1. Techniques Training/Practice
Includes asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation, and other traditional yoga techniques. These hours are a mix between (1) analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques, and (2) guided practice of the techniques themselves.
2. ASANA AND PRANAYAMA PRACTICE SESSIONS
Hatha Yoga
- Pawanmuktasana
- Surya Namaskar ( sun salutation)
- Chandra Namaskar (Moon salutation)
- Tadasana (palm tree pose)
- Triyak tadasana (swaying palm tree pose)
- Trikonasana (triangle pose)
- Parivirtatrikon asana – revolving triangle pose
- Uttkatasana –chair pose
- Virbhdrasana 1, 2, 3
- Ardha Chandrasana- Half moon pose
- Vriksasana – tree pose
- Parvatasana – mountain pose
- Adho mukha svanasana – downward facing dog
- Kati chakrasana – waist rotating pose
- Malasana – squatted yoga pose
- Garudasana – eagle pose
- Baddha Konasana- bound angle pose
- Rajkapoot asana – pegion pose
- Bhujanghasana – cobra pose
- Urdhva mukha svanasana –upward facing dog
- Matsyasana-
- Setu Bhandasana
- Utrasana
- Dhanurasana
- Salabhasana
- Supta Virasana- reclining hero pose
- Virasana –hero pose
- Vajrasana –thunderbolt
- Gomukhasana
- Balasana
- Dandasana
- Ardha Matsyendrasana
Yoga Alignment, Adjustment
- Surya Namaskar A, B
- Padangusthasana
- Padahasthasana
- Parivrtta Trikonasana
- Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
- Prasarita Padottanasana A B C & D
- Eka Pada Padangusthasana A B C & D
- Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
- Utkatasana
- Virabhadrasana A & B
- Dandasana
- Paschimottanasana A B C & D
- Purvattanasana
- Ardha Baddha Padma Uttanasana
- Triang Mukaikapada Pashimottanasana
- Janu Sirsasana A B & C
- Marichyasana A B C & D
- Bhujapidasana
- Supta Kurmasana
- Kukkutasana
- Baddha Konasana A & B
- Konasana
- Upavishta Konasana
- Supta Konasana
- Supta Padangusthasana A & B
- Setu Bandhasana
- Salamba Sarvangasana
- Halasana
- Karnapidasana
- Urdhva Pindasana
- Matsyasana
- Urdhva Padmasana
- Sirsasana
- Baddha Padmasana
- Yogimudra
- Savasana
3. Anatomy & Physiology
Includes both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). Includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc).
4. Practicum
Includes practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing others teaching and hearing/giving feedback. Also includes assisting students while someone else is teaching.
5. Teaching Methodology
Includes principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student's process of learning, and business aspects of teaching yoga.
6. Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers
Includes the study of yoga philosophies, yoga lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers.
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