Hatha Yoga 200H TTC
Learn to teach the fundamentals of Traditional Hatha Yoga
Upcoming TTC’s:
15th NOVEMBER 2020 to 11th DECEMBER 2020
3rd JANUARY 2021 to 28th JANUARY 2021
Please let us know if you are interested in joining us
Limited space to ensure best student-teacher interactions, so sign-up as soon as possible.
About this Teacher Training Course
A certified course
During this course, you will learn the fundamentals of yoga, from asana clinic to yoga philosophy and body anatomy, with a deep focus on teaching methodologies and techniques. We will prepare you to become an independent fully qualified yoga teacher. After the course, you can become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) with Yoga Alliance International.
Self-development
Everyone is welcome to join this course, no matter your age or which yoga level you have! Although we will be preparing you to become a qualified yoga teacher, you might also pick this course for your own practice and self-growth. The teachers will make sure to focus on each of the student’s needs and progress.
Course highlights
- Small class sizes (max 10 persons)
- Daily morning personal practice with assistance.
- Daily Hatha Yoga classes with practice and study of asanas, pranayama, mantras and meditation.
- Study of 108 asanas in detail with alignment, contraindications, physical and spiritual benefits, counter and follow up poses and modifications.
- Daily theory classes on yoga philosophy.
- Daily theory and practical classes in anatomy and physiology.
- Modern, dynamic and creative Yoga Therapy classes.
- Methodology of teaching to prepare your classes professionally.
- Start to teach classes to the group and outside guests during the course, with direct feedback.
- Kirtans (singing meditation) and sound healing techniques.
- Sharing circles with the group.
- Games for group bonding and deepening of yoga knowledge.
- Karma Yoga (either at Blue Indigo or at a pagoda).
- Opening and closing ceremony with Buddhist monks.
You will learn
- How to build up a personal daily Hatha yoga practice.
- How to practice and teach Hatha Yoga poses safely.
- How to theme and teach a Hatha class with creative sequencing
- Different breathing and meditation techniques.
- Principles and philosophy of yoga (Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika).
- The energy layers, energy channels and chakras of the body.
- Traditional Ayurveda theory classes.
- Yogic cleansing methods: Jala Neti, Tratak, Shankhaprakshalana and Kapalbhati.
- Anatomy for a safe yoga practice for different types of bodies.
- How to read the body of your students in a pose and how to adjust them safely, help them to get deeper in the poses.
- How to connect with your students and how to use your voice during the class.
- Yoga therapy principles for yourself and your students.
- How to modify the poses for your student’s needs with a chair and other props.
- Chanting and meanings of mantras.
Course time allocation
Techniques,Training and Practice – 100hours
Asana practice, asana training, pranayama/meditation, asana alignment, Bhakti yoga, Dhyana/meditation and selfstudy time
Teaching, Methodology – 25hours
Teaching methodology with asanas, pranayama, meditation and theory
Anatomy and physiology – 20hours
Asanas with anatomical view and modifications
Yoga Philosophy and lifestyle – 30hours
Traditional yogic texts and studies along with a general introduction of Ayurveda and yoga therapy
Practice – 10hours
Discussions with the teacher
Self study – 15hours
Assignments and exams
There are also some extra activities that can be arranged such as:
– Full day trip to Phnom Kulen National Park
– A trip to Beng Malea, the jungle temple
– Boat trip in Kompong Khleang floating village
– Phare show, the Cambodian Circus
… and many more…
Daily schedule
6:00AM
Wake up and self practice
Meditation
Yogic cleansing using methods learned
7:00-8:00AM
General yoga asana class
8:00AM
Breakfast
10:00-11:00AM
Yoga philosophy class
Discussion
Ayurveda theory class
11:00AM -12:00PM
Yoga asana
Theory
Practice
Saturday is a half day and Sunday a full day off.
Schedule is subject to change.
12:00-1:00PM
Lunch
1:00PM-4:00PM
Rest
Self study
Assignment preparations
4:00-5:00PM
Yoga philosophy class
Discussion
Ayurveda theory class
5:00-6:00PM
General yoga asana class
6.15-7.30PM
Bhakti Yoga
Meditation
7:30PM
Cooking/going out for dinner
Self practice
Personal study and examination
At Blue Indigo Yoga we think it is important that you not only participate in the classes, but we stimulate an active learning attitude. This is how you get the most out of your Yoga Teacher Training Course! And of course we are happy to help you study.
Project
At the start of the TTC we ask you to choose three asanas and a pranayama. Besides doing these asanas and pranayama every day during your personal practice to observe the changes and improvements on a physical, mental and spiritual level, you write a paper with all the information about the asanas: how to perform them, contraindications, physical and spiritual benefits, counter and follow up poses, and so on.
Daily Journal
The Daily Journal is a summary of your learning, experience, practice and activities which you go through during the whole TTC. Every day you will send an email to your teachers containing a summary of your learning experience on the topics covered in each class, during your personal practice and meditation. If you have any questions, suggestions or difficulties you couldn’t express during the day, feel free to mention them in your Daily Journal as well. Your teachers will read and answer your emails every day.
Exam
There will be a practical and a written component. The written exam will cover highlights of yoga history and philosophy, anatomy and alignment, teaching techniques such as cueing and how to assist/adjust, sequencing, contraindications for certain injuries or conditions and appropriate modifications, and a mishmash of practical matters including the ethics of teaching. We will clearly inform you which topics to study.
In the practical component you will be asked to teach 10+ minutes (longer if it’s a smaller group), it will include one of your asanas chosen of your Project.
Meet your teachers
Shiva
500H Yoga Alliance certified teacher from India
“I have been practicing yoga since my childhood, but since 2015 I have dedicated my life to the studies of yoga through travels in India to different ashrams. For me yoga is not only about asanas (postures) but a complete lifestyle. Following all the Yamas and Niyamas, I concentrate on an individual’s lifestyle while teaching. My sessions are specialized and I mainly focus on classes which include relaxing, energizing and stress free yoga techniques.
My key points in teaching, adhering to Patanjali, are: ‘Sthiram sukham asanam’: Being stable and happy in a posture, and ‘Yogas chitta vritti nirodah’: Yoga is the cessation of the modifications of mind.”
Michaela
500H Yoga Alliance certified teacher from Czech Republic
“I am passionate about yoga therapy and how yoga can help and improve our daily life. I was introduced to yoga in 2015, since that time I am continuously searching and studying this amazing spiritual and ancient wisdom. It is fabulous, Indian yogis have discovered thousands of years ago how yoga can be beneficial for our bodies and souls. I believe that their wisdom involves all the modern researches and knowledge, it is just said with different words. I like to search for the meeting points of traditional spiritual knowledge and modern anatomical explanations.
For me, yoga simply means happiness.”
Pricing
Course only
Course, Meals- Arrange your own room
- 200 hours course with experienced teachers
- Course materials, certificate, and yoga mat
- Daily vegetarian breakfast and lunch
- A traditional Khmer massage
- Trips & activities
- Tea, water, hot-water, wi-fi
- Not included
- Accommodation and dinner
Dorm
Dorm, Course, Meals- Accommodation in a dorm (4 persons max)
- 200 hours course with experienced teachers
- Course materials, certificate, and yoga mat
- Daily vegetarian breakfast and lunch
- A traditional Khmer massage
- Trips & activities
- Tea, water, hot-water, wi-fi
- Not included
- Dinner
Shared cottage
Shared cottage, Course, Meals- Accommodation in a shared cottage (2 persons)
- 200 hours course with experienced teachers
- Course materials, certificate, and yoga mat
- Daily vegetarian breakfast and lunch
- A traditional Khmer massage
- Trips & activities
- Tea, water, hot-water, wi-fi
- Not included
- Dinner
Private
Private Cottage, Course, Meals- Accommodation in a private cottage
- 200 hours course with experienced teachers
- Course materials, certificate, and yoga mat
- Daily vegetarian breakfast and lunch
- A traditional Khmer massage
- Trips & activities
- Tea, water, hot-water, wi-fi
- Not included
- Dinner
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More information
About Blue Indigo
Blue Indigo Yoga is an intimate yoga cottage downtown Siem Reap, only minutes away from the city center, but tucked in lush natural gardens. This place was built from the ground up, with the vision to be a place to immerse yourself into wellness.
Comfortable cottages
You’ll have the choice of staying in a dorm, shared twin cottage, or private cottage. All rooms have a hot shower, van and mosquito net.
Healthy vegetarian meals
Within our program, we will provide you with 2 vegetarian homemade meals, made from ingredients that our local cooks carefully select daily in the market. Any dietary requirements or allergies can be carefully catered.
Testimonials
What People Are Saying
“I spent an amazing month doing my TTC at Blue Indigo. It’s a very special place, welcoming and peaceful, with wonderful, talented teachers. I had a fantastic experience and learned so much more than what I’d expected. Whether you come for one session or for one month (or more!) I can highly recommend it.“
“Intense, professional, mind blowing and lovely. It has been a very nice physical, psychological and spiritual experience!
The teachers are great, kind, profesional and knowleageable. The place is peaceful, the food is great. Would recommend it for sure. I feel light and new, I sharpenned myself is the good way.”
“I really appreciate my experience, knowledge and skills I gained throughout this TTC. Michaela and Shiva are very knowledgeable in the subjects taught and I feel like I was easily able to expand my practice with their help. They are encouraging and positive. I would definitely recommend it to others. I would like to give something to improve on, however I think their work is really 100%. My biggest struggle was the long hours, but this is a part of the process.”
Questions about the TTC?
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