levels, each of which focuses on basic and intermediate poses, their possible modifications and variations, and teaching and demonstration techniques. The aim of the course is to challenge practitioners to advance in their practice by exploring the limits of their body and overcoming them, as well as to develop their knowledge of the body in order to better understand every joint and muscle nuance in the poses. By the end of the course, participants shall be able to demonstrate the wide range of Hatha yoga poses, explain their possible modifications and variations, and demonstrate the steps required to achieve the pose.What do I learn from each level?
Levels 1 and 2 of the course are of the same level of intensity but focus on different practical and teaching aspects of advanced practices hatha yoga. Level 1 covers Introduction of Hatha yoga, its origins, the basic anatomical details of the poses and its various approaches from the beginner's point of view. Proper Warm-up and preparatory practices are covered in detail. Level 2, on the other hand, covers other variations of the poses with deeper learning and practice. The student will get to practice many variations and modifications of the poses and learn how to modify as per their limitations. Level 3, students learn the teaching techniques of postures taught in the first two levels, as well as Partner Yoga variations, usage of straps, Chair Yoga, and the art of demonstration. Students also learn to sequence poses, teach the advanced Hatha yoga classes, and develop a class theme that focuses on various levels. As the final level in this series of training, Level 3 prepares students as Advanced Hatha Yoga Teachers. You can first take levels 1 & 2 and then the teacher will decide whether you are ready for level 3, after the completion of level 2 this time or wait for next time. Usually, we will have two advanced YTT in a year.This course is best suited for
- Regular Yoga Practitioners
- Students
- Yoga Teachers
- Fitness Trainers
- Pilates Trainers
- Sports players
Why us?
We recognize that yoga is a popular pursuit in Hong Kong. People seek it out for its health benefits and often incorporate it into their active lifestyles. However, yoga instruction is not equal among the various yoga centres in Hong Kong. This is where our accredited Teacher Training Courses make all the difference. Our courses are accredited by, and offered in conjunction with, Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre in India. This is the first time outside of India that such a programme is being offered. Our classes are designed and taught in the same way as our instructors are taught. Predominantly from India, our instructors are fully learned not only in the practice of their discipline but also in the history and philosophy behind the practice. The resulting combination of grassroots knowledge both practical and theoretical in our programmes give students more in-depth learning that they may able to find elsewhere in Hong Kong.Accreditation
International Yoga Academy is a registered school with Yoga Alliance and Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre, Chennai, India (www.andiappanyoga.com). Yoga Alliance is an international governing board for yoga teachers and training courses around the globe. We offer assistance to students interested in applying for a Yoga Alliance Registration after completing a teacher training course. About Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre - Chennai, South India is known throughout the world for its contribution to Yogic Science. Founded by Guruji Dr. Asana Andiappan in 1950, it is meticulously run by Dr. Asana Andiappan and Trust Members, all of whom have over 50 years of experience in Yogasanas and Naturopathy. It is the only yoga college and research centre recognized by the government as well as two universities in India. Located in Chennai, South India, the centre runs various yoga programmes as well as free awareness camps that are aided and supported by various government and private organisations. It has been collaborating with various medical universities, hospitals and organisations that run research programmes on yoga and its therapeutic benefits. The centre is also home to the widely read Asana International Yoga Journal, which has a readership of 200,000 and growing, in India and around the world. Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre also has accredited franchisee centres in over 30 countries that run yoga programmes, and teacher training courses.Class Schedule
Day | Time | Description |
Friday | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Theory and Practical |
Saturday | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Theory and Practical |
Andiappan Yoga Self Practice Classes (Optional)
Date | Time |
Wednesday | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Thursday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Saturday | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
Sunday | 8:00 am - 10:00 am |
What is Andiappan Yoga?
As taught by Guruji Dr. Asana Andiappan in his yoga school in India, this class is open to yoga practitioners of all levels, particularly those who are interested in improving their postures and developing a discipline of self-practice on their own. Students practice postures and breathing techniques at their own pace under the supervision of a teacher, who assists them individually through verbal instructions and by making physical adjustments.
This enables students to make significant improvements to their postures, and also helps them develop a simple routine according to their body's flexibility. Moreover, the class close-knit and intimate teacher-student environment makes it ideal for self-practice. For this class, students may arrive anytime within the one and a half hour class.
Venue
The Teacher Training will be held at 18/F, Anahata Yoga, One Lyndhurst Tower, No. 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Hong Kong.
Eligibility
To be eligible to enroll in this course, a minimum of three months regular practice is required. However, if you are new to yoga, you can choose a teacher training program starting in three months from now and start to attend the classes regularly and prepare for this teacher training.
We recommend you complete our foundation yoga teacher training before/after the course to understand teaching and sequencing for teaching basic to advanced level students.