ISHTA 200 Hour Global Teacher Training

Become a modern yogi in an ancient lineage! ISHTA’s Yoga Alliance certified 200 Hour Teacher Training is designed to deepen your understanding of the science of yoga. Whether you plan to make a career out of teaching yoga or are simply looking to enhance your own practice, this program teaches you how to bring yoga into daily life._____________________________________________

Our next ISHTA 200 Hour Summer Intensive Training will run for three and a half weeks, from Jul 12 – Aug 5th, 2023.  The approximate daily schedule is Monday through Saturday from 9am – 5:30pm.

Our next ISHTA 200 Hour Long Format Modular Training runs six four-day weekends once a month for six months on the following dates:

September 28-October 1, 2023
October 26-29, 2023
November 30 – December 3, 2023
January 11-14, 2024
February 8-11, 2024
March 7-10, 2024

Each long weekend of the modular training will include both zoom and in-studio hours. The following hours are approximate and subject to change:
1. Thursdays 12 – 1.15 pm (online only), 6 – 9pm
2. Fridays: 9.30am – 5.00 pm
3. Saturdays: 9.00 – 11.00 am (online only), 12.30 – 7.30 pm
4. Sundays  9 -11am (online only), 12:30pm – 5pm (time subject to change)

Areas of study include:
1. Asana and meditation practice
2. In-depth posture labs
3. Anatomy and physiology
4. Philosophy and principles of ISHTA Yoga
5. Pranayama and the energetic bodies
6. Meditation

Trainings will include recorded content for trainees to view on their own time. In-studio option includes portions online. Lead Trainers in New York City in the ISHTA 200 hour programs include Mona Anand, Peter Ferko, Kelly Eudailey and Douglass Stewart, with select lectures taught by Alan Finger and Sarah Finger. We also have experts coming in to teach specialty lectures such as prenatal yoga, restorative yoga and Sanskrit. All of our Trainers have more than 20 years of teaching experience.

Training lectures and classes will be both in-studio and live-streamed via zoom
Recordings will be available for missed sessions
Each trainee will be assigned a Senior ISHTA teacher as their mentor
Trainees will use the online ISHTA Teaching Tool where manual texts, assignments, schedule and zoom links will be made available

REQUIREMENTS:

• No prior requirements needed! Just fill out an intake form which helps our trainers support you throughout your journey and needs to be completed before the training begins. You may submit your completed intake form in person at our studio location or email it to IshtaU@ishtayoga.com.

CERTIFICATE:

• 200-hour ISHTA certification upon completion of training
• Yoga Alliance approved (more about Yoga Alliance)

RATES:

• Full price $3200
• Summer Intensive: Save an extra $100 through May 30, $2700. Early Bird $2800 (available through June 14th)
• Long Format Early Early Bird through August 1st: $2700. Early Bird through August 28th: $2800.
• Early bird and regular payment plans available; please contact us at IshtaU@ishtayoga.com for more details.

BONUS:

• Pay the EB in full and get two weeks of free classes leading up to the training! Pay the EEB in full and get an additional two weeks on us.
• Trainees also receive special pricing on membership during the course of the training.

Please reach out to us at IshtaU@ishtayoga.com with any questions or for more information.

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This enriching experience can be life-changing regardless of your future intentions.
We encourage all prospective trainees to take the leap and see where it leads!

See our 5-Star Reviews on Yoga Alliance!

 

 

 

200HR FAQ’s

What is ISHTA Yoga?

The ISHTA mission is to blend the ancient and contemporary yoga teachings of Hatha, Tantra, and Ayurveda into a system that caters to individual students’ needs. Our name itself embodies our multi-dimensional approach. ISHTA stands for Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra, and Ayurveda, or a combination of physical, energetic, and healing practices. But ISHTA has a double meaning that stretches back to the very roots of yoga. ISHTA is also a Sanskrit word translating to “that which resonates with the individual spirit,” emphasizing the personal journey we encourage and guide our students to embrace.

What makes the ISHTA Yoga Teacher Training Program unique?

The lineage and teaching of ISHTA Yoga is a uniquely modern, individualized and integrated approach to the ancient science of yoga. While the body is studied and experienced in detail through in-depth daily practice, posture labs and studies of anatomy and asana, ISHTA provides a comprehensive foundation for all aspects of yoga, including thorough studies of the practice and teaching of subtle and causal body anatomies; pranayama and kriya; meditation; Tantric philosophy; and Ayurveda, the ancient Indian life science. The ISHTA-trained practitioner learns to teach safely, confidently, and compassionately to the individual. Our philosophy is to recognize the inherent strengths of each student and to enhance these strengths through personal practice. Finally, the ISHTA Teacher Training program was created and is taught in part by Yogiraj Alan Finger, one of the preeminent Western Tantric teachers of our time. Personal study with Alan and his senior teachers offers a wealth of yogic knowledge and experience that is profound and life changing!

Is this program appropriate for me if I am not necessarily interested in teaching?

Definitely. ISHTA’s 200-Hour teacher training program is a yoga immersion designed to deepen your own practice and your understanding of yoga first. Many trainees enroll in the program without plans to teach. The in-depth experience of yoga will be rewarding for you regardless of your future intentions. We encourage all trainees to simply take this step on their journey and see where it leads them!

I am not able to do some advanced postures. Can I still take this training?

Yes! While this training is not suitable for the brand-new yogi, we welcome all serious students with a minimum of 6 months of consistent practice. The Teacher Training Program is an inclusive program. Since yoga is an individual practice, we expect and welcome different levels of physical ability. Your commitment and desire to deepen your understanding of yoga are most important!

How do I receive my certification and register with Yoga Alliance?

Once you have successfully completed all requirements of the training (100% attendance or completed makeups, 100% completion and passing grade on homework, passing mark on written final exam, and passing evaluation on final practical exam), you will receive a graduation certificate and the necessary paperwork to register with Yoga Alliance. More information about Yoga Alliance registration is available at www.yogaalliance.org.

After the 200-Hour ISHTA Yoga Training, how can I study ISHTA more deeply?

For the trainee who is serious about teaching as a career or wishes to further commit themselves to study and practice, we offer a 300-Hour advanced training. This program is designed to greatly enhance your understanding of ISHTA Yoga and refine your skills as a teacher. Because ISHTA Yoga encourages individuality in all its forms, we have also developed a series of specialty training programs. We offer a range of intensive specialty course which can count towards your 300 hour certification, including Meditation, Yoga Nidra, and Restorative Yoga. We also have our ISHTA Masters program, for those who have taken our full 500 hour training, which is an even deeper dive into the rich ISHTA lineage.

Can I teach at ISHTA Yoga after completing the 200-Hour training?

All trainees progress at their own rate given their experience and understanding. Still, it is our strong belief that most trainees are not yet fully ready to teach after a 200-Hour training. We require all our teachers to be 500-Hour certified, meaning that they have completed the ISHTA 300-Hour training after their 200-Hour program.

Are scholarships or work-study positions available?

One work-study position is available for each training program for a 50% tuition discount. This trainee serves as the In- Training Assistant (ITA) for their training program, performing vital organizational and administrative tasks such as tracking attendance, collecting and tracking homework, and various other duties as assigned. This student must be responsible, organized, and have a strong competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Zoom. Those interested in the ITA (In- Training Assistant) position must have the schedule flexibility to include 2-5 hours per week in addition to the regular teacher training curriculum. To apply for the ITA work-study position, please email IshtaU@ishtayoga.com. Additionally we have a limited number of work-study options available.

What are the payment and refund policies for the ISHTA Teacher Training?

A $500 non-refundable deposit is due upon acceptance. Remaining tuition is due no later than two weeks prior to the training start date. In the four weeks prior to the start of training or after training begins, no refunds are available. Trainings require a minimum of 8 enrolled students to run. In the event that there are less than 8 trainees enrolled in a training ISHTA will inform you two weeks ahead of the scheduled date with a full refund.

Do trainees receive any discounts or specials? What about classes?

Yes! You’ll receive free classes with which to complete your requirements for the training. Early early bird and early bird sign-ups receive a certain amount of additional free classes leading up to the training. During a long-form training you will receive special pricing on membership for the duration of the training. More details? Reach out to IshtaU@ishtayoga.com.

 

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