Core Training, Specialty, and Elective Modules
The full Yoga Legacy Training Program consists of course material broken down into 8 core and several elective modules of study. Yoga poses are introduced throughout each module. Each module focuses on specific subjects and areas of study. Module 1 is the foundation course required for all of modules. All the other modules are designed to be taken in any order. This is perfect for participants that are looking for just one area of study, students that cannot fit a full training program into their schedule and need the flexibility to take it in segments, or fitness instructors that need CECs to maintain their current certifications.
Check our Yoga Teacher Training Comparison Chart to evaluate the differences between our program and others in the area.
Core modules
Module 1: Yoga Basics
Foundational course introducing the practitioner to Yoga Legacy and the basic asanas. This course is a pre-requisite for all other modules.
Module 2: Yoga and the Life Force
Focusing on the study of Pranayama.
Module 3: Yoga Alignment, Modifications and Adjustment
Working with proper posture and how to adjust students in each posture.
Module 4: Yoga Strength and Safety
Understanding what muscles are used in different poses with a focus on the safety.
Module 5: Yoga Kriyas, Chanting, and Sanskrit
Discovering a healthy body and learning the language of Sanskrit in yoga.
Module 6: Yoga Pratyahara, Psychology, Flower Essence and Oils
Looking at the emotional and spiritual aspects of yoga.
Module 7: Yoga Subtle Body, Meditation and Chakras
Understanding the energy centers with a focus on meditation.
Module 8: Yoga the Lifestyle, Business, and Ethics
Discussion of the business side of yoga.
Specialty modules (choose two as part of RYT200 training)
Detox Yoga Level 1A
Teaching detox yoga in a warm/heated room, including poses beneficial for detoxing the body and mind. Prerequisite: Modules 1-4 or current RYT200 certification.
Hot Yoga Level 1B
Teaching hot yoga, including different types of classes that can be offered safely in a heated room. Prerequisite: Modules 1-6 or current RYT200 certification and Detox Yoga Level 1A.
Senior Yoga (including Chair Yoga)
Teaching yoga to seniors, seated in a chair or using a chair for support. Prerequisite: Modules 1-8 or current RYT200 certification.
Yoga Modifications
The correct use of props in a regular yoga class to aid people with special needs, such as beginners, people recovering from injuries, prenatal, senior, or plus-sized students. Prerequisite: Modules 1-6 or current RYT200 certification.
Additional specialty elective modules
Prenatal Yoga
Training includes teaching yoga to prenatal students (in a regular yoga class, in a prenatal class designed per trimester, and in a prenatal mixed-trimester class) and to postpartum students. This training will cover all trimesters of pregnancy as they relate to Yoga. Prerequisite: RYT200 certification.
Water Yoga
Teaching yoga in the water. Prerequisite: Module 1 along with another teaching certification (Group Fitness, Water, Personal Trainer, etc.) or current RYT200 certification.