Join over 100 hours of live streaming classes via Zoom or watch the post video recordings in your free time and work at your own pace. Also do live stream teaching practice with your virtual classmates to become a confident instructor. Learn traditional Hatha and Vinyasa yoga, meditation, Pranayama, philosophy, anatomy and methodology.
Bonus :Use your tuition credit to take any future course in Thailand or Bali to enjoy aerial, acro and SUP yoga training on a paradise beach.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Receive a Yoga Alliance Certificate
100hrs of live streaming Zoom classes
Or watch video modules in your free time
Flex schedule to complete in 1-12 months
Tuition credit to attend courses in Bali & Thai
Practice traditional hatha and vinyasa yoga
Practice teaching classmates via Zoom
Bonus aerial & acro yoga workshops
DATES
Courses are ongoing every month. You can start at any time and work at your own pace in your free time. You can finish the course in 20-30 days or up to 1 year later.
OFFLINE STUDIES
You can complete the entire course offline by completing video modules and reading and writing assignments. You will also submit videos of yourself practicing and teaching. You are not required to attend live classes. They are all recorded and you can watch later.
There are usually 2 live classes a day between 09:00-21:00 Thailand time. You may attend live classes for several months up to 100 hours. Live classes are a mix of Q&A discussion about the video modules and assignments plus regular practice. You may attend live classes until you complete the course.
Your online tuition fee serves as credit to attend a course in Thailand and Bali. If the Thailand course is $2000, and the online course costs $500, you will only pay $1500. Then you can enjoy more special classes like beach yoga, aerial yoga, acro yoga and SUP yoga, as featured in ULU Yoga pictures and videos.
COURSE CONTENT
Standards
ULU Yoga strictly adheres to Yoga Alliance standards regarding 1) Techniques, Training, Practice 2) Anatomy & Physiology 3) Yoga Humanities 4) Professional Essentials. Check online for Yoga Alliance Core Curriculum and RYS Guidebook.
Techniques, Training, Practice
Daily practice of hatha and vinyasa yoga featuring sun salutations, traditional core poses, meditation and pranayama. Daily analytics where each pose is examined in detail for correct form and alignment. Workshops include prenatal, injuries, adjustments, sequencing, more detailed meditation and pranayama. Optional video modules include aerial and acro yoga. For aerial ULU Yoga can teach you to make a tripod stand. For acro yoga you can practice with a friend.
Anatomy & Physiology
Biomechanics of movement, principles of compression and proportion plus working with different body types. Respiratory, muscular and skeletal. The subtle energetic body of the nadis, chakras, doshas.
Yoga Humanities
History, philosophy, ethics and classical texts including Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Bhagavad Gita. Includes the 8 limbs, yamas, niyamas, gunas, doshas, kleshas and more.
Professional Essentials
Includes teaching methodology, class design, professional development and teaching practice. You will record yourself teaching 3-5 complete classes, planned in fine detail and reviewed by an instructor.
Bonus Classes
Optional video modules include aerial yoga with ULU Yoga founder Edward and intro to Acro Yoga with Caspian and Astri from Bali. You will also learn how to make an aerial tripod so you practice at home indoors or outdoors.
Teaching Materials
You will receive PDF’s and links to readings. Much of the content is derived from: Teaching Yoga by Mark Stephens, Hatha Illustrated by Martin Kirk, Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar, Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Bhagavad Gita and Vedas.
200 vs 300-HR YTT
200 hours you get a good overview of yoga subjects like asana, anatomy, philosophy and alignment. 300 hours you learn to guide deeper & more specific experiences for your students/clients using yoga practices of asana, pranayama & meditation.
200 hours you learn basic human anatomy, biomechanics of movement and subtle energetics to understand the body as a holistic system. 300 hours you study more the specific health benefits of various asanas and techniques to treat illness and injury, release trauma and depression, serve prenatal and seniors.
200 hours can be challenging both physically and mentally and require patience and determination to absorb a completely new way of thinking and living. 300 hours expects students to be in good form, receptive and attentive, and eager to take the leap towards deepening the layers of practice and developing higher level skills to provide a balanced guidance for others.
SCHOOL
Certificate
ULU Yoga is a 200/300/500-hour registered school with Yoga Alliance ID 198078. Upon successfully completing this course you will receive a Yoga Alliance Certificate and become eligible to join them as a Registered Yoga Teacher. Yoga Alliance allows courses to be completed 100% online until Dec 31 (but probably they will extend this). After that you can complete 20% online and the rest in person. You will receive a Yoga Alliance Certificate and become a Registered Yoga Teacher and can join Yoga Alliance as an official member. You will receive a PDF certificate. A laminated copy can be mailed to you upon request for 20 USD.
ULU Yoga
ULU stands for Universal Love and Understanding. Their passion is to spread health and wellness around the world. Since 2014, ULU Yoga has led over 100 Teacher Trainings in Thailand and Bali as well as online. ULU Yoga strives to be creative and unique while still honouring the sacred wisdom of traditional yoga as a means to peace and happiness.
Payment
There is no refund after you receive the Google Classroom code, which gives you access to the course content. You may, however transfer the course to someone else if you can not complete it. And you still receive credit to attend a future course in Thailand and Bali. Buyer pays additional 2.9% service charge, which is added at checkout as tax (but this is not a government tax).
INSTRUCTORS
Over the years ULU Yoga has grown into a big team so that each subject is taught by a trained specialist.
Saskia Mahler
Saskia Mahler is lead trainer and coordinator at Ulu Yoga. She holds a RYT-500 in Hatha Yoga, 500HR Aerial Yoga and is a Kundalini transmission facilitator. Since 2017 Saskia has led over 100 courses and has deep knowledge of yogic philosophy, energetic systems, holistic healing.
Saskia stepped on the path of Yoga more than 10 years ago with the passionate studies of western, yogic and buddhist philosophy, metaphysical and energetic concepts, breathing and meditation. Soon she came across the practice of physical yoga and found great emotional and mental relief in her daily practice. Saskia studied physics and law at university then went abroad to enjoy silent retreats in nature and monasteries and study with renowned yoga and Buddhist teachers.
Saskia is creator of ULU Yoga’s Restorative Aerial and Sadhana programs, which offer a more holistic approach to teaching by infusing analytics with a deeper journey into energetics and interpersonal communication. Saskia’s aim is to show the compassionate way of self-healing through the opening and acceptance of the body. Her grounded and determined personality together with her lighthearted easy laughter invites each student to more curiosity and depth within.
Saskia appears on the Netflix series Unwell, an expose about abuse in the health industry. Her goal is to raise awareness about the sensitivity and importance of paradigm shift when it comes to spiritual - social dynamics in communities. Her work is a heartfelt approach to more empowerment of the individual position in group settings and the development of confidence in one's own beliefs within the struggle of mental growth.
Cody Gavin Pizer
Cody (South Africa) RYT-500, lead ULU Yoga Trainer. Cody has been Teaching Yoga Globally for several years, and serving as lead Senior Instructor on multiple Yoga Teacher Trainings. He specializes in Human Anatomy Related to Movement, Yoga, Buddhist and Classic Philosophy, Yoga Asana Analytics and Movement Clinics, Guided meditation and self meditation training, as well as Vinyasa, Aerial, Primal, Restorative and SUP Yoga.
He has trained in India and Thailand on Multi-style Vinyasa, Yoga, Hatha, Ashtanga and Yin Teacher Trainings, and attended multiple movement, anatomy and mediation workshops throughout Asia. He has certifications in aerial and SUP yoga. Additionally he has several years experience in Qi Gong, Primal Movement, Contemporary Dance, Calisthenic training and a black belt in Taekwondo.
Cody has led multiple mindfulness retreats, mixed movement arts and flow workshops in Bali, India, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia plus taught at the famous Yoga Barn in Bali and Blue Indigo in Cambodia. He is a long-time meditator, movement artist, vegan and intermittent faster plus has written books on mindfulness, meditation and Flow.
Cody has an uninhibited spirit, which directs his life and inspires others to grow beyond themselves. He has a passion for movement and mindfulness which connects disciplines and translates into his holistic approach to classes. Cody feels that it is his life purpose to share his knowledge and inspire others through yoga, movement and philosophy. Guiding his students to discover more about the miracle and magic that is life.
Janaina Mendes
Janaina (Brazil) has completed over 1000 hours of Yoga Teacher Training including multiple 200, 300 and 800 hour YTT’s. Other qualifications include Acro Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Thai Massage, Water Therapy and Reiki. She has been travelling around the world and sharing her knowledge of Yoga and body movement practices, either by teaching at studios, hostels, echo villages and healing centers or by volunteering for social projects to help bring the Yoga teachings to those in need.
Janaina’s teachings focus on correct and safe alignment while empowering students to look inwards and expand their perception. With her warm and giving nature, her intention is to create a space where students can develop a deep connection and understanding of themselves through a journey of love and compassion. As she considers every human being unique in their form of expression, her work is dedicated to encourage people to find their authenticity through their chosen practices.
Janaina’s calm, centred energy and teaching style facilitates a powerful depth to her classes. She is passionate about combining different bodily expressions and practices with the awareness and wisdom of Yoga, as she perceives the body as a vehicle for deep revelations and revolutions. She believes there is some form of Yoga for every person, and it is her goal to try and help students find it. Janina’s passion for Yoga and body expression shines through in everything she does.
Manjeet Mathur
Manjeet (India) started yoga and self awareness path in 2009. He completed his 200-Hr, 300-Hr, Yoga Therapy Module 1 & 2 MultiStyle Yoga TT with Parimukti yoga in India. He also has certifications in Meditation teacher training and Iyengar yoga. Manjeet has taught 3000+ hours in 50 plus yoga and meditation teacher trainings specialising in Hatha yoga, Meditations, Practical Yoga Philosophy, Chakras, Pranayama and more!
His classes can range from discussions on our Shadows (related to parents, money, relationships, life experiences) to singing Mantra circles to Dance Therapy practices to blissed out Asana or Meditation sessions! Manjeet has led Chakra retreats, Dance Yoga trainings and Yoga Sharing circles & workshops in Bali & India.
He has a very Human approach to Yoga and believes in personalizing practices for everyone. Emotional Awareness and making a light, playful space also are Manjeet's speciality. He has a Calming and Grounded presence which inspires others around him to come back to Simplicity and Ease of living. His highest purpose is to keep creating Space and Peace in his daily life and invite others to also keep choosing their Higher Self, Intuition and Connectedness with all that exists.
Manjeet’s passion for Yoga has led him to becoming the face of a Modern Mystic Yogi - grounded in self practice and also embracing life and the joys it offers. He loves to motivate others through Self reflection, structured and improvised yoga poses and embodying the qualities of eastern heart and western mind balance.
Kehkashan Nadeem
KK (Pakistan) has 20 years of yoga experience. KK’s first yoga training was more than 1,000 hours long over a 6 month in 2001. Since then she has practiced every single day despite a busy family life with two kids. KK has completed a 500-hour Advanced YTT in Nepal, Hot Yoga TT from Absolute Yoga Academy, Advance Teaching Skills at the Yoga Expert Academy, Aerial Yoga TT at ULU Yoga & Sky Yoga Level 2 TT in Bali.
After training with ULU Yoga KK became famous for bringing aerial yoga to Pakistan and is featured on the radio, TV and magazines. Since then she has led several yoga teacher trainings with ULU Yoga in Thailand and Bali. Since 2001 she has practiced every single day despite a busy family life with two kids. Each year KK attends more trainings to improve her skills in various styles.
She thanks yoga for giving her such an amazing meaningful life and thanks her instructors and students for allowing her to share what she loves. KK’s passion for improving oneself through yoga is infectious. She is a master at taking you through the paces, drawing connections between poses, giving you the confidence to try tricky things & get into advanced poses eventually.
She is tough when one needs to be challenged, & compassionate as she tailors poses to suit one’s capabilities, taking time to discuss students’ health & introduce them to pranayama & meditation, determined to take one deeper into the sublime joyride that is yoga.
Dr. Kalpana Karia
Since the age of nine Kalpana Karia started learning yoga from her father Dhanjibhai Khagram there after the age of 18 she went to London for her further studies in Radiology she always went to many yoga classes in London. After completing her studies in London she went to India In Rishikesh and took an intensive yoga teachers training course at Sivananda Ashram.
Yoga has always been her passion and she never stopped studying to update her knowledge up to today from 1982 to 1986 she did a television series teaching yoga on the local Kenyan television and published her first book YOGA FOR HEALTH which was based on her TV series. In 1997 she was appointed as the director for East African studies by the british school of Yoga she taught Yoga voluntarily and trained many teachers
In 2010 she had a major car accident which was very traumatic but she revived herself through yoga and started teaching again in 2014. After meeting the PM of India Narendra Modi who encouraged her to write the second edition of her book in 2017 she wrote and published her second edition YOGA FOR HEALTH wisdom and harmony.
She has also received many awards for her presentations at international Yoga conferences around the world. In 2017 she was appointed as the director for East African studies by the international Federation of yoga professionals in New Delhi presently she conducts voluntary classes and teachers training courses in her hometown Kisumu, Kenya. Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi.
I will be always thankful for the incredible amount of knowledge that Ulu Yoga teachers shared with me as students, I think much more than I was expected to recibe. I will recommend this course to other people, 100%. It was an amazing journey, also because it was an online course, but I always felt I was in the class with them. Thank you so much.
Rebecca Visintainer - July, 2020
This was such a great experience. Although the format had to be modified due to the global pandemic, I very much appreciated how tailored this teacher training was to each person. The ability to move at one's own pace allowed time to process and really grasp the information. Everyone was kind and helpful and had a strong ability to present complex information in a clear way. In the end, I really enjoyed the virtual format and did not feel it lacked in any way as compared to a retreat teacher training format.
Ruth Baker - July, 2020
I think that ULU Yoga did a great job at adapting to the online learning platform in a short space of time. They listened to students and responded with patience and kindness. There was a wealth of knowledge from the diverse teachers involved and certain teachers clearly worked to build a sense of community amongst the students despite the distance between us and differing time zones. The flexibility suited me and I was always met with kindness and support from admin staff as well as teaching staff.
Keiko Oka - July, 2020
I sincerely thank you for all of your support and efforts to put together such an incredible program while you must be busy answering all kind of questions and inquiries. The wisdom from all the teachers gives a lot of hope for me and my family. Corona has challenged all of us, but your program has shown us how to turn the difficult time into a great learning opportunity, which I’m sure is healing for many of us in this time of uncertainty. I’m all inspired by your pioneer spirit of adapting quickly to the ‘new normal.’ Very much forward to the new videos. Thank you again.
Rebekah Burn - June, 2020
ULU yoga school is a wonderful place to learn and grow and I would recommend them as an excellent school with a rich tapestry of knowledge and a great deal of love to share. The team are fantastic and have made me feel so welcome during my training. The classes and lectures have been inspiring, interesting, beautiful, challenging, spiritual and have opened my heart. ULU has offered clear and constant communication, always responding to emails and messages. ULU worked tirelessly to help students and deal with technical issues. I hope to continue my yoga journey with these beautiful people in the future.
Nicole Lee - June, 2020
ULU Yoga's turnaround in this COVID-19 situation has been nothing short of extraordinary. I purchased a yoga training package from them for April 2020 at their Bali campus. As COVID-19 loomed, it was apparent that the course would not be able to materialise. ULU offered an incredible solution to me: they will honour the physical yoga teacher training when they're allowed to reopen, and they will maximise my April by offering me their new online YTT programme for free.
Every class was done live via Zoom and we had opportunities to meet and interact with each other, as well as yoga instructors. There is nothing like a live class. The discussions were always lively and insightful while the practices were inclusive and interactive. The graduation ceremony was amazing too. We were invited to close our eyes and guided through a fantastic visualization of our spiritual journey to yogi enlightenment. When I opened my eyes, I was touched that so many of the new students stayed on to congratulate us. It was very heartwarming. My heart is so full.
I have nothing but praise and admiration for my experience on this journey. I am thankful for the extensive number of live Zoom sessions we were given. They were above and beyond Yoga Alliance requirements and gave me an experience I'll be eternally grateful for. I will return to Ulu Yoga for their physical aerial teaching training when it commences. In the meantime, I encourage aspiring yogis to undertake their online courses without worry of quality compromise. My experience has been invaluable and I'm sure yours would be too.
