While the 200 Hour Program gives one the fundamental components to yoga, it is wise to further your studies by examining yourself closer with a program of personal development. Our 500-hour program offers an up-close and very personal look at the Chakra System including reading, journaling and self-evaluation of the developmental process of your Chakras. In addition to the self-development process, we will work to increase your knowledge of yoga and hone your teaching skills. This includes:
- An in-depth look at the various styles of Hatha Yoga - including Kundalini, Kripalu, Iyengar, Bikram, Asthanga/Vinyasa and several others as well as more particulars in teaching Vinyasa Flow
- Student teaching with feedback from director of training
- How to teach to Children
- How to teach to pregnant women
- Discussions on advanced anatomy (including the most common yoga injuries and how to avoid them, how stretching really works, more details on the systems of the body, subtle energy flow, etc.)
- Ayuveda
- Sanskrit pronunciation and basic terms used in yoga classes
- Advanced philosophy: Upanishads, Vedas
- Marketing & promotion of your yoga business
Upon completion of the 500 Hour Advanced Training Program, you will receive a 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Certificate. Combined with your 200 Hour Certificate, this will enable you to apply for teacher registration with the Yoga Alliance as a 500 Hour Yoga Teacher (*also requires 100 hrs of teaching).
Instructor: Tracey L. Ulshafer, Director
500 Hour Program Requirements
1. Pre-requisite
Students must already have a 200 Hour Teacher Training Certificate with a Yoga Alliance approved school. Director may ask for supporting documents to verify programs of study with your school. At this leve,l there is a huge commitment to not only the practice of yoga, but the yoga lifestyle. We realize that the time and commitment to your training requires the support of your family, and with their blessing cannot wait to help you expand your teaching skills. Namaste.
2. Completion of the following Training Schedule
a. Meets one full weekend per month as follows:
Fridays (3 hrs): 6 pm – 9 pm
Saturdays (8.5 hrs): 9 am – 6 pm
Sundays (7.5 hrs): 9 am – 5 pm
b. Meets an addition 9 hr day, one weekend a month.
3. Home Study
There are approximately 50 Home Study Hours required. These include study and practice of the principles taught in class as well as take-home tests, readings, structuring classes, essays and written hand-in homework.
4. Practice Teachings
Students must complete practice teachings once per month.
5. Assists
Students must Observe and Assist other teachers once per month.
6. Private Instruction
Students must meet with the Director – 2 hrs.
7. Weekly Classes
We require all students to take one regular weekly yoga class at One Yoga & Wellness Center. This class is included in the cost of this program, but we highly recommend taking more than one class per week at this level for complete immersion into the yoga practice.
8. Yoga Intensives
Students must take two 3 hour Yoga Intensives classes.
Approximate Investment:
Call for pricing. A $500 deposit required to hold your space upon approval of application. Many payment plans available for balance.
Find out about 200 Hour Advanced Program or our 200 Hour Vinyasa Flow Program.
