300 hour Byron Yoga Centre Yoga Teacher Training
12 Day Residential – Level 2 Yoga Teacher Training (200 hours)
This intensive forms the core of Byron Yoga Centre’s 300-hour course. After completing online pre-course preparation, you will undertake a 12-day deep dive into yoga and the art of teaching. Further online materials will support you to consolidate and further develop your knowledge and skills. During this course you will gain:
- The knowledge and skills to break down yoga asanas in detail.
- An extensive understanding of the anatomical principles that underpin asanas.
- The ability to teach various meditation and pranayama techniques.
- An in-depth understanding of yoga philosophy, with the ability to make it meaningful and relevant to your students.
- Knowledge of the energetic and subtle body (including chakras, nadis and vayus) and how to apply this to your teaching.
- An understanding of various sequencing methodologies so you can sequence classes to meet a wide range of outcomes.
- Advanced teaching skills with a focus on effective cueing and inclusive language.
- The ability to teach a mixed-level class with confidence.
- Knowledge of how to adapt for common injuries and concerns.
- A deeper self-practice.
Format:
- Pre-residential online preparation (30 hours)
- 12-day Face-to-Face Residential (120 hours)
- Post-residential online component (50 hours)
The residential segment consists of an intensive program covering subjects in depth to build on the foundation of the Level 1 course. The aim is to expand your knowledge of teaching asana and to explore how to teach pranayama, meditation, and yoga philosophy. There is also an emphasis on encouraging your personal practice, how to ‘walk the talk’ and lead a holistic lifestyle.
Practical and lecture sessions have an average of 18 students and a maximum of 24, they will include the following:
- Level 2 Asana teaching techniques, alignment, modifications and variations
- Teaching Methodology for intermediate yoga classes
- Adjusting and correcting students
- Advanced Sequencing for classes and private students
- Women’s health, pre and post natal yoga
- Level 2 Applied Anatomy and Physiology
- Level 2 Yoga Philosophy, focus on Yoga Sutras
- Learn to teach pranayama and meditation
- Ayurveda, yogic health and lifestyle tools
- Refining your teaching skills with ‘real life’ practice teaching opportunities from day 1
The focus is to build on your knowledge and experience. All participants get the opportunity to develop their teaching skills in a real-life context in yoga classes for the public.
If you are already a teaching regularly you will gain valuable feedback from our supervising senior teachers and if you looking to kick start your teaching career you will gain confidence.
