This course will help you to understand scientifically proven yoga therapy and various branches of yoga. Participants will be provided with a supportive environment to learn and grow as confident, nurturing teachers. We offer this training to empower those who are committed to personal practice by guiding them along the precepts of Yoga. Our aim is to provide students with an experience of long lasting happiness and peace. Students will be able to share this experience and teach the yogic lifestyle with and to others.

1. Program Goals
   This programme is designed to teach Yoga and its practices in totality, according to the guidelines stated by the Yoga Alliance USA. Therefore, students will be expected to be exposed to, learn and know the multifarious facets of Yoga and the commonly known practices of Yoga. As yoga instructors, each of us recognizes the sensitive nature of the student-teacher relationship. We believe that it is the responsibility of the yoga teacher to create a safe and protected environment in which a nurtured student can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
   1. Asana: Upon completion of the program the student will be able to perform the asanas or guide a student into the asanas covered in the program. For each posture the student will be able to describe how to enter and exit the posture, the benefits, cautions, and contraindications, the proper alignment of and perform the hands-on adjustments. The basic Pranayamas of Diaphragmatic, 1:1, Dirgha/Yogic Breathing (Three Part), Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati will be covered as well as the Bandhas: Mula bandha, Uddiyana bandha, Jalandhara bandha.
   2. Meditation: Upon completion of the program the student will be able to engage in a seated meditation practice and describe the benefits and cautions of these practices.
   3. Philosophy: Upon completion of the program the student will be familiar with the eight limbs of Yoga as defined by Patanjali in the classic text, The Yoga Sutra.
   4. Anatomy and Physiology: Upon completion of the program the student will be able to correctly identify the major bones and muscles of the body, understand movement and how to prevent injuries from occurring during asana practice, understand the primary systems of the body and understand the energetic body (including the Chakras).

2. Teaching Methodology: Upon completion of the program the student will be able to properly sequence, construct, and instruct a safe class.

3. Personal Growth: In addition to the skills directly related to teaching yoga, the student is likely to enhance their own personal yoga practice, improve their communication skills, and understand personal and business ethics.

4. Student Conduct
   Students must adhere to the rules and regulations of Yoga Mala. Students whose conduct reflects discredit upon themselves or the school may be subject to termination. The student must adhere to conduct that will not interfere with the learning process of any other students, the classroom presentation by the instructor, presentation by visitors, or the progress of the class or Yoga Mala in general. Yoga Mala reserve the right of judgment to terminate a student on any of the following grounds:
   1. Non-conformity of rules and regulations of Yoga Mala or the Yoga Mala YTTC;
   2. Excessive tardiness which disrupts other students;
   3. Conduct that is unsatisfactory to Yoga Mala, its staff, faculty and its students;
   4. Failure to pay fees when due
   5. Any other misconduct that is deemed disruptive and impedes the progress of the course 

5. Attendance
   To gain maximum benefit from the program attendance to all sessions is required. If student anticipate missing class sessions, please discuss this with the Lead Trainer/ Teacher Training Director. Formal attendance will be conducted for each class. Please arrive 10 minutes early to adequately prepare for the class.If a student does miss a class, they must meet with the Teacher Training Director to develop and agree on a plan to learn the missed content and fulfil the required hours. The student must be responsible for his/her own learning and find out from peers.

6. Tardiness
   Please be on time and arrive at least 10 minutes early to be ready for the start of class to prevent disruption to the course.
7. Leaves of Absence
   Leaves of Absence are not offered from the Teacher Training Program. If a student should have to discontinue the training, they would have to begin again. No refund will be given.
8. Audio/Visual Recording & Electronic Devices
   Audio/Visual recording is strictly prohibited. Mobile phones, cameras and other recording devices will not be allowed into the studio space at any point during the sessions.
   Photos and Videos may be taken from time to time on our premises by Yoga Mala employees, solely for Yoga Mala marketing purposes.
   Yoga Mala’s practice studios and public areas are equipped with CCTV cameras to prevent the risk of loss, damage or disputes that may arise within its premises and is not for distribution purposes. 

9. Cancellation and Refund Policy
   1. Yoga Mala does not accept any responsibility for cancellation, termination, delays, changes or losses caused by acts of God, war, and threat of war, closure of airports, civil strife, natural disasters, accidents or any other events beyond our control. This includes injuries, illnesses, medical or psychiatric conditions of trainees developed during or subsequent to the course as well as loss of, or damage to, personal property during the training.
   2. If a training, workshop or retreat is cancelled or interrupted due to unforeseen circumstances, there will not be a refund once training has commenced. Yoga Mala accepts no responsibility for any travel or transportation costs in the event of training cancellation or a change in training location or postponement of training course. The organization is not liable for any travel or transportation
   3. Injury or illness prior to or during the training by partaking in training, workshops, retreats or classes, trainees retain control and direction over all their physical activities and voluntarily assume full liability and accept the risk of harm, including physical injury and discomfort as a result of their participation in activities during the program.
   4. Yoga Mala accepts no liability for any injury or illnesses that occur to trainees during the training, workshops, retreats, classes, or any prior illnesses or injuries.
   5. Under any circumstances, no refund of fees paid will be given if the student decides to withdraw from the course.
   6. No refund of all money paid will be given if the student is dismissed from the course due to the following reasons stated under Student Conduct (Please refer to point 4: Student Conduct).
   7. Should Yoga Mala require to cancel training under unfortunate circumstances, a refund will be provided on a prorate In such situations, Yoga Mala will not be responsible for any costs incurred for travel arrangements or accommodations related to any event. It is the student’s responsibility to acquire any applicable insurance to protect himself/herself from any loss due to program cancellations, changes or weather delays. Yoga Mala will not, under any circumstance, reimburse the student for airfare, ground transfer and all other transport expenses.

10. Student Progress Reports
    Weekly homework, journals and final exam, and a teaching demonstration (practicum) will be used to assess the student’s understanding of the material presented. The written exams, homework and journal will show the student has obtained an understanding of the information presented during the training. The practicum allows the student to demonstrate they have learned to teach a Hatha Vinyasa class in a safe and sound manner.
    • The written exam will cover: Teaching Methodology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Yoga Philosophy/ Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers.
    • A practical exam will cover Teaching Techniques.
    • Within three weeks of completing the written exam and practical exam students will be notified in writing regarding their certification status.
    • Students are expected to maintain a daily journal of their personal sadhana consisting of the practices taught to date, meditation, class observances, assisting in class and philosophy.
    • Should the Student’s progress not be satisfactory at any point during the training, the Student will be notified immediately to schedule a meeting with the Lead Trainer/School Director to discuss ways to improve performance and complete past requirements.
    • Certification will not occur if the student fails to demonstrate safe instruction, the student fails to demonstrate understanding of the material presented, or the student violates the Code of Ethics. 

11. Certification
    To receive a certificate of completion from Yoga Mala Yoga School, the Student must pass all exams, complete all papers satisfactorily, and meet attendance requirements. After which, the Student is eligible to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) under Yoga Alliance USA 200 Hour training program recognition (cost of registration and membership on Yoga Alliance’s website is to be borne by the Student).

12. Journal
    • Maintain a regular asana practice, minimum of 20 minutes a day. Each entry shall contain:
      • Date, time and Length of Practice and any additional notes or thoughts.
    • Maintain a regular pranayama practice, minimum of 20 minutes a day. Each entry shall contain:
      • Date, time and Length of Practice and any additional notes or thoughts.
    • Maintain a regular meditation practice, minimum of 5-10 minutes a day.

    Each entry shall contain:

    1. Date, time and Length of Practice and any additional notes or thoughts.
    2. Maintain daily mouna journal.
       Mouna, is a period of silence, no electronics, mobile phones, tv or computer, of which can be practised during meals, early morning or before bedtime. It is a time for self-reflection, observation of activity for the day, setting the day’s goals/intentions or thoughts observation. It can also be counted under reading of a book related to Yoga & Yoga Philosophy, any of the articles in the YTTC Manual or any additional articles supplemented during the course later on. Entry shall focus on thoughts or notes.
    3. Maintain daily gratitude journal, simply stating one thing that the student is grateful for each day.
    4. Journal to also include daily application of the Yama/Niyama

13. Time or Venue Changes
    Outright changes will be avoided if at all possible, but should there be a need for a time or venue change, students will be notified via email within one week of the date at the latest.

14. Teacher Training School Policies
    Yoga Mala considers an applicant to be a student of the yoga teacher training program when they have met the following criteria:

• Have successfully gone through the application process
• Have made satisfactory arrangements for payments 

15. Absence Records
    Absences are recorded by attending faculty and assistants and kept with student records. 

16. Satisfactory Progress
    Satisfactory progress is defined as actively participating in all contact hours and levels of the training program and completion of the homework and journaling. In the event a student does not achieve the established criteria for determining satisfactory progress, the student will be notified. The student cannot pass the training until he/she meets the requirements. Students will receive updates on their progress orally as well as through homework and journaling.

17. Unsatisfactory Progress
    Students struggling to keep up will be given an opportunity to make satisfactory progress through make-up classes with the next Teacher Trainee batch and the option to postpone the exam, to be taken with the next immediate YTTC batch. In the event that the student is still unable to make satisfactory progress with the make-up classes, the student will be released from the program.

18. Termination Procedure
    Students to be terminated from the program are notified in writing and may appeal to the director of the Yoga Mala Teacher Training Program within three days of Notice of Termination. There is no refund applicable at any stage or any circumstances.

19. Reinstatement
    All students requesting reinstatement may be denied at the discretion of the Program Director. Students applying for reinstatement must attend a meeting with the Lead Trainer/School Director, where the terms of reinstatement will be established based on the original reason for termination from the program, see student conduct above. These terms will be put into a written reinstatement agreement which must then be signed by the student in order to be reinstated. The student understands that any breach of the reinstatement agreement results in termination. All decisions are final.

20. Course Fees & Payment
    1. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required for registration in the Yoga Teacher Training course. This deposit has to be paid in full and cannot be discounted along with any other promotions.
    2. Please make the remaining payment in full prior to the start of course. Yoga Mala accepts payment in the form of NETS, Cheque or Online Banking. Please contact Yoga Mala for more details regarding the payment methods. Any applicable third-party charges will be payable extra by the student.
    3. Total course fees do not include any additional reference books and Yoga Alliance registration fees apart from student course manual.
    4. Re-examination fee is at SGD 150 each time a student re-sits for an exam (re-examination for both Theory and Practical is SGD $300).
    5. In case the certificate is lost or damaged, re-certification fee is SGD 100.
    6. Postponement fees apply.

21. Yoga Mala reserves the right to change the schedule or place of the programme at any time without prior notice.

22. Copyright
    I understand that all Yoga Mala Teacher Training materials are under copyright protection and cannot be reproduced by anyone without the permission of the author or Yoga Mala. Yoga Mala will take all necessary action to enforce its copyrights within the law.

23. Medical authorization and Coverage
    YOGA MALA IS NOT LIABLE AND WILL NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF ENJOYMENT, UPSET, DISAPPOINTMENT, DISTRESS OR FRUSTRATION, WHETHER PHYSICAL OR MENTAL, RESULTING FROM THE ACT OR OMISSION OF ANY PARTY OTHER THAN YOGA MALA AND ITS EMPLOYEES.

24. Dispute Resolution
    If the Student has a complaint, he/she should first inform Yoga Mala during the training/workshop so that Yoga Mala can attempt to rectify the matter if appropriate. If the Student is still dissatisfied, he/she should submit the complaint in writing to Yoga Mala within 30 days of the completion of the program. In such cases Yoga Mala decision is final and binding to students. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, brochures, or any other literature concerning the program, or the breach thereof, including without limitation any claim related to illness, injury, or death, shall be subject to the following conditions: 1) the dispute will be governed by Singapore law; 2) the parties agree that they will attempt in good faith to settle any and all disputes arising out of, under or in connection with this Agreement, including without limitation the validity, interpretation, performance and breach hereof, through a process of mediation in Singapore under the supervision of a mutually agreed upon mediator; 3) in the event that mediation fails to settle such a dispute, the parties agree that they will proceed as applicable Singapore law; 4) the maximum amount of recovery to which a participant will be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the published tuition cost of the program with Yoga Mala after detecting admin fee and other classes completed, etc. This Agreement to arbitrate does not waive or modify any liability release agreed by the Student. Arbitration against Yoga Mala must be commenced within one month following the date of vacation completion. Neither the Company nor any affiliate shall in any case be liable for other than compensatory damages, and you hereby waive any right to punitive damages.

25. No person, other than an authorized representative of Yoga Mala by a document in writing, is authorized to vary, add, or waive any term or condition, including any term or condition set forth in the preceding provisions.