HYBRID FORMAT
Part online, partly in-person

*new dates for 2025*
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​Online: June-December 2025
In-Person: December 1-12, 2025
Tucson, AZ USA
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Now accepting applications

Registration Deadline: June 1st, 2025

Advance your Practice
advance Your Teaching 

DEEPEN YOUR relationship to your PERSONAL PRACTICE
Deepen your commitment to a yogic lifestyle
examine your UNDERSTANDING of the body, mind and self 
EXAMINE YOUR APPROACH TO KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL THINKING
Develop skills to better teach your students — BEGINNING or advanced 
​DEEPEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING through text, practice and study

INTERESTED?

OVERVIEW & SUMMARY
This Advanced Teacher Training consists of immersive study and practice of postures, breathing, meditation, complex anatomy, history, philosophy, ethics and teaching methods.

It is in a "hybrid" format, partially online and partially in-person. The online portions allow for a more flexible schedule and revisiting core concepts at your own pace. The in-person portion immerses you in daily practice and study under the direct guidance of teachers and alongside your peers.

The training focuses on advancing your understanding of the body, the breath, the mind and ultimately the self.

We teach advanced postures, but performing them is not a requirement. We focus on deepening your understanding of various philosophies of yoga by studying texts, exploring modes of knowledge and developing critical thinking. We focus on developing a seated pranayama practice and various meditation techniques.

Starting in March with the beginning of the training, you are required to maintain practice and study. This includes video lectures with core concepts, a reading assignment, a written assignment and an oral presentation. These help develop discipline and tools to continue on the path in a real world environment.

CURRICULUM

  • Advanced Teaching Skills
  • Advanced Pranayama
  • Meditation
  • Modifying Postures
  • Textual Study 
  • Anatomy, Physiology & Neuroscience
  • Advanced Postures and Preparations
  • Philosophy & Critical Thinking
More detailed curriculum below
"Of the dozens of workshops, seminars and tutorials I’ve had the good fortune to attend, 
Ida and Scott are simply two of the best
instructors ​currently teaching."
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- James C., Seattle WA

WHERE, WHEN & HOW MUCH

REgistration open

This training consists of 6 months of online lessons, study and personal practice. Followed by two weeks of in-person immersion. 
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​Online: June-December, 2025
In-person: December 1-12, 2025
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Tucson, AZ USA
Immersion held at Independent Yoga Tucson: 5140 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85711

Online study begins June 2nd, 2025.

COST

Tuition:
$3,100
Deposit: $500 to reserve your spot.
Serves as first payment for those on the payment plan. 

Payment options: 
- Pay in full. Deposit of $500 plus $2,600. Due by March 1st, 2025
- Two installments of $1,300. Deposit of $500 plus first installment paid by March 1st, 2025, second installment paid by July 15th, 2025

Final date to register is June 1st, 2025. 

INSTRUCTORS

IDA JO

HEAD TEACHER

Ida is a Yoga Acharya (Master of Yoga). She also holds a Masters Degree in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation.

SCOTT LAMPS

HEAD TEACHER

Scott is a Yoga Acharya (Master of Yoga). He also holds a Masters Degree in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation.
"This was, by far, the best training I’ve ever been to. I’m proud to be a part of the Ghosh high standard. Every once in a while people come around to renew & upgrade the known standard, to shake up the paradigm—Ida & Scott are the dynamic duo to do just that. This was an amazing experience that upgraded my understanding of this system that I love so much."

​- Danielle G., Minneapolis MN

DAILY SCHEDULE (APPROXIMATE)

"A real game changer for me. I initially
signed up to improve
​my poses but I left with so much more."
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- Danielle K., Tucson AZ

8 – 12 Pm :: pranayama, meditation, asana

12 – 2pm :: Lunch

2 – 6pm :: DISCUSSION & EXERCISES, INCLUDING INTEGRATION OF TOPICS INTO TEACHING

DURING THE IMMERSION WEEKS, CLASS WILL BE HELD 6 DAYS/ WEEK WITH PRANAYAMA AND MEDITATION EVERYDAY. 

Participants are required to maintain their daily PRACTICE DURING THE ONLINE MONTHS. 

am i qualified?

Applications are required for all interested participants. 

​This training is for graduates of the 200 Hour Ghosh Yoga Foundation Training.  Yoga teachers who have completed a different foundational training are welcome to apply, however we strongly recommend extensive study of Ghosh Yoga materials prior to the start of the course.

Applications are open. ​

INTERESTED?

CURRICULUM DETAILS

YOGA ASANAS & physical exercise

Cardiovascular Exercise
Weight Training
Headstand & Preparations
Shoulderstand
Peacock & Preparations
Guillotine
Crane & Twisting Crane
Tiger & Preparations
Full Camel & Preparations
Pigeon & Preparations
Full Bow & Preparations
Tortoise
Leg Behind the Head & Preparations
Lotus & Preparations
Dancer
Upward Stretching
Wheel

PHILOSOPHY & CRITICAL THINKING

Belief, Knowledge & Truth
Subjective vs Objective Reality
Modes of Knowledge
Biases & Fallacies
Ethics & Morality
Ways of Seeing Reality
Conceptions of the Self
Cults, Gurus & Power Dynamics
Critical Thinking

TextUAL Study

Upanishads
Buddhist Nikayas
Bhagavad Gita
Abhidharma Buddhism
Yoga Sutras
Early Hathayoga
Hathapradipika
Drig Drishya Viveka

PRANAYAMA
​(BREATH CONTROL)

Even Count
Uneven Count
Uneven with Retention
Coherent Breathing
Alternate Nostril
Uddiyana
​Nauli

Meditation

Concentration
Mindfulness
The Seer

teaching skills

Types of learning
Modifying Postures
Demonstrating
Adjusting & Assisting
Instruction Continuum

ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE

Sleep
Joint Ranges of Motion
Physiology of Pranayama
​Neuroscience of Meditation
"Ida Jo and Scott are outstanding teachers and practitioners. During 'Practice Week,' I learned so much information about anatomy, the history of yoga and the Ghosh Lineage. I also deepened my practice with twice daily practice sessions that included lots of individualized instruction."
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- Kim S., Boulder CO