PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURES

A. GENERAL

(1) The primary goal of PURE Yoga Institute’s (PYI) Teacher Training is to prepare you to teach a 90-minute, Original Hot Yoga ("Bikram Yoga") class. Our curriculum consists of 350+ hours of practice and study. 

(2) The successful trainee has these characteristics:
(a) Ability to concentrate on any task and take it to completion. In particular, the ability to memorize a set of of posture instructions word-by-word.
(b) Determination and willpower to succeed. Never give up!
(c) Patience and understanding of others, including fellow trainees, students, staff, and teachers, despite personal or professional differences.
(d) Willingness to resolve any conflicts that arise in a compassionate manner, and at the same time eagerness to receive and incorporate feedback.

(3) For those who wish to pursue teaching, PURE Yoga Institute’s goal is to help ensure that trainees are equipped to achieve the Original Hot Yoga Association standards for enrollment as a Level 1 Hot Yoga Teacher, which requires a minimum of 75 classes taught under a mentoring studio and six months of post-graduation work experience.

(4) While job placement is not guaranteed after training, PURE Yoga Institute will work with the trainee to reach the skills necessary to be employed by their mentoring/home studio. This depends heavily on the trainee’s ability to memorize class Dialogue, meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the duration of the training, and demonstrating the characteristics of successful trainees, as described above.

B. CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS AND HOURS

PURE Yoga Institute’s training curriculum will exceed the Original Hot Yoga Association’s training standards. It is conducted in two phases.

(1) PHASE 1: PREREQUISITES (April to June at your home studio and on Zoom)

(a) Class Dialogue Memorization: Class delivery and fluency is the primary requirement for trainees to demonstrate in order to graduate from the training program. Many hours practicing rote memorization of a full 90-minute class is an integral part of your self-study during these months. Our team will coach and guide you through this phase with weekend Dialogue clinics in April, May, and June. You will also work in rotating groups to build rapport with fellow trainees.

(b) Assigned Readings and Video Content: Anatomy & physiology, yoga philosophy, Bikram's Beginning Hatha Yoga, and personal development.

(c) 30-day Hot Yoga Challenge: Trainees are required to complete a 30-day Original Hot Yoga Challenge during the month of June.

(2) PHASE 2: 30-DAY IMMERSION (July 13 to August 11, 2024) at PURE Yoga Texas | Downtown Austin

(a) Posture Labs and Teaching Skills: The primary emphasis is learning a teaching “dialogue,” the alignment and mechanics of all aspects of the poses, and the reasons behind its "order of operations.” Emphasis is placed on garnering the trainee's ability to retain, understand, and to be effective in the dialogue delivery. This process enhances one’s concentration, determination, self-control, and patience. In addition, the trainee will learn about major injuries and health conditions that students are challenged with, yoga therapy origins and techniques, as well as scientific research in yoga and its benefits.

(b) Yoga Practice: Trainees take 2 classes per day (except for the first and last day). Trainees achieve at least three strengths from this category: (i) build tremendous stamina, (ii) learn pacing by balancing effort with ease (concept of "sthira and sukha" in the yoga tradition) for both teaching and personal practice, and (iii) posture mastery for optimum health, effective teaching, and demonstration when necessary.

(c) Anatomy and Physiology: These classroom sessions complement the dialogue practice and posture labs to provide the optimum environment for information retention.  The material is based off of the latest research from western medical and physiological science. This information also enhances understanding of the teaching dialogue.

(d) Philosophy and Yoga History: This area includes the foundations of the yoga tradition: branches of yoga, various schools of thought, and lineages of all styles of yoga asana practice, including the lineage of “Original Hot Yoga.” Trainees will be exposed to the context of yoga throughout the centuries and in modern day society. This portion of the curriculum involves thought-provoking material as to why and how one practices and teaches.

(e) Personal/Business Development: Our curriculum helps the trainee identify character talents and how to manifest them into strengths that can be used in teaching class with competence, confidence, warmth and humility. Together we learn group dynamics (positive contribution to a team), and how to manage the experience of a yoga class in the lobby/front desk. We also provide information on studio management, best practices and business ethics.

C. TIMELINE AND TUITION

(1) 2024 Training Tuition (does not include lodging or meals)
- $3800 Super Early-Bird Fully Paid by December 31, 2023

- $4100 Early-Bird Fully Paid by March 31, 2024

(2) March 15, 2024: Application Deadline

(3) March 31, 2024: Enrollment Agreement Deadline

(4) April-May 2024: Sunday evening Zoom sessions, pre-requisite readings and assignments

(5) May 31, 2024: Final Arrangements
- Medical Clearance Letter
- Proof of Health Insurance

(6) June 2024: Pre-requisite readings and assignments and 30-day Challenge

(7) July 13 to August 11, 2024: 30-day In-person, In-studio Immersion at PURE Yoga Texas | Downtown Austin