The 2,000 hour program is designed to support teachers to become holders of the flame of Purna Yoga. Graduates at this level share and grow Purna Yoga by opening Purna Yoga studios, leading 200-hour teacher trainings in their area, teaching at Yoga Centers, or by teaching Purna Yoga Meditation, among other ways.
At the Purna Yoga 2,000 hour Level you learn to truly embody Purna Yoga. Studying directly with world-renowned yoga masters and Purna Yoga founders Aadil Palkhivala and Savitri, you receive the gift of working with two teachers fervently dedicated to your progress and growth towards your Soul. The 2,000 hour Level is our most rigorous program, holding you to the highest standards of excellence in your personal practice, your yoga teaching and your life.
This program delves deeply into Purna Yoga meditation, asana and pranayama, teaching methodology, therapeutics, applied philosophy, business, ethics, nutrition, and energetics. To fulfill the program’s intention and embody Purna Yoga, you must learn to live and teach from your inner wisdom—therefore, the greatest attention is placed on the development of your personal integrity, professionalism, and inner connection with light and truth.
Prerequisite
Participants must be Affiliate Purna Yoga Instructors and Registered Yoga Teachers at the 500-hour Level with Yoga Alliance (be an “RYT-500”).
Schedule
The 2,000 hour program begins every other year.
Course 1: Feb 14-26, 2011
Location: Yoga Centers
Tuition: $2,550 due by Feb 1, 2011
Course 2: June 20-July 2, 2011
Location 6/20-6/28: Yoga Centers
Location 6/29-7/2: Sleeping Lady, Leavenworth, WA
Tuition: $3,830 for double room at Sleeping Lady due by June 6, 2011 $3,550 for triple room at Sleeping Lady due by June 6, 2011
Course 3: June 27-30, 2012
Location: Sleeping Lady, Leavenworth, WA
Tuition (estimate): $2,200 for double room $2,000 for triple room
Apprenticing with Aadil:
Apprentice at least two sessions with Aadil for at least 10 hours each by June 27, 2012. View Aadil’s travel schedule and then contact Bella (bella@aadil.com) with the workshops and dates in which you wish to apprentice. Once you have completed your 200 hour apprenticeship, submit the Completion Record to Kirsten by email.
Apprenticing in a Purna Yoga 200 hour Teacher Training:
View the list of locations of 200 hour teacher trainings at which you may apprentice. Please contact the studio or teacher directly to coordinate when and how you will fulfill your 60 hours apprenticing in the course. Once you have completed your 200 hour apprenticeship, submit the Completion Record to Kirsten by email.
Asana and Meditation Classes and Personal Practice:
It is expected that Purna Yoga teachers at the 2,000 hour level have a daily asana practice of at least 45 minutes and daily mediation practice of at least 30 minutes, plus snacks throughout the day. It is also expected, should you live near a Purna Yoga studio, that you attend at least one asana and at least one meditation class each week. If you do not live near a Purna Yoga studio, it is expected that you seek out senior teachers from whom to study under on a regular basis. Each month complete the Practice Reflection and submit the form to Kirsten by email.
Self Reflection Reports:
Four self-reflection reports or other written assignments will be assigned throughout the 16 months you are enrolled in the program. These will have set due dates and will be based on a selected book (titles to be determined). The reading and reports will support your exploration of how you are integrating and embodying Purna Yoga into your life, beyond your yoga and meditation practice and into the world. Completed reports will be emailed to Kirsten by the due date.
How to Apply
Please email Kirsten, the college administrator, for a registration packet. Email: college@yogacenters.com
FAQs
What certificate will I receive?
Certificates are awarded on an individual basis, and are not guarenteed with the completion of all required elements. Graduates become certified with over 2,000 hours of training, personal practice and apprenticeships. You will become a Certified Purna Yoga Instructor. Certificates will be valid for one year, and must be renewed each year by attending the Annual Purna Yoga Teachers’ Retreat in late June.
Who will be my instructor?
You will work directly with Savitri and Aadil, the founders of Purna Yoga, directors of the College of Purna Yoga and the owners of Purna Yoga Centers. On occasion, Savitri and Aadil may bring in a guest teacher to supplement the information that will be provided.
How many people will be in class?
There will be a minimum of 10 students and a maximum of 25 students.
How much homework will I have?
You will have ongoing yoga and meditation practice, four books to read and respond to, anatomy study, philosophy study, therapeutics study, and any other homework that Savitri and Aadil deem necessary. Expect to spend 2 hours a day on your yoga practice and homework.
How much should I expect to pay for books and materials?
Your books should cost around $200. You can order them from the Yoga Centers Online Store, or find them at other book resellers.
I am coming from out-of-town. Where can I stay?
We will provide you with a list of local recommended accommodations, ranging from rooms in houses, to hotels and bed and breakfasts, as well as transportation options. Many students find that they prefer to set up carpools and shared lodgings with their classmates while they are here. See Lodging and Travel Information
After I graduate, where will I be able to teach?
Upon completion, you will be among the most highly-trained yoga teachers in the world. You will be able to teach Purna Yoga at a variety of yoga venues, such as studios, gyms, park departments, and schools, as well as in private and therapeutic settings. You will also be eligible to pursue teaching Purna Yoga worldwide, as a part of our referral program, teaching a 3-day workshop, a 5-day workshop, or a 6-day teacher training. You will also be eligible to teach the 200-Hour Level Teacher Training program as part of our Affiliate School Program. You will be eligible to open you own Purna Yoga Center in your area.