Program

Multi-Style Dynamic Vinyasa & Intense Yin Yoga Teacher Training

Learning & growing together

Explore the full program and literature of our Multi-Style Dynamic Vinyasa & Intense Yin Yoga Teacher Training below.

We offer three formats: 200 hours (Full Certification), 100 hours (Immersion) and 50 hours (Foundation).

Each of the three available formats is a solid start and you only decided if and when to rake the next step.

200, 100 or 50 hours?

Our highlights:

  1. Building a class, creating rhythm, teaching skills

  2. Music & playlisting in yoga

  3. The art of hands-on assists

  4. Yin Intense

Our subjects:

    • Vinyasa Yoga poses & Ashtanga Vinyasa series

    • Led classes

    • Introduction to Mysore style practice

  • Sun Salutation

    Fundamental positions & finishing sequence

    Ashtanga Primary Series (first half)

    Ashtanga Primary Series (second half)

    Advanced positions

    Yin Yoga postures

    • Sequencing principles

    • Creating short sequences

    • Creating a a full class

    • Speaking & voice in a class

    • Assisting in a class

    • Preparing & teaching a class concept

  • This module explores the profound connection between yoga and music, examining how sound can enhance and deepen yoga practice.

    Participants will delve into the fundamentals of music and its role in yoga philosophy, while exploring the therapeutic benefits of both music therapy and yoga therapy.

    The module addresses the ongoing debate of whether to incorporate music during yoga classes, offering practical guidance on selecting appropriate music, creating effective playlists, and matching specific tracks to different asanas. Through hands-on experience, participants will design their own yoga sequence with a complementary playlist, followed by group discussion to share insights and techniques for integrating music mindfully into their teaching practice.

    • Branding, visibility and social media for yoga teachers

    • Building your brand & creating your voice in yoga

  • Yin Intense is a grounding and body-based approach to Yin Yoga. Rooted in traditional Yin principles and Chinese Medicine, this module integrates elements of Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and body awareness practices. You'll learn to guide Yin in a way that supports deep rest, emotional safety, and nervous system awareness.

    We'll explore:

    * Fascia, meridians & energetic anatomy

    * Sequencing based on the elements & seasons (TCM)

    * Trauma-informed language, consent & choice

    * Interoception & body awareness

    * Teaching practice with feedback

    This module is designed to complement and expand your toolkit as a yoga teacher - bringing more presence, softness, and clarity to how you hold space.

    • Introduction to anatomy

    • Posture & alignment

    • Applied anatomy

    • Understanding the body – reading the somatic language

    • Breathing in vinyasa

    • Shatkarma (yogic cleansing techniques)

    • Introduction to meditation

    • Pranayama & meditation practice

  • Introduction to mantra

    Asana names in Sanskrit

    Mantra study & chanting

    Basic Sanskrit study

    • Adjustments for Sun Salutation & important asanas from Vinyasa & Ashtanga Vinyasa

    • Learning about the somatic response, body awareness and how to understand your student’s physical landscape

    • Definitions and dimensions of yoga

    • History of yoga

    • Subtle body and other yogic concepts

    • Yoga Sutra

    • Bhagavad Gita

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Our schedule to a beautiful transformation:

Every day of the training is different and filled with new topics and experience. We are meeting on Saturday and Sunday, usually every second week with some online sessions in between.

This is a typical Teacher Training weekend:

  • 09:00—10:00 Pranayama & Mediation

    10:00—10:30 Tea Break in studio

    10:30—11:30 Asana Study & Practice: How to Teach Beginners

    11:30—14:00 Lunch Break (free time)

    14:00—16:00 Philosophy Lecture & Talk

    16:00—16:30 Tea Break

    16:30-18:30 Asana Study & Practice: Alignment

    18:30—19:30 Hands-On Adjustments

    19:30—21:30 Creating Your Voice: Building Your Yoga Brand

  • 09:00—10:30 Pranayama & Mediation

    Tea Break in the studio

    10:30—12:00 Asana Study & Practice: Fundamental Positions

    12:00—13:00 Music, Sound & Yoga Therapy: Playlisting in Yoga Class

    13:00—15:00 Lunch Break (free time)

    15:00—16:00 Teaching & Sequencing: How to Structure A Class

    16:00—17:00 Applied Anatomy Workshop: Strength Points in The Body

    18:00—19:30 Asana Practice & Workshop

    19:30—20:00 Mantra & Chanting

  • On some weekends you will be trying the cleansing techniques like neti pot.

    On other days outside of the weekend we might invite you for an evening sound meditation or a satsang with mantra.

    Also, towards the end of the 200h Training you will be assisting classes of experienced teachers at HIGH ON YOGA.

  • A few online only session will take place once a week to give you more flexibility with your personal schedule. We will be either discussing theoretical subjects or we will have feedback sessions.

Our literature:

You will receive your copy of the Official HIGH ON YOGA Teacher Training Booklet.

Main reading – obligatory copy during the training:

  • Yoga Sūtra of Patañjali 

  • Bhagavad Gītā

Recommended further reading – classic texts: 

  • Svātmārāma, Hatha Yoga Pradīpikā

  • The Upanishads

Recommended further reading – modern texts:

  • T. Krishnamacharya, Yoga Makaranda

  • K. Pattabhi Jois, Yoga Mālā

  • G. Maehle, Ashtanga Yoga. Practice & Philosophy

  • Leslie Kaminoff, Amy Matthews, Yoga Anatomy

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