Tantra Yoga Teacher Training Course

You will obtain the following personal benefits from this Tantra Yoga TTC:

• Refinement and clear self-definition as a spiritual being
• The ability to create a balanced and meaningful approach to life
• The development of energetic intelligence and clarity
• Improved health and physical strength
• Increased willpower and self-confidence
• The cultivation of genuine joy and contentment

You will gain the following practical skills from this Tantra Yoga TTC:

• Understanding and applying the teachings of Yoga in daily life
• Evolving into a skilled teacher of authentic Yoga
• Developing your teaching persona
• Learning to uphold maturity, confidence, and wisdom while teaching
• Properly executing and teaching powerful Hatha Yoga techniques
• Giving clear and enthusiastic lectures
• Motivating individuals on a genuine spiritual path

• What is Yoga according to ancient tradition and the original texts
• Comprehensive study of the chakra science and human aura, and how they relate to Yoga
• The meaning of an asana – how to use Yoga positions to deliberately generate desired spiritual and healing effects
• The polarity of energy
• Deep exploration of yogic philosophy, including the yamas and niyamas
• The eight stages of Yoga by Patanjali
• Understanding the various branches of Yoga – Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Raja, and others
• Healing strategies in Yoga
• Macrobiotic diet and Yoga
• Introductory elements of prana – the etheric life force

• Proficiency in 20 powerful Hatha Yoga asanas – proper execution as well as energetic and healing effects
• Complete yogic breath and practice of pranayama
• Mind development including introductory concentration techniques
• Meditation with music for chakra activation
• Pranava Mantra meditation
• Vital purification and cleansing techniques as defined by the Kriya Yoga methodology
• The introduction and practice of Nidra Yoga – the Yoga of conscious dreams
• Initiation into Laya Yoga – a powerful tantric form of meditation
• The tantric practice of surya namaskara – Sun Salutations – for increased solar energy

• Teaching spirituality as a vocation – spiritual, energetic, practical, and professional implications and considerations
• The morals and ethics of a true Yoga teacher
• Development of isvarapranidhana – spiritual aspiration – for teachers
• Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and its relevance for a Yoga teacher
• How to influentially teach high spiritual truths and give enthusiastic lectures
• The spiritual imperatives of consecration for a Yoga teacher as explained in Karma Yoga
• Safety considerations and energetic protection methods for teachers
• The art of conducting appropriate corrections for your students
• How to handle questions
• Tools for becoming a successful Yoga teacher in modern times
• Ample practice of teaching opportunities

In order to receive a Tantra Yoga Teacher Certificate you are required to reach a certain level of accomplishment in the following five areas:

• Attendance: Be present in 95% of all the sessions of the course, including practicum sessions of your peers
• Theoretical exams: Successfully pass two multiple-choice theoretical exams during the TTC with a minimum passing rate of 80%
• Practicums: Successfully pass practical elements of the TTC including a general cumulative assessment of your practicum performances
• Spiritual evaluation: Successfully pass the spiritual evaluation by Somananda where you are assessed on your change in resonance and spiritual maturation.

In case you do not achieve a required passing rate in any of your theoretical exams, you will have the opportunity to retake them once during the course itself. If the required level is not achieved the second time, you will need to repeat the Tantra Yoga TTC next time it is offered.

Please note that participation in this Yoga TTC alone does not guarantee certification. You will need to acquire and display all the necessary skills and levels of competence (personally, professionally and spiritually) in order to be eligible for a Tantra Yoga Teacher Certificate.

Final decisions about certification will be made exclusively by our head teacher, Somananda. If the TTC participant does not pass his or her practicums, theoretical exams and/or spiritual evaluation at the required level, he or she can apply for a certificate at a later time after more personal practice has been done. Please be aware of this before you register for this course.

To ensure a balanced and harmonious group dynamic, participation in all our courses is by application only. The application process consists of the following steps:

• Step 1: Registration and Payment
  Complete your course registration and payment.
• Step 2: Submit the Online Application Form
  Fill out and submit the online Application Form provided in your purchase confirmation email.
• Step 3: Video Call and Final Decision
  Once we receive your Application Form, new students will be required to schedule a 10-minute video call with one of our head teachers. Following this step, a final decision regarding your participation will be made.

You are also required to sign the Tantra Yoga Teacher Code of Conduct online and agree to sign this document also in person upon arrival to the course.

You will receive a decision within 5 working days after completing the application process. If your application is not accepted, your payment will be fully refunded.

Our Tantra Yoga TTC is conducted in the English language. During practicums students will need to give lectures and lead Yoga sessions in English.

Please be sure that your English language is at the necessary level of proficiency before you apply for the course. Poor English skills may result in the withholding of your certification.