200 hour vinyasa and restorative yoga teacher training
200 hour Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga teacher training at Flying Tree Yoga, Medellín, Colombia
BECOME A QUALIFIED YOGA TEACHER WITH OUR 200 HOUR VINYASA AND RESTORATIVE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING!
School registered with the Yoga Alliance
Join us on a personal journey to deepen your own practice, explore the beauty of Yoga and prepare yourself to share classes as a teacher in the modern world.
In our course you will learn an alignment based practice used in both Vinyasa Flow classes and Restorative Yoga classes. At Flying Tree we believe strongly in the power of community, and you will be supported in a family of like-minded individuals who are here to explore this beautiful and deep practice together. Our experienced and passionate instructors are here to guide you along the way.
Our course is registered with the Yoga Alliance and will allow you to become a RYT-200 hour teacher.
A journey to the self:
Our course is based on the wisdom of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, which guides us towards stilling the mind and connecting with higher states of consciousness. You will learn to practice Asana (postures) in a steady, safe and comfortable manner, based on an understanding of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Our course includes both the Vinyasa Flow and Restorative styles of Yoga, and is accessible to both new practitioners and experienced yogis alike.
Pranayama (breath-work) techniques will help you manage your vital energy and direct the focus of your mind before learning meditation techniques, including breath meditation and body scan. In addition, you will learn more about your personal constitution through a close study of Ayurveda and the system of the Chakras, with the aim of finding balance on a physical, energetic and mental level.
Taking on the role of the teacher:
Once you have begun to deepen your personal understanding of the path of Yoga, you will be prepared to share these techniques with others and take on the role of the teacher. You will learn to craft safe and effective sequences, for both vinyasa flow and restorative yoga, that can be adapted to a range of different students with different physical needs. You will furthermore learn to direct practice through effective cueing, demonstration and use of adjustments and assists.
Our vision:
We hope you enjoy this course, and find it as useful as we have in making positive changes in both our own lives and the lives of our students. All of what we share here comes from the heart, and has been tried and tested by our teachers and their predecessors over the millennia. We share these teachings with sincerity, love and respect for the cultural and historical traditions of Yoga, while looking forward to its continued sharing around the globe in the future.
Many people like to speak with us over Zoom or Whatsapp so we can discuss your needs and answer any questions you might have - let us know if you would like to organise a chat! Otherwise do write us with any questions.
“The is an excellent school with expert teachers. They are flexible and kind people - I had an amazing experience and highly recommend this school and the teachers of Flying Tree Yoga”
THE SYLLABUS
Techniques, training and practice: 88 hours, including:
Asana exploration - an introduction to the physical postures, alignment, physiology, benefits and contraindications, as well as useful modifications and alternatives to suit a wide range of students.
Advanced asana workshop - a time to play and experiment with inversions and balances!
A review of the sun salutations including the cultural and historical context
Pranayama - breathing techniques to control our vital energy and prepare us for meditation
Meditation - a thorough introduction to mindfulness meditation techniques
The energetic body: an introduction to chakras
Mantras - tools to work with the mind and set intentions
Guided practice to thoroughly familiarize with all of the above!
Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics: 30 hours, including:
Applied anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the human body for yoga practice
Common injuries and pathologies
Yoga humanities: 32 hours, including:
The history of Yoga & introduction to famous teachers
An introduction to the core philosophy of Yoga: the 8 limbs of yoga and Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
Ethical considerations as yoga teachers, including the Yamas and Niyamas
An introduction to Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of holistic medicine
Professional essentials: 50 hours, including:
Sequencing for a Vinyasa flow practice - how to create a safe and effective class
Sequencing for Restorative Yoga
Cueing, language and use of voice in class
How to demo postures in class
Adjustments and hands-on assists: how to use your hands in a safe and responsible way
Qualities of a good teacher
Professional skills: how to continue your yoga journey once you have finished the training.
Teaching practice as the lead teacher for both asana, pranayama and meditation.
Observation, evaluation, discussion and feedback
THE YOGA ALLIANCE
The course is affiliated with the Yoga Alliance, the largest nonprofit association representing the yoga community, with over 7,000 Registered Yoga Schools (RYS) and more than 100,000 Registered Yoga Teachers. Our course will allow you to become a registered RYT-200 Yoga teacher. You can find more info here.
INTERNSHIPS PROGRAM
Our program is unique in offering you the ability to follow it up by gaining professional teaching experience in our studio, Flying Tree Yoga! With the support of our senior teaching team, you will plan and deliver classes to the general public and receive constructive feedback. It's a great way to find your feet as a teacher in a safe and nurturing space.
Our teacher training will always be followed by an internships program, allowing you to spend 2 months preparing yourself for the wider world of Yoga teaching.
For those who are interested in learning to teach Yoga in Spanish, we also offer language courses for Yoga teaches.
Click here to visit our dedicated internship page!
DATES AND PRICING
2024
Course 1
January 13th to February 10th 2024: teacher training program
February 17th to March 15th 2024: internship program (totally optional)
Course 2
June 29th to July 27th 2024: teacher training program
August 3rd to August 30th 2024: internship program (totally optional)
Course 3
October 5th to November 2nd 2024: teacher training program
November 9th to December 6th 2024: internship program (totally optional)
Price for the YTT (includes accommodation but not food): $1599 USD
Price for the YTT AND Internship program (includes accommodation but not food): $2399 USD
Please write us for more information!
“ I’m truly grateful to have had the opportunity to have been part of such an amazing community that supports and encourages one another and of course for Andrews unwavering guidance and instructions ”
“Flying Tree has a very comprehensive and thoughtful approach to their yoga teacher training. They are careful to give attention to both the scientific and philosophical aspects of the practice. Upon completion of the course you will have a profound respect for all aspects of the yogic lifestyle and an understanding that goes far beyond the asanas. The instructors are warm, personable, knowledgable, and extremely accessible. There was never a moment I felt unheard or unable to seek direct guidance. I feel fortunate for my time in the program and so will you.”