Yoga Teacher Training | Level 1
Established 2024
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Purpose
Hineni Yoga School's intention is to act as a sanctuary that guides individuals on the path toward discovery and self-realization through yoga and fosters a sense of community through shared rituals and collective experiences, yoking people together in cOMmunity.
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Why Hineni Yoga School? This list highlights the unique aspects and strengths of Hineni Yoga School’s 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program, emphasizing expertise, community, an emphasis on spirituality, diversity in yoga offerings, and exceptional training locations. Expert Collaboration & Experienced Instructors: Curated by a diverse team of seasoned expert teachers, each renowned in their specific disciplines, Hineni Yoga School ensures a comprehensive and enriched learning experience. Diverse Yoga Styles: Offers exposure to various yoga styles and lineages including Power Vinyasa, Hot Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Katonah Yoga, Kriya Yoga, and more – all taught by leading instructors in each style of yoga. A Holistic Approach: Hineni Yoga School integrates yoga philosophy, anatomy, teaching methodology, and personal practice development. Our comprehensive curriculum covers a wide range of topics including meditation, pranayama, asana, and yoga ethics. Spiritual Emphasis and Community: Strong focus on spiritual growth, fostering a supportive community environment, ideal for students dedicated to deepening their practice and learning alongside peers. We cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that welcomes diversity and promotes inclusivity in yoga practice, study, and teaching. Integrative Learning: Blends traditional teachings with modern understanding of yoga’s benefits and applications. Opportunities for community involvement and practical teaching experience. Intimate Class Size + 1 to 1 Mentorship: Ensures personalized attention and a supportive learning environment. You’ll receive 4x (four) 1 to 1 Mentorship Opportunities with Adam and/or Hope throughout our training program. Root To Rise Yoga Studio: Hosted at Root To Rise Yoga, a renowned yoga studio known for its beautiful space and strong community presence, we provide an inspiring setting for training. Comfortable and conducive training environment with well-equipped facilities. All-Inclusive Retreat: Culminates with an immersive retreat experience at Freebird Valley, ensuring a holistic conclusion to the training with all amenities provided. Post-Training Support: Offers mentorship and guidance beyond the training for career development.Core competencies
By the end of this program, graduates will be able to…
- Discuss the history of Yoga (Pre-Vedic through Modern) and the Paths of Yoga (Karma, Jnana, Bhakti, Raja) with a comprehensive understanding
- Apply the philosophy of a variety of yogic texts to one's daily life, including familiarity with yogic ethical concepts and principles as taught in the Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita & other texts.
- Accurately describe the form and function of basic anatomy systems (skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory) and the basic physiology of joints, mobility/stability, and planes of motion.
- Apply the energetic maps/systems of yoga including the Chakras, Koshas, and Kleshas to one's personal path of self-realization.
- Discuss the modern yoga industry and how to confidently launch and sustain their teaching career.
- Sequence a yoga class using intelligent somatics, precise cueing, and biomechanically sound demonstrations.
- Define the generally accepted definitions of "Yoga" and develop one's own perspectives on it.
- Select the appropriate Pranayama practice for the theme and purpose of a yoga class.
- Manage a classroom environment effectively
- Apply appropriate somatic practices (Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Posture Flow) in order to balance the nervous system.
- Demonstrate Yoga Asana with an understanding of the 6 families of poses from Blissology families of poses.
- Use vocal techniques to properly rest and strengthen their voice.
- Apply hands-on accommodations using the "Move Through Yoga" adaptive methodology.
- Use Ayurvedic principles to create balance in life for living powerfully in harmony with your unique constitution, the environment you engage and seasonal rhythms.
- Apply the core principles from Paramahansa Yogananda’s Path of Self-Realization to personal practice and teaching.
- Teach the Hineni Yoga Foundations Sequence: a well-rounded power yoga sequence.
- Use a variety of cueing techniques, including verbal, directional, and postural demonstrations, effectively.
- Design and deliver an effective, well-rounded, all-levels yoga class, including accommodations and adaptations for varied backgrounds, body compositions, and experience levels.
- Demonstrate a variety of Pranayama techniques, including Sama-Vritti, Ujjayi, Brahmari, and Kapalabhati, with proficiency and understanding
AYC allows each school to state and evaluate the competencies each student acquires. Students rate how well the program delivered them.
Program Emphasis
Evaluation methods
Program evaluations
- Written exam
- Teaching evaluation
- Special project
Hineni Yoga School Testing & Assessment Requirements At Hineni Yoga School, we take a holistic and practical approach to student evaluation, ensuring our trainees are supported and empowered every step of the way. Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training includes both formative and summative assessments, designed to reinforce learning and cultivate confidence in teaching. 1. Google Classroom Quizzes & Online Submissions Throughout the 10-week training, students complete regular quizzes, written assignments, and recorded video submissions in Google Classroom. These assessments support learning in anatomy, philosophy, cueing, sequencing, and teaching methodology. 2. 1:1 Mentorship & Ongoing Evaluation Students receive personalized mentorship throughout the training. These one-on-one sessions offer direct feedback, guidance, and opportunities for individualized assessment of teaching skills, integration, and professional growth. 3. Community Tapestry Class Each trainee teaches a ~10-minute section of a co-created public class. This shared teaching experience offers valuable real-time feedback in a live classroom setting. 4. Final Practicum: 60-Minute Sequence Submission As part of their final exam, students design, film, and submit a complete 60-minute yoga class, demonstrating their sequencing skills, cueing precision, and overall embodiment of the material. 5. Graduation Retreat Multiple Choice Exam At our in-person Graduation Retreat at Freebird Valley, students complete a ~50-question multiple choice exam covering anatomy, alignment principles, yoga philosophy, and teaching essentials. 6. Final Lecture or Workshop Presentation Each student prepares and delivers an ~8-minute lecture or mini-workshop on a yoga-related topic of their choice. This allows them to showcase their voice, depth of understanding, and creativity as a teacher. 7. Post-Graduation Audition & Practical Exam After graduation, students are invited to audition for teaching opportunities at partner studios. This ~20-minute live teaching audition is conducted in front of studio owners and Hineni Yoga School leadership as a final competency check.
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Program Faculty
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Adam Brous is the founder of Hineni Yoga School and a dedicated yoga educator known for his enthusiastic, engaging, and multidimensional approach to teaching. Drawing from a rich blend of yoga and meditation traditions, Adam integrates Blissology & Katonah Yoga into his teaching.
I am a yoga instructor, educator, and student of life. It is my intention to share yoga as a form of moving meditation and a pathway to higher consciousness. My classes offer a blend of meditation, pranayama, fluid movement, and intentional sequencing. Each practice is designed to be a container for transformation and hold up a mirror for self-reflection. I offer tools for energetic regulation, stress management, and compassionate support to guide you within your self discovery. Yoga is a journey through the self by uniting the mind, body, and human spirit. "Yoga exists in the world because everything is linked." - T.K.V. Desikachar