September 20, 2016

Become a Yoga Teacher

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The Path to Becoming a Certified Yoga Teacher

Our 2020 Training is going digital!

We don’t believe in coincidences! You ended up on this website for a reason and we are so happy you are considering becoming a certified yoga teacher with us at Proud Journey Yoga! It is a true act of mindful leadership to take the leap into studying yoga in depth.

Although our past 3 years of trainings has been in person, the format for the 2020 training is moving to an online format while we stay safe during the COVID19 pandemic. Our virtual training is designed to be as close to in person experience with  live video calls and virtual one on one mentorship. The training will be led by Proud Journey’s founder Nsa Emodi, Yoga Alliance certified E-RYT200 and experienced yoga teachers. Support Trainers, plus anatomy experts will also give you a well rounded education in yoga. Learning how to teach yoga professionally is such a memorable experience and equips you to make a real difference in our chaotic world!

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. 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, communication. All which are supported by practice, reading and studying with experienced teachers.

Below is a breakdown of what you will learn in the 200 yoga teacher training. If you feel aligned scroll to the bottom of the page to apply to attend.

This training is for you if you are ready to:

  • Become a yoga teacher

  • Deepen your personal yoga practice and journey

  • Teach yoga with more knowledge skills and integrity

  • Start the journey to mastering yoga

  • Be respected and seen as a professional

  • Help others improve their health & wellness

  • Spread yoga in Nigeria and beyond

  • Build a business doing what you love

  • Be in a yoga community with fellow teacher trainees

  • Have a breakthrough in your mindset and personal growth

  • Radically improve your own health first!

Training Modules

  • Practice - Poses, Alignment
  • Anatomy & Injury Prevention
  • Art of Teaching
  • Mindfulness
  • Specialty Yoga
  • Seva - Community Service
  • Business of Yoga
  • Homework & Reading

Meet Your Trainers

Meet Nsa

(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 for 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 9 years and now holds an E-RYT200 Yoga Teacher Certificate. She has a degree in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley, and has experience working with addiction, mental health and “at risk populations” reclaiming their wellness. Nsa has been leading Proud Journey Yoga classes and retreats in Lagos for the last 1 year and teaching since early 2015. She offers her clients hatha, vinyasa and yin/restorative styles of yoga, while working one-on-one in yoga therapeutics and uplifting yoga to alleviate depression/anxiety/addiction. During the 200hr training she will also be teaching on topics of the art of teaching and the business of yoga – reflecting her 8 years of work as a marketing consultant.

Praises for Nsa's Teaching

“She just says exactly what I need to hear when I am struggling in my body. Very mentally and physically refreshing. I have never been able to find another yoga teacher like Nsa!” – Ariel

Detailed Schedule Coming Soon!

  • Thank you for your patience as we confirm our teachers and support staff schedules.

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Sample Class Schedule

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Attendees are expected to clear their schedules, silence their phones and immerse into the training will full focus.

Example Half Day Schedule

Sat 7:30am – 1:00pm

  • 07:30 – 09:00 Yoga class and meditation
  • 09:00 – 10:00 Pose Clinic – doing pose safely and cues
  • 10:00 – 10:30 Yoga Philosophy
  • 10:30 – 11:30 Break
  • 11:30 – 12:30 Specialty Yoga: Prenatal Yoga
  • 12:30 – 1:00 Ayurveda: What Food do Yogis Eat?

 

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Curriculum

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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 & Mindfulness: Yoga for the mind (20 hours)

5.  Teaching Methodology & Sequencing (15 hours)

6.  Modifications for limitations and Hands-on Adjustments (5 hours)

7.  Business of Yoga: Marketing, Etiquette (5 hours)

8.  Applied Anatomy, physiology: Injury prevention (20 hours)

9.  Yoga Philosophy, Teacher Ethics (30 hours)

10.  Teaching Practicum (10 hours – 5 at home)

11.  Seva: Community Service (5 hours)

12.  Homework (10 hours)

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Location

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The training will be held completely online. You will need a wifi connection and video capabilities on your phone or computer.

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Investment

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Once you submit your application your investment level will be explained. We call it an investment instead of a price since this is a professional development training and you can recoup your investment as you start teaching with advanced skill and knowledge.

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Apply for 2020 Session!

We recommend you submit your application of interest in advance. Please fill out the form below and our team will be in touch.

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