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Kaivalyadhama Collaboration

Traditional Yoga Teacher Training.

2500 Hour Multi-Level Course for Teaching Traditional Yoga (TYT 2500)

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Kaivalyadhama Institute
Est. 1924
Kaivalyadhama
Our Collaboration

Partnering With One of the World's Oldest Yoga Institutes.

Vedanta Spiritual & Holistic Retreat is honored to announce its collaboration with Kaivalyadhama — one of the oldest Yoga institutes in India and the first Yoga college in the world. Since 1924, Kaivalyadhama has preserved the integrity and purity of the ancient Sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda as taught by Patanjali and his predecessors.

As the popularity of Yoga has spread throughout the West, the need for deeply trained instructors has never been greater. This collaboration brings that depth to our land here in the Sierra Nevada, offering Level 1 through 3 on-site at Still Mountain with visiting Kaivalyadhama teachers.

We are most excited to offer this Knowledge of the Science of Yoga here at this time. We look forward to supporting you on your blessed journey.

“
Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the Self.
— The Bhagavad Geeta
Who This Is For

A Path for Every Earnest Seeker.

New Teachers

Earnest beginners seeking a comprehensive, authentic foundation in the Yogic sciences — theory, practice, and the art of teaching.

Existing Instructors

Pre-existing instructors who feel the calling to dive much deeper into themselves and this highly intelligent system of living and healing.

Why This Program

Key Highlights of the Course.

World's First Yoga College

Developed and offered by Kaivalyadhama — one of the oldest Yoga institutes in the world and the first Yoga college globally, located in India.

96+ Years of Research

This course brings the best of over 96 years of traditional Yoga research and education from India in an authentic and undiluted form.

Blended Learning

We blend both online and on-site learning, allowing for a self-paced program that ensures quality experiential learning wherever you are.

Master Teachers

Taught by internationally acclaimed master teachers of Yoga and Ayurveda with decades of combined experience in classical practice.

Program Structure

Four Levels, One Complete Journey.

The training is broken into 4 separate levels with both online and on-site study, designed as a self-paced platform to meet your personal time requirements.

1A + 1B
TYT 300
Level One
Online e-learning (120 hrs) + Self-study (80 hrs) + Understanding Ayurveda (100 hrs) + On-site practical intensive (100 hrs, two weeks residential)
2
TYT 1700
Level Two
Advanced theory, practice, and deepening of all core disciplines from Level One.
3
TYT 2300
Level Three
Specialized study with master teachers; available on-site at Still Mountain.
4
TYT 2500
Level Four
Full 2500-hour master certification — one of the most comprehensive Yoga teacher programs in the world.
Level One — Program Details
Eligibility
Completed High School Education (Grade 12)
Language
English
Total Hours
300 Hours
Online Level One A
  • Online Videos (E-Learning Platform) 120 Hours — Self-Paced
  • Self-Study & Practice 80 Hours
  • Online Understanding Ayurveda 100 Hours
Regular assessments and guidance via email throughout the e-course.
On-Site Level One B
  • Practical Intensive Residential 100 Hours — Two Weeks
  • Location Still Mountain, California or India
Level One B includes in-person assessment and direct teaching with Kaivalyadhama faculty.
Curriculum

Key Focus Areas.

Yoga
  • Orientation to Philosophy of Yoga
  • Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
  • Basic Asanas, Pranayama, Kriyas & Mudras
  • Understanding Meditation
  • Overview of Yoga & Mental Health
  • Yoga & Value Education
  • Simple Teaching Methodologies
Ayurveda
  • Introduction & History of Ayurveda
  • Disease and its Manifestation
  • Ayurvedic Diagnostic Methods & Techniques
  • Knowledge of Ayurvedic Herbs
  • Ayurveda and the Mind
Timeline

Steps to Completion.

1
Online & Self-Study (Level One A)

Complete the online e-learning platform and self-study module over approximately one year, at your own pace.

2
On-Site Practical Intensive (Level One B)

Two-week residential intensive at Still Mountain, California or at Kaivalyadhama in India, followed by assessment.

3
Certification & Beyond

Receive certification from Kaivalyadhama and proceed to Level Two — Three — Four at your own pace.

Certification

What You Earn.

Yoga Instructor Certification by Kaivalyadhama
Eligible for Yoga Instructor Certification by the Yoga Certification Board of India (inquire for details)
Qualified to teach Yoga with confidence and classical depth
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Visiting Faculty

Meet the Teachers.

All instructors are faculty of Kaivalyadhama, bringing decades of direct study and teaching in the classical Yoga and Ayurveda traditions.

Dr. Ganesh Rao
Yoga Philosophy

Dr. Ganesh Rao

Dr. N. Ganesh Rao holds a Doctorate in Philosophy and serves as a Professor and Ph.D. Guide in Yoga and Philosophy at Kaivalyadhama.

Dr. Praseeda Menon
Yoga Psychology

Dr. Praseeda Menon

Research Officer in Psychology at the Scientific Research Department of Kaivalyadhama, specialising in the intersection of Yoga and mental health.

Dr. Sachin Jadhav
Ayurveda

Dr. Sachin Jadhav

Post-graduate in Ayurveda with his own Ayurvedic clinic and hospital in Maharashtra, India, blending classical knowledge with modern clinical practice.

Dr. Sharadchandra Bhalekar
Ayurveda · Psychotherapy

Dr. Sharadchandra Bhalekar

An Ayurvedacharya with a master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy (M.S. con-psy), bringing an integrative approach to mind-body wellness.

Shilpa Joshi
Traditional Yogic Texts

Shilpa Joshi

A first ranker at the diploma course in 1989 at Kaivalyadhama, Shilpa Joshi has been actively engaged in teaching Traditional Yogic Texts for more than 30 years.

Vaidya (Dr) Sajith Pillai
Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery

Vaidya (Dr) Sajith Pillai

Practitioner and Ayurvedic consultant. Completed his Bachelors in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.

Yogacharya Sandhya Dixit
Hatha Yoga · Pranayama

Yogacharya Sandhya Dixit

One of the senior-most teachers at Kaivalyadhama, with nearly 40 years of experience in the field of Yoga.

Investment

Tuition & Enrollment.

Payment plans are available for Level One B and combined enrollment. Contact us to discuss your options.

Level One A
Introductory Offer
$749 $200
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Level One B
Payment Plans Available
$4,500 $3,900
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Both Levels 1A & 1B
Special Offer
$5,249 $3,900
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Begin Your Journey

Ready to Walk the Path of Yoga?

Reach out with any questions about the program, scheduling, or enrollment options. We are here to support you on your journey.

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