The Vikasa Yoga Method
Our signature Foundation Yoga Teacher Training starts with a strong physical foundation, evolving into energetic, mental, emotional and spiritual practice.
Our signature Foundation Yoga Teacher Training starts with a strong physical foundation, evolving into energetic, mental, emotional and spiritual practice.
Key principles and rules of yoga are taught, allowing the teachers and dedicated practitioners to gain in-depth understanding, knowledge and insight into the methodology and the effects of yoga practice.
Key principles and rules of yoga are taught, allowing the teachers and dedicated practitioners to gain in-depth understanding, knowledge and insight into the methodology and the effects of yoga practice. Our approach encourages integration with society in a modern context. Our teaching modules each represent a pillar of the Vikasa Yoga Method: Mind, Body and Energy. These three pillars, when taught together, create a well-rounded yoga education with emphasis on the development of the individual.
The unique curriculum that has been tried and tested over the years, ever-evolving with lasting results.
Our approach is further defined by the 5 shells or layers known as “koshas” physical, energetic, emotional, mental and spiritual. We like to think of our curriculum as two “hands” of learning under two structural pillars of practice and theory.
The branches of topics vary from asana and meditation through methodology and application. This method of learning has taken years to refine and now provides a stable platform for learning on mental and physical levels.
The unique curriculum that has been tried and tested over the years, ever-evolving with lasting results.
Our approach is further defined by the 5 shells or layers known as “koshas” physical, energetic, emotional, mental and spiritual. We like to think of our curriculum as two “hands” of learning under two structural pillars of practice and theory.
The branches of topics vary from asana and meditation through methodology and application. This method of learning has taken years to refine and now provides a stable platform for learning on mental and physical levels.
Download the Yoga Teacher Training Guide below to sample the curriculum before you arrive.

Asana
Learn over 200 poses
- Active Strengthening
- Passive Stretching
- Dynamic Vinyasas
- Static Poses
- Balancing
- Inversions
Pranayama
Breathing Techniques
- Nadi sodhana
- Kapalabhati
- Samavritti
- Bhastrika
- Kumbhaka
- Ujjai
Meditation
Awareness & Mindfulness
- Dharana
- Pratyahara
- Passive Awareness
- Star Breathing
- Chakra Breathing
- Microcosmic Orbit
- Mantra & Chanting
- Raja Yoga
Bandhas
Energetic Locks
- Maha Bandha
- Mula Bandha
- Uddiyana Bandha
- Jaladhara Bandha
Kriyas
Cleansing Techniques
- Nauli
- Kapalabhati
- Neti
- Trataka
Methodology
Science & Logic
- Sequencing
- Alignment
- Adjustments
- Teaching
Anatomy
The Physical Body
- Hands-on Learning
- Correct Alignment
- Effective Practice
- Tissue & Joints
- Directions of Mobility
Philosophy
Wisdom in Context
- Patanjali Sutras
- Hatha Pradipika
- Bhagavad Gita
- Tantra
- Samkhya
Chakras
Energetic Centers
- Muladhara
- Swadhistana
- Manipura
- Anahata
- Vishuddha
- Ajna
- Sahasrara
Koshas
Layers of Self
- Annamaya
- Pranamaya
- Manomaya
- Vijnanamaya
- Anandamaya
Learn over 200 poses
- Active Strengthening
- Passive Stretching
- Dynamic Vinyasas
- Static Poses
- Balancing
- Inversions
Breathing Techniques
- Nadi sodhana
- Kapalabhati
- Samavritti
- Bhastrika
- Kumbhaka
- Ujjai
Awareness & Mindfulness
- Dharana
- Pratyahara
- Passive Awareness
- Star Breathing
- Chakra Breathing
- Microcosmic Orbit
- Mantra & Chanting
- Raja Yoga
Energetic Locks
- Maha Bandha
- Mula Bandha
- Uddiyana Bandha
- Jaladhara Bandha
Cleansing Techniques
- Nauli
- Kapalabhati
- Neti
- Trataka
The Physical Body
- Hands-on Learning
- Correct Alignment
- Effective Practice
- Tissue & Joints
- Directions of Mobility
Science & Logic
- Sequencing
- Alignment
- Adjustments
- Teaching
Wisdom in Context
- Patanjali Sutras
- Hatha Pradipika
- Bhagavad Gita
- Tantra
- Samkhya
Energetic Centers
- Muladhara
- Swadhistana
- Manipura
- Anahata
- Vishuddha
- Ajna
- Sahasrara
Layers of Self
- Annamaya
- Pranamaya
- Manomaya
- Vijnanamaya
- Anandamaya