200 Hour
Yoga Teacher Training
Whether you are wanting to teach yoga, or simply enrich your knowledge and understanding of this ancient science of body, mind and spirit - this course is for you!
THEORY MODULES NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE TO ENABLE EASY, ACCESSIBLE HOME-STUDY.
Module 1 (April) | Module 2 (May) |
Module 3 (Away Retreat June)
Online & In-Person Trainings
Complete Modules 1 & 2 either with us in class, or via our pre-recorded online lectures.
Enjoy over 200 hours of content-rich lecture videos and home-study assignments, supported by our weekly in-studio tutorial classes. This allows you to adapt your study timetable to suit your lifestyle.
Practical Teaching Tools from Day 1
No matter what your level of experience, our yoga course is designed to joyfully combine detailed theory and philosophy with a practical, hands-on approach to yoga from your very first class. Our in-depth educational approach is fun, fascinating and full of joy.
Re-Discover the Sacred
Many students are first attracted to yoga by the love for asana (yoga postures). Our integral approach teaches you not only how to safely work with (and teach) poses, but also the subtle healing, and energetic benefits of each ancient asana learned. The journey through asana, prayayama and meditation helps us to fall in love with the true Self, to deeper understand the mind, and to set the spirit free of self-imposed limitations.
World-Class Lectures
Our course offers some of the most in-depth study into the fields of yoga history, philosophy, anatomy, physiology, Sanskrit language, ayurveda, meditation, mantra, yoga therapy, sequencing and more!
We pride ourselves in top-notch academic (as well as practical) education, with a deep, integrative understanding of both yoga theory and practice.
MODULE 1
April 2024
Module 1 covers the foundations of yogic history and philosophy. In this module you will learn the secret history of yoga, the Eight Limbs (ashtanga) taught by Patanjali, gain insight into the ancient Yoga Sutras, discover what yoga teaches us about the mind and meditation, and the healing benefits of yoga nidra. You will also begin to learn, practice and integrate into the basics of yoga posture (asana) as a modality of healing and fitness.
Module 1 consists of a combination of live weekly lectures (dates below), pre-recorded videos to watch before class, a comprehensive course manual, assignments and assessments.
MODULE 2
May 2024
Module 2 introduces you to the healing principles of ayurveda (the ancient "science of life"), yogic lifestyle, and pranayama (yogic breathing). You will learn energy anatomy (including chakras and nadis), and begin with an in-depth study of physical anatomy and physiology as they pertain to yoga. Within this module we learn how to correctly use Sanskrit (the language of the Vedas), and continue with our integrative study of the asanas.
Module 2 consists of a combination of live weekly lectures (dates below), pre-recorded videos to watch before class, a comprehensive course manual, assignments and assessments.
MODULE 3
Away Retreat - June 2024
Module 3 is where the theory modules come to life, and is the one part of the course we cannot do online due to the hands-on approach required to become a quality yoga teacher.
This is a deep-dive immersion into the practical aspects of teaching yoga. Currently we are only hosting MODULE 3 away retreat in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Module 3 is absolutely essential in the integration of becoming an ISHTA Yoga Teacher! Our students fly in each year from all around the world to experience the sacred magic of our African-inspired TTC Retreats and Immersions.
Yoga is a living, oral tradition, and it needs to be passed down directly from teacher to student. In our school there are techniques and teachings so sacred to us that we only can pass then along in the traditional "mouth to ear" manner, and can never be taught online. We continue our ancient practices, even in the modern world.
Dates & Times for 2024
Module 1 (6, 7, 14, 20 & 21 April 2024)
Consists of Five Live lectures (10:00-16:00)
Module 1 consists of pre-recorded video lectures which must be completed within 30 days. At the end of the module all students are required to hand in assignments & an open-book assessment.
Module 2 (4, 5, 12, 18 & 19 May 2024)
Consists of Five Live lectures (10:00-16:00)
Module 2 also consists of pre-recorded video lectures to be completed within 30 days. At the end of the module all students are required to hand in assignments & an open-book assessment.
Module 3 (27-30 June 2024)
3 night away-retreat in June. Venue is in Stanford in the Western Cape, South Africa. Students may opt to stay (at a generous discounted rate) for an additional 3 days after Module 3 to join in for our annual Winter Retreat!
Module 3 is based around the ashram style of living. This includes early morning yoga practice, meditation, lectures, nature walks, healthy vegetarian food, rest, and practical hours of teaching, educational games and even an evening movie night!
Fee Structure
R23,000 (full course, standard price)
R21,000 (early-bird if paid in full by 15 Feb 2024)
Payment plans are provided:
3 x installments of R8000 payable by 15 June 2024.
Fees Include
200+ hours of yogic content, including live (and pre-recorded, home-study) lectures with master trainer, Ryan Edmonds.
2 in-depth theory manuals
1 comprehensive teaching manual
1 fully-illustrated asana manual
complimentary access to all studio classes at Afrishanti Yoga Studio for the duration of the course (April-June).
3 nights accommodation at our gorgeous Teacher Training Retreat, including full programme, gifts and meals.
Marking and feedback of assessments, assignments, practical classes and case studies.
Certification & graduation party.
Eligibility to join our alumni (which includes discounts on future events, trainings & workshops, and an annual alumni retreat.)