TECHNIQUES

These hours include training in the technical aspects of the various asanas, as well as actual practice and teaching the asanas to others.

• in-depth asana training
• foundation asanas
• warm-ups
• alignment
• sequencing, entering and exiting postures, linking postures
• adjustments
• awakening the body's intelligence
• hatha yoga styles
• partner asanas
• restorative postures
• benefits and contraindications
• props
• special populations
• conscious breathing (Pranayama)
  • 3 part breath
  • alternate nostril breathing
  • reverse breathing
  • bellows breath
  • ujjayi
• meditation basics, techniques, and experiential practice
  • visualization
  • relaxation methods
  • chanting and mantras

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Methodology hours include demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, and learning styles.

• creating lesson plans
• teaching safely
• addressing issues and obstacles
• languaging and use of voice
• building rapport
• managing your classroom
• the business of yoga and marketing your services

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Includes both western anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and eastern anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.).

PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS, LIFESTYLE

This includes study of the Yoga Sutras, ethics for yoga teachers, ashram living, and living the life of the Yogi.

DAILY PRACTICUM

Includes student teaching as well as observing and assisting in classes taught by others.