Sample Schedule for Level 1
Ananda Yoga® Teacher Training

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About Free Time

This schedule is only a sample; some “open” times might not be open during your program. For example, on the third weekend, you’ll also need substantial time to prepare for your final student teaching.

There is free time on some evenings and Sundays, but you’ll have reading assignments on most nights and written assignments on the first three weekends.

So don’t be deceived by all the blank spaces on the sample schedule. You’ll be busy!

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200-hour certification in one month

Yes, you can split the course into 2 two-week segments

Next Training:

  • Oct 24 – Nov 21, 2010
  • Jan 9 – Feb 6, 2011
  • Mar 27 – April 24, 2011

Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:30 am – 12:30 pm Introduction to Ananda Yoga and Neutral Poses Standing Poses I Forward Bends Standing Poses II Backward Bends I Inversions I Sunday Service
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Yoga Lifestyle
(1:30 pm)

Energization Workshop
(4:00 pm – 6:30 pm)
Introduction to Meditation Anatomy and Physiology I

Student Teaching (5:15 pm – 6:30 pm)
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali I Anatomy and Physiology II How to Teach Ananda Yoga® I Student Teaching
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Perspectives on the Yoga Tradition The Yogic Science of Affirmation The Art of Chanting
Week 2 M T W Th F Sa S
9:30 am – 12:30 pm Sun Salutation Workshop Twisting Poses Backward Bends II Asanas and the Chakras Inversions II Student Teaching Sunday Service
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Anatomy and Physiology III Yoga and the Astral Body

Student Teaching (5:15 pm – 6:30 pm)
Introduction to the Chakras Yoga Sutras of Patanjali II How to Teach Ananda Yoga II How to Teach Ananda Yoga III Student Teaching
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm The Living Bhagavad Gita I   Teaching Deep Relaxation Questions and Answers An Experience of Restorative Yoga    
Week 3 M T W Th F Sa S
9:30 am – 12:30 pm The Inner Experience of Asana Video Workshop I Assisting Your Students I Assisting Your Students II Student Teaching Student Teaching Sunday Service
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm The History and Paths of Yoga Video Workshop II Planning Your Classes How to Teach Ananda Yoga IV Anatomy and Physiology IV Anatomy and Physiology V Student Teaching
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Student Teaching   The Living Bhagavad Gita II Developing Your Energy and Magnetism      
Week 4 M T W Th F Sa S
8:45 am – 10:25 am 10:45 am – 12:00 pm Student Teaching

How to Set Up Your Classes I
Student Teaching

How to Set Up Your Classes II
Introduction to Modifying Asanas
(9:30 am – 12:30 pm)

How to Set Up Your Classes II
Student Teaching

How to Market Your Classes
Student Teaching

How to Teach Ananda Yoga V
Special Topics and Q and A (10:00 am – 12:30 pm) Graduation Ceremony (9:30 am – 10:45 am)
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Principles of a Yogic Diet Teaching Yoga to Seniors Student Teaching Ethics and Other Issues in Teaching Yoga Living Your Yoga In-Class Quiz  
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm   Anatomy and Physiology VI       Final Gathering  

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