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"By keeping the Ethical Rules, gradually we’ll reach all beings everywhere. Then only so, there will be Divine Love" DM

"Only the fire of Yoga can purify the spirit. I have chosen this program because I believe Dharma Mittra to be a pure spirit, and I'd be honored to learn to teach others through a program designed to embody the grace and generosity of a great Yogi." Student

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Life of a Yogi Student Reflections
 Reflections from 500 Hour Trainees, Spring, 2008
 Reflections from a 200 Hour Trainee, June, 2007 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
 Reflections from a 200 Hour Trainee, February, 2007
 Reflections from a 200 Hour Trainee, October, 2007

"This teacher training was one of the great experiences of my life to date and I can't begin to imagine the time and planning that went into organizing it. It is a privilege to be a trainee and I thank you and Sri Dharma so much for everything." Adam

Dharma Yoga 200 and 500 hour Life of a Yogi programs exceed Yoga Alliance standards. We have designed the curriculum to cover all facets of Classical Yoga, including Dharma I, II, III, IV, Pranayama, Concentration & Meditation, Purification, Diet & Lifestyle, Ethics, Satsang, Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology, Adjustments, Philosophy, Scriptural Study, Conditions & Injuries, Kriyas, Kirtan and more. This is an intensive in the highest sense, for deep immersion into the science, discipline and protocol of true Yoga with a living Yoga Master.

DY LOAY TT 200 Hour Program includes:
Dharma I & II Surya and Shiva Namaskar Vinyasa Series with a focus on learning sequences and teaching practicum.

Dharma Yoga for Pregnancy, and Gentle Yoga, Sequencing of Postures, Partner Work, Yogic Lifestyle, Asana Alignment and Form, Purification Techniques, Kriyas, Psychic and Physical Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Conditions, Detoxing and Cleansing Breathings, Basic Meditation Techniques, Psychic Development Initiation, Use of Props, Seven Primary Chakras, Sacred Books of India, Yoga Philosophy and Ethics, Sattvic Ahara/Yogic Nutrition, Vegetarianism/Live Diet, Teaching clearly and specifically; Adjustments, Assisting and Correcting.

Teacher Staff: Sri Dharma Mittra, Ismrittee Devi Om, Andrei Ram Om, Dr. Jeffrey Meyers, Adam Frei, Kim Jeblick, Eric Hubel, Rebecca Kovacs, Dr. Edwin Bryant and additional DY Certified teaching staff. For teacher biographies, see our Teachers page.

DY LOAY TT 500 Hour Program includes:
Dharma I Review, in depth study of Dharma II, learn to teach Dharma III Shiva Namaskar Vinyasa Series with sequencing focus and teaching practicum, and introduction to Dharma IV.

Monthly Study with: Sri Dharma Mittra, Dr. Jeff Meyers, Andrei Ram, Ismrittee Devi Om, Kim Jeblick. Additional In-Depth Study with Dr. Edwin Bryant, Shiva Prasad (Classical and Spiritual Practices), Claudia Vorwaller (Anatomy and Injuries).

Personalized Daily Meditation and Pranayama Practices Initiation into overseen by Sri Dharma Mittra. Advanced Pranayama Techniques, Advanced Purification studies and techniques, Psychic Anatomy. Anatomy and Physiology, Body Mapping, Medical illnesses and conditions, Detoxing and Cleansing, Doshas, Mantra Initiation and Instruction, Advanced Kriya Yoga Techniques, Dharma Mittra Yoga Teaching Methodology, Correction, Alignment, Assisting and Intention, Psychic Development Initiation, Ethical Disciplines, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Devotional Satsangs, In Depth Scriptural Study, Gita and Sutras, Yoga Philosophy and Ethics, Classical Yoga Concepts for today's use, Sattvic Ahara/Yogic Nutrition, Classical Live food Yoga Lifestyle as according to the Lineage of Sri Dharma, and Group teaching.

How To Apply: Applications are accepted electronically via our Online Application Form, and via post or in person by submitting a completed application, essay answers and application fee together.

Check out images of previous trainings and graduations in our photo gallery!