300-HOUR ADVANCED YOGA PHILOSOPHY, PRANAYAMA & MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING
Immerse yourself in the authentic semi-virtual Yoga training with Higher Yoga Academy. Deepen and evolve your practice with the guidance of world-class trainers and become a CERTIFIED HIGHER YOGA TEACHER!
Next 2-week onsite immersions: June 12-26, 2023; September 11-25, 2023
› WELCOME TO HIGHER YOGA ACADEMY
You have completed your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and are ready to take your Yoga to the next level?
If so, we have something very unique for you...
A semi-virtual hands-on 300-hour Higher Yoga Teacher Training master class!
This masterclass course was created for anyone seeking a Yoga education that explores the depth of the original practices beyond asana.
Therefore, the course curriculum goes much deeper than the standard alignment instruction, anatomy, handstand or yin yoga workshops you find in other advanced yoga courses.
› WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
You will be guided through the stages of accumulation, intensification and realization of Yoga knowledge exploring core teachings of the Yoga tradition.
At the end of this course, you will master and be able to easily add powerful higher Yoga techniques to your daily asana practice and teaching.
Here is an overview of the main topics and practices of this training:
THEORY
- THE ESSENCE OF YOGA IN SIMPLE TERMS
- IN-DEPTH STUDY OF FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES
- THE SHORT HISTORY OF YOGA
- UPANISHADS: THE SPIRITUAL CORE OF YOGA
- THE BHAGAVAD-GITA
- SAMKHYA: THE 25 ELEMENTS OF EXISTENCE
- TRIGUNA: THE THREE QUALITIES OF NATURE
- THE YOGA SUTRAS OF PATANJALI
- ADVANCED YOGA PHILOSOPHY: KARMA & LIBERATION
- TANTRA AND NON-DUALITY
- KUNDALINI & THE CENTRAL CHANNEL
- ADVANCED PRANAYAMA THEORY, VISUALIZATION
- THE MODERN SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY
- THE VIJNANA-BHAIRAVA-TANTRA
PRACTICE
- ALL 8 LIMBS OF YOGA FROM A TO Z
- YOGA PHILOSOPHY EMBODIMENT PRACTICES
- YAMA LIVE DIARY: TAKING YOGA OFF THE MAT
- CONCENTRATION & CONTEMPLATION EXERCISES
- ADVANCED PRANAYAMA PRACTICES
- CENTRAL CHANNEL AWARENESS TECHNIQUES
- ADVANCED PRANA-UCCARA PRACTICE
- VOID TECHNIQUES OF THE TANTRA TRADITION
- KARMA BURNING TECHNIQUES
- MANTRA AND VISUALIZATION PRACTICES
- JAPA: MEDITATIVE REPETITION OF A DIVINE NAME
- EVIDENCE-BASED POWERFUL BREATHWORK
- ONE-TO-ONE MEDITATION ALIGNMENT SESSIONS
- YOGA PHILOSOPHY PRACTICUMS
At Higher Yoga Academy, a staple in our philosophy is integrated learning through direct experience. This course aims to help nurture a yogi within you, so that you could undergo a profound shift from doing to being.
We invite you to go deeper into your Yoga practice and learn how to apply the skills developed through asana and pranayama in their true essence.
› COURSE MANUAL PREVIEW
Download a 13-page preview of our 300-hour Advanced YTT workbook & manual!
› HOW IT ALL WORKS
› HOW IT ALL WORKS
This 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training is divided into 12 modules that are 25 hours each. Students will be responsible for an on-line teaching practicum at the end of each 100 hours to show they have mastered the content.
Every 25-hour module includes both prerecorded and live sessions. Live sessions are not mandatory to attend. All lectures are recorded and available to watch as the student's schedule allows.
This online 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training is completed at your own pace. There are no set completion or date commitments for fulfilling the Higher Yoga Academy graduation requirements. Please note that Yoga Alliance has currently confirmed acceptance of online certifications through December 31st, 2023.
*For semi-virtual program, we advise you to complete modules 1-8 online before joining the 2-week residential training. Modules 9-12 and your final practicum will be completed in Thailand onsite.
This 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training is divided into 12 modules that are 25 hours each. Students will be responsible for an on-line teaching practicum at the end of each 100 hours to show they have mastered the content.
Every 25-hour module includes both prerecorded and live sessions. Live sessions are not mandatory to attend. All lectures are recorded and available to watch as the student's schedule allows.
This online 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training is completed at your own pace. There are no set completion or date commitments for fulfilling the Higher Yoga Academy graduation requirements. Please note that Yoga Alliance has currently confirmed acceptance of online certifications through December 31st, 2023.
*For semi-virtual program, we advise you to complete modules 1-8 online before joining the 2-week residential training. Modules 9-12 and your final practicum will be completed in Thailand onsite.
Modules 1-4: Refine & Deepen
Refine fundamental Yoga concepts and practices, layering advanced philosophy and practical concepts.
Modules 5-8: Apply & Intensify
Start embodying your new understanding on the mat and beyond. Enhance and enrich your practice with a set of powerful techniques.
Modules 9-12: Integrate
Fully integrate techniques from the course into your practice and your life. Start sharing your experience in your unique way and transform into a Higher Yoga Teacher.
› TRY BEFORE YOU APPLY
Meditation Preview
Pranayama Preview
Lecture Preview
Asana Preview
Try out our 300HR YTT with zero commitment for 7 days. Get your first-hand experience of the course tutorial and training videos to be confident that Higher Yoga Academy is the right choice for you.
› CERTIFICATION
Higher Yoga Academy is fully accredited by Yoga Alliance which allows us to certify graduates to teach anywhere in the world.
Taking our 300HR Advanced Yoga Teacher Training this year you can be awarded with the RYT300 title even without leaving home!
*Upon successful completion, you can also obtain RYT500 certification assuming prior RYT200 certification.
› WHO ARE THE MASTERCLASS TEACHERS
CHRISTIAAN - SENIOR TEACHER AT HIGHER YOGA ACADEMY (E-RYT500)
An experienced and seasoned yogi, Christiaan started his practice and training in the 1970’s. His most formative years were spent in the study of various Buddhist lineages alongside intense training in the Taoist martial arts.
Christiaan has lived in China since the 1980’s and has trained select groups of students in rare and esoteric Pranayama, meditation and Taoist practices throughout India, China and South East Asia.
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Higher Yoga Academy
A unique opportunity in learning about the Self on a much deeper level, especially guided by one of the best teacher duo I’ve come across yet. I recommend this course to those who are interested in spirituality in the non-trendy way. Give it a try and you may find some gold nuggets here!
Robin
Thailand
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The course is for people courageous enough to decondition their long held beliefs and experiences that lay at the root of suffering. Rather than indulging the 5 senses, Christiaan and Alex guide you through a deep internal pursuit to find a lasting peace. It's hard work, but I'd recommend Higher Yoga Academy to everyone dedicated to Self-Realization!
Tanner Hall
United States
ALEX - FOUNDER & CEO OF HIGHER YOGA ACADEMY (E-RYT500)
Alex was initiated into the practice of yogic meditation at the age of 16 and remained fully immersed in the practice for several years to realize its essence. He later started to teach classes sharing the knowledge of self-realized yogis along with his own experience and insights received during his apprenticeship and years of daily study and practice.
Alex has trained over fifty 200HR and 300HR Yoga Teacher Trainings apart from dozens of advanced Yoga courses and workshops both online and in person.
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Higher Yoga Academy
Alex is a true yogi walking the talk. A humble caring intelligent man opens your mind to finding our true purpose in life and making us all happier calmer and better people. Thank you for being awesome.
Sharon Carlton
New Zealand
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Higher Yoga Academy
Alex's way of teaching is just incredible. He effortlessly explains even the most complicated concepts in such an easy and approachable way. His insights are fundamental and profound in my opinion. Thank you very much, Alex!
Theresa Koppler
Austria
YOGA TEACHER QUIZ
Take our five-minute quiz to test your Yoga knowledge!
› HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COURSE
Authenticity
Experience Yoga as it is prescribed in the ancient texts, opposed to modern posture-based practice.
Depth
Dive deep to transform and embody a new way of being.
Real life Instructors
Human interaction, live expert guidance and support on every step of the course.
Convenient Pace
Learn and process at your own pace from anywhere in the world.
Community
Connect and share your journey with like-minded students and teachers in virtual classrooms and groups.
Yoga Alliance
Trusted and reliable certification standard.
Recorded classes
Go back and review classes to refresh your knowledge in the future.
Environment
Grow into a yogi in a safe and conducive environment with your fellow-students.
Course Materials
Unique course manual - a comprehensive guide to meaningful practice.
Individual Attention
One-on-one meditation alignment sessions to take your practice to the next level.
› TUITION FEES FOR VIRTUAL TRAINING
Pick the option that best fits your needs:
*Note: any virtual package can be upgraded to a semi-virtual YTT upon request. Please see details below.
Jñāna/Saṅga
$595/$795
Jñāna Pack includes:
Lifetime access to prerecorded course content
300HR HYTT Mobile App
Saṅga Pack also includes:
Lifetime access to weekly Zoom meetings
Access to 300HR HYTT group chat
YACEP certificate upon request
Sādhaka
$975
Easy to follow Day-by-day format
16-week access to live Zoom meetings
Pass/fail feedback on practicums
300HR HYTT Mobile App
300HR YTT Certificate, issued upon successful completion of the course
Yogī
$1495
Everything included in Sādhaka Pack
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Flexible Module course format
Access to 300HR HYTT group chat
Individual detailed feedback on practicums
Digital 300HR HYTT course manual
Lifetime access to live Zoom meetings
Access to 300HR HYTT Zoom archives
Guru
$1995
Everything included in Yogī Pack
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2 one-on-one meditation alignment sessions with Alex*
HYA Teacher Resource Package:
- 100% downloadable course content
- 10 yogic meditation scripts
- Downloadable lecture slides (PDF)
- Hard-copy full-color manual & special gift sent by post
*What is Meditation Alignment Session?
Practicing Yoga, we are often more focused on adjustments of the body, forgetting where the most important adjustments should be happening.
When we adjust in asanas we aim to place every limb in a particular way to open up energy channels in the body… same goes in the mind - we need to concentrate the mind in a certain way to navigate through obstacles and distractions that block the psychic energy flow keeping us from connecting with the Heart and realizing our essence nature.
Alex offers a unique service providing private sessions for proper alignment of the mind. He helps to adjust it through one-on-one guided meditation via Zoom in order to remove inner blockages and help make significant progress in your practice.
SEMI-VIRTUAL 300HR HYTT
Guru pack + 14-day residential training on a beautiful tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand!
Upcoming onsite immersions: June 12-26; September 11-25.
The 14-day residential training takes place at VIKASA Yoga Retreat- one of the best locations to learn and practice Yoga in Asia.
VIKASA is located on the beautiful tropical island of Samui in the Gulf of Thailand. It was specially selected as a place for transformation due to its ideal balance of secluded island paradise, healthy, freshly-prepared food and world class yoga halls constructed in a beautiful setting and designed to get results.
Besides, Koh Samui is easily accessible with direct flights from all major hubs in SEA such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, KL & Singapore.
› ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Yoga Cave
Being the most popular option, the yoga cave is perfect for solo travelers who want to wake up to a breathtaking ocean view. These compact caves are located upstairs near the café. (Please note, yoga cave guests share facilities. Robe provided).
Lotus Pad
Lotus Pads are more spacious; plus most of them have a private terrace to soak up the fresh island air. They’re sized for 1 or 2 guests and located near the yoga hall and swimming pool, halfway down the hill from the café.
Both options provide lifetime access to 300HR HYTT online content (Guru pack) + 14 days of residential training with 2 daily meals (brunch and dinner) included.
Yoga Cave
$2890
Lotus Pad
$3280
*Make sure to let us know your time zone and availability for the next few days.
FAQ
These are some of the questions people most frequently ask us about this course:
How this course is different?
This is the only online YTT course that aims to help you grow into a yogi, not just asana and pranayama practitioner/instructor. At the end of this course you will understand, master and be able to add powerful higher Yoga techniques to your daily asana practice and teaching.
Is this course right for me?
If you have completed a 200-hour YTT, have internet access and desire to dig deeper into your yoga journey this course is for you. If you teach, this is a great opportunity to refine your teaching skills. However, you can also enjoy this course without any intention to teach yoga, simply by seeking personal growth and spirituality.
When does the course start?
You can start the course at any time, there is no fixed start date. The full access to the course materials, our private group and teachers' support is granted as soon as the tuition fees have been paid.
What are the time requirements to complete this course?
You can take as much time as you need to complete the course. As long as you complete it by the end of 2023, you can be certified by Yoga Alliance. (This period can be extended by YA - we will keep you updated!)
Can I pay in installments?
Yes, we offer several payment plans and also scholarships. Let's get in touch and see what works better for you. To reach out, please use the contact form on this page.
I don't have PayPal, what other payment methods are accepted?
If you don't have PayPal account you are welcome to pay with your credit card using PayPal as a payment gateway. Choose PayPal payment method and click 'Continue'. Then choose 'Pay As Guest' to pay with your credit card.
If this option is not available due to country restrictions or other reasons, let's get in touch and find a way to sort this out.
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