Namaste! Thank you for your interest in this evolutionary 200 hour Prana Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training.
Whether you are passionate about becoming a teacher to share the gifts of yoga with others, or desire to deepen your yoga practice for personal growth and health, we welcome you!
Yoga is a way of life.
It’s not only a set of practices, but a blueprint for a well lived life. Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, teaches how to live in alignment with nature, and how to deeply honor your sacred body.
Join Lily Russo, Sheryl McGourty, Brandy Wade, Michele Lawrence, Clay Sullwold, Michelle Bouvier, Kristin McHarg and Jackie Just to learn the art of living yoga. Experience innovative approaches to yoga, embodiment, wellness, and the state of flow. Upon completing this in-depth program, students learn to embody the yogic lifestyle on and off the mat.
COURSE FEATURES:
YOGA
Learn how to create a personal daily yoga ritual through the application of Intelligent Yoga Sequencing
Embody and honor the five great elements of nature: earth, water, fire, air, and space, to deepen your connection to yourself, the planet, and all beings, becoming a greater steward of the earth
Learn the difference between lunar (ida) and solar (pingala) energies to help you live in harmony with nature
Develop your confidence and communication skills through the arts of self-expression: speech, movement, journaling, song, and more
Develop your knowledge of the asanas- Sanskrit pose names, benefits, modifications, variations, counterposes, contraindications, and more
Study anatomy with Clay Sullwold
Read and discuss the Yamas and Niyamas for a deeper understanding of yogic philosophy
Study the art of mudra with Michele Lawrence
Chant kirtan and experience the love of Bhakti Yoga with Nuriya Akers
Learn to embody the principles of Energetic Alignment with Michele Nayelli Bouvier
Learn the art of altar building and ceremony with Brandy Wade
Learn mindfulness and meditation techniques to soothe the monkey mind and tune into the inner wisdom of your incredible body
Learn to utilize pranayama, chanting, mantra, and chakra practices to deepen your relationship with your subtle body
AYURVEDA
Learn to honor and balance your unique mind-body dosha, or constitution, through the study the wisdom of Ayurveda- Yoga’s sister science and India’s ancient and holistic health system
Study Ayurvedic theory including study of the doshas, agni, ama, ojas, diet, herbs, and dinacharya
Practice the art of seasonal cleansing to remove toxins and give your body and mind a fresh start with Jackie Just
Cultivate dinacharya: ayurvedic morning and evening routines
Integrate and apply the practical tools from Ayurveda that support holistic living in a way that is accessible and applicable to your personal life rhythm
The Art of Teaching
Study the art and arc of Prana Vinyasa wave sequencing: opening movement meditation, namaskars, waves, peak poses, counter-posing and lunar arts
Study the mandala of asanas and learn how to see unique relationships within asana families and weave the krama of asanas throughout the arc of class
Learn to modify asanas and sequences for all levels and abilities
Learn to incorporate observation skills, hands-on adjustments, props, poetic and evocative cueing, music, and other tools to create yoga alchemy: a powerful setting for your students’ energetic and physical transformation
Identify your ideal students and your personal niche in the yoga world
Study the Business of Yoga with Sheryl McGourty
Invitation to access the Yoga Alchemy online teacher’s portal with full-length videos, asana guide, photo documentation, full color e-books, and audio meditations
Join a global community of Prana Vinyasa teachers through online discussion groups, monthly calls with Shiva Rea and more!
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This 200 hour Prana Vinyasa™ Yoga Teacher Training is recognized by Yoga Alliance. It is offered through Shiva Rea’s Samudra Global School of Living Yoga Affiliate Network.
Developed by Visionary Yogini Shiva Rea, Prana Vinyasa® is a dynamic and creative yoga path that weaves together the great eastern teachings of Yoga, Tantra, Bhakti, Ayurveda, and Buddhist philosophy with the evolution of modern somatic practices.
Commitment when applying for the 200 Hour Teacher Training:
This training is a significant commitment to pursuing learning and embodiment through time in class and outside of it. Students should do their best to attend each session except in the case of illness or significant family commitment. Missing up to one weekend is acceptable and make up content will be shared.
Homework assignments including daily yoga practice plus reading and written assignments averaging 3-5 hours per week are also required.
DATES AND TIMES
September 13-15, September 27-29, October 11-13, October 25-27, November 8-10, November 22-24, December 6-8
Times: Friday 5-8, Saturday 9-6, Sunday 9-4 with lunch breaks on Saturday and Sunday
Investment
$2800
Discount available for school teachers, please inquire.
Required Books additional.
BIPOC Scholarship:
With the interest in making yoga more accessible to diverse communities, there will be one scholarship placement available for a BIPOC person (Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color). To apply, please email lily@lilyrussoyoga.com describing your interest in the training and need for the scholarship.
Or, sign up below for a free 30 minute phone call to discuss this training and get your questions answered:
Testimonials
from previous Yoga and Ayurveda Immersions and 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings.