Advanced Level Yoga Teacher Training
for 500-Hour Certification
 Going Deeper
The Advanced Level Yoga Teacher Training will expand upon and integrate the information from Level I and incorporate more complex studies of philosophy, asana, pranayama and applied teaching techniques. This training is appropriate for those who are dedicated to teaching and committed to making yoga an integral part of their lives.
Experienced students with a minimum one year of substantial yoga practice will be eligible for the 500-hour, ten month program. Teachers with a 200-hour certification from Birchwood Center or another qualified school may join the five month 300-hour program to complete their 500-hour certification.
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Program Outline:
- Advanced Asana and Alignment
- Teaching Methodology
- Advanced Pranayama
- Yoga Philosophy—Yoga Sutras the Tree of Samkhya, and the Bhagavad-Gita
- Anatomy & Physiology Part Two
- Therapeutic Applications
- Advanced Pranic Body
- Bandhas
- Mudras
- Kriyas
- Sanskrit
- Chanting and Meditation
- Hands-on Assists
- Special Needs: Prenatal, Restorative, Seniors and Kids
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500-Hour Training
Prerequisite:
- Experienced students with a minimum one year of substantial yoga practice
Program Requirements:
Attendance Requirements:
- One weekend per month for ten months: Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday, September through May
- Attendance at no less than 155 asana classes with the Primary Teachers
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300-Hour Training
Prerequisite:
- 200-hour certification
from a qualified school
Program Requirements:
Attendance Requirements:
- One weekend per month for five months: Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday, January through May
- Attendance at no less than 100 asana classes with the Primary Teachers
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Mandatory Training Session Dates:
We are not currently offering a 300- or 500-hour program.
Details:
 500-Hour Program Requirements
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