Designed for those who want to learn and develop, with seriousness, the art of teaching Yoga.
Lisbon • Valencia | October to July
This course is aimed at practitioners with over 3 years of regular yoga practice with teachers trained by CPY who have previously and successfully completed the Development of Personal Practice course (C.D.P.P).
It consists of a monthly seminar (week-end), with a total duration of 3 academic years. The course must be accompanied by 2-4 weekly practice classes with a teacher, and 4-6 hours of study and individual practice per week. In this course all the theoretical and practical topics of interest and relevance for Yoga instructor training are discussed and studied, such as:
• Physical postures (Ásana)
• Breathing exercises (Pránáyáma)
• Relaxation techniques (Yoganidra)
• Meditation (Samyama)
• Purification exercises (Kriyas)
• Yoga history and philosophy
• Yoga teaching techniques and pedagogy
• Anatomy and physiology
• Ethics for Yoga teachers
Annual evaluation tests are performed, and before finishing the third year of training, the student must do an internship at CPY. All students are guided towards the development of their own practice in a personalized way, and according to their particular characteristics.
Frequently Asked Questions about Instructor’s Training Course
In the yoga instructors course, and to pass the year, do I have to be examined?
Although a continuous evaluation method is followed, at the end of each year the student must complete a practical and theoretical evaluation exam and may only progress to the next year upon successful completion.
Can I introduce myself as a CPYOGA Yoga teacher and teach while I am attending the yoga instructor course?
No. The student is only qualified to teach Yoga and present themselves as a Yoga instructor after successfully completing the three years of the course and receiving the Hatha Yoga instructor diploma.
I don’t intend to be a Yoga instructor, but I want to learn more about myself and Hatha Yoga. Can I sign up in the yoga instructors course?
Yes. However, the student must complete and pass exams at the end of each of the three years in order to progress from year to year and finish the course.
What is the content of the yoga instructor training course?
The course includes the study of philosophical, technical and practical texts of Hatha Yoga; the development of Yoga as a practical lifestyle; technical training for the progression of simple and complex Hatha Yoga asanas; the technical, theoretical and practical foundations of Pranayama; the practice and theory supporting Hatha Yoga Kriyas (Sat Karma); the practical and theoretical development of Samyama (meditation); learning how to use yoga materials to enhance practice quality; pedagogical components for teaching Hatha Yoga; and ethical principles for Yoga teachers.
How long do I need to practice Yoga to sign up in the yoga instructors course?
You must have between six months to one year of regular and consistent Hatha Yoga practice, with a recommendation of one to two years, at CPYOGA or with one of the accredited instructors, in order to start the course with a solid foundation of knowledge, experience and mastery of the basic Hatha Yoga techniques.
Can a beginner practitioner sign up in the yoga instructors course?
Yes, as long as the previous practice requirement is met. The student should also maintain a regular weekly practice, at least twice per week, at CPYOGA or with one of the accredited teachers.
How long is the yoga instructor course?
The course has a total duration of three years, with 240 in-person hours. In addition, the student should reserve between three to five hours per week for practice, study and completion of the assigned work.