San Diego Yoga - BKS Iyengar Yoga Centers for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Students

New format being developed!

Check back for the new Teacher Training format! It will be a modular system that makes it easier for out-of-towners to attend.

Course Description

The course is designed to impart the basic skills necessary to become a certified introductory level teacher in the Iyengar Yoga method.

Class time is balanced between direct teaching, student teaching, guided practice, and required theory. Whenever possible the teaching is active so that students experience the validity of what is taught instead of memorizing mere words. Regular guided practice and refinement develops the students' understanding, knowledge, confidence, and ability.

Home assignments include reading, writing and practice logs. We review and correct your logs to help you practice more effectively. As your practice deepens and improves, your foundation for teaching broadens.

Trainees are encouraged to meet weekly with one another to reinforce the lessons learned.

An extensive Apprenticeship Program is available.

Trainees should attend regular Iyengar yoga classes for a sufficiently long period of time to establish the fundamentals in this method before attempting teacher training.

Training is in these five basic areas:

ASANA & PRANAYAMA: You will study and teach the 64 asanas and 3 pranayamas as outlined in the Teacher In Training & Introductory Syllabi in the IYNAUS Certification Manual.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY: We will introduce you to basic human anatomy and physiology. In particular, you will study the ways in which the systems of the human body function during asana and pranayama.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY: You will study and practice essential techniques of teaching group classes. A few examples are: how to setup a class, effective demonstrations, learning to "see," pacing, sequencing, linking, and much more.

PHILOSOPHY: You will read from yoga texts such as Light on Yoga, Light on Pranayama, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and the Bhagavad Gita. We will emphasize the integration of these principles into your practice and teaching.

BASIC THERAPEUTICS: Common ailments and conditions typically seen in a yoga class will be covered. Areas include: Low back, neck, knees, shoulders, wrists, high and low blood pressure, headaches and menstruation.

Meeting Dates

Meeting times to be arranged. All meetings held at the Ocean Beach studio. We reserve the right to change meeting dates. The meeting dates are as follows:

Course Fee

Check back for course fees & hours. All course materials (except books) are included.

Reservation policy:

Check back for deposit information. Tuition is due before the first meeting of the course. Space is limited so reserve early.

Mail your deposit to:

Teacher Training Course
4704 East Mountain View Dr.
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 226-2202

Make checks payable to:
BKS Iyengar Yoga Centers of San Diego