CITYOGA's Teacher Training Programs offer certification at both the Basic 200-hour and the Advanced 500-hour level. CITYOGA 200 and 500 are Registered Yoga Schools through Yoga Alliance. Read more about both below.
CITYOGA 500
Comprehensive and Flexible Yoga Alliance Based 500-Hour Teacher
Training Certification
CITYOGA 500 is a comprehensive and flexible Yoga Alliance based 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Certification. CITYOGA 500 builds upon the basic 200-hour Yoga Alliance registry cirriculum. It provides an additional 300+ hours of training to deepen personal practice and advance teaching skills. Students with a 200-hour certification from any Yoga Alliance registered school or who are currently registered at the 200-hour level with Yoga Alliance are eligible to apply.
Designed much like graduate work at a university, this modular, rather than intensive format allows students to schedule and structure the training in a way best suited for them. The curriculum consists set of core requisite courses (see outline below), augmented by electives. Core courses are offered a minimum of 2 times per year. Once your training begins, there is a 2 year time limit to complete. Exceptions will be made to the time limit for documented hardship (financial or otherwise). Electives are fulfilled through independent study or workshops and intensives held at CITYOGA or other locations. Students in the 500-hour program are eligible to receive transfer credits for electives taken at other locations.
The Core Curriculum
Core courses are offered over 1 or 2 weekend(s) or an extended weekend format. Courses will be offered a minimum of two times a year.
500-Hour Certification Program Outline
Proof required of 200-hour certification from any Yoga Alliance
registered school or registration with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour
level.
Core Curriculum -165 Hours
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Yoga in Action: Ethics for Yoga Teachers - 15 hours
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Anatomy for Yoga Intensive - 15 hours
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Advanced Pranayama, Mudras, Bandhas, - 30 hours
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The Art of Teaching Yoga: A Comprehensive and Practical Teaching Methodology - 25 hours
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Teaching Meditation Techniques - 25 hours
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Healing from the Inside Out - 15 hours
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Practicing and Teaching the Deeper Dimensions of Yoga - 40 hours
Required Practicum 30 Hours
In addition to the core curriculum, this program requires students
to choose and work with a designated and approved teacher mentor.
In general, the mentor will observe classes taught by the student
and deliver guidance about areas of concern or safety, identify
areas of possible improvement, advise about development opportunities,
assist in the development of long-term goals and objectives. Students
will work with mentor to create a professional development plan.
Required Electives 105 Hours
Credit is earned for approved programs and independent study.
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Techniques: 50 hours
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Teaching Methodology: 10 hours
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Anatomy & Physiology: 30 hours
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Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle: 15 hours
Total Hours of Study 500 Hours
CPR Certification is required for Certification. Yoga Alliance
registry at the 500-hour level requires 100 hours of documented
teaching time.
CITYOGA 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program Directors
Marsha Pappas, RYT has been a diligent yoga student for
more than 20 years. Since completing her teacher training under
the direction of Swami Satchidinanda at the Integral Yoga Ashram
in 1996, she has been teaching yoga full time in and around the
Indianapolis area. With a focus on the stress reducing aspects of
yoga, she now also leads Stress Management workshops around the
city and state. Marsha is a founding member of the Indiana Yoga
Association and the Director of the CITYOGA 200-hour teacher-training
program.
Nikki Myers, E-RYT500, MBA, became a serious
yoga practitioner after suffering a medical crisis. Her healing
experience led into an intense study of all aspects of yoga and
eventually into teaching yoga in the Boston public schools. Nikki
received certification through the American Viniyoga Institute as
a Viniyoga Teacher and is currently studying to become a certified
Yoga Therapist. She has also completed
teacher training with Tias Little, received cardiac and cancer yoga
teacher certification with Nischala Joy Devi and spent intense study
periods with Paul Grilley, Sarah Powers, Mukunda Styles and Seane
Corn. Nikki regularly assists and co-teaches with Seane at
workshops and conferences across the U.S. She studied Thai Yoga
Massage and Insight Meditation in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Nikki is
the owner of CITYOGA School of Yoga and Health and Associate Faculty
at IUPUI.
To download an application for CITYOGA's 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, click here.
For more information or questions related to cost or curriculum,
please contact CITYOGA at info@cityoga.biz or 317.423.1730.
CITYOGA 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program
Would you like to:
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Deepen your study by immersing yourself in the teachings and practices of yoga?
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Bring the gift of yoga to others?
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Make a positive life change?
The CITYOGA Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) is a comprehensive introduction to the art and science yoga. It is designed to give you a broad experience of the healing and transformational path of yoga. By the end of the course you will possess a firm foundation for teaching others, in addition to deepening your own yoga practice.
Our program meets and exceeds the requirements set by Yoga Alliance. Graduates receive certification as Hatha Yoga Teachers and will be eligible for the National Yoga Alliance Teacher Registry.
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This full-yoga experience offers:
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A safe and sacred space in which transformation can occur. You will have the opportunity to deepen the connection with yourself, others and the world around you.
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The art and science of guiding students into postures with safety, bringing them into a deeper knowledge of their own bodies and providing them with an opportunity to be wholly present without judgment.
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The opportunity to experience and understand the correlation of breath, body, emotions and belief systems through work with asana, pranayama, and other tools of yoga.
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Instructions to help you develop and fine-tune the tools and communication skills to effectively and safely teach yoga.
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Study of Patanjali`s Yoga Sutras and other ancient texts.
The curriculum includes:
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Techniques - includes asana (posture), pranayama (breath), and meditation skills and practice
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Teaching Methodology - instructional technique, demonstration, assisting, coaching, correcting, teaching styles, qualities and process
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Anatomy and Physiology - includes both physical and energy systems
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Philosophy, Ethics, and Lifestyle - study of yoga styles, philosophy, and an examination of what it means to lead a yogic life. This section also explores the business aspects of being a yoga teacher. Creation of individual resumes, cover letters, and presentation material are included.
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Practicum - includes student teaching, observation, and assisting. Each student teaches at least one complete yoga class and receives feedback from students and instructors.
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Elective - 30 hours of student-directed, elective study
CITYOGA Yoga Teacher Training Program Directors
Marsha Pappas, E-RYT 200 has been a diligent yoga student for
more than 20 years. Since completing her teacher training under
the direction of Swami Satchidinanda at the Integral Yoga Ashram
in 1996, she has been teaching yoga full time in and around the
Indianapolis area. With a focus on the stress reducing aspects of
yoga, she now also leads Stress Management workshops around the
city and state. Marsha is a founding member of the Indiana Yoga
Association and the Director of the CITYOGA 200-hour teacher-training
program.
Nikki Myers, E-RYT500, MBA, became a serious
yoga practitioner after suffering a medical crisis. Her healing
experience led into an intense study of all aspects of yoga and
eventually into teaching yoga in the Boston public schools. Nikki
received certification through the American Viniyoga Institute as
a Viniyoga Teacher and is currently studying to become a certified
Yoga Therapist. She has also completed
teacher training with Tias Little, received cardiac and cancer yoga
teacher certification with Nischala Joy Devi and spent intense study
periods with Paul Grilley, Sarah Powers, Mukunda Styles and Seane
Corn. Nikki regularly assists and co-teaches with Seane at
workshops and conferences across the U.S. She studied Thai Yoga
Massage and Insight Meditation in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Nikki is
the owner of CITYOGA School of Yoga and Health and Associate Faculty
at IUPUI.
Course Structure
The 200 hour is structured as a 20-week semester. Semester classes meet
one evening (Tuesday) per week from 5:30pm until approximately 10:30pm.
In addition three weekend seminars and student independent work are required.
CPR and First-Aid training may be available (additional Red Cross fee
not included).
Current Schedule, Application
and Fees
Semester sessions for CITYOGA 200 begin each March and September. To apply, download the attached PDF file, fill out the application questions and return the application as directed. If you have additional questions or need more information, please contact us at info@cityoga.biz or call 317.423.1730.
The cost of YTT is $2,550.00 per student. You can enjoy a $200 tuition discount with payment in full before the end of the first class. Payment arrangements are available.
To download the CITYOGA 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training application, click here.
