TEACHER TRAINING
LEVEL 1
MENTORING
Training to teach the LEVEL 1 programme (replaces the Basic 2 level) is proposed for experienced students willing to share this teaching in the form of courses to be given or simply to deepen it for their own personal research. It will prepare for the award of a certificate of aptitude for teaching after the organisation and validation of evaluations which may be organised by the A.F.Y.I. in 2024. A minimum of three years of regular classes at the Iyengar Yoga Centre in Marseille or with another certified teacher of the Iyengar method in France or elsewhere is required.
Level 1 Mentoring will now replace, from autumn 2024, the former Basic 2 level teaching “training” initially lasting three years;
This formula is offered to already experienced students wishing to share this teaching in the context of courses to be given or simply to deepen their own personal practice. It will prepare students for obtaining a certificate of aptitude for teaching after the organization and validation of evaluations that will be organized by the A.F.Y.I.
A minimum of three to six years of regular Iyengar® Method courses are required in Marseille or with another certified Iyengar® Method teacher; they mainly consist of regular and personalized follow-up of a small group of 6 people maximum, in the form of courses and internships. It will last a minimum of three years and will consist of about 600 hours of teaching spread over about three consecutive years.
If distance is an obstacle, then part of the lessons and follow-up could be done under the direction of another teacher or possibly online.
For any further information, please contact us.
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In recent years, we have witnessed a This leads to an increase in the number of yoga styles and practitioners.
THE CONTENT
This training will consist of the study of the theory and practice of teaching the basic asanas and pranayamas of the teaching of B.K.S. Iyengar, in this case the Syllabus “Level 1” according to the constitution of the R.I.M.Y.I of Pune and the asanas of the Syllabus of Geeta Iyengar “Preliminary Course”, available in French and English. It will include a minimum of 400 hours of teaching spread over three years.
PRACTICE
The purpose of this training is:
- To develop self-discipline and to be able to practice regularly independently;
- to gain a good understanding of the postures, their sequence and the link between them;
- Acquire good presentation and a correct sense of alignment;
- to acquire a basic knowledge of practical anatomy and physiology, in relation to postures;
- learn how to use the materials appropriately;
- To acquire a basic knowledge of the philosophy of yoga: the yoga sutras, the Bhagavat Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Upanishads in relation to the practice.
EDUCATION
The purpose of this training is:
- to be able to teach a course to beginners
- to be able to teach beginners, by learning the:
- demonstration principles
- principles of instruction
- observation principles
- correction principles
Meaning:
- understand the relationship between practice and teaching
- learn how to give clear and precise instructions
- demonstrate skill and attention in observing students in lessons
- Gain some control and confidence in a course
- learn to correct students with explanations and necessary adjustments;
- to learn the sequence of postures and to be able to teach Sirsana and Sarvangasana and to be able to assist the students in these asanas.
REGISTER FOR AUGUST COURSES: SOUBEROCHE

From Saturday 1st to Friday 7th August : beginner and intermediate. From Saturday 8th to Friday 14th August : Advanced and teachers. La ferme de Souberoche is a resourceful and peaceful place, located on the Boulc cliffs, at the crossroads of forests and open land.

Upcoming dates course in Wrocław (Poland)
This course is intended for regular practitioners (minimum 3 years of practice) as well as teachers.
The course will be translated from French into Polish by Anna Gładysz.


From July 11 to 17 2027 : Summer retreat at the Damias (All levels)
All levels, from one year of Iyengar® yoga practice
Les Damias is a place located in the heart of a green valley and nestled in the Baronnies Provençales’ natural park.
“Learning is the door, not the house. When you see the door, don’t think it’s the house. To get into the house, you have to go through the door. To the extent that learning is the door, don’t confuse the treatises with the Way.”
Yagyu Munenori