about ritual niseko

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

become a yoga teacher

Your Journey Starts Here

Has yoga changed your life? Would you like to share and inspire others to follow the same path? Join our course to build your practice, find your teaching voice, and learn how to share the benefits of yoga with the world.

This program is a great choice whether you are looking to become a yoga teacher, or if you are simply interested in learning more about yoga and strengthening your personal practice.

Join us on a transformational journey to gain a deeper understanding of this ancient practice! This course is credited by Yoga Alliance and you will get your 200 hour Yoga Alliance certificate when you graduate.

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From ¥350,000

the details

What’s Included

Our comprehensive 200-Hour Teacher Training Program will transform your practice, pass on the ancient teachings of yoga, and give you all the tools required to teach a solid Vinyasa Flow class. Our curriculum is Yoga Alliance approved, and upon graduation you are eligible to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the largest international nonprofit association representing the yoga community. You will also have an incredibly supportive community to help you on your journey, and you will gain lifelong friends during the course who will continue to support you for years to come.

The course includes your 200-hour TTC manual (over 500 pages of teaching principles, detailed anatomy, and various training materials), 200-hours of study, unlimited yoga pass at the studio for the duration of course, and your 200-hour RYT Yoga Alliance accredited certification upon graduation.

Accommodation can be arranged upon request for an extra fee.

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Experience niseko

Study in Our Winter Wonderland

Dubbed the “Powder Capital of the World”, Niseko is a powder hot spot, home to some of the best ski slopes in Asia and the world. It is known as one of the snowiest resorts on the planet, and has been credited as the #1 Ski Resort in Asia. The resort includes a bustling village at its base with lively nightlife and shopping, but is most famous for its highly coveted “champagne powder” – the lightest, fluffiest snow you ever will ride!

Along with your yoga studies, you’ll have plenty of time to take advantage of everything that make Niseko special: the natural hotsprings (or Onsen’s in Japanese), Japan’s world-famous cuisine, and the endless powder days. Japan’s Onsens are recognized for their purifying health benefits, and students are encouraged to use them as often as possible! There are so many to choose from in the local area each with different benefits.

During the course you will call the Yard Yoga studio your home! Your rest days during the course will be flexible, and we will make sure to keep track of the weather, and schedule in your days off whenever there are fresh tracks on offer. There will also be many opportunities to take what you learn in the classroom, and transfer this out it into the world and your daily life in Niseko.

TEACHING ASANA

The principles of teaching, cueing, assisting, demonstrating, theming, sequencing, and how to put together a well-rounded and thoughtful Hatha, Flow, and Power Vinyasa class. Learn hundreds of poses in both their English and Sanskrit names, and the foundations of each pose from the ground up.

WESTERN & YOGIC ANATOMY

Learn the western anatomy of bones, joints, connective tissue, muscles, breathing, nervous and circulatory systems, injuries, and as well as basic prenatal yoga. You will also learn the energetic effects of yoga on the body, and will study PRANA in detail. What it is, the different techniques that direct prana, Kundalini energy and its infinite potential, the chakra systems, bandhas, Ayurveda, the vayus, and the nadis.

MEDITATION & PRANAYAMA

Practice different styles and techniques of meditation and pranayama (yogic breathing exercises) everyday. Develop a deep understanding and connection with both so you can easily share their immense benefits with your students.

HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF YOGA

Study Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and how these teachings provide a very real model that can be applied to daily life. You will also get to discuss and learn in detail about Yoga’s journey to the West, and the most influential yogis of our time.

THE BUSINESS OF YOGA

Discuss the ethics of yoga, code of conduct, and important qualities of a successful teacher. Learn about the business of yoga, defining your mission, marketing yourself, and setting your goals and dreams.

TEACHING PRACTICE

The fastest way to becoming a great yoga teacher is practice, practice, and more practice. Students will be given plenty of classroom time to plan many styles of classes: from a challenging, fast-paced Power practice, to a super mellow, relaxing yin stretch-out, and everything in between. Emphasis will be made to try different classes out on each as often as possible during and after the course. This is a great opportunity to receive feedback, get creative, and learn from one another.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

08:00 – 08:30: Morning meditation & review
08:30 – 09:30: Philosophy
09:30 – 10:30: Anatomy Module
10:30 – 11:30: Practice to integrate teaching & anatomy principles
11:30 – 13:15: Group class yoga practice
12:15 – 14:30: Lunch Break
14:30 – 15:30: Asana lab: alignment, risks, variations
15:30 – 16:30: Chanting, pranayama and closing
*Schedule is subject to change
Weekly schedule will rotate 5 days on 2 days off, and may adjust slightly in order to work with powder days (so everyone can get up the hill!)

meet the team

Your Instructor

Charlie

ritual founder

I have always been fascinated by the human mind and body. Through my journey to discover more, I found myself in the Himalayas of India studying to become a yoga teacher, and the practice has been an integral part of my life ever since.

Yoga set me on a path of personal discovery, development, and self-healing that has helped me to overcome many challenges in my life. Through my teaching I aim to share that which inspires me in the hope of helping others to on their own journey.

I am an E-RYT 500, Vinyasa-Ashtanga, Yin, Meditation, Breathwork and Yoga Therapy instructor. I have also studied the practice of Ayurveda and holistic massage both in India and Thailand.

My classes combine meditation, breathwork and physical asana, dynamic classes are often sprinkled with a little challenge and lots of fun, while restorative classes are grounding and more meditative.

Email

bookings@ritualniseko.com

Phone

+81 070 4192 5949