Teacher’s Training Offered at Prana Body Works

We are dedicated to teaching the curative method of Bikram Yoga in a manner consistent with the principles of the requirements of Bikram’s Yoga College of India.  Prana Hot Yoga and Bodywork teaches the pure Bikram system of 26 asanas and breathing exercises from the Beginning Yoga Series. In a compassionate and kind way, we strive to teach the discipline of this practice in the most motivating and effective way possible.

Our yoga teacher certification offers you the opportunity to deeply enrich your practice and understanding of yoga. This comprehensive training will give you a strong foundation for yoga philosophy and practice through detailed videos, readings, workbooks, handouts, and lectures.

What You’ll Learn

• You will learn to teach the 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises from the Bikram series
• You will learn the benefits of the postures and the anatomy of each posture
• You will learn to understand the format of the Bikram Series as well as the foundation of the alignment of this system as taught in the Bikram classes
• You will learn how to find your teaching voice and how to teach this class supporting different levels of experience
• You will learn about the lineage that is the source of this method
  You will learn the history and philosophy of Yoga
• As your teachers, we will guide you to find your own wisdom in your yoga practice so that you can guide your students in an effective but compassionate way.

As a student, you’ll learn all the aspects of yoga teacher training and learn all the skills needed to become a knowledgeable Yoga Teacher.

26+2 (Bikram-based) Hot Yoga Teachers Training with Pachi Shanaberger and Philip Christodoulou

Oct. 18 – Nov. 1

Schedule

Mon. – Tue.

6:30 a.m. Bikram class

7:45-8:45 a.m. Dialogue practice

9 a.m. Bikram class with Pachi

11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Posture clinic, anatomy and teaching techniques with Pachi

1 -3 p.m. Lecture with Philip

Wed. – Thur. – Fri.

6:30 a.m. Bikram class

7:45-8:45 a.m. Dialogue practice

9 a.m. Bikram class with Pachi

11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Posture clinic, anatomy and teaching techniques with Pachi

Saturdays

10 a.m. Bikram class with Pachi

Noon – 3 p.m. Lecture with Philip

Our RYS 200-hour yoga teacher training combines Pachi’s passion to preserve the authentic, traditional practice of Bikram-style hot yoga with Philip’s devotion to the spiritual aspects of yoga, as taught at his Anuttara Yoga shalas. Don’t miss out on this powerhouse collaboration!

Our course offers rigorous training in the 26 postures and breathing exercises as taught in Bikram Yoga. You will learn the authentic, traditional way of teaching a Bikram class — proper alignment, timing, dialogue and theory — and be fully prepared to teach a 26+2 class upon graduation. But even if you don’t intend to teach, Pachi’s legendary 4-hour posture clinics will absolutely transform your personal practice. Bikram devotees will wish they had taken this course years ago!

Philip will dive deep into the history, philosophy and ethical traditions of yoga, particularly of the Bishnu Ghosh lineage shared by both the Bikram and Anuttara yoga styles. Learn about the ancient yoga texts, mantras and how to chant in Sanskrit, the purpose of mudras, the nature of the body’s energy fields and the principles of self-realization. You may even learn some quantum physics!

Experience a life-transforming training that will take you to higher levels of teaching and practicing YOGA!

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