What is a 100-hour yoga teacher training
The 100-Hour Yadu Teacher Training Course is a foundational yoga immersion rooted in the authentic teachings of Śrī T. Kr̥ṣṇamācārya’s Samantraka Krama, integrating vinyāsa, mantra, philosophy, prāṇāyāma, meditation, and marma-based anatomy, designed to awaken personal practice and prepare students to teach with depth and integrity. Certified by Yoga Alliance International.
Description
- Embark on a transformative journey through the 100-hour YTT program, deeply rooted in the authentic teachings of Śrī T. Kr̥ṣṇamācārya’s Samantraka Krama. This training offers a harmonious blend of traditional wisdom and practical application.
- Duration: 4 Weekends (Friday evening to Sunday evening)
- Certification: Yoga Alliance International (YAI) 100-Hour Certification
Embrace the Sacred Path of Vinyasa Samantraka Krama.
The authentic teachings of the father of modern Yoga, Sri T. Keishnamacharya
Our teachings are supported by the Vedas (the highest authorities on the subject of yoga)
Curriculum Highlights
- Vinyāsa Krama: Master the art of intelligent sequencing, synchronizing breath, movement, and mantra.
- Philosophy: Delve into Tattva Traya, Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras, and the path of Śaraṇāgati.
- Āsana Practice: Progress from foundational postures to advanced sequences with mindful alignment.
- Prāṇāyāma: Explore classical techniques, integrating subtle energy awareness and marma points.
- Mantra & Meditation: Engage in japa, nyāsa, and dhyāna practices to deepen inner connection.
- Anatomy & Marma: Understand the body’s energy points and their application in practice.
- Teaching Methodology: Develop skills in class structuring, cueing, and holding sacred space.
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
- Hatha Yoga
- Vinyasa Samantraka Krama
Certification
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
Prerequisite
Some exposure to yoga through public classes or videos, with a minimum of three months. Practice need not be consistent (for example one to three days a week). No prior teacher training certificate is required.
Venue & Address
Why Choose This Training:
- Authentic Lineage: Experience teachings passed down through an unbroken line of traditional yoga masters.
- Holistic Approach: Integrate physical, mental, and spiritual practices for comprehensive growth.
- Personalized Guidance: Benefit from individualized attention to support your unique journey.
Certification
100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate, Certified by Yoga Alliance International (YAI)Recognized worldwide for continuing education or foundational training
Core Curriculum Content (as per YAI standards)
Vinyāsa Krama Practice (20 Hours)
- Traditional breath-led sequencing
- Step-by-step progression from foundational to advanced āsana
- Use of mantra to guide movement (Samantraka Krama approach)
- Linking postures through conscious vinyāsa transitions
Āsana Techniques (20 Hours)
- Foundations: Tāḍāsana, Paścimatānāsana, Vīrabhadrāsana, etc.
- Intermediate and advanced postures with adaptations
- Alignment, safe adjustments, and energetic intention behind poses
- Use of marma points for structural awareness
Prāṇāyāma & Subtle Breathing (10 Hours)
- Techniques: Nāḍī Śuddhi, Sūrya/Candra Bhedana, Bhrāmarī
- Bandha integration with mantra awareness
- Marma-based breathing to activate Vāyus (vital winds)
Mantra & Meditation (10 Hours)
- Recitation of Gāyatrī, Dvādaśa Nāma, Antaryāmin mantras
- Mantra-japa techniques and their meditative effects
- Dhyāna practices based on Caturvyūha and cakra visualization
Philosophy & Sacred Texts (15 Hours)
- Introduction to Tattva Traya: Īśvara, Jīva, Prakṛti
- Vaiṣṇava perspective on Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras
- Śaraṇāgati (surrender) and the path of devotion
- Integration of Bhakti and Vedānta into yogic life
Marma-Based Anatomy (10 Hours)
- Introduction to the 18 main marma points
- Energetic anatomy: vāyu system, nāḍīs, cakras, and koshas
- Therapeutic application in āsana and prāṇāyāma
- Practical marma location and awareness drills
Teaching Methodology (10 Hours)
- Language of teaching: cueing, voice, intention
- Structuring a vinyāsa krama class with mantra and breath
- Hands-on assists (if in-person), modifications, sequencing
- Ethics of teaching and the role of lineage in transmission
Practicum & Self-Study (5 Hours)
- Practice-teaching sessions with feedback
- Journaling and daily sādhanā tracking
- Designing a personal sequence using all integrated tools
Also Included
- Printed or digital Training Manual with all content
- Chanting audio support for Gāyatrī, nyāsa, and mantras
- Daily saṅkalpa & meditative ritual practice guidance
- Access to mentorship throughout the program
- Closing ceremony with certification presentation
Upon Completion You Will Receive:
- 100-Hour Certificate (Yoga Alliance International)
- Eligibility to count hours toward a 200-hour program or as Continuing Education (CE) if already certified
- Recognition for further study in traditional Yoga & Sāṁpradāya-based practices
- Foundation to begin teaching classes with integrity and depth
