Teacher Certifications

Teacher Certifications

Yoga Teacher Training
Certification

An Initiation Into The Secrets Of Yoga

This Certification Is a World-Class Education in the Attainment of Yoga.

Group & Private Trainings

Commuter & Immersion Formats

Licensed & Registered Globally

100 · 200 · 300 · 500 Hours

Beginner · Advanced · Beyond

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Yoga Physics

Oct 03–11, 2026

Wed, Sat, & Sun · 6:30am–3:30pm

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Yoga Psychology

Oct 12–25, 2026

Wed, Sat, & Sun · 6:30am–3:30pm

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Yoga Precision

Oct 26 – Nov 25, 2026

Wed, Sat, & Sun · 6:30am–3:30pm

Guru Parampara

Invocation of All Sages, Saints & Masters of Yoga

Auspiciously Orchestrated & Ordained By Enlightened Masters:
Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda

GURUDEV

H.H. Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda

Sri Swami Sivananda
Sri Adi Shankaracharya
Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda

GURUDEV

H.H. Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda

Sri Swami Sivananda
Sri Adi Shankaracharya
Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda

GURUDEV

H.H. Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda

Sri Swami Sivananda
Sri Adi Shankaracharya
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DELIVERED AND INITIATED BY:

Sri Sudarshan

Preceptor, SKYLIGHT YOGA · Protege Disciple, H.H. Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda

"Soar on the wings of Yoga to Self-Realization!"

H.H. SWAMI JYOTIRMAYANANDA

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About the Program

Dubbed the "Harvard of Yoga Schools."

Dubbed the "Harvard of Yoga Schools."

SKYLIGHT YOGA offers a diverse range of Yoga Teacher Training and Certification opportunities for beginners and more experienced practitioners and teachers. We uphold the highest educational standards for Yoga Teaching worldwide. Our internationally recognized courses are held in our Miami Beach Ashram and around the planet in tranquil, pure and spiritually-charged locations ideally suited for the sincere practice and study of Yoga.

Our courses are not only ideal for those wanting to inspire others by teaching Yoga — but also for those who want to scale the heights of Yogic wisdom more rapidly and with greater ease. We offer ongoing training, continuing education and comprehensive private instruction.

SKYLIGHT YOGA embraces the tradition of the one, classical and integrative Yoga — Integral Yoga — an all-encompassing integration of Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga and Jnana Yoga, complete as the original, integrated essence and expression of Yoga.

Our programs are an intuitive combination of many years of experience, lifetimes of wisdom and multiple-thousands of hours of teaching practice by direct realization — and the direct guidance and blessing of the Genius of Yoga, His Holiness Pujyatman Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda. Blessings for peace, health, prosperity and enlightenment for all of you!

SKYLIGHT YOGA offers a diverse range of Yoga Teacher Training and Certification opportunities for beginners and more experienced practitioners and teachers. We uphold the highest educational standards for Yoga Teaching worldwide. Our internationally recognized courses are held in our Miami Beach Ashram and around the planet in tranquil, pure and spiritually-charged locations ideally suited for the sincere practice and study of Yoga.

Our courses are not only ideal for those wanting to inspire others by teaching Yoga — but also for those who want to scale the heights of Yogic wisdom more rapidly and with greater ease. We offer ongoing training, continuing education and comprehensive private instruction.

SKYLIGHT YOGA embraces the tradition of the one, classical and integrative Yoga — Integral Yoga — an all-encompassing integration of Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga and Jnana Yoga, complete as the original, integrated essence and expression of Yoga.

Our programs are an intuitive combination of many years of experience, lifetimes of wisdom and multiple-thousands of hours of teaching practice by direct realization — and the direct guidance and blessing of the Genius of Yoga, His Holiness Pujyatman Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda. Blessings for peace, health, prosperity and enlightenment for all of you!

"You are an inspiration, a beautiful teacher who inspires and educates. Thank you so much for your direction and wisdom."

LISA W.

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"Thank you for all your knowledge and wisdom. It will never be forgotten."

DAWN H.

Our Method & Message

Three Pillars of the Training

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Intention Is Attention

Intention Is Attention

Intention Is Attention

Pay close attention to the way that life is happening around you. By releasing preconceived ideas and fear-based beliefs, you are able to step forward into the light of pure wisdom and shine to your fullest potential.

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Learn Yoga By Living Yoga

Learn Yoga By Living Yoga

Learn Yoga By Living Yoga

We practice Yoga to achieve Yoga. Yoga is both the path and destination. By applying the integrative approach of Yoga in day-to-day life, the teachings truly come alive — informing how we serve, love, meditate and realize.

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Ancient Way Modern Day

Ancient Way Modern Day

Ancient Way Modern Day

Maintaining the purity and essence of Yoga while acknowledging we are participating in its evolution. We provide the tools for skill-in-action and conscious leadership in today's world.

Training Tracks

One Continuous Initiation. Three Milestones.

The 40hr, 160hr and 300hr certifications are one continuous initiation into carrying on the torch of Yoga for all of humankind — for supplying greater awareness, clarity and integrity in your life, to create lasting transformation for others, and most importantly, attaining the highest goal of every soul: Self-Realization.
YPT1 - Yoga Practitioner Teacher Training Certification

100HR Training · YPT + RYT

$1,500

Yoga Physics

Aspiring

Layer:

Body

Aspect:

Creation

Obstacle:

Mala (Impurity)

Move:

Bhoga To Yoga

Develop:

Viveka (Knowledge)

Focus:

Karma (Action)

This intensive program aspires for optimum personal health, empowerment and insights into spirituality. Perfect for professionals seeking to integrate the most comprehensive and complete system of Yoga into a busy life schedule. With an open and sincere heart, become a genuinely qualified spiritual aspirant and move into the physical sciences of Yoga.

Group

Private

In-Person

Online

YPT2 - Yoga Practitioner Teacher Training Certification

100HR Training · YPT + RYT

$2,500

Yoga Psychology

Utilizing

Layer:

Mind & Senses

Aspect:

Evolution

Obstacle:

Vikshepa (Distraction)

Move:

Dwe To Namaste

Develop:

Vairagya (Firmness)

Focus:

Kama (Desire)

Deepen your experience with Yoga, be prepared and truly inspired to teach Yoga-Meditation in your own expression and ignite the blazing fire of mental creativity. This crucial module completes the 200-Hour Certification and teaches you how to evolve your individual practice and teach it with a sincere command of Yogic science and the art of meditation.

Group

Private

In-Person

Online

YPT3 - Yoga Practitioner Teacher Training Certification

300HR Training · YPT + RYT

$4,500

Yoga Precision

Mastering

Layer:

Ego & Spirit

Aspect:

Transformation

Obstacle:

Avarana (Illusion)

Move:

Vyadhi To Samadhi

Develop:

Vibhuti (Power)

Focus:

Jnana (Wisdom)

A profound journey into the spiritual heart and enlightened mind of Yoga. Comprising 300 hours for a total of 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification — instilling the major impressions of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing while building immensely powerful energy for Self-Realization. Ascend now with the exacting precision of Yoga!

Group

Private

In-Person

Online

Program Syllabus

Full Course Curriculum

SKYLIGHT YOGA Teacher Training Certification curriculum is top-class and sets the highest worldwide standards for Yoga Teaching. We regard all of our Teachers as social, cultural and spiritual leaders.

Vedanta

    • Lifestyle of Yoga

    • Ethical and moral principles

    • Karma, Death and Reincarnation in detail

    • Samsara, destiny and self-effort

    • Sanskrit, Yoga lineage, history and the ancient scriptures

    • Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita,

    • Yoga Sutras, Astavakra Gita, Brahma

    • Sutras, Siva Sutras, Aparokshanubhuti

    • Karma Yoga and selfless service

    • Reducing selfishness and egoism

    • Non-attached action and other essentials for spiritual progress

    • Kirtan and chanting of devotional songs

    • Bhakti Yoga, opening the spiritual heart and purifying the mind
      Correct pronunciation, devotional attitude and awareness of meaning while chanting
      Mantras Sanskrit Mantras, Indian symbolism and their profound mysticism
      Traditional devotional rituals, arati and pujas
      Raja Yoga / Ashtanga Yoga / Patanjali Yoga / Dhyana Yoga
      Antahkarana: inner instruments and functions of the mind
      Outward observances and inward restraints in health and spirituality
      Command of Yamas and Niyamas
      19 elements of the subtle Astral Body
      5 organs of action, 5 organs of knowledge, 5 main pranas, 4 inner instruments - the 19 parts of the mind
      5 koshas, their constitution and functions
      The Three Bodies
      Kundalini Yoga, Chakras and the psychic system
      The Absolute and Its manifestation in Nature
      Macrocosm and microcosm
      Awakening of cosmic energy and Sushumna Nadi
      Jnana Yoga path of wisdom
      Intellectual knowledge vs. spiritual knowledge
      Basic and advanced Vedanta
      Steps of wisdom
      Planes of consciousness
      Maya as space, time and causation
      Practices of Jnana Yoga
      Four Qualifications of the spiritual aspirant
      Concept of Guru/Master/Teacher and Disciple/Aspirant/Student
      Guru Parampara and Ancient Lineages of Yoga
      Major texts, Masters and schools of Yoga
      Samkhya & Advaita Vedanta
      Etymology, definitions, classifications in Yoga
      Types of teachers and types of students
      Comprehension of the obstacles to Yoga and starting Yoga practice
      Origins and philosophy of Yoga in daily life
      What Yoga is, eternal wisdom and the soul’s innate immortality
      The mind of the spiritual aspirant
      How to approach Yoga for success

  • Download Curriculum

Anatomy & Physiology

    • Yoga for the cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems

    • Yoga and Physical Culture

    • Alignment, therapeutics and biomechanics

    • Common injuries and how to prevent and contraindicate them

    • Safe and anatomically beneficial sequences

    • Subtle Energetic Anatomy: Prana, Nadis, Chakras, Bandha

  • Download Curriculum

Yogic Diet

    • Vegetarianism for physical, mental and spiritual health

    • Diet and the mind

    • Basic principles of Yogic nutrition

    • Physical nutrition and psychological nutrition

    • Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic food

    • Fasting, detoxification and its healing effects

  • Download Curriculum

Kriya

    • Six classical purification exercises

    • Eyes, nose, air passages, esophagus and stomach, abdominal organs and the large intestine

    • Explanation and demonstration of the Shat Kriyas

    • Individual instruction of the six cleansing exercises and their effects

    • Tratak, Neti, Kapalabhati, Dhauti, Nauli, Basti

    • Catalysts to Yoga

  • Download Curriculum

Asana

    • Depth, precision and mastery of Asana

    • Practice of classical Asanas and advanced variations

    • Standing poses, Sitting poses, Inversions, Balances, Forward bends, Backward bends, Side bends and Twists

    • Detailed corrections

    • Surya Namaskar / Sun Salutation

    • Deeper understanding of Hatha Yoga

    • Preparation, demonstration and transitioning

    • Dristi, energetic effects, benefits and the contraindications of Asanas

  • Download Curriculum

Pranayama

    • Basic Pranayama practices

    • Daily practice of Pranayama

    • Advanced Pranayamas

    • Use of Bandhas

    • Context of breath and life

    • Nature, purpose and importance of Pranayama

    • Prana and mind

  • Download Curriculum

Meditation

    • Types of meditation

    • Guide to meditation and control of mind

    • Dissecting and understanding the mind

    • Practical wisdom and insights into meditation

    • Concentration techniques and thought power

    • Self as Knower, Knowing and Knowledge

    • AUM meaning and significance of Om

    • Effects of, obstacles to, and experiences in meditation

    • Profound insights into the design and function of mind

    • Saguna and Nirguna Meditation with and without form/qualities

    • Mantras and Mantra Initiation

    • Science of sound, thought and vibration

    • Neuroscience of brain, sense organs and cognitive faculties

    • Citta, Vritti and external objects

    • Introversion of mind required for prolonged concentration and uninterrupted meditation

  • Download Curriculum

Teaching Methodology

    • Practice and teaching all Asana and Pranayama

    • Instruct Asana with proper alignment and breathing

    • Intelligent Sequencing

    • Create sequences on theme, class level, climate, or demographic

    • Practice and teaching various class styles and sequences

    • How to teach to beginner and intermediate students

    • Setting up the proper environment for class

    • General guidelines for teaching Yoga

    • Yoga for children, pregnancy and older people

    • Preparing lesson plans

    • Closing a session and procedure after class/teaching

    • Communication skills, authenticity and integrity in Teaching Yoga

    • Cultivating presence and engaging your students

    • Detachment and remaining inspired to teach

    • Time management and prioritizing

    • Address specific needs of individuals and special populations

    • Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting

    • Qualities of a teacher, teaching styles and student learning process

    • Variations, modifications, props and hands-on assists

    • Teaching Meditation and Yoga Nidra Relaxation

    • Cultivating tone and voice

    • Learn how to create a safe space for your students

    • Guided relaxation techniques

    • Deeper look into injuries and physical limitations

    • Spiritual instructions for busy householders

    • Teacher-Student Relationship

    • Professionalism and Prosperity in Teaching Yoga and Meditation

  • Download Curriculum

Vedanta

    • Lifestyle of Yoga

    • Ethical and moral principles

    • Karma, Death and Reincarnation in detail

    • Samsara, destiny and self-effort

    • Sanskrit, Yoga lineage, history and the ancient scriptures

    • Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita,

    • Yoga Sutras, Astavakra Gita, Brahma

    • Sutras, Siva Sutras, Aparokshanubhuti

    • Karma Yoga and selfless service

    • Reducing selfishness and egoism

    • Non-attached action and other essentials for spiritual progress

    • Kirtan and chanting of devotional songs

    • Bhakti Yoga, opening the spiritual heart and purifying the mind
      Correct pronunciation, devotional attitude and awareness of meaning while chanting
      Mantras Sanskrit Mantras, Indian symbolism and their profound mysticism
      Traditional devotional rituals, arati and pujas
      Raja Yoga / Ashtanga Yoga / Patanjali Yoga / Dhyana Yoga
      Antahkarana: inner instruments and functions of the mind
      Outward observances and inward restraints in health and spirituality
      Command of Yamas and Niyamas
      19 elements of the subtle Astral Body
      5 organs of action, 5 organs of knowledge, 5 main pranas, 4 inner instruments - the 19 parts of the mind
      5 koshas, their constitution and functions
      The Three Bodies
      Kundalini Yoga, Chakras and the psychic system
      The Absolute and Its manifestation in Nature
      Macrocosm and microcosm
      Awakening of cosmic energy and Sushumna Nadi
      Jnana Yoga path of wisdom
      Intellectual knowledge vs. spiritual knowledge
      Basic and advanced Vedanta
      Steps of wisdom
      Planes of consciousness
      Maya as space, time and causation
      Practices of Jnana Yoga
      Four Qualifications of the spiritual aspirant
      Concept of Guru/Master/Teacher and Disciple/Aspirant/Student
      Guru Parampara and Ancient Lineages of Yoga
      Major texts, Masters and schools of Yoga
      Samkhya & Advaita Vedanta
      Etymology, definitions, classifications in Yoga
      Types of teachers and types of students
      Comprehension of the obstacles to Yoga and starting Yoga practice
      Origins and philosophy of Yoga in daily life
      What Yoga is, eternal wisdom and the soul’s innate immortality
      The mind of the spiritual aspirant
      How to approach Yoga for success

  • Download Curriculum

Anatomy & Physiology

    • Yoga for the cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems

    • Yoga and Physical Culture

    • Alignment, therapeutics and biomechanics

    • Common injuries and how to prevent and contraindicate them

    • Safe and anatomically beneficial sequences

    • Subtle Energetic Anatomy: Prana, Nadis, Chakras, Bandha

  • Download Curriculum

Kriya

    • Six classical purification exercises

    • Eyes, nose, air passages, esophagus and stomach, abdominal organs and the large intestine

    • Explanation and demonstration of the Shat Kriyas

    • Individual instruction of the six cleansing exercises and their effects

    • Tratak, Neti, Kapalabhati, Dhauti, Nauli, Basti

    • Catalysts to Yoga

  • Download Curriculum

Yogic Diet

    • Vegetarianism for physical, mental and spiritual health

    • Diet and the mind

    • Basic principles of Yogic nutrition

    • Physical nutrition and psychological nutrition

    • Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic food

    • Fasting, detoxification and its healing effects

  • Download Curriculum

Asana

    • Depth, precision and mastery of Asana

    • Practice of classical Asanas and advanced variations

    • Standing poses, Sitting poses, Inversions, Balances, Forward bends, Backward bends, Side bends and Twists

    • Detailed corrections

    • Surya Namaskar / Sun Salutation

    • Deeper understanding of Hatha Yoga

    • Preparation, demonstration and transitioning

    • Dristi, energetic effects, benefits and the contraindications of Asanas

  • Download Curriculum

Pranayama

    • Basic Pranayama practices

    • Daily practice of Pranayama

    • Advanced Pranayamas

    • Use of Bandhas

    • Context of breath and life

    • Nature, purpose and importance of Pranayama

    • Prana and mind

  • Download Curriculum

Meditation

    • Types of meditation

    • Guide to meditation and control of mind

    • Dissecting and understanding the mind

    • Practical wisdom and insights into meditation

    • Concentration techniques and thought power

    • Self as Knower, Knowing and Knowledge

    • AUM meaning and significance of Om

    • Effects of, obstacles to, and experiences in meditation

    • Profound insights into the design and function of mind

    • Saguna and Nirguna Meditation with and without form/qualities

    • Mantras and Mantra Initiation

    • Science of sound, thought and vibration

    • Neuroscience of brain, sense organs and cognitive faculties

    • Citta, Vritti and external objects

    • Introversion of mind required for prolonged concentration and uninterrupted meditation

  • Download Curriculum

Teaching Methodology

    • Practice and teaching all Asana and Pranayama

    • Instruct Asana with proper alignment and breathing

    • Intelligent Sequencing

    • Create sequences on theme, class level, climate, or demographic

    • Practice and teaching various class styles and sequences

    • How to teach to beginner and intermediate students

    • Setting up the proper environment for class

    • General guidelines for teaching Yoga

    • Yoga for children, pregnancy and older people

    • Preparing lesson plans

    • Closing a session and procedure after class/teaching

    • Communication skills, authenticity and integrity in Teaching Yoga

    • Cultivating presence and engaging your students

    • Detachment and remaining inspired to teach

    • Time management and prioritizing

    • Address specific needs of individuals and special populations

    • Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting

    • Qualities of a teacher, teaching styles and student learning process

    • Variations, modifications, props and hands-on assists

    • Teaching Meditation and Yoga Nidra Relaxation

    • Cultivating tone and voice

    • Learn how to create a safe space for your students

    • Guided relaxation techniques

    • Deeper look into injuries and physical limitations

    • Spiritual instructions for busy householders

    • Teacher-Student Relationship

    • Professionalism and Prosperity in Teaching Yoga and Meditation

  • Download Curriculum

Vedanta

    • Lifestyle of Yoga

    • Ethical and moral principles

    • Karma, Death and Reincarnation in detail

    • Samsara, destiny and self-effort

    • Sanskrit, Yoga lineage, history and the ancient scriptures

    • Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita,

    • Yoga Sutras, Astavakra Gita, Brahma

    • Sutras, Siva Sutras, Aparokshanubhuti

    • Karma Yoga and selfless service

    • Reducing selfishness and egoism

    • Non-attached action and other essentials for spiritual progress

    • Kirtan and chanting of devotional songs

    • Bhakti Yoga, opening the spiritual heart and purifying the mind
      Correct pronunciation, devotional attitude and awareness of meaning while chanting
      Mantras Sanskrit Mantras, Indian symbolism and their profound mysticism
      Traditional devotional rituals, arati and pujas
      Raja Yoga / Ashtanga Yoga / Patanjali Yoga / Dhyana Yoga
      Antahkarana: inner instruments and functions of the mind
      Outward observances and inward restraints in health and spirituality
      Command of Yamas and Niyamas
      19 elements of the subtle Astral Body
      5 organs of action, 5 organs of knowledge, 5 main pranas, 4 inner instruments - the 19 parts of the mind
      5 koshas, their constitution and functions
      The Three Bodies
      Kundalini Yoga, Chakras and the psychic system
      The Absolute and Its manifestation in Nature
      Macrocosm and microcosm
      Awakening of cosmic energy and Sushumna Nadi
      Jnana Yoga path of wisdom
      Intellectual knowledge vs. spiritual knowledge
      Basic and advanced Vedanta
      Steps of wisdom
      Planes of consciousness
      Maya as space, time and causation
      Practices of Jnana Yoga
      Four Qualifications of the spiritual aspirant
      Concept of Guru/Master/Teacher and Disciple/Aspirant/Student
      Guru Parampara and Ancient Lineages of Yoga
      Major texts, Masters and schools of Yoga
      Samkhya & Advaita Vedanta
      Etymology, definitions, classifications in Yoga
      Types of teachers and types of students
      Comprehension of the obstacles to Yoga and starting Yoga practice
      Origins and philosophy of Yoga in daily life
      What Yoga is, eternal wisdom and the soul’s innate immortality
      The mind of the spiritual aspirant
      How to approach Yoga for success

  • Download Curriculum

Anatomy & Physiology

    • Yoga for the cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems

    • Yoga and Physical Culture

    • Alignment, therapeutics and biomechanics

    • Common injuries and how to prevent and contraindicate them

    • Safe and anatomically beneficial sequences

    • Subtle Energetic Anatomy: Prana, Nadis, Chakras, Bandha

  • Download Curriculum

Kriya

    • Six classical purification exercises

    • Eyes, nose, air passages, esophagus and stomach, abdominal organs and the large intestine

    • Explanation and demonstration of the Shat Kriyas

    • Individual instruction of the six cleansing exercises and their effects

    • Tratak, Neti, Kapalabhati, Dhauti, Nauli, Basti

    • Catalysts to Yoga

  • Download Curriculum

Yogic Diet

    • Vegetarianism for physical, mental and spiritual health

    • Diet and the mind

    • Basic principles of Yogic nutrition

    • Physical nutrition and psychological nutrition

    • Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic food

    • Fasting, detoxification and its healing effects

  • Download Curriculum

Asana

    • Depth, precision and mastery of Asana

    • Practice of classical Asanas and advanced variations

    • Standing poses, Sitting poses, Inversions, Balances, Forward bends, Backward bends, Side bends and Twists

    • Detailed corrections

    • Surya Namaskar / Sun Salutation

    • Deeper understanding of Hatha Yoga

    • Preparation, demonstration and transitioning

    • Dristi, energetic effects, benefits and the contraindications of Asanas

  • Download Curriculum

Pranayama

    • Basic Pranayama practices

    • Daily practice of Pranayama

    • Advanced Pranayamas

    • Use of Bandhas

    • Context of breath and life

    • Nature, purpose and importance of Pranayama

    • Prana and mind

  • Download Curriculum

Meditation

    • Types of meditation

    • Guide to meditation and control of mind

    • Dissecting and understanding the mind

    • Practical wisdom and insights into meditation

    • Concentration techniques and thought power

    • Self as Knower, Knowing and Knowledge

    • AUM meaning and significance of Om

    • Effects of, obstacles to, and experiences in meditation

    • Profound insights into the design and function of mind

    • Saguna and Nirguna Meditation with and without form/qualities

    • Mantras and Mantra Initiation

    • Science of sound, thought and vibration

    • Neuroscience of brain, sense organs and cognitive faculties

    • Citta, Vritti and external objects

    • Introversion of mind required for prolonged concentration and uninterrupted meditation

  • Download Curriculum

Teaching Methodology

    • Practice and teaching all Asana and Pranayama

    • Instruct Asana with proper alignment and breathing

    • Intelligent Sequencing

    • Create sequences on theme, class level, climate, or demographic

    • Practice and teaching various class styles and sequences

    • How to teach to beginner and intermediate students

    • Setting up the proper environment for class

    • General guidelines for teaching Yoga

    • Yoga for children, pregnancy and older people

    • Preparing lesson plans

    • Closing a session and procedure after class/teaching

    • Communication skills, authenticity and integrity in Teaching Yoga

    • Cultivating presence and engaging your students

    • Detachment and remaining inspired to teach

    • Time management and prioritizing

    • Address specific needs of individuals and special populations

    • Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting

    • Qualities of a teacher, teaching styles and student learning process

    • Variations, modifications, props and hands-on assists

    • Teaching Meditation and Yoga Nidra Relaxation

    • Cultivating tone and voice

    • Learn how to create a safe space for your students

    • Guided relaxation techniques

    • Deeper look into injuries and physical limitations

    • Spiritual instructions for busy householders

    • Teacher-Student Relationship

    • Professionalism and Prosperity in Teaching Yoga and Meditation

  • Download Curriculum

Course Details

Everything You Need to Know Before You Begin

SKYLIGHT YOGA Teacher Training is designed with vision toward sincere, inspiring and successful Yoga Teachers able to draw upon intuition, personal practice and spiritual discipline. Yogis blend confidence with humility, poise with effort, strength with relaxation — and receive warmth from the ever-blazing fire of Enlightenment!

Basic Information

  • Attend and immerse in all sessions for honorable and successful completion

  • Sattvic and vegan/vegetarian diet practiced during TTC

  • One Written Examination and one Practical Examination for graduation

  • Graduates receive Official Certificate and Official Title of Lineage

  • Tuition via Credit/Debit, Venmo/Zelle/PayPal, Cash, or Direct Transfer

Program Includes

  • All Contact & Non-Contact Hours of Teacher Training Certification

  • SKYLIGHT YOGA Teacher Training Manual — 333 pages, comprehensive

  • All meals: organic, sattvic and vegan for duration of Training schedule

  • Yoga Scriptures, complimentary books & supplementary resources

  • Guest entry — free admission to all classes, workshops & events during TTC

  • Teachers' Sangha — worldwide community & family for daily inspiration

  • Savings on all future SKYLIGHT YOGA Trainings & Expeditions for life

  • Guidance, loving support & teachings from Sri Sudarshan for life

After Graduation

SKYLIGHT YOGA Teachers

SKYLIGHT YOGA Teachers

It is our greatest privilege to see the teachings of Yoga touch your life and the lives of others. We are here to support your individual journey with these transformational practices and the unique way in which you feel inspired to share them. We provide complimentary spiritual coaching and professional support, ongoing training and free education for life.

SKYLIGHT YOGA provides each of our Teachers with individualized coaching to help keep your spirit shining, your practice advancing and teaching career growing. We offer public, private and corporate teaching opportunities for you to step into the space of leadership from the day you graduate from Trainee to Teacher.

SKYLIGHT YOGA Teacher Training is more than a certification — it is a personal effectiveness guide for life. With an education from SKYLIGHT YOGA, you find that Yoga begins on the mat yet it does not stay there. Learn the practice of Yoga that is inclusive of your time spent off the mat, integral to your entire personality and expanding into every part of your life.

It is our greatest privilege to see the teachings of Yoga touch your life and the lives of others. We are here to support your individual journey with these transformational practices and the unique way in which you feel inspired to share them. We provide complimentary spiritual coaching and professional support, ongoing training and free education for life.

SKYLIGHT YOGA provides each of our Teachers with individualized coaching to help keep your spirit shining, your practice advancing and teaching career growing. We offer public, private and corporate teaching opportunities for you to step into the space of leadership from the day you graduate from Trainee to Teacher.

SKYLIGHT YOGA Teacher Training is more than a certification — it is a personal effectiveness guide for life. With an education from SKYLIGHT YOGA, you find that Yoga begins on the mat yet it does not stay there. Learn the practice of Yoga that is inclusive of your time spent off the mat, integral to your entire personality and expanding into every part of your life.

Graduated teachers

  • "SKYLIGHT YOGA Teacher Training is truly one of the most important experiences of my life. I am profoundly humbled and grateful for the opportunity to study under the tutelage of Sri Sudarshan. He selflessly shares with zeal and much happiness all that he has learned. If you are ready to heighten your awareness and accept the responsibility that you have to yourself and to your spiritual growth, I highly recommend this course."

    Karla Gomez

    Karla Gomez

    Coach & Mentor · Toronto, CAN

  • "The degree of light on Yoga that was shed on me has been truly incomparable. I have been able to correct my misunderstandings from previous experiences successfully without frustration or anguish. My teacher has been patient, understanding and encouraged me to speak up and ask the same question 2-3 times if needed. On a personal note, I have experienced the strongest spiritual transformation to date. I am full of gratitude."

    Jeanette Conklin

    Jeanette Conklin

    Sound Healer · Los Angeles, CA

  • "I was unaware of the depth of information regarding the practice of Yoga. I thought Teacher Training was just going to consist of how to correctly perform the asanas — on this Expedition we were exposed to a lot more, including the ancient history surrounding the practice. I am grateful to have been exposed to this background of knowledge of a practice that I have come to enjoy."

    Emmanuelle W.

    Emmanuelle W.

    Education Advisor · Washington, D.C.

  • "Thank you for your dedication and for giving us an incredible experience. The places you took us to in India will forever be in my heart. You are a wonderful teacher and I am glad that I did this with you. The teachings can only be enriching to anyone who listens. The entire group developed strong bonds as we shared a highly spiritual experience together."

    Pascale Goldenstein

    Pascale Goldenstein

    Finance Executive · New York City, NY

  • "I believe the greatest takeaway from 'learning Yoga through living Yoga' is that this full immersion trip with SKYLIGHT YOGA was only the beginning of my journey. Going back home is where these lessons will continue to be applied in daily life. I feel much stronger physically and mentally, as well as grounded and grateful. I am confident with all the knowledge and tools I now have to live a more balanced and fulfilling life."

    Kasia Jablonski

    Kasia Jablonski

    Marketing VP · New York City, NY

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FAQ

Frequently
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Questions

Frequently
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Questions

How is the Yoga Teacher Training Certification structured, and what is its educational framework?

The SKYLIGHT YOGA Teacher Training Certification is structured as a progressive educational pathway rather than a single, time-limited course. You move through a 200-hour foundational training with the option to continue into advanced 300 and 500-hour levels, allowing your understanding and teaching capacity to develop cumulatively over time rather than in isolation. The curriculum is grounded in the Integral Yoga tradition, where asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, and self-inquiry are treated as interconnected components of a unified system of practice. You are not simply learning techniques; you are learning how these disciplines function together to support physical stability, mental clarity, and attentional awareness. Training takes place in an immersive environment in Miami Beach, designed to support consistency, discipline, and depth of study. You are guided through both experiential practice and structured academic learning, ensuring that your understanding develops through direct application rather than theoretical study alone. The program is intentionally sequenced so that each stage builds upon the previous one. This allows you to progressively refine both your personal practice and your ability to understand and transmit Yoga in a clear, structured way.

What outcomes can you expect from completing this training?

By completing the SKYLIGHT YOGA Teacher Training Certification, you can expect development across three primary dimensions: technical competence, pedagogical ability, and personal transformation. On a technical level, you develop the ability to practice and teach foundational asana safely, understand alignment principles, and apply sequencing logic appropriate for different student populations. This ensures you are prepared to lead structured, intelligent yoga classes. On a pedagogical level, you learn how to communicate effectively as a teacher. This includes verbal cueing, class structuring, student observation, and adaptive instruction based on individual needs. You begin to understand how to create coherent class experiences rather than simply demonstrating postures. On a personal level, consistent engagement with the practice leads to increased awareness of breath, attention, and internal cognitive patterns. Over time, you may notice improved emotional regulation, greater mental clarity, and a more stable relationship with stress and reactivity. The goal of the training is not short-term transformation or performance outcomes, but the gradual integration of Yoga as both a discipline and a way of understanding experience.

How is this different from other yoga teacher training programs?

This training differs from many conventional programs in both structure and depth. While many 200-hour certifications are delivered as short, intensive courses focused on completion, the SKYLIGHT YOGA pathway is designed as a long-term developmental system that can extend into 300 and 500-hour levels. Rather than treating Yoga as a collection of separate modules, you study it as an integrated system. This means you repeatedly engage with core principles such as breath, attention, alignment, and philosophy at increasing levels of depth. The emphasis is on integration rather than exposure. You also engage with a more comprehensive philosophical foundation, including classical Yoga frameworks and Integral Yoga principles, alongside applied anatomy and teaching methodology. This ensures that your understanding is both experiential and intellectually grounded. In addition, the immersive structure of the training environment supports sustained focus and consistency. You are not simply attending classes; you are participating in a structured learning process designed to build discipline, continuity, and embodied understanding over time.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for you if you are seeking a structured, serious engagement with Yoga beyond casual practice. It is open to both aspiring teachers and dedicated practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of Yoga as a complete system. You do not need advanced physical ability or prior certification to begin. However, you are expected to engage consistently with both the physical and reflective aspects of the training. A willingness to practice regularly, study attentively, and participate in structured learning is essential. If your intention is to teach, the program provides the foundational skills required to begin teaching safely and effectively. If your intention is personal development, the training offers a structured environment to deepen awareness of breath, attention, and mental patterns. The program is designed to meet you where you are, but it also requires commitment. It is not a passive experience, and it assumes your active participation throughout the training process.

What is the recognition and value of this certification?

The value is absolutely immeasurable, incalculable. You will become sensitive to this from Day 1. You are meant to transcend limited concepts. How can value be placed on enlightenment, and achieving the goal for every soul? That is invaluable. The SKYLIGHT YOGA Teacher Training Certification follows internationally recognized Yoga Alliance standards through its 200, 300, and 500-hour Registered Yoga School pathways. This allows you, upon completion, to register as a certified yoga teacher and pursue teaching opportunities in studios, wellness centers, retreats, and independent contexts worldwide. However, certification should be understood as an entry point rather than a final qualification. In the yoga profession, long-term credibility is built through teaching experience, depth of practice, and continued study rather than certification alone. What this training provides is a strong foundational framework combining technical instruction, philosophical grounding, and experiential learning. This equips you with the capacity to begin teaching, while also supporting your continued development as a practitioner. You are encouraged to view certification not as an endpoint, but as the beginning of an ongoing process of refinement, study, and embodied understanding of Yoga as a discipline and way of life.