YOGA SCHOOL
BLACK LOTUS
Welcome to the Future of Yoga
The Black Lotus Yoga School is an evolved training environment for the next generation of vinyasa yoga teachers and students. The aim of the school is to breathe new life into the global vinyasa movement, by teaching an approach to yoga that is potent, contemplative and deepn but also nourishing, inviting and sustainable. The yoga taught here is based on traditional wisdom, but consciously adapted for modern life.
Advanced EducationCutting-edge education in the four essentials: asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy.
Deep Expertise Designed and taught by Ty and Shayan Landrum and supported by experienced members of the community.
Flexible MatriculationAnalogue modules with digital components to help you learn wherever you are in the world.
Real CommunityA global network of impassioned practitioners and highly regarded teachers.
Teacher Training
The core of our school is the Black Lotus Teacher Training Program. This program is crucial for those who wish to teach Black Lotus Yoga. The program is broken into four analogue modules. Each module covers a distinct Black Lotus sequence, together with essential instruction in supporting practices. The modules can be taken together or separately. Those who wish to be recognized by the school as an experienced Black Lotus Yoga Teacher must take them all.
Module OneFoundations
This module introduces the basic ideas and movements patterns on which the entire Black Lotus Yoga system is based. It provides a simple introduction to the Black Lotus Yoga philosophy and teaching method.
Foundations Sequence
Five Pranas
Teaching Methodology
Anatomy of Breath
Yoga Philosophy I -Upanishads
Length: 5 days
Tuition: 850€
Next Opportunities: Sintra, June 7-11, 2027 | Paris, October 4-8, 2027
Module TwoFIRST SERIES
This module explores the First Series of the Black Lotus system. It explains how to teaches the elusive technique of spinal undulation and introduces the art of manual assisting.
First Series
Spinal Undulation
Basic Manual Assisting
Pranayama I
Yoga Philosophy II - Samkhya, Yoga Sutras
Length: 5 days
Tuition: 850€
Next Opportunity: Sintra, Jun 14-18, 2027
Module ThreeSECOND SERIES
This module explores the Second Series of the Black Lotus Yoga system. It looks more closely at the subtle anatomy of Hatha Yoga while exploring bandha and mudra.
Second Series
Bandha and Mudra
Intermediate Manual Assisting
Meditation I
Pranayama II
Yoga Philosophy III - Hatha and Tantric Perspectives
Length: 5 days
Tuition: 850€
Next Opportunity: Sintra, June 21-25
Module FourTHIRD SERIES
This module explores the Third Series of the Black Lotus Yoga system, with emphasis on making this formidable series accessible. It explores advanced assisting (including dropping back) and introduces the art of working with bija mantras.
Third Series
Nada Yoga and Bija Mantras
Pranayama III
Meditation II
Yoga Philosophy IV - Yoga and the Modern Self
Length: 5 days
Tuition: 850€
Next Opportunity: Sintra, June 28-July 2
Recognized Teachers
The Black Lotus Yoga School gives formal recognition to dedicated teachers of Black Lotus Yoga. Recognized teachers have the express confidence of the school to represent the method. You can see the list of recognized teachers here. To become a recognized teacher, you must complete the following requirements.
Teacher Training Program (all four modules)
Three years of regular Black Lotus Yoga practice
One year of regular teaching (at least 30 public classes)
After completing these requirements, candidates must submit a video-recorded public class to the school for review, together with an essay of at least words about teaching Black Lotus Yoga. Upon approval, candidates will receive a certificate of recognition. They will also have their names added to the registry. (Please note that the school reserves the right to update these requirements, and to make additional requests at any time.)
Advanced Teacher Training
The advanced training program is currently under development for those who wish to continue their studies and further develop their craft. The advanced training will cover the Fourth and Fifth Series, as well as the “addenda,” postures that do not appear on the practice sheets, but which can be added to enhance the sequences. Those who take the training with full approval will be authorized to teach Black Lotus improvisation classes, and also to establish a Black Lotus Mysore program of their own.
Length: 10 days
Next Opportunity: TBA
MISSION STATEMENT
The Black Lotus Yoga School aspires to create a new generation of exceptional yoga teachers. The mission of the school is to support the blossoming of vinyasa yoga as an authentic contemplative form. The school explores not only what yoga was, but what it can be—a potent factor in the inspiration and renewal of people everywhere.
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