Course Outline
Yoga Alliance Accredited 200 hour Teacher Training
Has Yoga enhanced your life? Has it had a positive influence, empowering you, and increasing your own sense of being? And has all of this allowed you to be more mindful in almost all aspects of your life?
If YES to any of those, why not learn to inspire others to venture down their own Yogic path? Or for yourself, grow to the next level in your own practice; with an internationally recognized certificate.
Why choose Mzansi School of Yogic Arts?
Becoming a great teacher is challenging and requires an incredible commitment, both from student and teachers. The Mzansi Team are eager and able to explore this path with you, to teach and guide you to master the art, technique, and principles of becoming an amazing Yoga teacher.
Our course material delves deep into teaching techniques (encouraging your own individual teaching style), philosophical and physiological (and how these two are married) as well as the practical aspects of how to professionally manage the business of Yoga in this competitive industry. We’ve been blessed with an inspiring team of teachers to guide you on this journey; each adding a wealth of knowledge and experience to your qualification.
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be a well-versed Yoga instructor with a rich understanding of several aspects of Yoga – allowing you a powerful platform to go in almost any direction with your practice. An added element is you will be permitted to register with The Yoga Alliance Int, a globally recognized institution, giving our students a solid, reputable start to their Yoga future.
Our Dedicated Touch
Mzansi School of Yoga manages Yoga in several environments and industries, including fitness centres, luxury hospitality, Grapevine Yoga, festivals, Yoga experiences, Workplace Wellness, Yoga for Sports, workshops & continuing education, public & private classes, fundraising events; our vision here is to provide student teachers the opportunity to teach in an environment that inspires them.
We pride ourselves on our post-grad program with a family-network of teachers ever ready to assist and support.
Learning Objectives
- Learn and understand the fundamental knowledge and 8 limbs of Yoga – what is it all about?
- Learn, in-depth, the poses and their benefits, modifications and variations, common miss-alignments and hands on adjustments and assists for each posture.
- Learn the basics of Pranayama, the art of breathing.
Cultivate and deepen your own meditation practice while learning basic meditation techniques. - Build and deepen your own Yoga practice.
- Learn to teach clearly and confidently.
- Understand different styles of Yoga, different kinds of students and bodies and how to create effective and safe Vinyasa sequences.
- Gain applied and hands on experiences in teaching, adjusting and assisting.
- Learn how to market yourself as a teacher in this modern and intricate world of social media.
- Gain a solid understanding of anatomy as it relates to Yoga, including common injuries relating to the practice.
Course Fees
Fees & Deposit:
Early Bird: ZAR 20 000 (Paid before January 1st 2023)
Standard: ZAR 23 000 thereafter
Payment Plans are available – please discuss your needs with us.
Upon acceptance, a deposit of ZAR 5000 is required to secure your space.
Full payment is due by February 10th 2023.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Upon receipt of payment in full, student cancellation fees apply.
More than 6 weeks from start date = 100% refund
4 weeks from start date = 50% refund
2 weeks from start date = no refund
Course Dates & Times
Venue: Viva Gym Sunningdale
10 March – 10 June 2023
Weekends included
March:
10th – 12th
17th – 19th
24th – 26th
April:
7th – 9th
14th – 16th
21st – 23rd
May:
5th – 7th
12th – 14th
19th – 21st
June:
2nd – 4th
10th (Graduation Ceremony)
Fridays: 17:30 – 19:30
Saturdays: 10:00 – 17:00
Sundays: 9:00 – 15:00
Requirements
There are no prerequisites to attend this course, however a dedicated Yoga practice is strongly advised. This programme will require you to commit yourself 100% and will therefore require a certain amount of personal sacrifice, however, as a result, you will develop a greater understanding of the physical and mental practice. There is a stringent application process to ensure this program is a fit for you. Upon completion of this application form, we will communicate the next steps.
Certification
In order to receive your certificate of completion, we require you to attend ALL training hours as scheduled. If you miss a session a plan must be made with your teachers for you to make up the lost contact hours and to demonstrate an understanding of the material covered while you were absent.