The Teacher Training at Yoga Village is a comprehensive and experiential training for those interested in studying the essence of classical yoga practices, theories, and roots with additional mentorship for those interested in teaching. Some of the topics that will be integrated into the course are as follows:

• Skill in Asana
• Breathing and Pranayama
• Anatomy and Physiology
• The Yoga Sutras and study of Samyama
• Meditation and Mindfulness
• Philosophy of Yoga
• Chanting from the Heart
• Glimpses of India, the birthplace of Yoga
• Teaching Practicum
• The Art of Physical Adjustments
• Ethics of Teaching
• The Yoga of Business

The Yoga Village Mentorship program offers additional practical classroom experience to those interested in successfully cultivating the gift of teaching yoga.  A combination of observation, co-teaching, and independent teaching further prepares you to teach with clarity and confidence. The Mentorship Program costs an additional $350 and must be completed a by 6 months after completing the YTT Program.

To fulfill the required hours of the Mentorship program, you will need to complete a minimum of each of the following three components:

1. Observation of an Introduction to Yoga Course or Equivalent at Baltimore Yoga Village.
2. Co-teach/assist a total of 6 additional classes with Anjali Sunita or other approved Baltimore Yoga Village Instructors.
3. Coordinate and teach 3 classes for members of your community (which are to be observed by Anjali or video-taped for feedback).

It is our deepest intention to give you wings as a teacher and the support that you need to carry forward the ancient knowledge of yoga with great skill and authenticity.

The cost of the YTT program is $2,700 (automatic debit monthly installments are accepted) with a $300 deposit upon application. Your deposit will be refunded if we do not accept your application. We expect that you attend each and every weekend in order to receive our certificate of completion. You will also be given 10 free drop in classes to take during this course and a discount on additional classes at BYV during the 9 month period. You are expected to take at least 2 classes per week at Baltimore Yoga Village or (if you are from out of state) an approved yoga teaching location.

2011 Training dates are as follows: March 11-13, April 8-10, May 13 - 15, June 10-12, July 8-10, August 12-14, September 9-11, October 14-16, November 11-13 and December 9 - 11.

We are accepting a maximum of 18 students in the YTT, so please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in this training and we will send you an application. 443-629-8077.

With Ph.Ds teaching anatomy, legendary sitarists teaching mantra, and the founder of Baltimore Yoga Village teaching asana, this training will have the quality of staff we are known for at BYV.

Stay tuned for more details posted here.

Namaste.