The History of Our Yoga Teacher Training
We hosted our first 200 hour Yoga Alliance Approved Certified Yoga Teacher Training in Nigeria in September 2017. As a Nigerian led company, we are the first and only certified yoga teacher training with Nigerian leadership. We aim to empower the African yogis and the diaspora to become intelligent and impactful yoga teachers.
Teaching yoga professionally means you will have to master many topics from anatomy, yoga poses, alignment, philosophy, meditation, the art of teaching, and communication. All of which are supported by practice, reading and studying with experienced teachers.
Below is a breakdown of what you will learn in the Proud Journey Yoga 200 hour yoga teacher training. If you feel aligned scroll to the bottom of the page to apply to attend.
Training Modules
- Practice - Poses, Alignment
- Anatomy & Injury Prevention
- Art of Teaching
- Mindfulness
- Specialty Yoga
- Seva - Community Service
- Business of Yoga
- Homework & Reading
- Practice - Poses, Alignment
- Anatomy & Injury Prevention
- Art of Teaching
- Mindfulness
- Specialty Yoga
- Seva - Community Service
- Business of Yoga
- Homework & Reading
Meet Nsa Emodi
(Lead Teacher Trainer)
Vinyasa – Art of Teaching – Yin/Restorative – Ayurveda – Yoga Philosophy – Business of Yoga
Growing up in Long Beach, California Nsa played numerous sports and especially enjoyed dance classes and the alignment of ballet. But it was not until after college that Nsa fell in love with yoga while seeking relief from the stress and anxiety of the entertainment industry. She has been practicing yoga for over 11 years and now holds an RYT500 Yoga Teacher with multiple certificate in Yoga and Ayurveda. She has a degree in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley, and is a Clinical Psychologist in training. She has experience working with clients overcoming addiction, mental health, and “at risk populations” choosing to reclaiming their wellness. She has formulated yoga for cultivating joy to share an uplifting yoga to alleviate depression/anxiety/addiction. Nsa has led Proud Journey Yoga classes and retreats in Lagos since 2017. She offers her clients yoga and meditation hatha, vinyasa and yin/restorative styles of yoga, while working one-on-one with moms overcoming burnout through Modern Mother Wellness. During this 200-hour training she will also be teaching on topics of the art of teaching and the business of yoga – reflecting her 12 years of work in digital marketing and as an entrepreneur.
Sample Class Schedule
Attendees are expected to clear their schedules, silence their phones and immerse into the training will full focus.
Example Full Day Schedule
Monday 8:00am – 6:00pm
- 08:00 – 09:30 Yoga class and meditation
- 09:30 – 10:30 Pose Clinic – doing pose safely and cues
- 10:30 – 12:00 Yoga Philosophy
- 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Break
- 1:00 – 2:30 Specialty Yoga: Prenatal Yoga
- 2:30 – 4:00 Ayurveda: Mindful eating
- 4:00 – 4:10 Break
- 4:10 – 5:00 Mindful Communication
- 5:00 – 6:00 Yin or Restorative Yoga
Curriculum
The learning modules breakdown is according to Yoga Alliance Standards. All assignments must be handed in to get your certificate. It will be hard work but it will be worth it!
1. Yoga Practice: Poses, Alignment, Breathing, Contraindications (50 Hr)
2. Practicing different styles of yoga: Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative,
Iyengar, Ashtanga (25 hours)
3. Specialty Yoga: Prenatal, Yoga Therapy, Kids Yoga, Elder yoga (5 hours)
4. Meditation and Mindfulness: Yoga for the mind (20 hours)
5. Teaching Methodology and Sequencing (15 hours)
6. Modifications for limitations and Hands-on Adjustments (5 hours)
7. Business of Yoga: Marketing, Branding (5 hours)
8. Applied Anatomy, physiology: Injury prevention (20 hours)
9. Yoga Philosophy, Teacher Ethics (30 hours)
10. Teaching Practicum (10 hours)
11. Seva: Community Service (5 hours)
12. Homework (10 hours)
Location
The training will be held in Lagos, Nigeria. The location will be held in a private location in Lekki.
Investment
Once you submit your application the investment for the 200-hour yoga teacher training will be explained. We call it an investment instead of a price since this is professional development training and you will recoup your investment as you start teaching with advanced skills and knowledge. If you need a scholarship please send an email to nsa@proudjourney.com