Curriculum

Course Curriculum Certification
Program provides in-depth instruction in teaching all the branches of Yoga:

  • Hatha Yoga – postures (asanas), breath control (pranayama), relaxation, and cleansing practices (kriyas)
  • Raja Yoga – the path of concentration and meditation, based on ethical perfection and control of the mind through the Sutras of Pantanjli
  • Karma Yoga – the path of action and selfless service
  • Bhakti Yoga – the path of love and dedication
  • Jnana Yoga – the path of wisdom through self-observation and awareness
  • Japa Yoga – chanting and the repetition of sound vibration

Training includes

  • Hands-on instruction of asanas – benefits, variations, contraindications, and sanskrit names
  • Personal coaching and guidance from a mentor who is a Certified Integral Yoga® Teacher
  • Workshops and lectures
  • Instruction methodology
  • Physiology and anatomy
  • Diet, nutrition and yogic lifestyle
  • Chanting, meditation & pranayama techniques
  • Yoga Off the Mat – how to integrate yoga in our life
  • One-on-one relationship with main teacher to assess progress and understanding.

Specialty Workshops
There will be workshops on teaching specialty classes such as:

  • Prenatal, Children and Teens
  • Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiac, Chronic Illnesses
  • Seniors and other special needs (injuries, surgeries, etc)
  • Corporate, Educations & Hospital settings, Stress Management
  • Yoga Therapy (physical & mental health) – Practical Principles
  • Public speaking / Communication Skills
  • Setting up and Marketing yoga classes
  • Introduction to Ayurveda
  • Yoga for Recover
  • How to bring Spirituality to every day life.
  • Interfaith, Yoga Ceremonies.

 

  • Teacher Training Information

    Our last TT ended on May 2, 2020, at the onset of Covid. We have not offered a TT since then. 

    We are working on our next Teacher Training, (2022-2023), a hybrid program, that will include online as well as on-site classes. Let us know if you are interested.

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    The information below was for our last TT 2019-2020, which ended with the onset of Covid. Our next TT 2022-2023, may change some of the information displayed below.

    Full Program Dates:  Oct 29, 2019-May 2, 2020

    Retreat at Yogaville: November 21-24, 2019

    Graduation Day at Yogaville: Sat. May 2, 2020

    Early Bird Discount of $200 before August 15, or $100 on September 15. Thereafter Full Tuition applies. Max no. of students: 12 & Min: 6.

    Questions to request an Application Form, or set up a meeting: vimala@yogahelps or call  677-3199 (cel)

    Location:
    Integral Yoga Center of Richmond
    213 Roseneath Rd, S#102
    behind Temple Beth-El on Grove Ave (Museum District)

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New IN-PERSON classes. New Classes in the Fall!

The IYCoR (Integral Yoga® Center of Richmond) has started offering new IN-PERSON classes, but will continue to offer ONLINE classes. ________________________ INTEGRAL YOGA® CODE of CONDUCT (see "About us")

Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

NEW IN-PERSON CLASSES at the IYC on Roseneath Rd. (check schedule)

ONLINE CLASSES: Mindfulness Yoga, X-Gentle, and more….

  • PAYMENT via Venmo: IntegralYogaRVA, PayPal (Integral Yoga Center of Richmond) or by check to IYC, PO BOX 7092, Richmond, Va 23221
  • Check our schedule of classes.

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