THE CHICAGO SCHOOL OF YOGA CURRICULUM

The Chicago School of Yoga Teacher Training Program is a 200 hour Training Program

  • Students have two years to complete your certification depending on your life

    needs. Students can take modules in sequence after 103 or begin and then return

    to a future trimester as long as students complete our program within 24 months of beginning.  

  • Our highly experienced faculty will guides and supports students through the program

  • Our content is structured to give you a solid foundation to teach yoga, as well as how to use

    enhance yoga in your personal life.

  • The variety styles of Yoga include teaching: Hatha * Vinyasa * Yin * Prenatal * Meditation, et al.

  • Our 200 Hour Teacher Training is Yoga Alliance Approved. This allows you the option to join the

  • International Yoga Alliance.

  • Practicing Yoga during our program is an essential part of learning. We try to provide students with access to a

    studio near their home or work. We encourage students to learn from participating at a variety of studios allowing students to observe yoga instructors who are not a part of our faculty. This allows students to develop their own unique teaching style. Entry to yoga classes is provided after module 103 by our distributing Groupon Certificates to our students.

    (Access to other studios will vary depending upon health limitations which may be mandated by the State or local municipalities.

    Modules and Required Reading Include:

  • The History of Yoga and Yoga Philosophy including the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita.

  • Theory and Practice of: asana, pranayama, chanting, meditation, kriyas, lifestyle, relationships and visualization.

  • One Mentor session: a one-on-one sessions with the faculty member of your choice. Your mentor will offer guidance and support throughout the process.

  • Student Independent Project: Student design and present a project in their specific area of interest to present to the class on commencement day.

  • Students design a class of sequences together and teach teach to fellow students.

    Completion Requirements:

  • Active Participation

  • Completion of All Assignments

  • Completion and presentation of your project

  • Completion of the 10 modules

  • Tuition Paid in Full

Description of Modules:

  • 101 - This is the pre-requisite module to all other modules. Introduction to the Teacher Certification and what it means to be a teacher. What is Yoga? History of Yoga. Basics of asana, Teacher student chant, Subtle anatomy, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Intro. You will be teaching your fellow students during your first module

  • .Yoga 102 - General anatomy & physiology, Five mayas model, Standing & Forward Bend poses, Backward bends & Twist poses, Ayurmantra, Bhagavad Gita Intro.  

  • Yoga 103 -Yoga as a holistic system, Chakras theory & practice, Prana Agni Mala Model, Side bends & Inversion poses, Course planning.  

  • Yoga 104- Dynamics of breathing, Prana, Pranayama, Kriya Yoga theory & practice, Sun Salutation A, B & C Concept of vinyasa, Gayatri mantra.

  • Yoga 105 - Sequencing, Yajna model explained, Chanting in meditation or in asana, Teaching a Gentle Class or Yin Yoga Class. (Beginner/Level 1) 

  • Yoga 106 - Pranayama breakdown, Pranayama techniques, Creating a specific atmosphere in class, Teaching a dynamic class (Level 2), Bhavana- the art of visualization, Relationships. Prenatal Yoga teaching advice.

  • Yoga 107- The Business of Yoga, What makes a good teacher, Extra tools for teaching (essential oils, music, props...). Arm balances.

  • Yoga 108 - Ayurveda- Yoga's sister science. Arm Balances, Standing Balances and Teaching a restorative/gentle class. Review of Yin Yoga teaching skills..

  • Yoga 109 - How to lead a private class. Discussion and developing skills of student learning styles. Keep in mind everyone has their unique learning styles. Learn to identify a variety of learning styles.

  • Yoga 110 - Class project presentation, review of student progress. Closing Ceremony, distribution of completion certificates and lots of time for group hugs and pictures.

    Curriculum will vary somewhat depending on class size and faculty availability,