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Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Course (ATTC)
The Sivananda Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Course is a four-week immersion for dedicated students of yoga who wish to deepen their sadhana and spiritual life through intensive study and practice. This 500-hour certification program offers graduates of the Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training Course the opportunity to take their knowledge, teaching, and personal practice to deeper levels while cultivating a more profound understanding of yogic living.
The course includes in-depth study of Vedanta philosophy and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Maharishi; daily practice of advanced hatha yoga techniques, including asana variations and advanced pranayama; exploration of Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga; study of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system; and an introduction to the Sanskrit language.
Yoga Alliance Certified
28-Day Immersion • Graduate with a Globally Recognized 500-Hour Certification
Together with the 200-hour Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training Course, the Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Course is officially recognized by the Yoga Alliance as meeting the 500-hour standard for Registered Yoga Schools (RYS). Upon successful completion, graduates receive the title of Yoga Acharya from the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres.
Benefits of the Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Course
Advance Your Training. Deepen Your Sadhana. Reconnect with the Tradition.
Deepen Your Practice
Master advanced asanas and pranayama techniques to deepen and strengthen your personal practice and support the continued evolution of your sadhana.
Reconnect with the Tradition
Reconnect with the Sivananda lineage, senior teachers, and a vibrant international community of dedicated yoga practitioners.
Expand Your Knowledge
Deepen your understanding of the yogic path through in-depth study of Vedanta philosophy and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Maharishi.
International Certification
Receive a globally recognized 500-hour yoga teacher certification through the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres.
Daily Schedule
The ATTC daily schedule offers a deeper and more disciplined immersion into yogic life, combining advanced pranayama, refined asana practice, Vedanta study, Sanskrit, anatomy and physiology, and the practical application of yogic teachings in daily life. Each day is structured around sadhana, spiritual study, and self-inquiry, creating an ideal environment for sincere students seeking clarity, inner transformation, and a deeper connection to the yogic tradition.
What’s Included in the Course Package
- Accommodation for 28 nights and full course tuition
- Three daily vegetarian meals
- Two uniform sets (yoga pants and T-shirts)
- Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Course manual
Important Note
- Successful completion of the Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course is a prerequisite for participation in the Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Course.
- This is an intensive course, and participants should be in sound physical and mental health.
- A final examination will be held at the conclusion of the course.
Curriculum
The Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Course curriculum is designed to deepen and expand your understanding of yoga through advanced asana training, extended pranayama, in-depth study of Vedanta and Raja Yoga, Sanskrit writing and mantra pronunciation, and detailed anatomy and physiology. The course also explores Bhakti Yoga and Karma Yoga, cultivating a holistic understanding of yoga as a path of disciplined practice, mental clarity, selfless service, and spiritual growth.
Asana
Deepening the Foundations
Daily in-depth practice and teaching instruction, including personal guidance and corrections, includes:
- Deepening the practice of the twelve basic asanas
- Training in classical advanced variations
- Principles of postural alignment
- Expanded understanding of Hatha Yoga
Pranayama
Expansion and Regulation of Prana
- Extended practice of Anuloma Viloma
- Practice of advanced pranayama techniques
- Application and deeper understanding of the bandhas
Vedanta
The Philosophy of Ultimate Reality
An overview of the major schools of Indian philosophy, with deeper study of Vedantic teachings and contemplative practices.
- Use of traditional analogies to approach the understanding of Supreme Reality
- Study of Vedantic meditation techniques
- Meaning and explanation of Vedantic mantras
Sanskrit
The Sacred Language of Yoga
- Study of the Devanagari script and Sanskrit alphabet
- Accurate pronunciation and writing of mantras and hymns
Advanced Anatomy & Physiology
- Study of the cells, nervous system, and endocrine glands
- Understanding their relationship to asana, pranayama, and meditation practices
Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga & Karma Yoga
Raja Yoga
- Comprehensive study of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
- Understanding the nature of the mind and the methods for its mastery
- In-depth exploration of the eight limbs of Raja Yoga
Bhakti Yoga
- Study of the nine forms of devotion
- Exploration of the five devotional attitudes
Karma Yoga
- Understanding selfless service as a foundation of sadhana
- Cultivating purity of heart and mind through selfless action
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