200-hour Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training

According to Yoga Alliance 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training courses can be:

1. Entirely in-person.
2. Entirely distance learning.
3. A mix of both.

The choice should meet the yoga school's needs and demands, as outlined on the Yoga Alliance's website.

Our 2-week hybrid yoga course combines online and in-person learning. It has two main sections.

The trainees should ideally complete the first section through self-study before the training.

The second section is a two-week program in Greece. You will study alongside students who join us for three weeks. During this period, you will have a mix of theoretical and practical classes.

During the 2 weeks in Greece, we split our yoga classes between Vinyasa Flow and Ashtanga Yoga. You will practice 3 Vinyasa and 3 Ashtanga classes per week.

• No two Vinyasa classes are alike. The theme of morning classes is cleverly aligned with the theory covered in Teaching Skills.
• Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a pre-set sequence of postures linked by the breath. Over time, with repeated practice, it unfolds into a moving meditation. This is the transformational beauty of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga method.
• In our Podia teaching platform, you will get access to a variety of yoga classes. You can practice them online before or after the course in Greece.

Learn fundamental sequencing principles to create unique Vinyasa Flow classes. The different types of Vinyasa classes covered are:

• peak pose class

• well-rounded class

• peak per flow

Furthermore, teaching skills can include skills such as how to:

• Demonstrate asanas and maintain group energy.

• Modify asanas and work with a mixed level of students. By the way, any class with more than two students is a mixed-level class.

• Give verbal instructions and use your voice as a yoga teacher.

If you want to be a teacher, this is a MUST. Spoiler alert: many schools do not offer this module. They skip it and just replace it with more yoga classes.

You will teach in small groups and observe and assist in other students’ classes. There will be lots of practical teaching, planning, and feedback. This will help you improve your sequencing and teaching skills.

Some things must be felt, like alignment and hands-on assists. In this module, we will examine over 30 yoga postures in terms of:

• Correct and safe positioning of the body.
• Common misalignment, "escapes", and tendencies that you may not even be aware of.
• Props or not, these workshops will help you progress safely to advanced poses. This means that, no matter where your body is now, you'll know the right path to take from here.
• The art of hands-on adjustments. You will get lots of opportunities to practice and receive feedback from your fellow students.

Our workshops are a game-changer 🙂

• We will break down complex postures like lotus, headstand, Chaturanga Dandasana, and Jump back & Jump through.

• You will learn the prerequisites, preparation drills, and modifications that help you achieve their full expression safely.

• Learn how to recognize when your body is ready to attempt advanced poses, how to progress, and how to teach them to others.

In this module, you will explore functional anatomy and how it relates to your yoga practice.

• You will learn about the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. We will break down the body regions most relevant to yoga practice.
• You will use practical exercises to explore muscles and joints in your body.
• You will leave with useful, yoga-related anatomy knowledge of your own and your students' bodies.
• The anatomy module will be both online and on-location.

You will explore the ancient wisdom of yoga philosophy, including studying yoga texts and concepts.

• The philosophy segment will be mainly conducted on-location in Greece.
• The topics covered are the history of yoga and Vedic culture, 4 main styles of Yoga and their differences, the 8-Limbs of Patanjali, yoga Sutras, Yamas, Niyamas, Chakras, Mantras, and Chanting.

You will learn Pranayama (breathing) and Meditation. These are ancient Hatha techniques. The approach will be simple and structured.

• You will start every morning with these practices so you can feel grounded and ready for the day.

• After completing the course, you will be equipped with practices that you can use in your everyday life.

• The instructions in this course are in English; however, you don't need to be proficient in English.

• We invite people of all backgrounds who love dynamic styles of yoga. We especially welcome students dealing with injuries. Besides, injuries make us better teachers.

• The applicant must arrive with an open mind, a genuine desire to learn, and be ready to be a student. Should these values resonate with you, we will wait for you in the Greek Islands.

​After completing the training, you will receive a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certificate. You can use it to register with Yoga Alliance U.S.A. and Yoga Professionals U.K. as a 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200).

The Yoga Alliance certification means you can get a yoga job anywhere in the world. Studying with a school not registered with the Yoga Alliance may limit your job opportunities. You will be limited to yoga studios that do not ensure the education of their teachers. Is it worth taking the risk?

• After finishing the online section and the 2 weeks in Greece, you will have a multiple-choice and practical exam.

• To graduate successfully, you must complete all course requirements. Please don't mistake this Yoga Teacher Training for a Yoga Retreat. You will be requested to participate, study, and be actively present.