Founder of the School and Disciplines
Yogiville Gurukul was founded in 2003, by Yogi Ashokananda, the founder and master of the disciplines taught in the school.
About Yogiville Gurukul - School of Yoga
The Yogiville Gurukul is a centre for excellence in higher learning for yoga, meditation and spiritual philosophy. The fundamental aspects of Yogiville Gurukul are of upholding the ancient, original, authentic principles of yoga and meditation as both an art and science.
Yogiville Gurukul provides the system for the student to learn from their Teacher through observation, lecture, immersion, and experience as in the ancient education model. Yogiville Gurukul invites Schools of authentic Vedic, holistic and complementary health studies and traditions to join Yogiville Gurukul.
Teachings Rooted in Authentic Indian Tradition
Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, Ayurveda, Chanting are the cornerstones of the Yogiville Gurukul with teachers who have developed specific disciplines or who have personally transformed through the study, practice and teaching and are committed to a yoga lifestyle.
Yogiville Gurukul primary objective is to create longevity, support, and continuity for the Schools’ disciplines. Students participate in our programs to generate awareness, transformation through self-development, to deepen experiences within & across disciplines and may also aspire to teach.
Yogiville Gurukul has been developing and delivering a variety of courses since 2006. We recognize the importance of continuing education and provide the opportunity to participate in courses in the way that best suits the student.
Training & Courses Certification
Yogiville Gurukul Courses are certified by Yoga Alliance Professionals UK as a Trainer Pro and by Yogiville Gurukul.
Upcoming Events
A Year-Long Guided Yoga Training & Courses
Spend a year studying and exploring the ancient practice and knowledge of yoga with world-renowned master, Yogi Ashokananda
200 h Teacher Training
Our Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) & Meditation Teacher Training (MTT) courses will provide you with the opportunity to experience insight and exceptional training of the highest standards, to delve into the authentic practices while developing your self-practice, a greater awareness of yourself and the ability to safely teach to others.
You will be taken on a broadly philosophical and practical journey from the discipline’s basics through to the starting point of developing as a teacher of the discipline.
In addition, you will investigate the nuances of the connection between the breath, body & mind and you will discover through the physical practice your strength, stamina, and abilities, continually challenging yourself while transforming the way you feel, think and live.
You will acquire the skills required for planning and instructing balanced classes alongside the means to apply those skills to develop your own regular self-practice and key skills to teach LIVE Online & In Person.
100 h Self-Development Courses
Yogiville Gurukul offers course for individuals who are invested in self-development without the personal goal to teach others at the outset or ever.
What is self-development? Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda are forms of personal development, taking personal responsibility for your health, education, and lifestyle. Individuals come to the path of self-development for a variety of reasons, including trauma, physical or mental illness, burn-out, major life incidences or may be on a continuous path to improve their well-being.
Recently, many people have started to question their purpose or reason for being, and how they want to spend the precious time available and start to consider general or specific improvements to their well-being to live the lifestyle they now desire.
Yoga, meditation and self-development go together, because they train the mind to work through the problem, by addressing the priorities and remind us to connect to our inner self, our true being. Where individuals participate in our courses, and do not want to become a teacher, the common reason is that they want to apply Yogic principles towards their development and transformation.
Teachers, Social Workers, Psychotherapists, and Medical Professionals and other front-line workers are the people leading in finding personal development programs. The business sector should have similar requirements, as the need is not specific to a profession or vocation, and perhaps the changes in post pandemic society will help everyone realize that Self-Development is throughout our life.
Continuing Education
A continuing education in yoga mainly serves two purposes:
• To deepen your existing knowledge and skills
• To teach new skills and techniques related to teaching yoga
As credible teachers, your classes need to be safe, easy-to-relate, and well-informed. And this can only happen when your own learning is rooted in a good foundation.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are add-on courses that you can optionally participate in once you complete your initial yoga teacher training. These courses are designed to match a person’s ability and area of interest.
Self Development & Teachers Training
Teacher Training & Course Structure
Introduction
All Teacher Training & Course hours are delivered across specific sections including, Self-Study Online, Weekly Live Online, Master Classes in studio and community classes either LIVE online or In studio.
The 200-hour YTT courses are conducted over the period of 1 year. The Yogiville Gurukul Board have determined that a 1 year minimum for students new to Yoga Teacher Training is the base period to create a strong base foundation for becoming a Teacher.
If you are an existing Yoga Teacher certified by Yogiville Gurukul, training in a new discipline to teach, the period may be reduced from 1 year. The duration will be reviewed by the Board and determined during the application process what duration of study would be required. The hours completed will not change, the duration may be revised.
Master Classes
Master Classes are taught live by Yogi Ashokananda. The specific Master Class content include practical experience in the discipline studied and Teaching Methodology.
There are specific dates and locations for the Master Classes, you can find the details in course sections below.
Contact Hours: 180 Hours
Self-Study On Demand
Specific theory modules will be available on a Self-Study On Demand basis, taught by teachers who have expertise in the topic and are Yogi Ashokananda School Teachers. These modules include checkpoints to ensure your understanding of the topic and to advance from one topic to the next. Q&A access to the teacher & online discussion groups included.
Modules are available immediately upon acceptance in the course to study at your own pace.
Non-Contact Hours: 15 Hours
Community
Yogiville Gurukul partners with Yogi Ashokananda Foundation, charity in India & UK, to offer yoga in the community on a volunteer basis. You can teach, participate, and observe these classes as part of your practical experience, or you organise your own classes.
You participate in these classes once you have completed all other course hours.
Non-Contact Hours: 5 Hours
Essentials
Your regular daily self-practice is essential to your training, development, and ability to teach. You will be reading, producing written work, preparing for assessments, practicing with other students & teachers and meeting with your mentor.
Hours allocated to essentials are in addition to the 200 Hours and are committed based on your discipline and management.
Course Support
Mentor Support
Chat Groups
Master Q&A
Recorded Sessions
Course Content
Self-Study Online
The Self-study.
On-Demand Modules will be pre-requisites for participating in the In-Person sessions.
Practical Experience
Meet like-minded students
Participation Flexibility
You determine the method that works best for you, when planning to participate in the Course Location or LIVE Online based on your schedule, obligations, and ability to travel.
In Person
Live Online
Hybride
Self-Study
Meet Your Teachers
Certification Process
Accreditation
The courses are accredited by Yogiville Gurukul & Yoga Alliance Professionals UK advanced certification as Trainer Pro.
Assessment
You will receive feedback from teachers and fellow students, delivered based upon the study mode, LIVE Online, In-Person or recorded. Assessments will include teaching, oral and written.You will receive feedback from teachers and fellow students, delivered based upon the study mode, LIVE Online, In-Person or recorded. Assessments will include teaching, oral and written.
Certificate of Participation
You will receive a “Certificate of Participation” upon successful completion all course work and course hours. You will be permitted to teach 2 classes weekly on a volunteer basis and qualify as a “student teacher” with Yogiville Gurukul and Yoga Alliance Professionals UK
Teaching License
The Teaching License enables you to teach the discipline studied without restriction. To qualify for the Teaching License (after the Certificate of Participation), you must complete 3 months of student teaching experience, a minimum of one 60-minute weekly class
