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The
Ananda Yoga School
of Europe®
Program Structure
The program is structured into seven intensive week-courses, each week has 48 hours for a total of 336 hours of training:
- Basic 1
- Basic 2
- Asana 1
- Asana 2
- Teaching 1
- Teaching 2
- Energization Exercises Teacher Training
The first six weeks have to be taken in sequence; the “Energization” course can be inserted at any point.
After successfully completing these seven weeks and taking an examination, the student receives his certificate.
Note:
The program can be followed in single weeks, or several weeks consecutively. You, therefore, have a highly flexible schedule. Please check the Calendar.
Daily Schedule
| Sunday Evening | |
| 20:30–22:00 | orientation |
| Monday Morning to Saturday Night | |
| 7:00–8:40 | Guided sadhana: energization, Ananda yoga, meditation (counted as hours of the course). Or alternatively: long silent group meditation (not counted as hours of the course) |
| 8:40 | Vegetarian breakfast in silence |
| 9:30 | Karma yoga (preparing yoga room, taking turns, not counted as hours) |
| 10:30–13:30 | Yoga Teacher’s training class |
| 13:30 | Vegetarian lunch |
| 15:30–17:30 | Yoga Teacher’s training class |
| 17:45–19:30 | Guided sadhana: energization, Ananda yoga, meditation (counted as hours of the course). Or alternatively: long silent group meditation (not counted as hours of the course) |
| 19:30 | Vegetarian dinner in silence |
| 20:30–22:00 | Yoga Teacher’s training class (4 days a week) |
| Sunday Morning | |
| 7:00–9:00 | Guided sadhana: energization, Ananda yoga, meditation (counted as hours of the course). Or alternatively: long silent group meditation (not counted as hours of the course) |
| 9:00 | Vegetarian breakfast in silence |
| 10:00–11:30 | Sunday morning special class |
| 11:30–13:30 | Festival of Light (not counted as hours) |
Each student has to attend 7 hours of guided sadhanas per week, for a total of 49 hours during the 7 weeks of the course.
To Apply for This Program
All students must have practiced the yoga asanas regularly for at least a year.
If you are at the beginning of your yoga practice, we recommend that you participate in the basic Ananda Yoga courses, in order to qualify as a teacher trainee applicant in the future.
These basic courses are:
Send by post (not by email) the following:
- Application Form completed in every part and signed
- Code of Ethics completed in every part and signed
- A medical certificate attesting to adequate health for practicing yoga
- An interview in person or by telephone will be arranged with you.
- Payment of the Registration Fee.
Program Fees
The cost of the course consists of:
Registration fee + Daily fee + Weekly supplement
Registration Fee
The non-refundable registration fee for the course is € 200.00. You will receive a yoga mat, a yoga strap, an Ananda Yoga T-shirt, and the Ananda Yoga Manual.
Daily Fee
During your stay at Ananda you can chose from various kinds of lodging, which range from dormitory-style to single room with bath. Students of this Ananda Yoga Instructor’s Training Course receive a special price on their stay which is about 20% off. For a list of available accommodations and the daily fees, visit our “Information” page.
Weekly supplement
Each of the 7 weeks has a supplement of € 250.00 payable at the time of each single course.
For legal reasons members pay an annual fee of € 18.00, valid through the end of the calendar year.
Mode of payment
Please note: You don’t need to pay the whole cost of the course at once, but you need to pay each course when you attend it.
You can pay your registration fee in any of the following ways:
In person. When you visit us at Ananada, go to the Reception Office, where you can register with cash, credit card or check.
By Bank Transfer. If you send a bank transfer from outside Italy, give this information to your bank:
- Account name: Ananda Associazione, Via Montecchio 61, 06025 Nocera Umbra (PG) Italy
- Bank name: Cassa di risparmio di Foligno, Fil. Assisi
- Account and routing numbers: BBAN: S 06165 38271 000000003535
By Credit Card. We accept Visa, Master Card and Maestro. If you wish to pay by Credit Card, please fax or send to our mailing address the following information: kind of Credit Card, owner of the Card, date of birth, card number, expiration date of the card, and your authorization to proceed.
Please indicate on the draft: ANANDA YOGA TEACHER TRAINING REGISTRATION FEE.
Ananda Yoga Teacher Training
Program Structure
Calendar of Courses
Application Form and Questionnaire
Code of Ethics
For more information write to: anandayoga@ananda.it
Ayurveda and Ananda Yoga in Kerala, India
For information and reservations:
info@ananda.it Tel: +39 0742-81.36.20 Fax: +39 0742-81.35.36
Ananda is located in the tranquil hills of Umbria, Italy on “Strada Statale 444” between Assisi and Gualdo Tadino. It is the largest retreat center in Europe for Yogananda’s teachings.
Ananda Associazione • Via Montecchio, 61 • I-06025 Nocera Umbra (PG) • ITALY