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Course Description

Since 1968, when Swami Vishnudevananda created the first Yoga Teachers' Training Course ever taught in the West, his vision was to establish a world of peace, by educating each person on how to obtain the inner peace within. Swamiji designed the Teachers' Training Course (TTC) to closely resemble India's ancient Gurukula System, in which the student's daily life is a practical immersion of Yoga teachings. It is this approach that the month-long structure provides you with the deepest experience and connection.

The course is registered with the Yoga Alliance at a 200-hour level. It is highly encouraged for TTC grads, or yoga teachers from other lineages, to participate in to refresh, renew and enhance your understanding of Yoga's ancient philosophy and lifestyle.

Learn more about our TTC program

Course Curriculum

Asana (yoga postures) 
Pranayama (breathing practices)
Meditation Theory & Practice
Mantra & Sacred Chanting
Vedanta & Yoga Theory
Bhagavad Gita
Mantra Meditations
Kriyas (cleansing practices)                                                   
Yoga Diet
Anatomy & Physiology 
Ayurveda Introductions
and much more... 

Additional Information

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What to Bring

Yoga asana clothing*
Karma Yoga (volunteer service) clothing - may be in garden, housekeeping, etc.
Rain boots, umbrella, rain jacket
Hiking shoes
Personal toiletries
Swimsuit for our wood-burning sauna

You may also wish to purchase items from our Yoga Boutique, pariticipate in offsite day trips or visit our Well Being Center. Additional fees required.

* You will receive a TTC uniform for all satsangs and lectures.

Required Text Books

The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga by Swami Vishnudevananda
Bhagavad Gita with Swami Sivananda's commentary

Text books are available at our Yoga Boutique for an additional cost or you can bring your own copies. You will receive your trianing manual upon arrival.

Course Tuition

$2310 – Tent Space
$2960 – Shared Room
$3220 – Double Room
$3740 – Single Room

The course cost above includes your organic vegetarian meals, classes, accommodations, training manual and use of the ashram grounds. It does not include your training course textbooks (required and available at our boutique) or any of our Well Being Center services.

Registration Information

Thank you fory our interest in our training program. It is one of the most well-rounded training programs in the world today. Refined, yet practical. To register, first fill out our online application. Then call our registration office to make your payment in full over the phone. 

Registration office:  (845) 436-6492.