SOYA Yoga Teacher Training 500 Hour Distance Program
The SOYA 500
hour Distance Education Course is completed through the SOYA
Yoga Teacher Training Penticton
Headquarters. This program covers the same curriculum as the RYT500®
Extended Program. However, this program is designed for those of you
who are unable to attend monthly Teacher Training meetings at one of
our locations. Our Distance Education training is recognized by
YogaBC and the International Yoga Teachers' Association (IYTA).
It is currently under review for Registry with Yoga Alliance.
Distance Education training requires you to have high-speed internet access and SKYPE (which is a free download at www.skype.com) in order to participate in regular discussions to review your written lessons.
Completing the SOYA Teacher Training by in
this fashion requires your regular attendance in Hatha Yoga instruction
with 
Independent
SOYA Faculty. You will also be required to be present for a written
and practical exam.
The SOYA 500 Hour Distance Education Program extends over 1 to 2 years, depending on your time and pace with the lessons. You will complete written assignments covering:
- The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- The Upanishads
- The Bhagavad Gita
- The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- The Chakras, Kriyas, Koshas and Mudras
- Meditation, Pranayama, and Professionalism
- Sanskrit and Kirtan
- Creating Lesson Plans
- Specialized Yoga Project
These will give you a thorough understanding of the main paths of yoga; Hatha, Raja, Jnana, Bhakti and Karma yoga.
In addition to these assignments above, you
will
attend Hatha Yoga classes or workshops with one of our Independent
SOYA Faculty. (286 hours, or the equivalent of approximately 4
classes per week over 2 years). You can enjoy many different styles of
Hatha Yoga in this manner. Because of the variety of possible classes
and workshops you can take with these Teachers, you will pay for these
classes directly to the source of instruction.
If you have a favourite Yoga Teacher who is
not listed with us as Independent
SOYA Faculty, contact us and we will see if we can add them to the list.
To deepen your understanding of yoga and its benefits, one of your assignments will be to complete a Specialized Yoga Research Project in a preapproved topic of your choice, such as Yoga for Children, Pregnancy, Athletes, Arthritis, Scoliosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Seniors, etc. This project will be your final "thesis". Research includes understanding the Anatomy and Physiology related to your project, how to teach this specialized group, and organized study with Primary Faculty or Independent SOYA Faculty members who have the skills related to your project. Upon completion of the RYT500® Hour Extended Program there is a written and practical exam
Additional Requirements:
If you have not already taken a course in
Anatomy and Physiology you will need one. A great course can be found
at www.ed2go.com for approximately
$150.
This will cover the systems of the body in six weeks.
You will need current certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR.
Program Cost $2250.00 Payable in 6 postdated cheques for January, May, and September of each year, starting with the month you begin the program. First payment for $750.00 and 5 additional payments each for $300.00.
Program fees include books, Teacher Training Manual, SOYA Teacher Directory listing, Practical and Written Exams, and GST.
Program fees do not include additional hours
of Hatha Yoga instruction with Primary Faculty or
Independent SOYA Faculty (approx 4 classes per week), Anatomy &
Physiology, First Aid and CPR. These costs are additional and paid by
you directly to the source of instruction.
To apply for Training, Click Here!
We look forward to sharing this wonderful
journey of yoga sadhana with you!
Namaste,
Marion (Mugs) McConnell