YOGA TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Alchemy means Transformation
al•che•my
noun \al-kəm-ė\
•the art of change, both spiritually and physically
•a power or process of transforming something ordinary into something extraordinary.
How Is Alchemy of Yoga Program Organized?
We base the program on two key influences: (1) The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and (2) How the Yoga Sutras Chapter 2, Verse 1 defines the Alchemy of Yoga as transformative on three levels.
“Tapas svadhyaya ishvara pranidhana kriya yoga.”
1. Physical Alchemy – Tapas
2. Mental Alchemy – Svadhyaya
3. Spiritual Alchemy – Ishvara Pranidahana
Alchemist MANIFESTO * Tell the TRUTH * Do LOVE * Be KIND * TRUST Yourself * Teach PEACE
Ignite Change
1. Physical Alchemy – Tapas:
To ignite the changes we want to make in our lives we must establish a solid foundation..
EARTH (1st Chakra Muladhara):
To manifest our desires we must have strong roots within ourselves.
WATER (2nd Chakra Svadhisthana):
We tap into our limitless potential to create our dreams and desires.
FIRE (3rd Chakra Manipura):
We ignite the fire of our burning desires and dreams through action.
Break Habits
2. Mental Alchemy – Svadhaya:
In yoga we study the self to learn about the self. Here the mental alchemy is through self-observation. By witnessing our thoughts we become aware of our mental patterns and the obstacles to our happiness. We journey through the heart chakra to align the love and wisdom from our hearts and communicate it out to the world, aligning our thoughts, words and actions with our truth.
AIR (4th Chakra Anahata):
Our inner wisdom becomes available to us when we open up the heart and learn to surrender to love, letting go of what is no longer in alignment with our hearts.
Self-reflection leads to
self-expression
Open Up
3. Spiritual Alchemy – Ishvara Pranidahana
5th Chakra Vishudha:
Communicating to the universe our wisdom learned from the heart with clarity and truth.
6th Chakra Ajna:
We open up through the third eye in order to sink back as the observer of our being. As we do this, all negative thoughts dissolve and we return back to stillness, happiness, and love. We surrender to the guidance of our inner wisdom and know that all the answers we seek lie within us.
7th Chakra Sahasrara:
The flow of grace all around us flows through us from an open crown chakra. We become the embodiment of the Divine, a unique expression of consciousness, dwelling in our natural alchemy of love and peace.
Break old habits.
Drop old stories.
Curriculum Summary
Technique, Training & Practice
75 hours
Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Mantra
This is the largest portion of the curriculum, including meditation, mantra repetition, and asana practice that include various Yoga techniques and styles such as Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Kundalini, and Restorative.This program prepares you to teach both online and in person. We offer in depth study of the energy system, Yogic Psychology of the Chakras including their relationship to the koshas, kleshas, nadis and prana vayus
Anatomy & Physiology
30 hours
Physical & Energetic Anatomy
Alchemy of Yoga anatomical education is more than just learning about muscles and bones. You’ll learn about practical theories and how to apply them to real-life. We cover both the human physical anatomy (skeletal, muscular, respiratory, endocrine, digestive & cardiovascular systems) as well as biomechanics of safe movement as it pertains to balancing,stretching, awareness, and physical limitations contraindications, misalignments, and adaptations for various levels of students. We offer a specific emphasis on the Nervous System, ‘fight, flight, freeze’ stress response, vagal theory, and overall mind-body connection as it relates to Yoga. Meditation, Mantra and Mindfulness practices.
Yoga Humanities
30 hours
From The Yoga Sutras to Modern-Day Mindfulness
Alchemy of Yoga has a non-traditional approach to Yoga Philosophy. Expect a healthy dialogue on key concepts from The Yoga Sutras as well as modern day philosophy and Positive Psychology. We are dedicated to presenting key traditional philosophical concepts, such as Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism). We will also explore ethical relationships and boundaries and what it means to be a psychologically healthy teacher. You will learn techniques about how to guide students to their own experience and be self-led through a non-authoritarian approach. We offer a special emphasis on how to Live the Life of a Yogi based in Ayurveda and its powerful role in promoting the Alchemy of Happiness in your life
Professional Essentials
50 hours
Personal Development and Sacred Principles of Teaching
Yoga is defined as the study of the self, to the self, through the self. Alchemy of Yoga is dedicated to self-study through both modern and ancient forms of personal development. We wholeheartedly believe the best teachers are those who know themselves the best. Therefore, we offer you ways to unlearn the obstacles to your happiness, how to harness the power of manifestation, and tap into your greatest personal potential. Yes, demonstrating, assisting, and adjusting students is certainly covered. But we also cover how to hold space for others, how to honor the sacred seat of the teacher, and how to communicate from your highest self using Non-Violent Communication techniques (NVC). Most importantly we will give you the tools to Teach Peace. Our program is specifically geared to help you discover your authentic voice with a specialism in the Business of Yoga and how to standout as a successful Yoga Teacher through our Entrepreneur Training.
Syllabus of Alchemy of Yoga
The Eight Modules of Your Training
Your Online Yoga Certification offers you an 8 module syllabus, organized into the 4 Educational Categories from Yoga Alliance:
- Technique, Training & Practice
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Yoga Humanities
- Professional Essentials
THE 8 MODULES:
MODULE 1 ALCHEMY OF YOGA: The Art of Self Discovery.
MODULE 2 FOUNDATION: Making a Promise Keeping Your Commitment
MODULE 3 LIFE INSPIRED: How to Live an INSPIRED Life on Purpose
MODULE 4 EARTH: Foundational Alchemy – Rooting into Self
MODULE 5 WATER: Emotional Alchemy – Creation: Tapping into Your Potential
MODULE 6 FIRE: Physical Alchemy – Tapas: Discovering Your Optimal Performance
MODULE 7 AIR: Mental Alchemy – Edification: Unlearning the Obstacles to Your Happiness
MODULE 8 ETHER: Spiritual Alchemy – Liberation: Transformation into Living Your Happiest Life
Syllabus
ALCHEMICAL EXPERIENCE
LEVELS OF TRANSFORMATION
SPIRITUAL FOCUS
FOUNDATIONAL ALCHEMY
ROOTING INTO YOURSELF AND MANIFESTATION
FOUNDATION
EMOTIONAL ALCHEMY
TAPPING INTO YOUR POTENTIAL AND LIVING IN POSSIBILITY
CREATION
PHYSICAL ALCHEMY
TAPAS, DISCOVERING YOUR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE
IGNITION
MENTAL ALCHEMY
SVADHAYA, UNLEARNING THE OBSTACLES TO YOUR HAPPINESS
EDIFICATION
SPIRITUAL ALCHEMY
ISHVARA PRANIDHANA, TRANSFORMATION INTO THE INFINITE
LIBERATION
ALCHEMICAL EXPERIENCE
FOUNDATIONAL ALCHEMY
EMOTIONAL ALCHEMY
PHYSICAL ALCHEMY
MENTAL ALCHEMY
SPIRITUAL ALCHEMY
LEVELS OF TRANSFORMATION
ROOTING INTO YOURSELF AND MANIFESTATION
TAPPING INTO YOUR POTENTIAL AND LIVING IN POSSIBILITY
TAPAS, DISCOVERING YOUR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE
SVADHAYA, UNLEARNING THE OBSTACLES TO YOUR HAPPINESS
ISHVARA PRANIDHANA, TRANSFORMATION INTO THE INFINITE
SPIRITUAL FOCUS
FOUNDATION
CREATION
IGNITION
EDIFICATION
LIBERATION
“Yoga believes in transforming the individual before transforming the world. Whatever change we want to happen outside should happen within.”
– SRI SWAMI SATCHIDANANDA
WHAT DOES ALCHEMY OF YOGA OFFER YOU?
Transformation Promised
- You Will Deepen your Asana Practice
- You Will Discover Your True Strengths
- You Will Forge Soulful Friendships
- You Will take a Soul Dive into Spirituality
- You Will Connect With Your Most Authentic Self.
- You Will Learn The Art Of Expressing Yourself
- You Will Gain Confidence In Your Abilities
- You Will Graduate an Extraordinary Certified Yoga Teacher
- You Will Have the Option to Register with Yoga Alliance
Benefits for you
Live with Authenticity
Fully embrace every element of your soul as you let your true self shine out with self-love.
Break through Anxiety
Heal emotional trauma and its impact on your nervous system. Live beyond addiction and ancestral wounding.
Ignite Passion
Harness your desire to love your life while you live your true purpose while making the world a better place.
Transform Fear into Love
Break out of negativity and get unstuck by overcoming fear, anger and resistance.
Immersed In Magic
Complete your training and your journey of stoking self-love steeped in possibility while living in the spiritual energy of Bali.
Love Yourself Up
Unconditionally love and accept yourself as you are, because your relationship with yourself is the most defining factor in shaping the kind of life you live.
Harness Potential
Embrace your potential and live from your highest self as you awaken your inner power for self-confident living.
Detox
Balance your nervous system the natural way. Regain harmony between mental, emotional and physical health. Normalize your weight. Get tone & strong. Let go of unhealthy lifestyle habits that limit your potential & keep you playing small.
Graduate From Alchemy of Yoga
Find Your Tribe
Form lifelong friendships with heart centered yogis just like you.
Access Exclusivity
The small class size allows privacy and nurturing attention from your teachers.
Expertise and Experience
With over 12,000 hours of yoga teaching experience, Silvia has crafted a truly exceptional curriculum offered 30 times before your training. We know it works!
Yoga Alliance 200 Hour Registration (optional)
Get registered as a certified yoga teacher by a globally recognised non profit registry.
What Kind of Yoga do we Teach?
alchemy of yoga methodology
GOAL: We give you the tools to teach Yoga immediately upon graduating from this program ready to live and share our Mission to Teach Peace.
SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Promote consistency in teaching
2. Allow unique expression of teacher to emerge
3. Learn how to create a space that fosters inclusivity
4. Demystify meditation. Make it easy to learn and practice
5. Teach pranayama practices that calm and excite the nervous system to give student more control over their emotional equilibrium
Upon completion, you will be prepared to design and confidently lead intelligent alignment driven Vinyasa, Hatha, and Restorative classes, all with your own signature style all while having the skill to adapt to varied fitness and experience levels of your students using your most authentic voice.
Required Books
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz (read before training)
How We Choose To Be Happy: The 9 Choices of Extremely Happy People by Rick Foster + Greg Hicks (read before training) Living Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life by Judith Lasater (read before training)
Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness by Erich Schiffmann
The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele (pack hard copy)
The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies by Vasant Lad
Wheels of Light by Anodea Judith
Yoga for Wellness by Gary Kraftsow (pack hard copy)
Teaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship by Donna Farhi
The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga: Scientific Keys Volume 1 by Dr Ray Long
The Secret Power of Yoga by Nischala Joy Devi (pack hard copy)
Yoga Alliance
This program is recognized by Yoga Alliance as a Registered 200-Hour Yoga School and offers you a unique opportunity to make a deep commitment to learning more about yourself. We cover the foundations of the TRADITIONAL eight-limbed path of yoga and believe yoga is a life-long truthful celebration of ourselves and our world.
Registration with Yoga Alliance is 100% optional.
The cost is as follows:
Application Fee $50
Annual/Renewal Dues $65
TOTAL Initial Registration Cost for RYT 200 = $115
See here for more https://www.yogaalliance.org/Designations/Fees
YACEP Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
The YACEP designation is designed for experts in the yoga community to set themselves apart and teach courses that qualify as Continuing Education hours for RYTs. Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®s) who take courses with a YACEP can trust that their training counts toward meeting their Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Requirements.
This Soul-Dive Takes Place In a Safe Haven: A Nurturing Environment To Engage In Open Minded Self-Exploration
Safe Space
The Alchemy of Yoga Team is here to inspire you and provide loving support into self-inquiry.
We hold space for your growth in a way that is true to your authenticity, so that you may discover and follow the path to joyfully living your dharma with confidence.
WE ARE DEVOTED TO OFFERING YOU AN ATMOSPHERE IN WHICH FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, FUN, CREATIVITY, AND PASSION FOR LIFE ARE TOTALLY ENCOURAGED!
Alchemy of Yoga Schedule
6:00am Meditation includes Mantra & Pranayama
6:30am Asana practice
7:30am Practice Teaching
8:30am Silent Breakfast & Journaling
9:30am-2pm Teacher Training
2pm Nourish, Rest, Cultural Adventures
6:00pm Teacher Training (Yoga Nidra, Yin, Restorative)
7:30pm Nourish, Rest, OM Out