Aloka Life Yoga Alliance® Certification

Our Connecticut based Yoga Alliance® Teacher Training (RYT 200 hour) is focused on the therapeutic aspects of yoga and is designed to train teachers to work holistically with students based on individual needs. During the training we will teach you a variety of yoga techniques to bring the body into balance, reduce stress, and open energetically. An in-depth study of anatomy and physiology will prepare the Yoga teacher to work safely and effectively with students of all levels as well as offering rehabilitation to those students with health concerns. Trainees will also study the Yogic Texts, explore and experience the energetic bodies, and develop a meditation practice. You will leave confident, capable, and inspired to teach absolute beginners to more advanced practitioners.

Section #1: Yoga philosophy & The Eight limbs of yoga, movement terminology, connective tissues of the body, anatomy and physiology of the bones and joints of the upper extremity, asana classes and asana lab

Section #2: Movement terminology, anatomy and physiology of the bones and joints of the lower extremity and the axial body, asana class and lab

Section #3: Anatomy and physiology of the muscles of the upper extremity, head and neck, asana class and lab

Section #4: Anatomy and physiology of the muscles of the trunk, pelvis, thigh, leg, asana class and lab

Section #5: Respiratory system, digestive system, nutrition, pranayama, meditation techniques, bandhas, mudras, asana class and lab

Section #6: Cardiovascular system, energy anatomy (chakras, nadis, marma points), sequencing, asana class and lab

Section #7: Yoga therapy for common injuries and conditions, business of yoga, asana class and lab

Section #8: Kinesiology with asana class and lab

Yoga Alliance® Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT® 200) requirements:

• Completion of all eight sections above
• 37 hours of additional yoga class practice
• 20 hours of observing, assisting, and teaching class
• 20 hours of independent study
• Grade of 70% or higher on final written and practical exam

Your decision to participate in our Yoga Training can potentially alter your life in a profound manner. We are committed to having every student walk away with a clear, powerful, and practical understanding of all aspects of yoga. We encourage you to either write or call us to discuss the training on a personal level with any concerns or questions you may have. Please either e-mail or call us with the information requested below. We look forward to meeting you!

• Send name, address, phone number and email contact info
• Experience practicing yoga (ie. styles, teachers, etc)
• Short note on main reason for taking a Yoga Teacher Training Program.
• Write us at info@alokalife.com or call Alexa at 203-988-4190
• Check Schedule Page for specific training dates and locations in the New York/CT Tri-State area. For Teacher Trainee testimonials please check Testimonials Page.
• Cost of the entire Yoga Alliance® Teacher Training is $2700. . Payment may be made upfront or in installments over the course of the training.. Price includes Aloka Life Teacher Training manual plus two additional books.
• Other required books:
• Kinesiology by Joseph Muscolino
• The Muscular System Manual by Joseph Muscolino
• Memmler’s Structure and Function of the Human Body by Barbara Janson Cohen & Jason Taylor

Connecticut Yoga Alliance® Teacher Trainings and Yoga Workshops are featured at Aloka Life Yoga. Guided yoga meditation and Yoga Asana CD workout CDs and videos. We also offer Yoga instruction in Connecticut, New York and New England as well as nutrition and lifestyle support.. We offer yoga certification and group and private yoga classes in CT and NY, lectures and yoga breakthrough workshops using principles of yoga therapy and Ayurveda. Our influences include styles such as Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga yoga, Viniyoga, Iyengar yoga and Bikram yoga. Hatha (physical) yoga prepares the body for meditation and we believe that meditation is essential to calm the mind and increase our sense of wellness. If you would like to receive updates regarding our yoga workshops in CT, NY and MA, yoga alliance® trainings and yoga products please subscribe to our e-mail list by sending an “add request” to: info@alokalife.com.