200 Hours Yoga Alliance Certified Specialty Program

Content

• Gurudwara Yoga Specialization Program (Online + In-Person) Based on Traditional Hatha Yoga
• 180 hours of one-on-one connection with experts, active practice, and knowledge sharing
• Creative and inspiring sharing in Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga, and Yin yoga styles.
• 25 hours of homework to nurture the individual style of the candidate
• Participation in 20 studio sessions throughout the program, 5 hours of observation, and 5 sessions of assistance
• Conducting 5 studio internship sessions after the final meeting
• Detailed experience of fundamental yoga asanas with a grounded, grounded approach, focusing on the energetic, anatomical, and emotional aspects of the breath
• Techniques for communicating felt experiences with clear and understandable language
• Developing the logic and spirit of creating a fluid session and a holistic practice
• Reading the energy of the practicing group and evolving spontaneous session content based on needs
• The art of touch and guidance with the hands
• Meditation and pranayama techniques
• Anatomy rooted in asanas, the movement of breath, and body sensations
• Fundamental Ayurvedic knowledge
• History and philosophy of yoga
• Guidelines for pursuing full-time yoga practice, including international certification details
• Continuing the 200-hour Gurudwara Yoga residency program with a 300-hour Gurudwara Yoga residency program to become a Yoga Alliance-certified RYT-500 Yoga Specialist
• Distribution of a free Handbook for Specialization and other books that will contribute to the journey of a Gurudwara Yoga Instructor.
• Spontaneous short breaks will be provided between theoretical sessions.

Meeting Dates

Upcoming 16-day program dates including 6 weekends and a 4-day retreat:

12/06/25 Saturday
12/07/25 Sunday

12/20/25 Saturday
12/21/25 Sunday

01/03/26 Saturday
01/04/26 Sunday

01/17/26 Saturday
01/18/26 Sunday

01/31/26 Saturday
02/01/26 Sunday

02/14/26 Saturday
02/15/26 Sunday

RETREAT:

March 20-21-22-23, 2026 (Friday – Monday)

Conditions of Participation

• The program is open to everyone.

• Yoga experience provides an advantage in receiving an invitation to participate in the program.

• Participation in the program will require a face-to-face meeting with the lead expert.

• If you have no yoga experience, a detailed preliminary meeting will be held beforehand.

• The participant's discipline, desire, and compatibility with the group will be considered.

• Participants who declare themselves physically and mentally healthy are accepted to the program.

• In the event of an outpatient illness, you are expected to participate as an observer.

• Participants who fail to complete the meeting hours are not eligible for a certificate.

• A Specialist/Participation Certificate will not be issued to those who drop out of the program.

• You must attend at least two of the lead expert's classes as an assistant during the program.

• All assigned homework assignments must be completed.

• Completing the program in full will result in a YOGA ALLIANCE-approved RYT 200-Hour Specialist Certificate.

• In cases of insult or disrespect towards the expert, the expert reserves the right to remove anyone they deem unsuitable from the program. This individual is not eligible for a Specialist/Participation Certificate.

• It involves intensive physical practice.

• While not mandatory, you are expected to maintain a vegetarian diet and abstain from addictions such as smoking or alcohol for a period of time during the program.

• In the event of any injury/death, the individual, including their family and legal heirs, waives all claims against the specialist. It is important to understand that this program includes physical practice.

• By registering for the program, the individual is deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions stated above.

  
  Gurudwara Yoga, Yoga Alliance ID: 265623

Certificate Equivalence

Gurudwara Yoga is approved by the Yoga Alliance (YA), and its certification is issued as YA Yoga Alliance Approved.
This is an internationally recognized certification.
With this certification, the practitioner also accepts and undertakes to abide by the Code of Ethics.

Additional Benefits

• Discounts available for future yoga retreats
• Free attendance at expert meetings (excluding travel and accommodation)
• Ongoing support

Price

For detailed preliminary consultation and pricing information, please contact [email protected].

Phone: +90 535 638 13 38 - +90 216 445 94 54