The Purpose of Training
Teacher Training, at its core, is about integration, bringing together what we know intellectually, what we practice physically, and what we experience internally.
To become a Yoga and Meditation Teacher is not to add another qualification to your list; it is to synthesize your inner and outer life. It’s a process of aligning how you think, act, and live, so that your very presence becomes your teaching.
That’s why this path attracts individuals who have already accomplished much in life:professionals, parents, leaders… people who now seek more meaning, not just success.
Why a Teacher Training Matters
For centuries, Yoga has been passed down through transmission, teacher to student, experience to experience. The format may evolve, from Himalayan ashrams to modern hybrid programs, but the essence remains unchanged.
Today, many approach Yoga through studios, apps, or brief workshops. These are valuable beginnings. But a teacher training offers something more comprehensive:
a structured journey where knowledge, practice and mentorship converge.
It’s not only about learning what to teach, but how to think, feel, and perceive as a teacher.
The Awaken Approach
At Awaken, our approach to Yoga and Meditation is both classical and contemporary.
We emphasize three pillars:
- Wisdom: grounding in the original teachings of Yoga, philosophy, and meditation psychology.
- Embodiment: understanding through personal practice and observation of the mind-body process.
- Transmission: learning how to communicate these principles authentically to others.
This is not a “style” of yoga. It’s an education in awareness, a disciplined inquiry into the mechanics of mind, breath, and behavior.
Structure of the Journey
The program unfolds in two phases:
The Online Foundation (3–6 Months)
You’ll engage with a Wisdom Pathway a structured online learning curriculum integrating:
- Yogic philosophy, meditation science and psychology
- Breathwork, asana, and mindfulness practice
- Live mentorship sessions with Manish Pole
- Support from Teaching Allumni
- Reflective journaling and small group dialogues
This phase builds intellectual clarity and consistent personal practice, the two foundations of a sustainable teaching path.
The Himalayan Immersion (10 Days)
Immersion is not a vacation. It’s a deliberate step into an environment of silence, focus and direct experience.
Each day combines:
- Guided meditation and yoga practices
- Teaching methodology and practicum
- Wisdom circles and inquiry sessions
- Community living and reflective solitude
The Himalayas serve not as a symbol but as a setting, a reminder of the stillness that already exists within us.
Certification and Pathways
You may choose between:
- 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification - Ideal for those beginning their teaching journey or seeking deeper personal mastery.
- 300-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification - Designed for existing teachers or long-term practitioners refining their understanding and skills.
Both tracks meet international standards, but their value goes beyond recognition. They mark the completion of a genuine process of self-education, discipline, and mentorship.
Teaching as Responsibility
To teach Yoga or Meditation is to hold responsibility for another’s growth: physical, mental, and emotional.
Students come not only with questions about alignment or technique, but about life, purpose, and balance.
Our training therefore prepares you not just as a teacher, but as a counsel and facilitator of insight.
It asks you to refine your communication, sharpen your discernment, and cultivate empathy as a professional skill.
Who This Is For
This program is for:
- Dedicated practitioners of Yoga or Meditation seeking professional certification
- Coaches, therapists, or wellness professionals integrating mind-body tools
- Individuals in transition seeking meaning, clarity, or a new direction in life
- Anyone drawn to the question, “Who am I, and how can I serve?”
What You Gain
By the end of the program, you will have:
- A globally recognized Yoga Alliance certification (200H or 300H)
- A structured understanding of classical Yoga and Meditation philosophy
- Practical teaching tools, sequencing skills, and facilitation techniques
- A refined capacity for attention, empathy, and presence
- The ability to integrate ancient wisdom into modern life and work
In short, you’ll leave not just qualified to teach — but equipped to live and lead with awareness.
A Journey of Clarity and Return
Every Teacher Training is ultimately a return, from external seeking to inner knowing.
You come to study Yoga and Meditation, and you end up studying yourself.
And that’s the point.
When knowledge becomes insight, and insight becomes embodiment, you’ve crossed the invisible threshold, you are no longer practicing Yoga; you’ve become it.
Applications are open for the next Awaken Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training.
The journey begins online, and culminates in the Himalayas.
It’s not about adding another skill, it’s about deepening the art of living.
Apply. Learn. Awaken.