Teacher Training
WILDLOTUS: 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training with Patrick Creelman
23 September - 23 April 2023 (**Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only)
WildLotus 300-Hour Teacher Training Programme aims to transform all participants with 3 main goals:
- Expand your Yoga practice
- Deepen your understanding of Yoga
- Stabilise and mature your teaching from a clear position of values and skill
WildLotus 300-hour Teacher Training is a Professional Teacher Certification Programme. This programme offers a cohesive, multi-specialist approach to teacher training that blends the best of the yoga tradition from the east and the west. Our faculty are highly-trained, experienced, inspiring professionals with a profound understanding of the transformative power of Yoga.
WildLotus 300-hour Teacher Training aims to deepen the direct experience of yoga for yoga teachers. Our programme emphasises students’ personal practice as the source of their teaching and includes a comprehensive study of the techniques and mechanics of the fundamental postures as well as the tools necessary to teach and inspire others. To deepen their education, students will also study functional anatomy and physiology; explore Yoga’s key philosophical teachings in a practical way; practice meditation and pranayama; engage in the practice of hands-on adjustments; study group management and strong leadership skills.
WildLotus methodology will be presented and explored during practice sessions, teaching sessions, student-to-student assessments, and discussions to create sincere understanding and authenticity for teaching. This includes the mastery of asana alignment and prop use learned from the Iyengar School, sequencing knowledge from the Vinyasa/Flow approach, and the transformative element of Hot Yoga. Essentially the Iyengar school provides us with the methodology of precise anatomical and physical alignments and instructions as well as the profound understanding and application of the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. The vinyasa and hot practice methodologies incorporate heat and flow into a dynamic approach to class programmes that are common starting points for teachers and students alike.
Yoga Alliance Accredited School
Pure Yoga is a registered school with Yoga Alliance. Our teacher training programmes and teachers are internationally accredited, have exclusive recognition and qualify for the 200-hr & 300-hr Yoga Alliance Certification.
Yoga Alliance is an international governing board for yoga teachers and training programmes in the U.S. and globally. Graduates of our programme are automatically eligible to register as a RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) with Yoga Alliance. Becoming a RYT means having a higher profile and gaining international recognition as a yoga teacher, attributes that many hiring studios look for.
Mission Statement
We offer this training in an effort to grow our community of committed yoga practitioners, empowering those who demonstrate dedication to a personal practice, by sharing the knowledge, skills and tools we have learned so they too can start teaching yoga.
We intend to guide trainees towards a healthy self-confidence, while at the same time invoking in them a sense of humility and excitement, knowing that they are at the beginning of a long journey.
Pure Yoga is a registered school with Yoga Alliance. Our teacher training programmes and teachers are internationally accredited, have exclusive recognition and qualify for the 200-hr & 300-hr Yoga Alliance Certification.
Yoga Alliance is an international governing board for yoga teachers and training programmes in the U.S. and globally. Graduates of our programme are automatically eligible to register as a RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) with Yoga Alliance. Becoming a RYT means having a higher profile and gaining international recognition as a yoga teacher, attributes that many hiring studios look for.
Mission Statement
We offer this training in an effort to grow our community of committed yoga practitioners, empowering those who demonstrate dedication to a personal practice, by sharing the knowledge, skills and tools we have learned so they too can start teaching yoga.
We intend to guide trainees towards a healthy self-confidence, while at the same time invoking in them a sense of humility and excitement, knowing that they are at the beginning of a long journey.
A broad overview - Seeing the purpose of yoga with fresh eyes
Daily morning asana practice
Daily morning pranayama practice
Daily morning meditation practice
Introductions, programme outline, expectations, material overview, and group dynamic discussion
Begin practice analysis
Begin teaching analysis and outline path ahead
Schedule for module 1 progressive teaching
Group Assessment 1
Personal practice log; personal teaching log; personal study group
Outline module 1 study programme: Asana 1; Pranayama 1; Props 1
Module 1 overall lecture and study focus:
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Ethics/guard rails of teaching
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Opening studentship guidelines
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Teaching for class opening & closing
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Values discussion and writing exercises Part 1
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Class opening talk: Part 1
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Pose analysis: alignment, demonstration, observation, instructional cues
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Standing poses, Seated poses focus: Learning, studying, observing, teaching, modifying
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The knees; The hips; The legs
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How to apply props for poses
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Which poses, which classes to use props
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Experiential education
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Assessment of applied anatomy & physiology
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Understanding general student misalignments and how to address, instruct and re-teach during class
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Alignment/Misalignment clinic 1
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Physical Adjustments: Step 1 - Introduction
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Guna: Sattva, Rajas, Tamas
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Understanding the purpose of class and asana through Guna
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Intro to Personal Yoga Library
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Assignment 1 presented
Creating a path for personal growth
Daily morning asana practice
Daily morning pranayama practice
Daily morning meditation practice
Expectations review and group dynamic discussion
Practice analysis: Part 2
Begin teaching analysis and outline path ahead
Schedule for module 2 progressive teaching
Group Assessment 2
Practice log, teaching log, study log: Review 1
Outline module 2 study programme: Asana 2; Pranayama 2; Props 2
Module 2 overall lecture and study focus:
- Ethics of teaching
- Teaching assessment 1
- Values discussion and writing exercises Part 2
- Class opening talk: Part 2
- Verbal instruction focus – body part precision instructions
- Physical adjustment: Step 2 - Safe & Effective
- Pose analysis
- Inversion pose, twisting pose focus: learning, studying, observing, teaching, modifying
- The neck; The shoulders; The rib cage
- Experiential education
- Private Yoga focus: exercises and sequencing
- Assessment of applied anatomy & physiology
- Identifying and understanding misalignments
- Alignment/Misalignment clinic 2
- Alignment sequencing 1
- Classical Yoga asana sequencing vs Creative Flow sequencing: Learning, experiencing
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When and why to use props
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Personal yoga library review
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Assignment 1 review
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Assignment 2 presented
Courage and Humility: Leadership combining transformative action with receptivity
Daily morning asana practice
Daily morning pranayama practice
Daily morning meditation practice
Module 3 programme outline
Review expectations and group dynamic discussion
Practice analysis: Part 3
Teaching analysis, update teacher review
Schedule for module 3 progressive teaching
Group Assessment 3
Practice log, teaching log, study log: Review 2
Outline module 3 study program: Asana 3; Pranayama 3; Props 3
Module 3 overall lecture and study focus:
- Peer review teaching clinic
- Teaching assessment 2
- Adjustment clinic and assessment
- Verbal instruction focus – type of instructions
- Pose analysis
- Alignment/Misalignment clinic 3
- Alignment sequencing 2
- Physical Adjustments: Step 3 - Going Deeper
- Backbending, arm balancing focus: learning, studying, teaching, observing, modifying
- The spine; The corners of the body; The arms; The legs
- Sequencing for levels: intro level, level 1, level 2/intermediate
- Peak Pose sequencing: Asana categorisation, Peak level
- Study feedback
- Ethics of teaching
- Assessment of applied anatomy & physiology
- How to teach with CARE and help students break unhelpful habits
- Creating a long-term class curriculum
- Bringing discipline into your class & learning when to modify
- When and why to use props
- Assignment 2 review
- Assignment 3 presented
- Building a business from the power of your teaching: Part 1
Embodying responsibility with power in the Seat of the Teacher
Daily morning asana practice
Daily morning pranayama practice
Daily morning meditation practiceIntroductions, programme outline, expectations, material overview, and group dynamic discussion
Begin practice analysis
Begin teaching analysis and outline path ahead
Schedule for module 4 progressive teaching
Group Assessment 4
Practice log, teaching log, study log: Review 3
Outline module 4 study programme: Asana 4; Pranayama 4; Props 4
Module 4 overall lecture and study focus:
Daily morning asana practice
Daily morning pranayama practice
Daily morning meditation practiceIntroductions, programme outline, expectations, material overview, and group dynamic discussion
Begin practice analysis
Begin teaching analysis and outline path ahead
Schedule for module 4 progressive teaching
Group Assessment 4
Practice log, teaching log, study log: Review 3
Outline module 4 study programme: Asana 4; Pranayama 4; Props 4
Module 4 overall lecture and study focus:
- Philosophical overview, review and personal analysis
- Final teaching assessment
- Final practice assessment
- Verbal instruction focus – type of instructions
- Pose analysis
- Full Spectrum Asana focus: Sequencing for interesting & optimal pose family relationships
- Overall biomechanics: the symphony of the body
- Ethics of teaching
- Assessment of applied anatomy & physiology
- Alignment/Misalignment clinic 4
- Alignment sequencing 3
- Physical Adjustments: Step 4 - Therapeutic and Expansive
- Clarification of classical form and when to modify
- When and why to use props
- How to better schedule practice time, study time, teaching hours
- Guidelines and communication skills for building and managing good teacher-student relationships
- How to best use newly formed personal yoga library
- Assignment 3 review
- Svadhyaya: How to own the lessons.
- How to positively analyse personal pose improvements
- Teaching the teachings
- Building a business from the power of your teaching: Part 2
Students who are interested in participating should bear in mind that this will be a physically and emotionally demanding programme. It will require a strong commitment and personal sacrifice, as well as the support of the student's primary support network. We emphasise that this programme may not be for everyone.
Interested students must:
• Have a deep desire to learn and personally explore the deeper dimensions of yoga
• Have graduated from a 200-hour teacher training.
• Be free of major injuries going into the programme
• Have a coachable attitude
• Be fully committed and understand that 100% full attendance is required
• Be willing to forgo most other personal or professional commitments for the duration of the programme
Interested students must:
• Have a deep desire to learn and personally explore the deeper dimensions of yoga
• Have graduated from a 200-hour teacher training.
• Be free of major injuries going into the programme
• Have a coachable attitude
• Be fully committed and understand that 100% full attendance is required
• Be willing to forgo most other personal or professional commitments for the duration of the programme
Upon completion, this training will qualify you to register with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level.
Preparation tasks will be sent upon confirmation of participation.
As Pure Yoga's founding teacher, Patrick has been and continues to be a pillar in the yoga community throughout Asia.
Since the opening of Pure Yoga in Hong Kong in 2002, Patrick has taught thousands of students and trained hundreds of yoga teachers from around the world.
Patrick's classes are an experience of vinyasa style flow practice to create strength with intelligent alignment to safely achieve and maintain optimal health.
Informed by deep study of Tantra Yoga philosophy Patrick's practice and teaching are aimed at experiencing the supreme potential within any moment.
Module 1:
23, 24, 25, 30 September 2022
1, 2, 8, 9 October 2022
Module 2:
28, 29, 30 October 2022
4, 5, 6, 12, 13 November 2022
Module 3:
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 18, 19 February 2023
Module 4:
7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 22, 23 April 2023
**Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only
| 8:00am – 11:00am | Morning Practice |
| 11:30am – 4:30pm | Lecture, discussion, hands-on teaching clinic, technical assessments, past homework review (Including Lunch Break) |
| 5:00pm – 6:00pm | PM practice / Peer teaching |
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Early-bird 20% OFF (ends 25 August) |
Regular Price |
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Full Training |
HK$45,500 |
HK$56,875 |
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Modular Drop-in |
HK$17,600 |
HK$22,000 |
Morning Intensives (with Teacher’s approval only)
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IN-PERSON Regular Price |
ZOOM Online 30% OFF |
*50% OFF for Graduates (IN-PERSON/ONLINE) |
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Full 32-Day Morning Intensive (Total of 96.0 hour) |
HK$17,920 |
HK$12,544 |
HK$8,960 (HK$93/ hour) |
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One Modular Morning Intensive (Total of 24.0 hour) |
HK$5,040 |
HK$3,528 |
HK$2,520 (HK$105/hour) |
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Individual Morning Intensive Drop-in (Total of 3.0 hour) |
HK$700 |
HK$490 |
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**50% off Morning Intensives Package (Full 32-Day or One Modular 8-Day option) to graduates of The Foundation Training for Yoga Teachers & WildLotus: 300-hour Advanced Teacher Training.
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Minimum Students
This programme requires a minimum of 25 students.
This programme requires a minimum of 25 students.
Studio Closure
In case of studio closure due to unexpected circumstances – including the Hong Kong Observatory’s issuing of typhoon signals 8 and above, black rainstorm warning signals – training will be postponed, and the new schedule will be decided by PURE and its teacher(s). If you cannot attend the make-up classes sessions, you can access them online as they will be recorded.
Early-Bird Discount:
- Early-Bird Discount ends 20 September 2022.
Refunds/Cancellation:
- No refund or credit will be issued for cancellations starting from 21 September 2022.
- Valid refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee that will be deducted from your refund.
- All applications for refund (medical & emergency reasons) must be made within 3 days after the event finishes
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2. $5 off for all nood cold-pressed juices
Contact & Enquiries
- For enquiries, please email TeacherTraining@pure-yoga.com
*If there is any discrepancy between the printed and web versions, the web version shall prevail.
Will I be able to teach right after I graduate from this programme?
Yes. All the course materials taught in this course prepare students with all the foundational knowledge and skills needed to become yoga teachers. Some students take it to deepen their own personal practice, kick-start a life transformational experience, while others do it to immediately start a teaching career. Others who do not want to proceed into teaching immediately would immerse into further trainings. More than half the students from our graduate programmes begin teaching friends, family, moving into part-time teaching in studios and then full-time teaching.
Will I be able to teach at Pure Yoga after graduating from this programme?
Pure Yoga is always open to applications and supports graduates from our programmes. We do have many teachers at Pure Yoga currently that are previous graduates. While we encourage graduates to apply with us, there is never a guarantee of job placement due to availability of openings or space within our studios. However, any graduates that apply with us are kept in our database and are advised if there are openings available.
Will Pure Yoga help with my Yoga Alliance application?
Upon successful graduation of our teacher training programmes, Pure Yoga will send the students a link to where they can apply for the Yoga Alliance certification. Our programmes and our school are Yoga Alliance accredited, meaning that students graduating from our programmes will “automatically” be approved when they apply to Yoga Alliance. From there, students will take their own steps in applying for Yoga Alliance – whether you are applying for 200-hour certification, 500-hour or so forth.
If I miss one day, will I be able to make up for it?
Students undergoing this programme must be fully committed and understand that 100% full attendance is required. They must also be willing to forgo most other personal or professional commitments for the duration of the programme – only with 100% attendance and completion of the course will students receive a certificate and no make-up of work will be given. Should there be any problems with this, students must speak with the faculty prior to the course and only under very special circumstances will it be considered.
Will I receive a certificate after the programme?
Upon successful completion, 100% attendance, and following the code of conduct – students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Pure Yoga for this teacher training programme.
Yes. All the course materials taught in this course prepare students with all the foundational knowledge and skills needed to become yoga teachers. Some students take it to deepen their own personal practice, kick-start a life transformational experience, while others do it to immediately start a teaching career. Others who do not want to proceed into teaching immediately would immerse into further trainings. More than half the students from our graduate programmes begin teaching friends, family, moving into part-time teaching in studios and then full-time teaching.
Will I be able to teach at Pure Yoga after graduating from this programme?
Pure Yoga is always open to applications and supports graduates from our programmes. We do have many teachers at Pure Yoga currently that are previous graduates. While we encourage graduates to apply with us, there is never a guarantee of job placement due to availability of openings or space within our studios. However, any graduates that apply with us are kept in our database and are advised if there are openings available.
Will Pure Yoga help with my Yoga Alliance application?
Upon successful graduation of our teacher training programmes, Pure Yoga will send the students a link to where they can apply for the Yoga Alliance certification. Our programmes and our school are Yoga Alliance accredited, meaning that students graduating from our programmes will “automatically” be approved when they apply to Yoga Alliance. From there, students will take their own steps in applying for Yoga Alliance – whether you are applying for 200-hour certification, 500-hour or so forth.
If I miss one day, will I be able to make up for it?
Students undergoing this programme must be fully committed and understand that 100% full attendance is required. They must also be willing to forgo most other personal or professional commitments for the duration of the programme – only with 100% attendance and completion of the course will students receive a certificate and no make-up of work will be given. Should there be any problems with this, students must speak with the faculty prior to the course and only under very special circumstances will it be considered.
Will I receive a certificate after the programme?
Upon successful completion, 100% attendance, and following the code of conduct – students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Pure Yoga for this teacher training programme.
*Please refer here for the full terms & conditions
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