300-Hour Sumit’s Yoga Alliance Advanced Teacher Training

 

Elevate Your Practice. Empower Your Teaching. Transform Your Path.

 

     Are you ready to take your yoga journey to the next level?

 

The 300-Hour Sumit’s Yoga Advanced Teacher Training is designed for certified yoga teachers who want to deepen their expertise, refine their teaching skills, and elevate their personal practice. Whether you’re looking to master sequencing, anatomy, and adjustments or expand into business development, workshops, and energy projection, this training will give you the tools to grow.

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Choose Your Path:

Flexible Learning to Fit Your Life

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We understand that every teacher's journey is unique. That's why we offer two training pathways to complete your 300-hour certification:

 

🔹 12-Month Structured Program (Starts October 2025)

📆 1 weekend per month | Hybrid format (In-Person + Online)

• Follow a guided learning path with expert mentorship

• Develop skills progressively with hands-on training and live instruction

• Stay engaged with a supportive community and accountability structure

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🔹 Self-Paced Certification

📆 Complete all 12 modules on your own timeline

• Flexible schedule – study at your own pace

• Access on-demand lessons, assignments, and live Q&A sessions

• Ideal for busy professionals and teachers with varying schedules

 

What You’ll Learn: Core Training Focus

 

✔ History Philosophy in depth

✔ Powerful Cueing & Communication – Refine your voice and teaching confidence
✔ Anatomy & Injury Prevention – Deepen your knowledge for safe, effective teaching
✔ Breathwork & Energy Mastery – Harness the power of breath for transformation
✔ Heat Adaptation & Music Integration – Create a seamless, inspiring experience
✔ Hands-On Adjustments & Assisting – Learn safe and effective techniques
✔ Business & Branding – Develop workshops, retreats, and career-building strategies

  Advanced Sequencing & Theming – Master the art of intelligent class design

 

Training Schedule: 12-Month Breakdown

 

Each month, you’ll immerse yourself in a dynamic learning experience, including:

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✅ In-Person Weekend Immersion (15-18 hours)
✅ Live Virtual Classes & Self-Paced Study (3-4 hours per week)
✅ Personal Practice & Teaching Assignments
✅ Community Teaching & Observation Sessions

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✨ Module One Begins October 2025!

Reserve your spot today and take the next step toward mastery, growth, and leadership in the yoga world.

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Outline for 300 Hrs Advanced Training 

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SEQUENCING PRINCIPLES

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🔹 Foundations of Sequencing

• The purpose of sequencing: balance, structure, & safety

• Understanding the arc of a class (Warm-up, Peak, Cool-down)

• The importance of breath & rhythm in sequencing

🔹 Structuring a Well-Balanced Class

• Opening the Class: Setting the Intention

  • Centering (Breath awareness, Mantra, Sankalpa)

  • Gentle movements & breath-based warm-ups

  • Preparing the mind-body connection

• Building the Heat: Warm-Up & Activation

  • Dynamic movements for spinal mobility & joint lubrication

  • Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar A & B) for integration

  • Engaging the core and breath to establish stability

• Standing Poses & Strength Building

  • Grounding through strong lower body engagement

  • Creating a progression of intensity

  • Holding postures for focus & endurance

• Peak Poses & Transitions

  • Determining the theme or "goal" pose

  • Sequencing progressive postures to lead toward the peak pose

  • Maintaining the balance between effort & ease

• Cooling Down: Counterposes & Relaxation

  • Gentle hip openers, twists, and forward folds

  • How to neutralize the spine & nervous system

  • The importance of Savasana & final integration

🔹 Thematic Sequencing

• Strength-Based Class (Focus on Warrior Poses, Arm Balances)

• Flexibility & Release Class (Focus on Deep Hip Openers & Twists)

• Backbending Class (Emphasizing Heart Openers & Spinal Extension)

• Grounding & Stability Class (Balancing Poses & Rooting Techniques)

• Breath & Meditation-Focused Class (Slow, Restorative, & Introspective)

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 ADVANCED SEQUENCING PRINCIPLES

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🔹 Advanced Principles of Sequencing

• Intelligent Sequencing for Longevity & Sustainability

  • Understanding compensatory movements & counterposes

  • Structuring classes based on energy flow (Prana Vayu principles)

  • Preventing injuries through mindful transitions

• Layering Breath & Bandhas into Sequencing

  • How to use Pranayama within asana practice

  • Incorporating Bandha activation for stability & energy control

  • Aligning movement with subtle body awareness

🔹 The Art of Peak Pose Sequencing

• Identifying the key anatomical components of the peak pose

• Preparing the body through progressive asanas

• Deconstructing & modifying the peak pose for different levels

• Cooling down with complementary postures

Examples of Peak Pose Sequences:

• Hanumanasana (Full Splits) → Progressing through hip openers

• Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Stand) → Shoulder & core activation

• Eka Pada Galavasana (Flying Pigeon) → Standing balance & hip prep

• Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose) → Backbends & heart openers

🔹 Therapeutic & Targeted Sequencing

• Designing sequences for specific physical needs

  • Yoga for low back pain

  • Yoga for hip mobility

  • Yoga for shoulder & wrist health

• Sequencing for different body types

  • Modifications for hypermobile practitioners

  • Strength-building sequences for flexibility-focused students

🔹 Energetic & Subtle Body Sequencing

• Chakra-Based Sequencing

  • Root Chakra (Muladhara) – Grounding & Stability

  • Heart Chakra (Anahata) – Backbends & Expansion

  • Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) – Stillness & Meditation

• Pranic Sequencing – Moving Energy Through Vayus

  • Apana Vayu (Grounding, Letting Go) – Seated & hip openers

  • Prana Vayu (Vitality & Expansion) – Chest opening & breathwork

  • Udana Vayu (Expression & Elevation) – Inversions & arm balances

🔹 Hands-On Assists & Adaptive Sequencing

• How to adjust sequences based on class energy

• Reading student body language & adapting in real-time

• Hands-on assists vs. verbal cueing for deepening alignment

🔹 Final Integration – Teaching Beyond the Script

• How to structure creative, spontaneous sequences

• Balancing tradition & modern approach in teaching

• Understanding the psychology of movement & flow states

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300-HOUR YOGA PHILOSOPHY  SYLLABUS

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🔹 The Nature of Life & Evolution

• What is life? The essence of existence

• The journey of evolution – From mineral to plant, animal to human

• The human mind as the seat of choice & awareness

• The concept of Samsara (Cycle of Birth & Death)

• The power of free will vs. instinct

🔹 Karma – The Law of Cause & Effect

• Understanding karma – The cycle of action and consequence

• Types of karma:

  • Sanchita (Accumulated karma)

  • Prarabdha (Present life karma)

  • Kriyamana (Future karma)

• The law of Dharma – How duty shapes our evolution

• How karma impacts yoga practice and daily life

🔹 The Laws of Existence – Polarity, Duality & Equanimity

• Polarity – The dance of opposites (Shiva/Shakti, Yin/Yang)

• Duality – The illusion of separation (Light/Dark, Good/Bad)

• Equanimity – Balancing extremes through awareness

• Relativity – The perspective-based nature of reality

🔹 The Origins of Yogis & The Indus Valley Civilization

• Who were the first yogis?

• Nomadic Aryans & Indus Valley settlers – Birth of early Hinduism

• The meaning of ‘Hindu’ – The Sanatana Dharma (Eternal Path)

• The Rishis & the oral traditions that shaped yogic wisdom

🔹 The Vedas – The Earliest Yogic Wisdom

• Introduction to the Four Vedas:

  • Rig Veda – The oldest scripture, including the creation hymn

  • Sama Veda – The book of chants and sacred sounds

  • Yajur Veda – Rituals, fire ceremonies, and cosmic order

  • Atharva Veda – Healing, Ayurveda, and mystical practices

• The Gayatri Mantra – The supreme mantra for wisdom

• How the Vedas laid the foundation for yoga & philosophy

🔹 The Upanishads – The Journey Inward

• Shifting from external rituals to self-inquiry

• Brahman & Atman – The unity of the universal and individual self

• Tat Tvam Asi ("You Are That") – Non-duality in essence

• Main Upanishadic themes – Meditation, detachment, and self-realization

🔹 The Epics – The Ramayana & The Mahabharata

• The Ramayana:

  • The story of Rama as an embodiment of Dharma

  • Lessons from Hanuman & Sita – Strength, devotion, and resilience

• The Mahabharata:

  • The grand epic of human struggle and duty

  • Arjuna’s moral dilemma – What it means for yogis today

🔹 The Bhagavad Gita – The Song of the Divine

• Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna – Yoga in action

• The Four Paths of Yoga according to the Gita:

  • Jnana Yoga – The path of wisdom

  • Bhakti Yoga – The path of devotion

  • Karma Yoga – The path of selfless service

  • Raja Yoga – The path of discipline & meditation

• How to apply the Gita’s teachings in daily life

🔹 The Nine Schools of Indian Philosophy

• Six Orthodox (Astika) Schools:

  • Nyaya (Logic & reasoning)

  • Vaisheshika (Atomic structure of the universe)

  • Samkhya (Duality of Purusha & Prakriti)

  • Yoga (Path of meditation & discipline)

  • Mimamsa (Sacred sound & rituals)

  • Vedanta (Non-duality & liberation)

• Three Heterodox (Nastika) Schools:

  • Charvaka (Materialism & skepticism)

  • Buddhism (The Four Noble Truths & Eightfold Path)

  • Jainism (Ahimsa & renunciation)

🔹 Hatha Yoga Pradipika – The Foundation of Modern Yoga

• What is Hatha Yoga? The balance of solar & lunar energy

• Swatmarama’s teachings on asana, breath & energy

• Mudras & Bandhas – Controlling prana through body locks

• The importance of Pranayama in Hatha Yoga

🔹 Tantra & The Subtle Body

• What is Tantra? The misunderstood science of expansion

• Kundalini & Chakras – Unlocking energy centers

• Mantra & Sound Therapy – Healing through vibration

• Nadis & Prana – The subtle anatomy of breath & life force

🔹 Ayurveda – The Science of Life

• Introduction to Ayurveda – The sister science of yoga

• The Three Doshas:

  • Vata (Air & Space)

  • Pitta (Fire & Water)

  • Kapha (Earth & Water)

• How doshas affect yoga practice & lifestyle

• Daily Ayurvedic rituals for balance & well-being

🔹 Samkhya & Yoga Philosophy

• Samkhya – The foundation of yogic thought

• The Three Gunas – Sattva (purity), Rajas (activity), Tamas (inertia)

• How Yoga evolved from Samkhya philosophy

🔹 Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras & Ashtanga Yoga

• Who was Patanjali? His contribution to yoga

• The main teachings of the Yoga Sutras

• The Eight Limbs of Yoga:

  • Yamas (Social Ethics)

  • Niyamas (Personal Disciplines)

  • Asana (Physical Postures)

  • Pranayama (Breath Control)

  • Pratyahara (Withdrawal of Senses)

  • Dharana (Concentration)

  • Dhyana (Meditation)

  • Samadhi (Liberation)

🔹 Yoga in the Modern World – The Evolution of Practice

• The evolution of yoga from the Indus Valley to today

• Hatha Yoga’s role in bringing yoga to the West

• Modern yoga trends vs. Traditional yoga principles

• Finding authenticity as a yoga teacher

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(Advanced Study & Integration)

• Deeper study of Ayurveda & lifestyle integration

• Advanced Tantra & Kundalini practices

• Advaita Vedanta – The ultimate truth of non-duality

• Jnaneshwari Gita – The mystical interpretation of the Gita

• Yoga & Neuroscience – How yoga affects the brain

• Meditation & Subtle Energy Mastery

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ANATOMY & ALIGNMENT CURRICULUM

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(Foundational Understanding of the Body in Yoga Practice)

• Introduction to Yoga Anatomy & Biomechanics

  • Importance of anatomy for yoga teachers

  • Functional movement & body mechanics

  • The difference between yoga anatomy & medical anatomy

• The Skeletal System – The Foundation of Movement

  • Structure & function of bones

  • Joint mobility vs. stability

  • Skeletal variations & how they impact yoga postures

• The Muscular System – Strength, Stretch, & Stability

  • Key muscle groups used in yoga

  • The difference between active & passive flexibility

  • The role of muscular engagement in stability & alignment

• Breath & The Respiratory System in Yoga

  • The role of breath in movement & stillness

  • How the diaphragm functions in Pranayama

  • Breath patterns for energy, relaxation, and endurance

• The Spine – The Core of Yoga Practice

  • Spinal mobility & stability in yoga

  • Understanding backbends, forward bends, & twists

  • Preventing spinal injuries in practice

• Common Injuries in Yoga & Injury Prevention

  • The most common yoga-related injuries

  • Overuse, hypermobility, and alignment-related risks

  • Strategies for injury prevention & safe practice

• Functional Alignment in Yoga Poses

  • The difference between textbook alignment & functional movement

  • Adapting yoga postures for different body types

  • The role of props in enhancing alignment

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(Deeper Integration, Therapeutics & Movement Science)

• The Nervous System & Yoga – Understanding Mind-Body Connection

  • How the nervous system affects movement & stillness

  • The role of the vagus nerve in relaxation & stress response

  • Understanding trauma-sensitive yoga & nervous system regulation

• Fascia & Myofascial Release for Yogis

  • Understanding fascia & its role in movement

  • How hydration & movement affect fascia

  • Techniques for self-myofascial release

• Advanced Biomechanics & Joint Stability in Yoga

  • The importance of joint integrity & range of motion

  • Hypermobility & injury risk in yoga

  • Strength vs. flexibility in sustainable practice

• Pranayama & The Science of Breathing

  • The physiological impact of breath retention

  • The connection between breath, brain, and nervous system

  • Advanced breathing techniques & their effects

• Hands-On Adjustments & Assisting

  • Ethical & safe approaches to hands-on assists

  • The difference between physical adjustments & energetic guidance

  • When to use & when to avoid adjustments

• Postural Analysis & Individualized Modifications

  • Assessing students' structural differences

  • Modifications for injuries, limitations, and imbalances

  • Personalizing sequences based on body type

• Final Integration – Anatomy in Yoga Teaching

  • How to cue poses with anatomical awareness

  • Applying biomechanics to class sequencing

  • Teaching students to develop body awareness