Online WEEKEND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hours

2025 dates ASHTANGA YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

August session: 1-3 , 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 | September Session: 5-7 , 12-14, 19 - 21, 26 - 28|

October Session: 24-26, 31 - Nov 2 , 7-9 , 14-21 | November Session : 28-30, Dec5-7, 12-14, 19-21

Traditional holistic ASHTANGA YOGA teacher COURSE

** Please note Yoga students , Ashtanga practitioners, Aspiring Yoga teachers seeking a RYT , Health care Professionals, Massage, Physical, Recreational, Occupational Therapist, Nurses and Sports Medicine practitioners all are welcome to take this course. Prerequisite for certification to register for RYT : If you do not have a current ashtanga yoga practice and / or have another form or style of yoga or completely new to yoga, you will be taught how to develop your personal yoga practice first , beginning with the primary series before seeking a teacher certification.

Welcome , about course, Christina Martini , Authorized Certified Ashtanga Yoga & Therapy , senior teacher of Shala Santosha Ashtanga Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness offers a comprehensive course for aspiring Ashtanga Yoga practitioners interested in self enrichment, growth and development and for aspiring yoga teachers seeking an authentic , traditional program . This course is different from the common yoga teacher training program today as this course can be repeated annually or biannually to align with your progress in practice or teaching. It is an ongoing continuing education to sustain a lifetime joy and learning as a practitioner or as a yoga teacher. The training is available and flexible if the dates above don’t fit your schedule and there dates that you can make it in person or on zoom, this can be arranged with Christina so the opportunity is always available .

The intention and mission of this Ashtanga Yoga Therapy training course is to give you a solid understanding of the Philosophy, history, traditions, system , disciplines, structures and foundation of Ashtanga Therapy Yoga including understanding anatomy, physiology, conditions, limitation, how best to offer healing options and modifications for recovery, healing and regaining strength, balance, coordination, flexibility and quality of life for yourself and should you decide to teach others. This course will support you and your students to practice safely and appropriately by yourself, or in a group class, , home alone, or when travelling away from your home shala.

The training course is approved and registered and exceed the standards of Yoga Alliance, Ryt 200 and YACEP program . This course is ongoing for progression and continued advancement and forever learning to grow to support and parralel your practice and teaching. For aspiring teachers seeking to get a RYT, the entire curriculum is immersive , practicum is necessary meaning your self practice and all its course is rooted from the traditional and authentic lineage and foundations of the ashtanga yoga therapeutic system. Therefore upon completion of this training , your teaching and practice knowledge will be well rounded , highly skilled, authentic, true, strong and an asset to your practice and if teaching , an asset to any form or style of yoga with this training covering a whole program from history, methodology, traditions, practicum, anatomy, physiology, Sanskrits , mantra chanting, pranayama - breath, meditation and Ayurvedic - mindfulness lifestyle.

What you will Learn:

Classical Ashtanga (8-limbed) Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga method Asana yoga practice of primary 1/2 or full series or short form.

Breathing - pranayama practices

Meditation

Proper alignment and manual adjustments, verbal and hands on.

Modifications and therapeutic tools and approach as needed.

Health benefits and contraindications

Ayurveda , sister of yoga , intro, basics and classification of practices according to the three doshas (constitutions)

Anatomy and physiology, gross and subtle

Ashtanga Teaching methodology

Designing a balanced class for teaching varying abilities

Setting up and launching classes in your community

Evolving your personal practice and continuing your education for your teaching .

If you do not have a current Ashtanga yoga practice, its ok, not to be concern as you will learn from the beginning. If you have another form or style of yoga or are completely new to yoga, you will be taught how to develop your personal yoga practice first, beginning with the primary series before seeking teacher certification.

For those seeking RYT to teach yoga, you must have an understanding and practice of at least 1/2 or full primary series to seek a certificate of teacher training to receive a certificate. If you do not have a current Ashtanga practice and do another style or form of yoga, Christina will walk you through the process how to establish that journey through this course. Christina can support and coach your desire, path, and direction to be successful if this is you.

This yoga teacher training program is fully immersed in the studies and lineage of the traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series and eight limbs of yoga foundations, history, philosophy, teaching ethics, techniques, an intensive understanding of anatomy and physiology, applied and functional biomechanics, method of Ashtanga Yoga primary series physical practice 1/2 series to be mastered and demonstrated in teaching examination with hands-on and verbal assists, and more for becoming an experienced qualified skilled yoga teacher and earning the certificate.

This training program is to enrich your self study and / or train to become a qualified skilled, knowledgeable teacher, to teach and deepen your own already established practice and enriching deeper understanding before you teach others so you may convey your experience and practice to another to enjoy its benefits and healing.

Limited applicants to a maximum of ten are accepted to each session. Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

-How the training works:

The training consists of an opportunity to practice daily on zoom , LIVE with Christina , Hawaii time from 530am - 9am Monday thru Friday and Sunday at 7 am - noon. and if weekdays are not possible for you , you can continue with your self-paced practice and join on Saturday and Sunday 7am for the contact hours of the training.

You have the opportunity to complete in 30 days or up to 6 months.

Post the initial course, you continue to schedule to come back and learn more. Having a relationship with a teacher to be a mentor for your questions, concerns, and resources is essential as a yoga student or teacher. Therefore, ongoing lifelong training is available thereafter as you will need continued guidance advancing and progressing as a student or teacher.

Education after your first training course with Christina Martini will be available to you to develop a relationship with your teacher if you are choosing to teach the authentic traditions of Ashtanga yoga and therapy. This system of yoga is a lifestyle and knowledge is passed on to you each time you return for studies there will be an assigned practicum to enhance your practice and teaching.

Teaching experience, hands-on therapy assistance, and adjustment practices in a Mysore room and in a class setting are essential. You can discuss this option directly by reaching out to Christina as each situation to make this training work for you differs based on your schedule, availability, and affording to come to Maui to study. Christina is accommodating to make this successful for you if it is your passion to dedicate to practicing and teaching Ashtanga yoga.

*84 contact hours: Weekend training

*8 contact hours: Class observation

*36 non-contact hours: Self-practice or studio classes (three per week minimum)

*22 non-contact hours: Home reading, study, and review

During the onsite training, the mornings with a Mysore or a led guided practice of primary series asana, followed by a discussion about the class. Then you begin with breath practices, chanting the teacher or student mantra, followed by kriya (purification) practice and seated meditation. You chant the Mantras and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, working your way through the first book, Samadhi Pada.

There will be a lecture and discussion. You will dissect each asana, followed by practice teaching, focusing on verbal cues, pacing, voice, posture adjustments, and modifications for students with particular needs. You close each day by chanting the Ashtanga yoga closing mantra. You will receive an official certification emailed to you in PDF after you pass the final studies, quizzes, and teaching presentation.

-Sample WEEKEND ONLINE schedule HAWAII TIME ZONE.

*07:00 - 10am Saturday and Sunday

*05:30 - 08:30 Monday - Friday, you can log in anytime its a rolling start for your practice.

THURSDAY & FRIDAY 330pm - 6pm Hawaii time zone Discussion that is scheduled at a three-week integration time between each session with a mid-monthly check-in

Example of training to complete in 3 months.

January 15-18

February 12-15

March 12-15

Shala Santosha Yoga & Wellness, Christina Martini has been a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance since 2012. At the end of this YTT 200 training, you will be eligible to apply for a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) Credential with the Yoga Alliance.

For Certification Yoga Teacher Training RYT200hr to register with Yoga Alliance

Shala Santosha Ashtanga Yoga and Christina Martini are approved and registered school of training for aspiring Yoga teachers. The well rounded curriculum and training exceeds the standard requirement of yoga alliance. Upon completion of all required hours and assignments and exams, the graduate can register for RYT200hr. A certificate of Completion will be given as earned. This training is in the emphasis of the traditional authentic lineage of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga & Ayurveda Yoga . Therefore goes above and beyond the current modern times yoga teacher training program out there.

Application Checklist: 

– Deposit non refundable

- Application form/questionnaire

– Drivers License and /or Photo

– Recommendation Letter