Question 1

What is the duration of the course?

Accepted Answer

You are free to take the course at your own pace – while being fully supported by the momentum of a global group of Yoginis. 
We offer interactive 1-hours live Zoom calls per day! You can join a minimum of 30 group sessions whenever it fits your own schedule.

To empower you to fit this educational program into your daily life, we do provide a personalized flexible schedule for you: 
We offer customized sample schedules for a 1-month intensive format, and for slower formats taking 2, 3, 4, 5 orr 6 months. This gives you plenty of optional guidance, but you are of course fully free to change & create your own individual rhythm. Our experienced team will in any case guide you on each & every step of the way.

Question 2

Is the online certificate the same as on-site?

Accepted Answer

The comprehensive curriculum of our fully accredited Online Teacher Training meets & exceeds the standards of the international Yoga Alliance.

When graduating from our interactive online course, you will receive an officially recognized certificate that is identical to an on-site course. 
You'll get a regular full-fledged Yoga Alliance certificate that carries exactly the same value and looks exactly the same as one coming from an on-site course.

Question 3

Interactive tools for online participants?

Accepted Answer

We’ve been offering outstanding educational programs for more than a decade and our premium online courses provide a great variety of interactive ingredients. See for yourself:

PERSONAL SUPPORT 
You will receive plenty of guidance, starting with a customized schedule and continuing with individual support on all levels. 
Various practicum assignments give you a chance to send us videos of your own practice & teaching. In turn we provide detailed feedback & personalized supervision for you.

There are so many other interactive communication tools offered: connect directly with us via WhatsApp, email or messenger, ask questions in the forum of our exclusive online platform, interact with your new global Yoga family in private Facebook & WhatsApp groups, etc. It doesn’t get much better than this.

LIVE ZOOM CLASSES 
We offer group Zoom calls daily. You can join a minimum of 30 live sessions whenever it fits your personal schedule. This provides the best mix of individual freedom and heart-felt group support. Connect directly with your teachers, ask any question, share your experience & learn from others in our uplifting international community. It’s really such a beautiful experience. Trust us on this one.

RESOURCES
The entire 200 hours are recorded in true high-end audio & video quality. We produce all sessions in our state-of-the-art Baliwood Film Studio (as compared to the common amateur webcam approach of other schools).  Playback on any device, pause, rewind & refresh in future months.

For more than a decade, we’ve been upgrading & polishing our 4 Teaching Manuals to perfection. You get free access to the useful pdf files & printed books. In addition to these 700+ pages of complimentary reading, you receive a grand variety of mind-blowing resources on all related topics.

Bottom line: We’ve got you covered on all levels. Really.

Question 4

I’m a beginner. Are there any pre-requisites?

Accepted Answer

Experience shows that our foundation program is suitable for beginners with some basic practical experience. There are no specific formal pre-requisites to join this intensive course, although practical experience is of course of advantage. The key is your openness and your sincere enthusiasm!

Question 5

How do you check my poses online?

Accepted Answer

If you need one on one assistance we are here to help, you have our full support & dedication to the process, just as if you were on-site with us. We check your asana postures during the class you lead and teach. – Our Support Team are always available for advice and assistance.

Question 6

How will you teach adjustments online?

Accepted Answer

All of our participants will be working with practice models (friends or family that they are in quarantine with) and that is how they will practice the hands-on adjustments, this included with intensive teachings as well as inter-active live sessions and direct feedback from the teachers will provide a strong foundation for your development.

Question 7

What language will the instruction be in?

Accepted Answer

English

Question 8

What happens if I have questions?

Accepted Answer

Any questions that arise will be answered via multiple channels (Zoom/Facebook/WhatsApp)

Question 9

What if I have problems with my internet connection?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry if your internet connection is somewhat slow. Our state-of-the-art system allows for streaming to mobile devices in lower resolution.

But you can even join when you sometimes do not have any online access: 
It's a special feature of our course that you can download all videos to your devices. This is actually a very unusual & generous offer which most other schools do not offer.

Our download option enables you to join our digital course even with limited online connection, and also allows you to enjoy the benefits of full life-time access to all materials.

Question 10

Are there any assessments/examinations?

Accepted Answer

Please see below for the rough outline of how your participation will be assessed and integral standards measured. As you are taking the program at your own pace, the below schedule will be spaced out accordingly.

Week 1 - Quiz, Film & send self-practice.
Week 2 - Film & send 60 min practicum.
Week 3 - Film & send 90 min practicum.

Final Assessment

Question 11

Live session timings?

Accepted Answer

The live Zoom sessions offer a great opportunity to directly connect with your teachers, and to enjoy the uplifting community atmosphere with students from around the globe. 
You can ask questions, share your experience & learn from others in various interactive ways. (detailed timing below)

We offer these heart-opening sessions on a daily basis, but it is not necessary for you to attend them daily! To receive the Yoga Alliance certificate you need to attend at least 30 of them. 
(We recommend spreading these 30 live sessions evenly over the entire period of your training – knowing that you're of course welcome to join more.)

TIMING 
The good news is that we offer many calls, making it easy for you to fit them into your individual rhythm.

We're very much looking forward to meeting you soon!

Question 12

What timezone are you in?

Accepted Answer

We are located on the wonderful island of Bali. The local timezone is the same as 
Singapore = Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) = WITA 
GMT +8 = UTC +8

Makes use of helpful sites like: 
www.TheTimeZoneConverter.com

Question 13

Requirements for Certification

Accepted Answer

Our educational online program is fully accredited by the international Yoga Alliance and the curriculum meets & exceeds the official standards. 
In order to reward you with the famous RYT 200 certificate of the Yoga Alliance we require: 
Dedicated & full-hearted participation, completion of all practicum assignments, understanding of the content demonstrated in simple quizzes and a final exam, as well as acting in a respectful manner.

You are required to fulfill the above obligations to receive the accredited certificate. Please note that tuition payment alone does not guarantee certification from the Akasha Yoga Academy Teacher Training.

We invite you to use all interactive tools we offer to grow into a competent & confident teacher. In our educational programs we offer outstanding professional quality on all levels – and we trust that our dedication will inspire your own journey.

The Akasha Yoga Academy is a Registered Yoga School and a member of the internationally recognized Yoga Alliance (Registry-ID: 87485). The curriculum of our fully accredited Teacher Training meets & exceeds the requirements of this leading organization.

Upon successful graduation from the course, you will receive the officially accredited certificate. This authorizes you to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and enables you to optionally sign up with the international Yoga Alliance.

Successful graduation from our online program authorizes you to become a full-fledged & officially Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200).

We are registered with the international Yoga Alliance based in the US. However, the different international Yoga Alliance branches across the world share very similar standards for Yoga Teacher Training Programs and Continuing Education. They all maintain an updated registry of certified Yoga Teachers and Yoga Schools and tend to recognize one another.

Question 14

Online Certification

Accepted Answer

The Akasha Yoga Academy is a Registered Yoga School and a member of the internationally recognized Yoga Alliance (Registry-ID: 87485). The curriculum of our fully accredited Teacher Training meets & exceeds the requirements of this leading organization.
Upon successful graduation from the course, you will receive the officially accredited certificate. This authorizes you to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and enables you to optionally sign up with the international Yoga Alliance.

Successful graduation from our online program authorizes you to become a full-fledged & officially Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200).

We are registered with the international Yoga Alliance based in the US. However, the different international Yoga Alliance branches across the world share very similar standards for Yoga Teacher Training Programs and Continuing Education. They all maintain an updated registry of certified Yoga Teachers and Yoga Schools and tend to recognize one another.

Question 15

How much time do I have to get certified?

Accepted Answer

Both programs are designed to give you plenty of time and support to complete your certification:

With the Premium Program, you’ll enjoy 12 months of access to all training videos and 6 months of 1-on-1 mentorship and personal feedback.

With the Essential Program, you’ll have 6 months of access to all training videos, so you can move at your own rhythm.

In order to get certified by the International Yoga Alliance, participants have to complete their training within 6 months of the time of purchase. The personal guidance ends after 6 months, and experience shows that students complete their certification well within the timeframe.

Question 16

What happens if it takes longer for me to graduate?

Accepted Answer

The dedicated Akasha team offers a generous amount of personal attention to each student: Our premium program incorporates a great variety of interactive elements, such as heart-opening Zoom calls, caring 1-on-1 feedback for various practicum assignments and so much more.

In order to get certified by the International Yoga Alliance, participants have to complete their training within 6 months of the time of purchase. The personal guidance ends after 6 months, and experience shows that students complete their certification well within the timeframe.

For students who don't manage to graduate before the end of the 6-month time frame, we offer optional extension plans for continued personal guidance.

Question 17

Do you offer payment plans?

Accepted Answer

You can either choose to pay the tuition in full. 
Or you can alternatively opt for a convenient monthly payment plan.

Please find the details of this special offer HERE.

You are free to choose between PayPal and Credit Card. 
Other options are available on request.

Question 18

What payment methods do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We offer the common & safe options of PayPal and Credit Card. 
All major cards (such as Visa, Master, American Express) are supported.

Upon request, we can of course also provide other payment channels (such as bank-to-bank wire transfer, Transfer Wise, etc.)

You can either choose to pay the tuition in full. 
Or you can alternatively opt for a convenient monthly payment plan.

Please find the details of this special offer HERE.

Question 19

Booking Conditions & Cancellation

Accepted Answer

14-Day Money Back Guarantee

Your genuine satisfaction really matters to us. That's why we offer:

14-Day Absolute Freedom Guarantee

Explore our premium program for 2 weeks. If it's not right for you, get a hassle-free, full refund. 
 
Empower Your Journey:

Register now, decide later. You can step forward without any risk.

Note: NO REFUND and T&C for courses that where purchased before Jan 19 2024

FAQ

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