THE CHICAGO SCHOOL OF YOGA CURRICULUM
The Chicago School of Yoga Teacher Training Program is a 200 hour Training Program
Welcome to the curriculum page of The Chicago School of Yoga. Our comprehensive and flexible 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program is designed to support you in becoming a certified yoga instructor, enhancing your personal practice, and preparing you to teach yoga and meditation confidently.
Program Overview
Structure and Timeline
Duration:
Most students complete the program within one trimester, but you have up to two years to finish all coursework and obtain certification.
Guidance:
Our highly experienced faculty will guide and support you throughout the program.
Foundation:
Our curriculum is structured to provide a solid foundation in teaching yoga and meditation, applicable both in personal practice and professional instruction.
Flexibility and Support
The curriculum may vary based on class size and faculty availability. Our program is designed to be flexible, ensuring that students can complete their training without stress, even if life events cause interruptions.
Curriculum Highlights
Our curriculum includes a diverse range of yoga styles and practices:
Hatha
Vinyasa
Yin
Prenatal
Meditation
Modules and Required Reading
Yoga History and Philosophy
Explore the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita.
Theory and Practice
Learn asana, pranayama, chanting, meditation, kriyas, lifestyle, relationships, and visualization techniques.
Independent Project
Design and present a project in your area of interest to the class on commencement day.
Teaching Practice
Collaboratively design class sequences and teach them to fellow students.
Completion Requirements
Active Participation
Engage fully in all classes and activities.
Assignments
Complete all given assignments.
Project
Develop and present your independent project.
Modules
Successfully complete all 10 modules.
Tuition
Ensure all tuition fees are paid in full.
Description of Modules
Module 101: Introduction to Teacher Certification
Introduction to teaching, history of yoga, basics of asana, teacher-student chant, subtle anatomy, and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Begin teaching fellow students.
Module 102: Anatomy & Physiology
General anatomy and physiology, Five Mayas model, various yoga poses, Ayurmantra, and Bhagavad Gita introduction.
Module 103: Yoga as a Holistic System
Chakras theory and practice, Prana Agni Mala model, side bends and inversions, and course planning.
Module 104: Dynamics of Breathing
Prana, pranayama, kriya yoga theory and practice, Sun Salutation, vinyasa concept, and Gayatri mantra.
Module 105: Sequencing and Gentle Yoga
Sequencing, Yajna model, chanting in meditation or asana, and teaching a gentle or Yin yoga class.
Module 106: Advanced Pranayama and Visualization
Pranayama techniques, creating a specific atmosphere, teaching dynamic classes, visualization art, relationships, and prenatal yoga teaching advice.
Module 107: The Business of Yoga
Essentials of being a good teacher, teaching tools (essential oils, music, props), and arm balances.
Module 108: Ayurveda and Yoga
Ayurveda, arm balances, standing balances, teaching restorative/gentle classes, and reviewing Yin yoga teaching skills.
Module 109: Leading Private Classes
Leading private classes, understanding and developing student learning styles.
Module 110: Class Project Presentation and Closing Ceremony
Presentation of class projects, review of student progress, closing ceremony, distribution of completion certificates, and group celebration.
