200-Hr Progressive Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training
MAY 2ND TO JUNE 29TH, 2025
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MISFITS SHALA - CHULA VISTA
Training Overview
The Misfit Yogi’s Progressive Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Immersion program is a practical training designed to make you a knowledgeable and effective Progressive Ashtanga Yoga Teacher.
You can start with minimal experience in yoga! We promise you will finish with all the necessary tools and skills to excel!
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The Progressive Ashtanga Yoga system allows modifications and variations to encourage growth and sustainability in students of all levels. The training includes the opportunity to practice the traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga primary and secondary yoga asana sequences and non-traditional variations from Rocket® Vinyasa Yoga. The routines range in skill level from the basic beginner to the most advanced.
COURSE OUTLINE
PRANAYAMA: Breathing Exercises and Philosophy
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Ujjayi Breath – theory and practice
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Working with the breath in Ashtanga vinyasa sequences for beginners and advanced.
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History of Ashtanga Yoga
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Patanjali
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T. Krishnamachayra
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Pattabhi Jois
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Larry Schultz
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Modern Influences
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History in Ashtanga Yoga
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Chakras / Kriyas / Bandhas
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Names and functions
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Locations and importance
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Naulis – theory and practice
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Neti Pot – theory and practice
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Bandhas – theory and practice​
​Asanas
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Names (Sanskrit and English)
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Suryanamaskara A and B – theory and practice.
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Standing, seated, and finishing asanas of the Primary Series
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Asanas of the Progressive Rocket Vinyasa Yoga sequences with a detailed breakdown of the poses.
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Benefits of the asanas.
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Verbal, Visual, and Physical adjustment techniques.
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Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga System
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Practicing and teaching the sequences:
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Short and Therapeutic Series
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Modifications of Primary Series
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Becoming a Teacher
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Principles of teaching
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Etiquette/ responsibility in the classroom
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Finding your voice as a teacher
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Developing a personal teaching philosophy
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Marketing yourself as a teacher
The 200-Hour Ashtanga and Rocket Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training can be for the complete beginner who is just learning about the wonders of Yoga or the seasoned veteran who is looking to add a specific lineage to their teaching methodology.
This training program covers all the basics without overwhelming the mind for a soft entry into your yoga journey.
Your training will begin with an in-depth study of Sun Salutations and the standing series of Ashtanga. This is an excellent beginners' series and can lay the foundation for gentle forms of yoga sequencing or prepare the student for more advanced asana expressions. We also begin developing the voice through scripting and mind-body journaling.
For the final portion of the training, students will learn seated vinyasa, over half the primary asana, and a finishing series complete with breathing exercises and meditation techniques. This will prepare teachers to be able to not only teach introductory classes but also complete 60-75 min beginners/intermediate!
This course shares the history of yoga both in a classical sense and from a modern/contemporary viewpoint. Introduction to the "art of touch" or yoga adjustments will be covered to prepare the student for various clinics and practicums.
This program will also feature select Guest Trainers to cover topics such as:
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Functional Anatomy and the Art of Recovery with Holly Anderson
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Ayurveda with Lisa Ostler
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Yogic Philosophy with Mark Hanuman
The Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Basic Certification can help inspire years of practice and give the graduate a specific method to offer to their communities.
We also introduce students to the "Rocket®" Vinyasa Yoga System, the perfect balance of creativity and exploration!
Upon completion, you will receive a certificate as a Yoga Alliance-Accredited RYT-200, which can be used to register with the Yoga Alliance.
