
Yoga Teacher Training:
Syllabus
Techniques, Training and Practice
Intro to the foundational asanas + their Sanskrit names
Standing poses and one-legged balancing poses
Sun salutations
Seated poses and twists
Back bends
Inversions
Arm balances
Reclining poses
Principles of movement and alignment
Principles of sequencing
Foundations of pranayama
Different styles of yoga: a primer (Yin, Chair, Restorative)
Foundations of meditation
Teaching Methodology
Principles of reflective student-centered teaching
Authentic teaching: finding your own voice as a teachers
Designing a conducive environment for teaching
Modifying practice: Communication and practice for special conditions: pregnancy, menstruation, injuries, large body, high blood pressure, aging.
Why touch? Principles of assisting and adjustments
Safety and ethics in teaching
How to be a successful yoga teacher
Anatomy and Physiology
Physiological systems: the cells, the muscles, the organs
Introduction to anatomy
Introduction to body mechanics
Foundations of subtle body energy flow
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics
Introduction to yoga history, practice and research
Introduction to The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Analysis of contemporary life
Meditation
Introduction to Meditation
Fundamentals of mind & body communication
Weeding out the noise: knowing what makes a difference in your students’ lives.
Additional Requirement
Taking Classes - 15 Classes
Final Written Exam & Class
Written exam to access what you learned
Design and teach a one-hour class