You begin with Module 1

• +30 More basic postures (asanas) with ‘Posture Analysis videos’

• How to plan and theme a class

• The origin and development of yoga

• Sequencing

• Meditation and various meditation techniques as well as Christian meditation

• Yoga anatomy - how does yoga impact the body and mind?

• Introduction to Christian theology and yoga philosophy

• Ethics and good practice as a yoga instructor

• CrossYoga - the story behind the network and vision for Europe

• Different types of yoga e.g. vinyasa, flow, power, and yin yoga

• The use of props: blocks, chairs, and straps

• How to develop yourself as a yoga instructor

You continue with Module 2

• +30 More advanced postures (asanas) with ‘Posture Analysis videos’.

• Advanced sequencing: What poses work well together. How to include the whole body in a sequence so your students become both stronger and more flexible.

• Dive deeper into traditional and modern yoga philosophy.

• Anatomy - that you can remember and that makes you a better instructor.

• Adaptive yoga: How to teach a class with a variety of injuries and levels.

• Introduction to kids’ yoga, chair yoga, yoga for teens, etc.

• Yoga and 'the anatomy of the soul'. How yoga can be a healing tool.

• Trauma-informed yoga teaching.

• Meditation: More styles and variations.

• Make the dream come true: Marketing and how to get people to attend your yoga events or classes.

• Time for you to reflect and meditate on your calling and what season God is calling you into.

  Do you have questions? Take a look at our instructor FAQ

How Christian/spiritual is this training?

CrossYoga Academy takes great pride in offering a high-quality training founded in both an academical and Christian mindset. We respect the roots of yoga and acknowledge that yoga has changed a lot since its early start.

With the academic mindset, we make sure to use references and recognized scientific research when it comes to the body, yoga philosophy, and yoga history. We also stay humble and acknowledge that we don’t know everything.

As for the faith part: you don’t have to be Christian to join this training! As with most Yoga Teacher Trainings you are represented with spirituality so you learn about Christianity and e.g. how to theme a faith-based class. We do not take faith for granted though and we avoid words and phrases that are hard to grasp as we want to respect that we are all on different paths in our lives journey with spirituality.

Dates for Live Sessions for Module 1+2 during 2024

Time 2pm-6pm (GMT+2) / (UTC +2)

To gain your 200 hour certification, you need to join six ‘Zoom-live sessions’. It’s your choice when you wanna join. Topics are found in the schedule in ‘Thinkific’

December 21st

START 2025: January 18th + March 1st

More dates coming soon!

All dates are Saturdays: 2pm- 6pm (GMT+2) / (UTC +2) = Danish time

Dates for Live Sessions for Module 1+2 New Zealand /Australian timezone:

Dates will added as needed!

Included in the training:

• One year access to Thinkific - our online e-learning platform. The training mainly consists of videos and the majority of the reading, you can read in the book: ‘Learning CrossYoga. A Guide to Christian Yoga’ By Rie Frilund Skårhøj and others. Available for purchase on Amazon.

• Live sessions

• Access to an exclusive facebook-group for other instructors-to-be.

• Online quizzes.

• CrossYoga and 200-hour Yoga Alliance approved certificate.

• Personal feedback. You'll be assigned to one of our experienced trainers. This person will give you feedback on your teaching and answers your questions

  You have the opportunity to buy extra live mentor feedback from the trainers.

Requirements for 200hr Training

• Read, watch, write, and reflect using CrossYoga’s online portal ‘Thinkific’ (You don’t log in from this website)

• Join 6 live-sessions on Zoom - with the feedback and recording you’ll get to the total amount that Yoga Alliance are requiring for online trainings.

• Create a YouTube account/channel to privately upload the required videos. Your trainer will watch it there and give you feedback. There is a tutorial on Thinkific on how to set it up. You will have to upload a total of four videos of 30 minutes. The last of these 30-minute videos will be your final ‘exam' if you will. You’ll get personal feedback.

• Attend 12 hours of CrossYoga pre-recorded videos - from the Youtube channel: ‘CrossYoga with Rie’ or ‘Movement by Charlotte”.

• You will be given a personal online CrossYoga journal (A google doc). Here you’ll write your answers and assignments given in ‘Thinkific’. The document is mainly for you and you can write in English, Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian.

• Teach three in-person 45 to 60-minute classes for free (with at least two participants). Get feedback from the participants.

• Read parts of ‘The Anatomy of the Soul’ by Curt Thompson. (Purchase on Amazon or where you buy books. Not included in the price.) OR listen to the Podcasts on the topic!