in depth Yoga teacher training 200 +300hrs

Asana, Philosophy and meditation

Level 1 starting March 2024!

Are you looking for a high quality Yoga Teacher training? This course offers a non-dogmatic approach to the philosophy and practice of yoga: Yoga history is based on recent groundbreaking research including both the Hindu and Buddhist perspectives. Our approach to teaching is student centered in that we adapt the Ashtanga sequence to the individual student´s anatomy and circumstances. The course has two parts 200 and 300 hours with Yoga Alliance Accreditation 

 Who is this course for?

This on-site program, located in Oslo, is aimed at you who are a dedicated yoga practitioner or teacher with an honest wish to deepen your understanding of yoga. It is for you who are ready to make a transition into yoga as an embodied philosophy and a spiritual practice. This is a course for you who:

·       Are well established in your asana practice, (min 2 years of regular practice)

·       May have completed a 200 hours TTC course and wonder what to do next

·       Want to teach philosophy, meditation and workshop style classes

·       Want to make all aspects of yoga a greater part of your life

·       See the value of being part of a community of like-minded practitioners

Your instructor on this course is Ellen Johannesen; level 2 authorized by KPJAYI and one of Norway´s most experienced Ashtanga Yoga teachers. With more than 30 years of experience, Ellen teaches yoga based on her extensive background in movement, first as contemporary dancer and later as an advanced level Ashtanga practitioner. Ellen is deeply engaged in Eastern philosophy, holding an MA degree in Buddhist studies and Himalayan languages. She is well versed in the practices of the Himalayan yogis, speaks fluent Tibetan and works as both an oral interpreter and textual translator of Buddhism. She is a practitioner of the Vajrayana path of Buddhism and also pursues an interest in the scientific research into the benefits of contemplative practices. In this context she has undergone extensive courses in Sadhana tantric rituals, positive psychology and neuroscience and sustainable compassion. Ellen is a much -loved teacher of asana as well as philosophy and meditation. She runs Mysore classes, pilgrimages and retreats in Nepal and teaches regularly throughout Norway and internationally.  

 What will I learn from an in depth-course? 

This course provides the support and guidance you need to take your practice to the next level. You will be guided to widen the scope of your practice and teaching to include meditation, philosophy and workshop style teaching. You will learn to apply anatomic principles to teaching, make safe hands on adjustments and effectively adapt your teaching to different groups of students. You will learn to apply the philosophy of yoga as a transformative sadhana practice that keeps you grounded and inspired. You will also contribute to a sangha, a community of practitioners and teachers who are there to support and monitor your progress. So why not study yoga in a wide and deep context, why not aspire to be the best version of yourself as a practitioner, a teacher and a human being? 

Course content

Level 1:  The bare Basics

We have split the course into two modules with slightly different focuses. The first module is concerned with learning the tools of Yoga, getting a good understanding of anatomy, learning the history and philosophy of Yoga and starting a contemplative practice. 

Course content:

•    Mysore self practice and Master classes

• The history and philosophy of yoga both in the East and West

•       Anatomy and how to apply anatomic principles in your teaching. 

•      Embodying yogic wisdom through contemplation and daily meditation sadhana.

• Guest lectures

Level 2: An Integral Approach to Yoga Philosophy and Practice 

The second module is concerned with practical application of our knowledge: applying anatomy to workshop style teaching, applying our knowledge of philosophy to a dialogue with the Buddhist and Tantric perspectives and applying our contemplative sadhana of loving-kindness to be present in all our activities. NB! the requirements of joining this course is the completion of level one or completion of the two online courses: 30 hours Anatomy with David Keil (yoganatomy.com) and An introuction to the History and Philosophy of Yoga (yogicstudies.com). Both courses can be purchased at student price from us upon signing up for level 2!

Course content:

• Ashtanga yoga self-practice "Mysore style"

• Adjustment technique workshops,

• Comparative study of central yoga texts from the Buddhist and Hindu traditions

• Contemplative techniques, Sustainable compassion (online material) is provided as preparation for class teachings)

Each course module takes place over six weekends of three days, Friday-Sunday.

Course dates

Level 2 2024/2025 (ongoing)

7-10 November

13-15 December

2025

9-13 January

6-10 February

13-17 March

2-4 May

Level 1 Starting January 2025

17-19 January

14-16 February

14-16 Mars

9-11 May

6-8 June

29-31 August

Course Location: Scenehuset, Oslo Norway

Participation:

You are expected to engage with the course material throughout the duration of the course. Parts of the background material will be given in the form of online courses that you will follow between sessions. When we meet you must have completed the assigned parts of the home study and completed the written assignments and quizzes related to it. You are also expected to engage in a daily meditation and contemplation practice, such as Loving Kindness or Calm Abiding meditation, throughout the course. You will be asked to keep a personal journal to self-monitor your progress.

Credits:

This course is Yoga Alliance (YA) registered. If you already are a Yoga alliance registered teacher, you will earn credits for continued education  (CE) from four of the individual parts of this program (Philosophy, History, and Anatomy). You will also earn credits in philosophy and history from Yogic Studies. The course will take place centrally in Oslo, Norway. If you have further inquiries about the course, do not hesitate to contact us and we´ll do our best to answer your questions!