Yoga is not a work-out it is a work-in, and this is the point of spiritual practice to make us teachable, to open up our hearts and expand our awareness so that we can know what we already know and be who we already are. – Ādi
Take Your Hatha Yoga Practice to the next level, with our 220 hour Eternal Light Certified teacher training program, typically held thrice a year.
This course is designed to make you a Yogi not just a fitness instructor that works in the health industry. Our goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, cultivate self-love, compassion and most importantly, enable you to guide your future students through the yogic path. We have created a yoga teacher training that is connected to its roots and is in every way authentic yoga. We believe that the teachers that complete this training program would be able to teach real authentic yoga to their students and create a better world filled with love and compassion.
Topics in this category include, but are not limited to: asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation and other traditional yoga techniques.
These hours are a mix between:
Analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques
Receiving and giving feedback
Guided practice of the techniques themselves.
All these areas receive substantial emphasis.
Class Sequencing – Intelligent Use of Yogic Tools
You will learn how the tools of asana (postures), pranayama (breathing methods), bandha (energy locks) and meditation are used to create deep, meaningful sequences. A good class is not just bio-mechanically sound but also delivers a powerful experience on the subtle energy level. You will practice and deliver a variety of these multilayered sequences designed by expert teachers.
Topics in this category include, but are not limited to: human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and may also include energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). Includes both the study of anatomy and physiology along with its application to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc.).
Yoga is an ancient practice, whose roots are found in the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions. Yoga has traditionally referred to both a school of philosophy and many paths for an individual’s soteriological and spiritual practice. These historical texts mention asanas, but the posture practice is but one step and not their central focus. They mention either just one asana or assert there exist as many as 8.4 million asanas, but provide no details.
The study of yoga philosophies and traditional texts (such as the Yoga Sutras or Bhagavad Gita)
Yoga lifestyle, such as the precept of non-violence (ahimsa), and the concepts of dharma and karma.
The concept of love and compassion for yoga teachers, such as those involving teacher – student relationships and community.
Topics in this category include:
Practice teaching (does not include assisting, observing or giving feedback).
Receiving and giving feedback
Observing others teaching.
Assisting students while someone else is teaching.
The power of meditation is significant. It’s been clinically proven as a highly effective tool for improving physical, emotional and mental health. In this 220 hour yoga teacher training we will be sharing easily accessible, yet highly effective methods of meditation for developing your own personal practice.
You will also use this time to Refine your yoga postures, techniques, attending satsangs with Adi, learning Ayurveda and learning about teaching with love and oneness.
Share an unforgettable, life-changing journey through the rich landscape of yoga. Heal your mind and body, while you nurture your spirit and connect to other inspiring humans. Yoga was created to help us achieve our greatest dreams. Our 220 hour yoga teacher training is where the journey to the most vibrant version of yourself begins.
An authentic old school approach to ancient wisdom. Whether you’re a dedicated yogi seeking to expand your knowledge of yoga and meditation, or an aspiring teacher seeking a globally recognized yoga instructor certification, you’ll receive a solid education while elevating your personal development and skills as a facilitator.
Generosity and love has been the essential ingredient on the yogic path. Everyone comes together and helps each other in their journey for freedom. This selfless sanga energy field is so powerful it causes ripples that create an atmosphere of love, connection, and deep compassion.
In the spirit of this tradition, The Eternal Light Yoga Teacher Training Certificate is valid for life. Just attend any of our workshops, lectures or participate in our charitable programs once a year.
One of the primary aims of the Eternal Light System is to first reveal and then create a healthy relationship with the you and your body. Through skillful practice of asana, breathing techniques, deep relaxation and meditation, we plot a course for an amazing inward journey to discover this radiant expression of truth, a journey of self-remembrance that defines the true promise of yoga: to live peacefully, powerfully, and joyfully.