Dharma Yoga Teacher Training Prerequisites

Upon receipt of your completed application, essays and application fee, a member of the DY LOAY TT management team will contact you to arrange a required entrance interview either in person, by phone or SKYPE. Please note that the final application deadline is 14 days prior to the start date of any offered teacher training.

200 Hour Dharma Yoga "Life of a Yogi" Teacher Training program: all applicants to these programs will be required to have had at least 50 hours of Dharma Yoga instruction. To the extent possible, such instruction should consist of attending classes with Sri Dharma Mittra, retreats or workshops with him, or DY Clincs or with DY teachers who have extensive training under him. Please indicate on your application the name of the teacher and location of any Dharma Yoga instruction you have taken or will take prior to the program. If necessary, you can satisfy this requirement by independent study using Sri Dharma Mittra's "Maha Sadhana" DVD's, but please provide a brief explanation as to why you are doing so.

500 Hour Dharma Yoga "Life of a Yogi" Teacher Training program: all applicants to this program must have completed a 200 Hour DY LOAY TT program or a Yoga Alliance approved 200 Hour certification that is recognized by Dharma Yoga, in addition to meeting the program entrance requirements listed in the entry above for the 200 Hour DY LOAY TT program. It is recommended that one possess at least 100 hours of hands-on teaching experience when applying for the 500 Hour training. Please note that the 500 Hour DY LOAY TT is an advanced training immersion for serious seekers and dedicated aspirants.

800 Hour Dharma Yoga "Life of a Yogi" Teacher Training program: all applicants to this program must have completed the 500 Hour DY LOAY TT program and achieved certification, in addition to meeting the program entrance requirements listed in the entries above for the 200 Hour and 500 Hour DY LOAY TT programs. Preference will be given to those who have also completed the LOAY 200 Hour program. Please note that this 800 Hour DY LOAY TT will be an advanced and intense immersion and will require an advanced and committed regular practice of all applicants seeking admission.

Certification

In order to achieve certification, you must to our satisfaction complete and submit all pre-training homework assignments, attend every session of the contact hours during the actual immersion program, achieve a passing grade on both the written and oral exams given during the contact hours of the training, complete all of the assignments given during the training where applicable, and complete and submit all supporting documentation and assignments relating to the post-training internship. Please note that in addition to assignments in reading and writing prior to your training, you will be expected to begin shifting over to a vegetarian diet if you do not keep one already and journal regarding the experience. Between the contact hour modules of the advanced teacher training immersions, you will have daily assignments in Asana (postures), diet, Pranayama (breathing exercises), Dharana/Dhyana (concentration/meditiation), journaling and actual teaching assignments to complete. During the actual contact hours of the DY LOAY TT, you will be exposed to the full range of classical Yogic techniques and will be expected to participate fully in all aspects of the program. The post-training internships for all programs include teaching, assisting and Karma Yoga (selfless service) components that will be explained in detail towards the conclusion of the relevant DY LOAY TT' contact hours.

Terms and Conditions

Upon acceptance, your reservation deposit is due. Final payments are to be made according to the schedule on the application. Cancellations over 45 days to the start of a program are $200 with the balance refunded or applied to a future NYC DY TT program within 2 years. Cancellations 20-45 days to the start of the program are $500 with the balance applied to a future NYC DY TT program within 2 years. All fees are final and non refundable within the 20 day period before the start of the program.

By signing and dating this application, you are ensuring you are in good health, and have consulted with a physician before beginning the program. You are required to submit a note from a doctor or health practitioner certifying you are in good health and to complete and submit the DY LOAY TT Health Waiver.

Certification requirements must be fulfilled during the training. The center will notify you of special assignments, and advise you about completion requirements. Credit fulfillment is mandatory for graduation. To this end, make-up hours are offered by pre-approval at an extra cost. The graduation certificate is presented by Sri Dharma Mittra after completion of all evaluations and payment of all fees. A graduation ceremony will be scheduled and you will be notified in advance.

Deposit is required to confirm your acceptance. You will also be notified about books, supplies, and schedules when they become available.