200 Hr. Ashtanga Yoga Training

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Whether you're near or far, we offer you the opportunity to begin your yoga training immediately with our online education portal! Join Andrew Eppler and friends in a transformative 200-hour yoga training that will deepen your practice and broaden your understanding of Ashtanga Yoga. Our comprehensive program encompasses the postures, techniques, philosophy, and history of this ancient practice, empowering you to share the profound benefits of yoga with others. With our flexible training options, you can study from anywhere, accessing our extensive online resources, or choose in-person training, or even a combination of both.

Authenticity at Its Core

Our program focuses exclusively on Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and has been meticulously crafted with the guidance of esteemed Sanskrit scholars from Mysore, India. We have collaborated with luminaries such as Sri BNS Iyengar, Swami M. A. Alwar, Dr. M A Jayashree, Dr M A Narasimhan, and other senior Sanskrit scholars to ensure an in-depth and truly authentic training experience. We endorse and stand behind our graduates! Rest assured, our certification is endorsed by Ashtanga Yoga Studio, Samskriti Foundation in Mysore, India, and Yoga Alliance.

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Explore the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga: Immerse yourself in the Vinyasa Counts, Sanskrit Names, and asana adjustments, gaining a thorough education in this foundational practice.

Master the Art of Hands-On Adjustments: Learn a wide variety of adjustment methods gathered from yoga communities around the world.
Focus on Safety: Prioritizing the well-being of practitioners, we emphasize safety in every technique taught, ensuring a secure and nurturing learning environment.
Dive Deep into Pranayama: Engage in a full course on Pranayama, the art of breath control, to harness the life force energy and experience its transformative power.
Embrace Mudras and Yoga’s energetic understanding of the human body: Learn the profound significance of Mudras and discover how to integrate them effectively into your yoga practice.
Learn tools to help yourself and others with Therapeutic Movement, Postural Analysis, and Thai Bodywork.
Immerse Yourself in Indian Philosophy: Receive a comprehensive education in Indian Philosophy, guided by the esteemed Sanskrit community of Mysore, India. Understand the rich traditions that underpin the practice of yoga and broaden your perspective on life.
Connect with the Mysore Yoga Parampara (Tradition): Delve into the lineage of Mysore Yoga Parampara, understanding its roots and significance, and fostering a deep connection to the traditional teachings.Learn Sanskrit pronunciation and chanting of Mantras.
Unveil the Philosophy of Ashtanga Yoga with our renowned "Philosophy of Ashtanga Yoga Course," offering profound insights into Indian thought and culture, enriching your understanding of yoga as a holistic way of life.
Experience our renowned “Philosophy of Ashtanga Yoga Course” which gives deep insight into Indian thought and culture.
Extensive Online Archive: Gain access to our comprehensive online archive of original content, housing all the techniques and philosophy covered in the training. Whether you choose to study in person or online, these resources will serve as an invaluable reference throughout your journey.
Personalized Guidance: Benefit from one-on-one consultations and guidance tailored to your studies and yoga practice, ensuring you receive individual attention and support. Monthly trainings that can be attended live via Zoom or in person in Oklahoma USA
Monthly Trainings: Attend our monthly trainings, which can be joined live via Zoom or in person in Oklahoma, USA. These sessions provide ongoing learning opportunities and are recorded, ensuring accessibility to all participants throughout the training.
Hybrid Option for Optimal Learning: Opt for our "Hybrid Option," combining our Online Program with in-person trainings at a discounted rate. This approach is ideal for those seeking hands-on adjustment experience.
Final Exam by Swami M. A. Alwar: Conclude your training with a final exam in Indian Philosophy, conducted by Swami M. A. Alwar, the spiritual leader (Acharya) of Nathamuni Sampradaya, Director of Samskriti Foundation, and a senior professor at the Maharaja's Sanskrit College in Mysore, India. This esteemed assessment ensures your comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
Compassionate Pricing for All: We believe in inclusivity and offer compassionate pricing options for individuals from non-first world countries, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder your journey into yoga.

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COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM

Access extensive Online resources

You will learn the Primary Series as a foundational sequence including the Sanskrit names, vinyasa counts, adjustments, verbal cues and contraindications. While staying grounded in Ashtanga Yoga sequences we will explore a global fusion of techniques. You will learn the techniques for taking yoga beyond physical exercise as you experience pranayama, mudra and meditation. You will learn each of the branches of Ashtanga Yoga and you will have online resources to continue absorbing information and refining your knowledge.

Regular personal practice during the training is strongly encouraged. Our training is a journey into yoga practice on all levels and daily self practice is required in order to absorb the information fully. It is also recommended that you create a situation where you can practice with other people and share your ideas and techniques. This can be leading a class or simply practicing with friends. We value hands on personal experience whether you are learning locally or from far away.

Our Yoga Methodology section includes

Primary Series Asana Practice
Learn standardized vinyasa count
Asana adjustments
Therapeutic work
Yoga for beginners
Safety as a first priority in each technique
Verbal cues
Pronunciation and memorization of Sanskrit names for postures
Interpersonal psychology and the dynamic of teacher/student relationships
Pranayama
Mudra
Energetic Systems of Yoga
Broadcasting and use of technology

Physiology

Understand safety and alignment. Learn how to practice yoga postures correctly in a compassionate manner which can be maintained throughout life.

Physiology and healing arts

A key feature of this area of our training is postural analysis and the art of observing the human body. You will learn the markers of imbalance and how to notice them in yourself and others. By cultivating a keen sense of observation we encourage safety, accuracy in technique and become better practitioners.

We focus on Functional Anatomy so that you learn by direct experience what the muscles we are studying actually do in your body. We will also learn what happens if musculature becomes imbalanced and how to recognize and correct these imbalances. We give you many tools for assessing the symmetry and stability of the human body. You will learn safe and effective methods for correcting physical imbalances. This training is aimed at creating joyful, pain free yoga practice that can be enjoyed through all stages of life.

Graduates of the program will have many techniques to work with including an introduction to Thai bodywork that is very useful to help understand postural adjustments. We believe a competent yoga practitioner should be able to correct their practice when they are experiencing pain and difficulty in postures. Our training gives you the experience and techniques you need to do this. You will also have the knowledge to help others in their yoga journey.

Postural analysis

Techniques for releasing muscles including Isometric Stretch, Reciprocal Inhibition, and Massage
Complete course in Thai Massage
Somatic movements
Self massage
Gain insight into the imbalances in your own body
Start your personal journey towards balance and freedom from pain
Learn how to modify postures to ensure safety
Learn step by step methods for developing advanced practice

The Philosophy of Ashtanga Yoga

The Sanskrit community of Mysore India has played a huge roll in the development of our program. We connect you to a yoga tradition. This is an education like no other.

Our Philosophy of Ashtanga Yoga course is a powerful and eyeopening experience. This segment includes the six classical Indian philosophies known as the Shet Darshanas, (Yoga being one of these). We also explore Bhagavad Gita, and Patanjali Sutras. We aim to give our students an accurate understanding of yoga as a philosophy and explore the world view that it rests upon. You will enjoy many lectures by renowned Sanskrit scholars from Mysore talking about the history of yoga in Mysore as well as its philosophical background. You will get a deep and articulate view of yoga through direct exposure to the yoga community of Mysore India. You will be learning traditional as well as contemporary views of yoga philosophy as we discus the concepts with an international group of sincere students.

We cover the history of Ashtanga Yoga and impart an accurate view as to which aspects of it are ancient and which aspects are modern. You will be hearing the stories of how yoga developed in Mysore India (the birthplace of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga) directly from the people who witnessed it in their own community.

Access to our outstanding Philosophy of Ashtanga Yoga course with over 35 hrs of prerecorded talks
Explore Indian thought and culture
Study Patanjali Sutras and Bhagavad Gita
History of Modern Yoga based on the latest research in the field
In depth group discussion about the meaning of yoga philosophy in our contemporary paradigm with fellow participants in program from many different countries to develop a global, universal view of yoga practice

Mysore Yoga Traditions Film is an integral part of our training

This insightful documentary was directed and produced by Andrew Eppler. If you are seriously considering our program, it is a great idea to watch this film to get a better idea of the kind of education we provide. Traditional views of Yoga Philosophy from experts in the field

Watch Mysore Yoga Traditions Film

connect to a tradition

Our graduates can speak with confidence about the yoga tradition they they have learned from. Our program is totally unique in its access to the yoga community of Mysore. We will study Mysore Yoga Parampara in detail as we explore the tradition of Nathamuni Sampradaya and learn about the Vishishta Advaita philosophy that that Sri Krishnamacharya belonged to. You will learn the history of Mysore’s yoga tradition and the lineage that goes back over a thousand years. Most Ashtanga Yoga practitioners have some vague idea about what Parampara means. In this program you can learn about the lineage which has been handed down from father to son uninterruptedly for the last thousand years.

When yoga philosophy is explained by senior Sanskrit scholars it takes on a whole different meaning and becomes a direct transmission of world view and life experience. You will be introduced to the six classical Indian Philosophies as well as the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali Sutras. We explore these texts with many people from many different perspectives so that these classical works take on real meaning and become a part of our understanding of yoga and part of our understanding of life.

Ignite Your Journey into the Rich Yoga Tradition and Confidently Speak of the Yoga Tradition You've Embraced

What sets us apart is our unparalleled access to the vibrant yoga community of Mysore. Delve deep into the essence of Mysore Yoga Parampara as we embark on an immersive exploration of the Nathamuni Sampradaya tradition and unravel the philosophical underpinnings of Vishishta Advaita, the philosophy to which Sri Krishnamacharya belonged. Immerse yourself in the historical tapestry of Mysore's yoga tradition, tracing its lineage that spans over a thousand years. While most Ashtanga Yoga practitioners have a vague notion of Parampara, our program offers you the opportunity to authentically understand it first hand by listening to the passionate Sanskrit scholars and spiritual leaders of Mysore.

A Gateway to Ancient Wisdom

When senior Sanskrit scholars explain yoga philosophy, it transcends mere words and becomes a direct transmission of a profound worldview and life experience. In this program you will be introduced to the six classical Indian Philosophies, along with in-depth explorations of the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali Sutras. Through engaging discussions with diverse perspectives, these timeless texts come alive, acquiring true significance, not just within the realm of yoga but also as fundamental ideas in our understanding of life itself.

Embrace the Richness of Yoga's Heritage

Embark on an extraordinary journey that will empower you to embrace and transmit the deep heritage of yoga. Unlock the keys to an authentic yoga lineage, steeped in wisdom, and expand your understanding of the practice beyond all boundaries you ever imagined.

Learn about our acharya and the mysore yoga Tradition we come from

BE RESPECTED AND RECOGNIZED GLOBALLY

Andrew Eppler is well known within the international yoga community, particularly among Ashtanga practitioners. Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this program. By joining us, you become part of a vibrant global network, connecting you with sincere yoga practitioners from all corners of the earth. Ashtanga Yoga Studio serves as a hub for this expansive community, working with teachers from around the world.

At our school, we maintain strong affiliations with distinguished institutions such as Samskriti Foundation and the Maharaja's Sanskrit College in Mysore, India. These esteemed organizations are widely recognized for their contributions to the field of yoga education. As a graduate of our program, you gain access to an extensive international network and bask in the recognition that accompanies training with an established, reputable school. Our certificate of graduation holds profound meaning and is highly regarded throughout the global yoga community.

Through our 200hr training you gain unparalleled access to a network of like-minded practitioners and enjoy the recognition that comes from affiliating with a well-known institution. Take your yoga journey to new heights and be respected and recognized on a global scale.

Required books for both Online and In Person Pragrams:

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami Satchitananda (or other reputable translation)

The Living Gita by Swami Satchitananda (or other reputable translation)

The Roots of Yoga by Sir James Malinson and Mark Singleton

Suggested books:

The Concise Book of Muscles by Chris Jarmey

The Practice Manual by David Swenson

* these books are not included in the tuition and each student will be responsible for purchasing their own copies.

For the Final Exam, both online and in person, you are required to have memorized the Ashtanga Primary Series including the Sanskrit names of the postures and the 8 limbs of Ashtanga Yoga.

*Graduation requirements are slightly different for In Person and Online Programs.

TRAININGS are one weekend per month. They can be participated in locally and internationally via Zoom

Timing - 10AM TO 6PM (CST USA)

2024 Dates

April 20-21 Yoga Methodology

May 18-19 Physiology and Healing Arts

June 15-16 History and Philosophy

July 13-14 Yoga Methodology

August 17-18 Physiology and Healing Arts

September 7-8 History and Philosophy

No Training in October

November 30-Dec.1 Yoga Methodology

December 14-15 Physiology and Healing Arts

January 11-12 History and Philosophy

February 22-23 Yoga Methodology

march 15-16 Physiology and Healing Arts

Trainings will continue on a monthly basis, but sometimes dates are adjusted for travel plans.

Your investment and what’s included

Price for our Online Training Program: $1800 (USD)

PAYMENT PLAN: Pay $165 per month for 12 months

Full Payment Option: Pay $1692 to start the course. When you have completed the curriculum and passed your oral exam with Andrew Eppler, you can schedule your final exam with Dr. M A Alwar from the Maharaja’s Sanskrit College in Mysore India. You will need to pay a final exam fee of $108 at that time. Dr. M A Alwar is a renowned Sanskrit scholar who comes from an unbroken line of scholars going back hundreds of years. He will test your knowledge of the fundamentals of Indian Philosophy including Sankhya and the foundational meaning of Yoga. After successful completion of the final exam you will be given a certificate of completion from Ashtanga Yoga Studio and Samskriti Foundation as well as Yoga Alliance. You will have a thorough education in yoga which will serve you for years to come.

Th join the Online Training program simply fill out the form and choose a payment option. You will get access to the curriculum immediately and you can start right away. The program is self paced and you have 12 months to complete it. You can join our trainings remotely one weekend per month, and you also get recordings of the live sessions in case you cant make it or your time zone doesn’t permit.

We try to make our Online Training available to everyone who is sincerely interested! If you are from a non first world country then you may qualify for a discount price. Contact us to ask about this discount.

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Price for the In Person Training Program $2500

PAYMENT PLAN: $600 down payment and eight payments of $275 on each training date.

To join the In Person training program you will need to interview first to make sure it is a good fit for you. The In Person Training consists of 9 weekends with Andrew Eppler and friends. Each weekend module has a theme and specific focus. Training days always begin with asana practice and provide a complete yoga experience that is suitable for everyone wherever they are at in our training process. To complete the training you need to attend 9 modules and the written assignments for the course. All written assignments and the final exam must be completed within 12 months from start to finish. We understand that life can get complicated and try our best to make our training available to everyone!

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*Tuition for In Person Training also includes access to our Online Training Program. If you need to miss a weekend you have all the material you need to make up for it, or you can join us with Zoom.

DROP IN for a weekend module for $250

You can drop in for a single module with no obligations if you would like to try our training before committing to the entire program. There is no down payment and you have up to 12 months to join the program if you decide you would like to complete the training.

If you choose to join us in person you can enjoy yoga in a beautiful, natural surrounding. Magic Forest Center is located 30 minutes from Norman and 45 minutes from Oklahoma City. For more info on our location CLICK HERE.