HOT 26 Bikram Teacher Training Immersion
The Hot Yoga Spot in Saratoga. Begins October 2025.
Rediscover the Hot 26 sequence with this study and practice of the postures and sequence with traditional and modern awareness. Areas of study will include posture clinics, including alignment, anatomy, safe modifications, sequencing, cues and instructing, as well as an overview of the history and philosophy of this lineage. This module is perfect for 200 hour certified yoga instructors who wish to instruct the Hot 26 sequence or regular students who are not yoga teachers but wish to advance their own practice and awareness.
At the completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate of completion and 30 hours of continuing education credits that can be applied to the 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training with the Yoga Alliance High Peaks School of Yoga.
This immersion will help you to safely practice and teach this lineage of hot yoga with confidence. Find a deeper understanding of the Hot 26 sequence, gain understanding and confidence to safely practice and teach this sequence in your own voice while maintaining the integrity of the poses.
Details
Location: The Hot Yoga Spot in Albany, NY and Saratoga Springs, NY
Lead Instructor: Julie B & Jennilee
Dates: Saturday October 18, Sunday October 19, Saturday November 8 & Sunday November 9 from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. This module will include 4 full days of in person instruction as well as required readings and homework. The training will take place at our Albany studio in Stuyvesant Plaza on Saturdays and in our Saratoga Springs studio on Sundays.
Course Content
Introduction to Hot 26 (sequence, conditions for class, rational and philosophy for 60, 75 and 90 minute practice). Posture clinics for the anatomy of each of the 26 asanas.
Study and Breakdown of the sequence, postures:
○ Pranayama & Warm up
○ Standing Balance Sequence
○ Wide legged Standing
○ Hip Opening Balancing
○ Supine Postures
○ Spinal Strengthening Sequence
○ Floor Sequence
○ Seated cool down
○ Purpose of Savasana variations, active, prone, supine and final rest
○ Pranayama techniques and benefits in the Hot 26 sequence
○ Basic Anatomy and awareness applied to postures
○ Sanskrit and English names of asana
○ Verbal cues, modifications and adjustments, in your own words vs scripted dialogue
○ Understanding of the sequence and intentions of postures
○ Questions, peer discussions and perspectives
○ Deepen awareness and practice
Price
$600 includes all training weekends
