Yoga Teacher Training
Learn to teach Yoga at Sala school
Facilitated by Sarah Lindsay, with help from Kirsty van de Geer. Whether you feel called to teach yoga, or merely crave the spacious, immersive quality of a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, Sala School is a place to explore, embody and recharge. Run over six weekends in Ponsonby, we invite you to step into your Yoga practice like never before.
The Sala YTT is Yoga Alliance accredited and has been lovingly developed so that you may deepen your understanding of Yoga but also be empowered to find your own, authentic voice as a teacher. Yoga is not limited to asana technique or technical instruction. At the heart of yoga, there must be an inspiration – a feeling or an attitude, which fills the practice with life, so that your yoga becomes a force that transforms your life in line with your own highest intentions.
There is a non-refundable $500 deposit. The remainder of the course must be paid in full before the course begins.
Upcoming training information
Bookings open
This course comes with required readings, homework and presentations which contribute towards your 200 hours of teacher training. After the training, there will be options for mentorships with key teachers, as well as opportunities to assist, facilitate and teach community classes at SALA.
April 2024
Dates:
Week 1: Fri 26 - Sun 28 April
Week 2: Fri 3 - Sun 5 May
Week 3: Fri 10 - Sun 12 May
-One week break-
Week 4: Fri 24 - Sun 26 May
Week 5: Fri 31 - Sun 2 June
Week 6: Fri 7 - Sun 9 June
Syllabus
Principles and ethics of SALA Teacher Training
General definition of Yoga
Notes on the history of Yoga
The 8 Limbed Path
Eastern Energetics
The Chakra’s
The Deities
Principles of practise
The elements of teaching
The Art of Sequencing
The Power of Language
The Art of Touch
Yoga ethics
The Business of Yoga
Alignment & Yogic anatomy
(some) Key muscles of Yoga
The organ body
The body - mind matrix
Integration
Sample day
Friday
4.30pm - 8.30pm
Self development with Sarah
Asana, free movement, free writing and discussion
Saturday
9.30am - 1.30pm Asana Practise and Yoga methodology with Sarah
1.30pm - 2.30pm Lunch
2.30pm - 6.30pm Embodied Anatomy with Kirsty
Sunday
9.30am - 1pm Yoga methodology with Sarah
1pm - 1.30pm Sanskrit with Kirsty
1.30pm - 2.30pm Lunch
2.30pm - 6.30pm Philosophy with Kirsty
What to expect
Authentic foundations
Dive beneath the surface of traditional Hatha Yoga and what that means for modern practitioners. As you gather a deeper understanding of this potent practise, you will teach with greater authenticity, insight and esteem.
Self development
Combining creative writing, CBT and movement exercises, you will leave this YTT with a deeper understanding of self and more intimate relationship with yourself.
Teach with authority
Learn to teach powerfully potent vinyasa yoga classes, combining energetically spiritual themes with modern anatomy, alignment and biomechanics.
Affordable and flexible
Live out your dreams to teach yoga with weekend part time hours which fit around family life and work. We also have early bird pricing and payment plans available, with only $500 to secure your space.
Live Yoga off the mat
Explore yoga as a lifestyle through Ayurvedic medicine, plant-based diets and meditative rituals. As you tap into your inner resources, you will flourish on and off the mat.
Personal practice
Daily meditation, pranayama and asana classes, as you experience yoga, not as an intellectual idea, but an embodied experience.
Testimonials
Love from past students
“From the opening weekend to the closing ceremony, this YTT was absolutely life changing. Coming into it with an open mind and curiosity, I was constantly blown away as we learnt about asana, mythology, anatomy and most importantly more about ourselves. Sarah and the other teachers each brought a special and particular flavour of teaching which helped shape the course to be well rounded. I felt like we were learning from different angles and through different lenses with each teacher which I thoroughly enjoyed. If you are curious about doing the course, I would strongly encourage you to get involved. This teacher training will not only teach you more about the yoga poses you see in your classes, but it will give you valuable tools that you can use in your day to day life. Yes it is a big commitment of your time, but by week 6 you will be wishing it was 6 weeks longer!”
Nathan Reynolds
“The SALA teacher training is enriched with timeless depth and knowledge delivered by Sarah and the accompanying teachers. Sarah holds space to encourage students to explore their authentic Self, and then use those tools to step into the role of a confident and inspiring yoga teacher. The SALA YTT provides the students with many layers of inspiration, and explores in depth the powerful teachings of yoga. This is a training thats teachings will remain with you long after the 200hrs, it is incredible.”
Monica Cronin
“Involving myself in Sarah’s yoga teacher training was like opening the doorway to a new connection. Connection into the seat of myself and using that connection to explore and embody teaching in an authentic way. Sarah’s emphasis on being true to your authentic self as a teacher, including each part of you to shape the experience, allowed me to truly step into my individuality as a teacher. The supportive environment paired with the knowledge received through anatomy, energetics, self development and yogic philosophy were everything I needed to begin this journey. A transformative experience that I would recommend to anyone.”
Samantha Veitch
“I cannot recommend the Sala Yoga Teacher Training enough. It’s the perfect course to fully dive into yourself and the art of yoga. If you’re seeking self-development and exploration, a spiritual journey and the chance to meet so many like-minded friends – this is the training for you! Sarah is the best teacher out there, giving her absolute all to training and preparing the next generation of yoga teachers. Her creative approach to teaching makes you feel so comfortable in the space and truly helps to open your eyes to a different world. I’ll continue to recommend Sarah’s Teacher Training until the end of my days!”
Imogen Tomlin
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