Certified Purna Yoga Instructor at the 500 Hour level
300 additional hours towards your 500 hour Yoga Alliance RYT
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to study at the Intermediate Level with true Master Teachers. For the first time ever and possibly the only time, Aadil Palkhivala and Savitri will teach the entire course on the east coast at Purna Yoga East.
Aadil Palkhivala is a Master Teacher Trainer – dubbed the “teacher of teachers” – and he has trained most of the top teachers in the yoga world today. Aadil was born and raised in India, and draws upon a true yoga lineage. He has been teaching and practicing asana for over 45 years. Go to any big yoga conference anywhere in the world and you’ll see at least a few of the excellent teachers Aadil has trained and influenced.Maybe you are a seasoned 200-hour yoga teacher looking to go to the next level, to expand your technical skills, knowledge and develop an even deeper connection with your soul so that you teach from the heart, from truth and light.
Purna Yoga College at the 500 Hour Level is for yoga teachers or serious students who want to affect the world in a positive way by teaching yoga and meditation with more power, potency, professionalism, and purpose!
There are two important facets to this training, expanding your technical knowledge and the commitment to your spiritual development.
Expectations are higher and living yoga is the goal for the student at the affiliate level.
The Technical KnowledgeLearn the technical knowledge on how to be a safer, more inspirational yoga teacher. The backbone of this program is the incredible depth of knowledge that our teachers offer, based on 40+ years of training teachers. Gain mastery in all aspects of Purna Yoga:
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Spiritual DevelopmentCommit to your own spiritual development so you teach from the heart, instead of the head. The practice and teaching of yoga can be used to grow your ego; however, this program instills in you the practice of opening your heart and welcoming your soul into your body. It is through your connection to your soul that you become the teacher you long to be, with:
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Prerequisites
Students must have completed a 200-hour level yoga teacher training.
If your 200-hour training was not a Purna Yoga Foundations (200 hr) Teacher Training, you must:
If your 200-hour training was not a Purna Yoga Foundations (200 hr) Teacher Training, you must:
- Document 30 hours in Purna Yoga classes (workshops, meditation or asana classes from Aadil, Savitri or any Certified Purna Yoga Instructor)
- Attend the Purna Yoga Affiliate Level Prep Course
- See FAQ's below for more information
Book ListRequired reading for the course
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FAQ's
What certificate will I receive?
The 500-Hour Affiliate Training has two certification tracks. Students select which track they wish to complete.
You will earn the Purna Yoga Instructor certification in addition to the 500-Hour Course Completion. Graduates at this level will be recognized as Purna Yoga Instructors on the Purna Yoga website. This track requires additional independent study above and beyond the Yoga Alliance requirements for an RYT-500. Completion of the required elements.
What if my 200 hour training was not in Purna Yoga?
We honor that there are many different types of yoga and that there are many differences. In Purna Yoga we teach specific alignment points and actions for each of the poses. The foundation for the 500 hour Affiliate Level is built in the 200 hour Purna Yoga Foundations Teacher Training. However, many successful graduates have bridged from other styles of yoga to this training to become excellent Purna Yoga teachers. While their 200 hour training was not in Purna Yoga, these teachers have had sufficient Purna Yoga training, through teacher trainings or workshops with Aadil Palkhivala, Savitri, or other Certified Purna Yoga Instructors to replace the curriculum they missed in the Foundations course. Some students have found that they had to do a significant amount of study of the Foundations curriculum (which is included in their manual) in order to be successful in the Affiliate course.
Students who attend a different school for their 200-hour training may attend the Purna Yoga Affiliate teacher training provided that they have attended at least 30 hour of Purna Yoga classes or workshops, and that they attend the Affiliate Level Prep Course before the actual training begins. The 30 hours and the Prep Course will give students a refresher in Purna Yoga Meditation, philosophy, and teach them the primary asana sequences as well as the Purna Yoga approach to asana. In addition, you will be given the knowledge summary from the Foundations Level training, upon which the 500-hour level is built.
What is the Yoga Alliance?
The Yoga Alliance was created to establish national standards for yoga teachers. Over the years, it has grown to become the nationally recognized body of yoga teacher training standards. Yoga Alliance does not certify teachers; instead it provides a list of teachers who have fulfilled certain yoga teacher training minimum standards. Those standards make up the 200-hour level and the 500-hour level of most teacher training programs today. Most studios and yoga teaching venues require teachers to be registered with the Yoga Alliance in order to teach yoga.
When can I register with Yoga Alliance?
With your successful completion of the program requirements (course hours and homework) you will earn the 500-Hour Level Certificate of Completion from the College of Purna Yoga.
To register with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level as a “RYT-500,” you will need this certification along with your certificate of completion for a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour teacher training, and 100 documented hours of teaching as a yoga instructor. (You may begin counting your teaching hours as soon as you have earned your RYT- 200 certification, and your documented hours may include teaching done during this training, as well as any classes you taught before you took the training.
What if I am not registered with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level but want to take the 500-Hour Level Training Program? Will I still be able to attend?
Yes, you can attend if you meet the prerequisite of having a 200-hour foundation in teacher training. You will not, however, be able to register as a RYT-500 with Yoga Alliance after completing this course. You also will not be able to register at the 200-hour level, since this course does not fulfill the 200-hour standards by Yoga Alliance; it fulfills the standards for an additional 300-hour training.
What if I miss a class in the training?
To receive your Course Completion Certificate and be eligible for Yoga Alliance registration, you must complete 100% of the classes and requirements. In addition, you must attend the first 5 modules of the course. However, we understand that you may not be able to foresee every conflict, so we have devised the following procedures if you must miss a class.
If you miss more than 30 minutes of a module (4 hour course), either by arriving late or leaving early, you will not receive credit for that module, and the entire module will have to be made-up.
Any missed modules may be made up in the following ways:
The 500-Hour Affiliate Training has two certification tracks. Students select which track they wish to complete.
You will earn the Purna Yoga Instructor certification in addition to the 500-Hour Course Completion. Graduates at this level will be recognized as Purna Yoga Instructors on the Purna Yoga website. This track requires additional independent study above and beyond the Yoga Alliance requirements for an RYT-500. Completion of the required elements.
What if my 200 hour training was not in Purna Yoga?
We honor that there are many different types of yoga and that there are many differences. In Purna Yoga we teach specific alignment points and actions for each of the poses. The foundation for the 500 hour Affiliate Level is built in the 200 hour Purna Yoga Foundations Teacher Training. However, many successful graduates have bridged from other styles of yoga to this training to become excellent Purna Yoga teachers. While their 200 hour training was not in Purna Yoga, these teachers have had sufficient Purna Yoga training, through teacher trainings or workshops with Aadil Palkhivala, Savitri, or other Certified Purna Yoga Instructors to replace the curriculum they missed in the Foundations course. Some students have found that they had to do a significant amount of study of the Foundations curriculum (which is included in their manual) in order to be successful in the Affiliate course.
Students who attend a different school for their 200-hour training may attend the Purna Yoga Affiliate teacher training provided that they have attended at least 30 hour of Purna Yoga classes or workshops, and that they attend the Affiliate Level Prep Course before the actual training begins. The 30 hours and the Prep Course will give students a refresher in Purna Yoga Meditation, philosophy, and teach them the primary asana sequences as well as the Purna Yoga approach to asana. In addition, you will be given the knowledge summary from the Foundations Level training, upon which the 500-hour level is built.
What is the Yoga Alliance?
The Yoga Alliance was created to establish national standards for yoga teachers. Over the years, it has grown to become the nationally recognized body of yoga teacher training standards. Yoga Alliance does not certify teachers; instead it provides a list of teachers who have fulfilled certain yoga teacher training minimum standards. Those standards make up the 200-hour level and the 500-hour level of most teacher training programs today. Most studios and yoga teaching venues require teachers to be registered with the Yoga Alliance in order to teach yoga.
When can I register with Yoga Alliance?
With your successful completion of the program requirements (course hours and homework) you will earn the 500-Hour Level Certificate of Completion from the College of Purna Yoga.
To register with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level as a “RYT-500,” you will need this certification along with your certificate of completion for a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour teacher training, and 100 documented hours of teaching as a yoga instructor. (You may begin counting your teaching hours as soon as you have earned your RYT- 200 certification, and your documented hours may include teaching done during this training, as well as any classes you taught before you took the training.
What if I am not registered with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level but want to take the 500-Hour Level Training Program? Will I still be able to attend?
Yes, you can attend if you meet the prerequisite of having a 200-hour foundation in teacher training. You will not, however, be able to register as a RYT-500 with Yoga Alliance after completing this course. You also will not be able to register at the 200-hour level, since this course does not fulfill the 200-hour standards by Yoga Alliance; it fulfills the standards for an additional 300-hour training.
What if I miss a class in the training?
To receive your Course Completion Certificate and be eligible for Yoga Alliance registration, you must complete 100% of the classes and requirements. In addition, you must attend the first 5 modules of the course. However, we understand that you may not be able to foresee every conflict, so we have devised the following procedures if you must miss a class.
If you miss more than 30 minutes of a module (4 hour course), either by arriving late or leaving early, you will not receive credit for that module, and the entire module will have to be made-up.
Any missed modules may be made up in the following ways:
- If you miss 1-3 modules (up to 12 hours): If you miss up to three modules, you may still complete the program by making up missed classes by taking private lessons with a teacher training instructor. One module (4 hours) = 1.5 hours of private instruction, at a cost of $120 per 1.5 hour session. Private lesson make-ups must be completed within 30 days of the completion of your course.
- If you miss more than 3 modules: You may continue in the course, but you might not be eligible for a Course Completion Certificate. Speak with your instructors to discuss whether or not your absences prohibit you from progress with your class.
Master Yoga and Meditation Teachers are Your Instructors!
Aadil Palkhivala Aadil was conceived because of yoga. His devout Parsee (Zoroastrian) parents had been unsuccessful in their attempts to have children for seven years, and so they began studying yoga with B.K.S. Iyengar. Iyengar told them that if they were faithful in their practice, they would soon conceive a child. A year later, Aadil was born in Bombay. He began studying asana with Iyengar at the age of seven and shortly after was introduced to the Purna Yoga of Sri Aurobindo. When Aadil was twenty, Iyengar encouraged him to embark on his first teaching tour of Europe and North America. Two years later, he awarded Aadil the Advanced Yoga Teacher’s Certificate.
For nearly thirty years, Aadil has been regarded as a “teacher of teachers,” and many of the world’s top yoga instructors have studied with him. He has a unique teaching style, mixing melodious instructions with recitations of poetry, philosophical insights, and in-the-moment humor. Aadil and his wife, Savitri, are the founders of Purna Yoga™, a holistic synthesis of yogic traditions based on the work of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. Aadil and Savitri also founded Alive and Shine Center in Bellevue, Washington, and The College of Purna Yoga, a 200-hour, 500-hour and 2,000-hr Certificate-Level teacher training program licensed by the State of Washington and Yoga Alliance Certified. Aadil teaches classes, teacher trainings, and workshops at Alive and Shine Center and throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, India, and other parts of Asia. An encyclopedic knowledge of health matters informs Aadil’s teaching. He is a certified shiatsu and Swedish bodywork therapist, a clinical hypnotherapist, and an Ayurvedic health practitioner recognized by the American Ayurvedic Association.
Aadil is the author of Fire of Love: For Students of Life and Teachers of Yoga. He has also written three manuals used in his beginning, intermediate, and therapeutic teacher trainings. He is currently working on Passion for Yoga: Purna Yoga, Level One, a practice guide for beginning yoga students. Aadil has written extensively for Yoga Journal, having been the Asana Columnist in 2003 and author of the Teacher’s Column for the website, as well as the “Asana Expert” for both the magazine and the website. He is frequently a keynote speaker at national events.
Starting with a bachelor’s degree in physics and math, Aadil eventually got a degree in law. He practiced law in Washington State until resigning to devote his energies to his true life purpose: exploring and sharing Purna Yoga. He has a passion for the arts, especially poetry, and has intensively studied elocution, operatic singing, Japanese flower arranging, painting, and drawing. He continues to be a student in the healing arts. Aadil lives with Savitri and their daughter Zenia, in Bellevue, Washington.
For nearly thirty years, Aadil has been regarded as a “teacher of teachers,” and many of the world’s top yoga instructors have studied with him. He has a unique teaching style, mixing melodious instructions with recitations of poetry, philosophical insights, and in-the-moment humor. Aadil and his wife, Savitri, are the founders of Purna Yoga™, a holistic synthesis of yogic traditions based on the work of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. Aadil and Savitri also founded Alive and Shine Center in Bellevue, Washington, and The College of Purna Yoga, a 200-hour, 500-hour and 2,000-hr Certificate-Level teacher training program licensed by the State of Washington and Yoga Alliance Certified. Aadil teaches classes, teacher trainings, and workshops at Alive and Shine Center and throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, India, and other parts of Asia. An encyclopedic knowledge of health matters informs Aadil’s teaching. He is a certified shiatsu and Swedish bodywork therapist, a clinical hypnotherapist, and an Ayurvedic health practitioner recognized by the American Ayurvedic Association.
Aadil is the author of Fire of Love: For Students of Life and Teachers of Yoga. He has also written three manuals used in his beginning, intermediate, and therapeutic teacher trainings. He is currently working on Passion for Yoga: Purna Yoga, Level One, a practice guide for beginning yoga students. Aadil has written extensively for Yoga Journal, having been the Asana Columnist in 2003 and author of the Teacher’s Column for the website, as well as the “Asana Expert” for both the magazine and the website. He is frequently a keynote speaker at national events.
Starting with a bachelor’s degree in physics and math, Aadil eventually got a degree in law. He practiced law in Washington State until resigning to devote his energies to his true life purpose: exploring and sharing Purna Yoga. He has a passion for the arts, especially poetry, and has intensively studied elocution, operatic singing, Japanese flower arranging, painting, and drawing. He continues to be a student in the healing arts. Aadil lives with Savitri and their daughter Zenia, in Bellevue, Washington.
Savitri, renowned Meditation Master, was born in India and grew up in Bombay until the age of 7 when she moved to America with her family. When she was 11 she had a serious head injury, and as a teenager she suddenly lost both her parents in a plane crash. A few years later she experienced the shocking murder of her sister. This led to life-threatening illnesses and many near-death experiences. As a 25 year old housewife, praying for truth and understanding for the incomprehensible events of her life and a sincere desire for truth she was led her to create Heartfull® Meditation with heart-focused active techniques. Her loving demeanor and undeniable integrity is felt by those who study with her. She delights in sharing her wisdom so that others can live a truly Heartfull® life. For over 25 years she has taught active meditation techniques, philosophy, and lifestyle to teachers around the world. Savitri is the founder and creator of Heartfull® Meditation, the co-owner of Alive and Shine Center and the co-founder of the College of Purna Yoga.
Assisting instructors
Catharine began her study of yoga in 1996 as a way to reduce the effects of stress in her life. Through her practice and teaching she found yoga to be a guiding force for her physical, mental and spiritual well-being. She feels better, is stronger, laughs more and enjoys the gifts of each and every day. She studies regularly with the founders of Purna Yoga, Aadil Palkhivala and Savitri, with whom she has traveled to India. She is on faculty at the Purna Yoga College at Alive and Shine Center in Bellevue, WA where she teaches a Yoga Alliance 500 hour teacher training course. She also teaches the 200 hour Yoga Alliance teacher training course in Clayton, NC at Purna Yoga East. She is a Certified Purna Yoga Instructor with over 2,000 hours of training, an Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500) and the director of Purna Yoga East. She holds a masters degree in Education. She is a NC Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist #2034 with specialized training in trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage and relaxation massage and has practiced massage therapy since 2001. Trusted and caring, she is honored to share her knowledge, skill and experience with others
How many people will be in class?
Your class will have a maximum of 25 students in your class
Will I have homework?
Yes, there are two workbooks with assignments to complete. The workbook consists of anatomy lessons, home practice in asana and meditation, books to read and respond to, and other written assignments. Your workbook must be complete by the due dates. Expect to spend approximately 1-2 hours a day on your yoga homework, which includes your personal yoga and meditation practice
How much should I expect to pay for books and materials?
For this course your books should cost around $200 (less if you already own the anatomy text book from the 200-hour program).
I am coming from out-of-town. Where can I stay?
We will provide you with a list of local recommended accommodations, ranging from rooms in houses, to hotels and bed and breakfasts, as well as transportation options. Many students find that they prefer to set up carpools and shared lodgings with their classmates while they are here.
Your class will have a maximum of 25 students in your class
Will I have homework?
Yes, there are two workbooks with assignments to complete. The workbook consists of anatomy lessons, home practice in asana and meditation, books to read and respond to, and other written assignments. Your workbook must be complete by the due dates. Expect to spend approximately 1-2 hours a day on your yoga homework, which includes your personal yoga and meditation practice
How much should I expect to pay for books and materials?
For this course your books should cost around $200 (less if you already own the anatomy text book from the 200-hour program).
I am coming from out-of-town. Where can I stay?
We will provide you with a list of local recommended accommodations, ranging from rooms in houses, to hotels and bed and breakfasts, as well as transportation options. Many students find that they prefer to set up carpools and shared lodgings with their classmates while they are here.
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