200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Part 1) GOYA & Yoga Alliance (Udemy.com)

Initially I didn't think I would like the course but then I got more into it and listened to Angela and Mark's experiences and limitations. They aren't just following guidelines and teaching, they are sharing with us life experiences.

This (including Part 2) is not a 200-hour course. Anatomy is taught by other yogis who have no professional background, the history of yoga is a 2.5-page document, and the philosophy is a just 30-minute video. The hatha yoga practice lasts 30 minutes. The topics should be much more complex than described here. If the course were called "Introduction to Yoga Teacher Training," it might get 5 stars, but it is not a complete YA training.

Anatomy and Physiology Videos are a bit tedious with presenters talking to each other all the time. Also sometimes confusing when not instructing what we need to know and what is extra information that is nice to know but not necessary. Especially with the Muscular system actions, origin and insertions. Would have preferred straight talking lectures.

This was beautifully taught! I loved the fun anatomy and physiology, the calming meditation, and the wonderful yoga classes. It was so easy to learn with the combination of the videos and pdf files. I can't wait to start on part 2!

In terms of the asanas and prayanamas themselves and adaptations, I feel as though I have quite a good grounding from my mentor/teacher before who I helped assist but knowing the 8 limbs more and learning about the mudras as well as ethics/philosophy behind yoga has been a great takeaway from this course and I do believe I have been learning a lot.

I am utterly enthralled with this course. When I signed up I thought I would learn some valuable physical tools, and stretches to add to my dance teachings. I had no idea of the depths of teachings that would accompany this course that are beneficial on every level, and in every life situation. Thank you so much.

I'm very happy with this course. I have my 200hr from a non Yoga Alliance school so I wanted to take this to have my RYT. This first part of the 200 hours has been such a great addition to what I learned in my hands on class. I love how conversational this is. It feels more like you are in a classroom instead of just watching lectures. My only dislike has been the LIVE classes. So. far I have not enjoyed any of those. The classes are painfully slow. I did however really enjoy the meditation in one of the modules. I am taking one of Mark's this week so I hope that is a little better since I like his personality so much in this course.

I wish there were quiz handouts or an online quiz on these topic since they are so important and complex, would be a great way to test our learning. I know they do "quizzes" in the video..but maybe like a test your knowledge handout matching names to pictures something like that! Don't worry I still enjoy this program intensely, I just learn more hands-on. giving suggestions.

The yoga course was well-structured and packed with valuable information. I thoroughly enjoyed the course content and the instructors. I've actually bought most of the courses from this school because I appreciate their teaching style.

The course is extremely thorough on Anatomy & Physiology knowledge required by Yoga teachers and practitioners. The 'informal chat' delivery of the modules by Angela, Mark and Juan along with mini quizzes make the knowledge easy to understand, remember and recall. The yoga poses are in PART2 but this one has a couple classes that are easy to follow. The inclusion of the history and philosophy of yoga, pranayama and meditation gives the course a holistic feel. Thank you to all the gurus involved in putting this well rounded course together.