Become a Sri Sri Yoga Teacher

The Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Training Certification Programs are an excellent opportunity for those interested in teaching yoga, or for those who would just like to enrich their spiritual experiences and bring more discipline in their practice. Your mind, body and soul will shine!

Sri Sri Yoga teacher training is taught across two phases, each one two weeks long. Successful completion of Phase 1 and 2 (total of 480 hours) is necessary for Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Certification. In between the phases, students are required a minimum of 200 hours of home practice in addition to studying.

Sri Sri Yoga Advanced Teacher Certification is available to participants who successfully complete all four phases.

For people not interested in teaching yoga but just want an in-depth study of yoga, phase 1 and 3 are recommended.

Curriculum

Each phase of the yoga training is two weeks long. The training covers in-depth study and practice that includes:

• Morning and evening Asana sessions
• Knowledge of Yoga scriptures
• Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
• Nutrition
• Introduction to Ayurveda
• Teaching skills
• Pranayama and Meditation
• Development of a proper personal practice
• Service, singing, fun, and laughter

Phase 1

Phase 1 emphasizes on developing your personal practices in a disciplined manner. The syllabus includes correct practice of asanas (postures), knowledge from various scriptures, meditations, philosophy, and study of human anatomy. After this course both body and mind feel fresh and new. One feels fully grounded spiritually and emotionally. This phase is a definite asset in developing discipline in one's own practices.

Phase 2

Phase 2, continuation of Phase 1, is for those interested in becoming Sri Sri Yoga teachers. It is more technical. One learns how to teach yoga properly. It contains more anatomy and physiology, and knowledge of Ayurveda. At the successful completion of Phase 2 participants receive a certificate.

Phase 3

Phase 3 is very similar to Phase 1 but with increased depth and intensity. A lot more emphasis is placed on the practice of asanas and meditation.

Phase 4

Phase 4 is similar to Phase 2 but of advanced nature.

Requirements

Anyone who has completed the Art of Living Course Part 1 and the Art of Living Course Part 2 may apply for the Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Training Course. In addition, applicants are asked to watch founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s commentaries on the ancient texts of the Yogasara Upanishadas and Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.