Global Yoga Shala

Global Yoga Shala Yoga Teacher Training Philosophy

Our 200-Hour / 500-Hour Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher training program provides students with the instructional foundation, core yogic knowledge and ethical principles to become professional, confident yoga instructors while providing an environment where the student can deepen their self-practice.  Our Yoga Teacher Training is a 28-day intensive immersion program, that exceeds the Yoga Alliance 200 & 500-Hour international yoga teacher training curriculum requirements.

Global Yoga Shala respects the long history and tradition of yoga. Our yoga teacher training programs are based in a classical yoga tradition as the foundational practice (Ashtanga yoga), while providing instruction and insight into more recent practices and styles of yoga such as Vinyas flow, Yin Yoga, restorative Yoga, as compliments to the classical approach. Global Yoga Shala believes all serious yoga professionals should study a classical form of yoga, benefiting from its rich history, tradition and discipline; no matter what style of yoga the student goes on to pursue as an instructor. Having an understanding in classical yoga develops more knowledgeable yoga instructors. 

At the same time, Global Yoga Shala’s believes that there is no one answer in Yoga, no one voice. There are many approaches and many voices discussing and teaching yoga and they are all valuable. Yoga, both classical and modern, is a practice made up of highly diverse styles and approaches; which add to the richness of the yoga tradition. Any Yoga Teacher Training should honor this diversity regardless of tradition, creating an environment where each yoga teacher training candidate can grow and choose the yoga path right for them.

So, which is the best yoga style? The best yoga is the one that works for you.

In recognition of yoga's diversity, Global Yoga Shala strives to provide a diverse curriculum in its yoga teacher training program in order to produce well-rounded and knowledgeable instructors. This diversity allows future instructors to experience a number of yogic approaches and styles not only to increase their knowledge but also to help them find the style or styles that will form the basis of their own personal practice. As well, those students who come to our yoga teacher training program already strongly rooted in a particular tradition will benefit from the classical yogic approach and exposure to other, more modern traditions.

Global Yoga Shala Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum

Global Yoga Shala's 200 and 500-Hour yoga teacher training curriculum is one of the most comprehensive. Read more about our classes and topic. 

Global Yoga Shala Yoga Teacher Training Instructors

In addition to our yoga teacher training curriculum, Global Yoga Shala structures each yoga teacher training program to include two highly experienced instructors. Each instructor brings his or her own unique style and teaching method as well as personal practice to our program. While the fundamentals of good yoga practice remain constant: ethics, injury prevention, strong foundation in anatomy, etc., we encourage our instructors to add to our body of knowledge so that we are sure to include varied perspectives on the great tradition of yoga in our yoga teacher training program. In this way students benefit from two very experienced instructors and two differing perspectives to enhance their yoga teacher training experience.

Things to keep in mind for your Yoga Teacher Training 

• Before investing in a yoga teacher training program, be sure to understand how to select a yoga teacher training certification program in order to select the teacher program that is right for you.
• If you already are a yoga teacher, we have interesting information for yoga teachers available on our Yoga Teacher Resources Page.
• We are proud to offer our own yoga reacher training scholarship program. All information can be found on our scholarship program page.