Certification Courses
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BREATH-CENTRIC PRACTICES
Knowledge and tradition of yoga is learned and handed down from teacher to student. Professor Krishmacharya and his son TKV Desikachar and their students in the lineage, all relied on the fundamental truth that breath is the core of everything. Their teachings provide an integrated view of breath as it relates to yoga practice, breath as it relates to movement and finally breath as it relates to the fundamental deepest principles of yoga itself.
At SMYC we embrace and combine this knowledge with modern approaches to mental and physical well-being, and offer a transformational breath-centric approach that can be tailored to meet the needs of each individual
YOGA ALLIANCE CREDENTIALED AND COMPLIANT
SMYC is registered with Yoga Alliance and offers RYT-200, RYT-300, and RYT-500 credentialed courses. Additionally, SMYC is credentialed as a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) and offers numerus short courses many of which may qualify for Continuing Education hours for RYTs. Please see below for a list of our course offerings, workshops and events.
TRAINING CONSISTS OF ESSENTIAL CONTACT AND NON-CONTACT HOURS, AS OUTLINED BY YOGA ALLIANCE, INCLUDING
Self-Study (Svadhyaya)
It is important that students develop a routine of self-study and self-reflection.
Practice
Applying theoretical knowledge to self-practice and teaching: asana modifications, adaptations, adjustments and personal alignments, breathing adaptations, and teaching methodologies.
Periodic Assessments
There will be periodic evaluation throughout the training. Students need to successfully complete all assessments; written, verbal, and practical in order to meet the course and certification requirements.
Theory And Philosophy Lectures
Sessions and discussions that will cover all relevant topics required by Yoga Alliance
Observation And Supervised Teaching
Observing classes and leading group sessions under supervision
Guidance
We encourage students to regularly interact with teachers with regards to their self-practice and study to help with their progress.
Mentorship
In addition to mentorship discussions during the 200, 300 and 500-hour courses, ATHA offers a mentorship program for students who want additional individual mentoring for any topics. This will be outside of the course hours and students would need to discuss the time, days and fees with the respective teacher