Welcome to Shanti Yoga
Yoga Teacher Training Online
Welcome to Shanti Yoga Teacher Training online, an interdisciplinary approach to practicing and teaching yoga. Shanti graduated her first class in 2008 and has maintained excellent ratings with Yoga Alliance since then. However, this program is actually the culmination of over four decades of research and experiential practice in the field of Mind-Body study by its creator, Debbi Murphy. Exploring the mind-body connection has been her life’s work. After years in academia researching and teaching subjects that elevated one or the other half of that equation (doctorate in exercise science, master’s degree in counseling psychology), she turned her attention to the study of yoga – a perfect nexus of both.
Yoga Teacher Training Courses
Course 1 – Yoga Humanities
Students explore Yoga’s 4,000+ year old history and how to use this wisdom in everyday life. They will look at how the philosophy has evolved
Course 2 – Anatomy: Energetic & Functional
It is incumbent upon yoga teachers to have a solid understanding of anatomy. It helps us design sequences that are safe, efficient and effective, sharpens
Course 3 – Asana: Form, Function & Flow
Asana must have the dual qualities of alertness and relaxation. Patanjali, 2.46 Asanas are doorways to the true nectar of yoga. Patricia Walden Asana offers
Course 4 – Pranayama
Pranayama is considered to be the heart, the life of yoga much as scientists today believe that breath is the heart of our lives. In
Course 5 – Meditation
Meditation Overall Objective Meditation is considered the “fruit of the practices.” Meditation allows us to live more fully, more happily by showing us that we
Course 6 – Teaching Yoga/Professional Essentials
Students will become confident to teach in a variety of situations. Students will learn and practice techniques for teaching. They will learn the importance of
Course 7 – Advanced Topics
May we find the courage to let go of who we think we’re supposed to be so that we can fully embrace our authentic selves
