Yoga Teacher Training
Our UNITY yoga programs teach an authentic expression of yoga with a transformational approach. We teach yoga as a unifying tool for creating health, well-being, and deep spiritual connection. Our commitment is to provide a learning environment that balances structure, with educational freedom, so all may find their truth while incorporating yoga into their lives.
Start Dates:
Morning Fast Track: February 10, 2025
Evenings: May 5, 2025
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We stand for:
- No Gurus: We believe that Yoga was created with the intention of inclusivity.
- Trauma-Informed: Our program focuses on hands-off adjustments & emphasizes the importance of requesting consent.
- Spirituality and Science: You will learn the philosophy & history of Yoga alongside anatomy, sequencing, and cues.
Yoga Teacher Training (200 Hours)
(Completed in 7 months ~ Fast Track: 4 Months)
- 100% in-person, on-campus training approved by Yoga Alliance
- Learn classic yoga postures, yogic philosophy, a variety of teaching styles and techniques
- Develop a personal yoga practice, known as your personal sadhana
- Deepen your personal spiritual connection to Source
- Learn to teach a safe, sustainable, and transformative yoga studio class to others.
Yoga Advanced Teacher Training (600 Hours)*
- Expand your skills and offerings as a Yoga Studio Teacher including Yin and Restorative Yoga
- Choose a specialization that will widen your employment options including Yoga Nidra, Sound Healing or Reiki
- Increase your understand of Yoga Philosophy and Meditation, including how to implement the information into your studio class and personal practice
- Gain the ability to offer many pranayama techniques based on the ancient yogic teaching and practices
- Have the option to learn to chant as a way of finding your voice and preparing to teach others to do the same
Integrative Yoga Therapy (1000 Hours)*
- Designed for those yoga teachers who want to work one-on-one with clients using yoga as a transformative tool to balance body and mind.
- Prepare to serve in the peace and healing of others using Integral Breath Therapy, Transformational Yoga Coaching, Polarity Therapy, Sound Healing, Yoga Nidra and Yoga Body Psychology
- Work one-on-one with clients under the supervision of experienced Yoga Therapy instructors and mentors to ensure competency and confidence.
- In partnership with Amrit Yoga Institute, students may seek membership in the International Association of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) to start the path of becoming a C-IAYT.
*Financial Aid is available for qualified individuals.
Yoga Specialty Certificates
Yoga Nidra
100 Hour Certificate
Taught in person by Kamini Desai - Ph.D., E-RYT 500
- Discover Yoga Nidra as a spiritual practice to find strength and stress relief.
- Learn to write scripts for meditation and prepare a safe environment for the session.
- Explore the fundamental principles and science behind Yoga Nidra.
- Gain an understanding of the Koshas (energetic layers) and breathwork techniques.
- Integrate sound, mantra, and visualization techniques into your offerings.
Yoga Body Psychology
100 Hour Certificate
Taught in person by Rhonda Vroman - C-IAYT, RYT -500, MBA
- Learn how to lead a therapeutic yoga class with a partner and prop supported assists
- Explore the anatomy of energy and how it becomes blocked
- Use a variety of prop and partner-assisted yoga postures to intensify energy flow
- Learn about the chakras as a map to personal evolution and how yoga therapy poses can be used
- Discover how to healthfully integrate and release emotions for yourself and others
SWIHA & Spirit of Yoga
We are an award-winning, nationally accredited college based in Tempe, Arizona. Since 1992, our mission at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts has been to provide high-quality, affordable holistic education that empowers you to care for yourself and others.
Spirit of Yoga (SOY) is a public Yoga Studio owned and operated by SWIHA. Our programs will allow you to become registered as a yoga teacher through the internationally recognized Yoga Alliance® Organization.
1538 E. Southern Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282