HYF offers 500-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings in the Tradition of T. Krishnamacharya in San Francisco, Chicago and New York. Next Training starts in San Francisco January 2012 (we are full for 2011). See information below.

Teacher training Information sessions
Friday, September 23rd and Friday, October 28th
5-6pm General information session
6-9pm Observe current teacher training program module

Since September 2007, the Healing Yoga Foundation (HYF) has been offering rich holistic-based 500-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings in the Tradition of T. Krishnamacharya.

Our Trainings provide a precious opportunity to study yoga in the Tradition of T. Krishnamacharya. A Tradition where the approach to healing is holistic, treating the mind, body and spirit as a whole, and each person as an individual; where yoga is uncompromisingly adapted to the student, and not just the student to yoga.

The student-teacher relationship was always at the heart of T. Krishnamacharya's teaching; in this Training this relationship establishes the foundation for learning. Each student will be assigned a mentor, who provides support and advice throughout the Training. The course equips students with the tools to teach group classes and general individual sessions. It is appropriate to those wishing to become yoga teachers, and to those who teach already but wish to change or perfect their methods. It also applies to those simply seeking to deepen their knowledge of yoga for their own personal practice and evolution.

On successful completion of the Training, a certificate is issued by the Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation (KHYF), valid for five years, and the student will be registered as a yoga teacher affiliated with the KHYF.

Training Schedule
We are currently conducting or planning trainings in the following cities:

San Francisco (September 2007 - June 2010) - admissions closed

Chicago (January 2009 - June 2011) - admissions closed

San Francisco (January 29, 2010 - June 10, 2012) - admissions closed

San Francisco (January 28, 2011 - June 23, 2013) - applications now available

• For more information or to apply, please download:
  San Francisco Training Information Packet
  San Francisco Training Application Form
  

Training Program Highlights

• 500-hour training organized into 25 weekend modules.
• Manageable weekend schedule over 2 years, on average 9 weekends per year.
• Students will be trained to teach group classes and private classes for general health and wellness, while learning to tailor practices to individual needs.
• Rich holistic-based curriculum established by the Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation (KHYF) under the guidance of TKV Desikachar and Kausthub Desikachar.
• Curriculum includes over 400 hours of classroom instruction that will allow participants to explore more deeply the holistic-based Tradition of T. Krishnamacharya. Topics covered include but are not limited to:
  • Foundations and Techniques of Asana;
  • Course Planning, Sequencing, and Observation;
  • Yoga Philosophy;
  • Pranayama and Meditation;
  • Mantras and Chanting; and
  • Anatomy and Physiology.
• 25 hours of individual mentor instruction, help you develop a personal yoga practice and support your yoga studies.
• Flexible payment plan available to all and financial assistance options available to qualified applicants.
• Graduates will be certified as KHYF Yoga Teachers certification from the KYHF and eligible for registration through Yoga Alliance.
• Faculty includes Senior Teacher Trainers from around the country that have studied extensively in the Tradition of T. Krishnamacharya for many years.

Application Procedure
If you would like to apply for inclusion in our Yoga Teacher Training program, please download and thoroughly read our Training Information Packet and Application Form for the Training you wish to apply for. All applicants are asked to provide current letters of recommendation from two people who have known them for at least two years. The letters of recommendation should include thoughts on the communication skills of the applicant, as well as strengths and weaknesses of the applicant. All applicants will also be interviewed as part of the application process, once we have received your application, we will schedule an interview with you at a convenient time.

After you have read our materials or if you have any additional questions, please contact trainings@healingyoga.org for more information.