Yogaversity

Established 2023

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Ashtanga Yoga Institute

Miami, FL

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Purpose

Yogaversity offers a rigorously designed, one-year educational course that brings the study of yoga to the level of a university setting while serving as a path of personal development.

What to expect

Self-Paced Learning: Yogaversity stands out with the majority of its content being self-paced. Tailor your learning journey to suit your schedule, allowing you to progress at your own pace with the flexibility to absorb and integrate the material as it suits you. Personalized Live Experiences: Yogaversity also includes live classes each month, including 1-2 LIVE classes with Kino. Experience live interaction that brings a personal touch to your learning experience, offering direct insights and guidance. Module Teacher Engagement: Yogaversity goes beyond traditional programs by providing 1-2 live classes per month with dedicated module teachers. This direct engagement ensures a deeper understanding of the course content and allows for real-time clarification of any questions. Small Group Mentorship: Benefit from 1-2 small group sessions per month with mentors who are esteemed teachers from the Omstars community. This small group format ensures personalized attention and mentorship, creating a supportive environment for your growth and development.

Style/Lineage

So often in yoga, we focus on the asanas, but the practice is so much more. Internationally renowned yoga teacher, Kino MacGregor has rigorously designed this course to include every aspect of yoga. Drawing upon her academic background and her classical yoga training, Kino has created a one-year educational course that seeks to bring the rigor of a university setting to the study of yoga. She has brought together some of the best teachers on the planet to share their expertise with you. Instead of a “teacher training” simply stamping graduates with credentials, Yogaversity presents yoga as a path of personal development.

Additional Information

To ensure successful completion within a year, we recommend dedicating approximately 5 hours per week to the program. This commitment encompasses a blend of pre-recorded videos and live sessions. In case you are unable to attend a live session, recordings will be made available on Zoom. Additionally, the program is designed with occasional slower weeks to provide you with the flexibility to catch up on any missed content.

Core competencies

By the end of this program, graduates will be able to…

Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics	Describe the key muscles that move or stabilize each major joint (shoulder, spine, hip, knee, elbow, wrist, ankle) by describing their role in moving the body in asana correctly. Apply key anatomical contraindications and misalignments to each asana taught in this program by accurately describing the physiological or structural factors at risk or impacted by the posture or movement. Identify the most common injuries and physical restrictions encountered in yoga practice— including their typical causes, affected structures, and the movement patterns most likely to produce them Apply knowledge of kinetic chains and biomechanics to introduce targeted pose modifications that address specific injuries, chronic issues, or accessibility challenges without compromising the class experience
Yoga History & Theory	Compare the yoga sutra, bhagavad gita, hatha yoga pradipika, and upanishads by comparing and contrasting their contributions to yoga history as well as our modern practice. Describe the eight limbs of ashtanga yoga (yamas, niyamas, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, samadhi) and the practical intention behind each Apply the philosophical framework of the yoga sutras to explain the method and purpose of contemporary ashtanga vinyasa yoga practice to a student audience Discuss the origins of yoga and the primary styles and paths of yoga (e.g., jnana, bhakti, karma, raja) as distinct approaches to the same ultimate aim Discuss the bhagavad gītā's key philosophical concepts—karma, brahman (supreme consciousness), ātma (soul), and prakṛti (material nature)— and the role each plays in the text's teachings Apply the bhagavad gītā's yoga techniques for achieving clarity and purpose— addressing the root of confusion and its resolution through practice—in the context of a personal or teaching challenge
Practice Skills	Practice intermediate yoga postures from the curriculum with good alignment, risk mitigation, appropriate adaptations, and using props safely and effectively. Practice restorative and yin yoga to sequence to address a specific therapeutic intention such as hip opening, spinal decompression, or nervous system down-regulation Identify the primary groups of asana movement patterns (e.g., forward folds, backbends, twists, inversions, hip openers) and the general mechanical principles governing each Describe how the integration of guided practice with applied philosophy discussion deepens understanding of the ashtanga method's purpose and lineage Apply daily meditation practice principles—including sadhana sati— to establish and maintain a personal meditation practice with consistent technique and intentionality
Business Skills	Describe your 1-year business plan post teaching certification including achievable professional goals for 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Identify the core elements of a yoga niche business— including the four ps of marketing, platform development, and the distinction between a yoga business and general small business models
Teaching Skills	Apply creative movement sequencing principles to design a drill sequence that targets a specific movement pattern, incorporating props where appropriate to support accessibility Apply an understanding of teacher accountability and ethical conduct to examine real-world challenges faced by modern yoga teachers with integrity and self-awareness Identify the physiological impact of trauma on the brain and nervous system including the distinction between 'little t' and 'big t' traumas and their effect on nervous system regulation Apply pose-specific modifications and prop adaptations to design ashtanga class formats that serve students with varying experience levels, physical limitations, or special needs Create and teach a complete, original yoga class sequence featuring a clear intro/body/conclusion structure, demonstrating mastery of at least one sequencing approach and intentional breath-movement integration
Lifestyle & Ethics	Identify the definition of cultural appropriation and distinguish it from cultural appreciation and exchange with specific reference to yoga's south asian origins and its spread through western cultures

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There will be tests, homework assignments and projects that you will be required to complete and pass upon completion. This course is not a teacher training factory. You will not be rubber stamped as a teacher at the end of the course. Only years of personal practice and teaching can really develop you into a teacher.

AYC Evaluations

AYC also requires the following experience for Level 2 Yoga Teacher badges:

4+ years teaching experience
sessions taught per year

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Program Faculty

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Kino MacGregor

Trained in the Ashtanga Yoga tradition, Kino MacGregor shares practices that blend strength and mindfulness with a deep respect for yoga’s spiritual roots. She is passionate about making yoga accessible to all and guiding students toward truth, compassion, and inner peace.

kinoyoga.com

Miami, FL, US

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