MODULE 1

Building the basic foundation

Chapters

1. Philosophy:

1. •Branches of yoga
   

2. •Ashtanga Yoga (8 limbs)
   

3. •Yama / Niyama
   

4. •Swan/Sadhana
   

5. •Prana
   

2. Anatomy and Physiology:

1. •Anatomy of movements and Joints
   

2. •Balancing and nervous system
   

3. •Backbends and upper body
   

4. •Forward bends
   

5. •Twist and detaox
   

6. •Muscle and resistance
   

7. •Spine
   

8. •Respiration
   

3. Practicals: ABMB

1. •4 Major Sun Salutations
   

2. •Mudras & Bandhas in yoga
   

3. •Shatkarma: neti, kunjal, trataka, kapalabhati
   

4. •Pranayama basics
   

4. Teaching methodology:

1. •Safety in asana practice
   

2. •Corrections
   

3. •Demonstrations
   

4. •class planning for beginners
   

5. Assignments:

1. •Personal journal
   

2. •Anatomy of postures
   

3. •Personal practice
   

4. •Classic yoga schools and modern
   

5. •Book report
   

6. •Mini-class instruction
   

MODULE 2

Developing the yoga teacher

Chapters

1. Philosophy:

1. •Yoga Sutras
   

2. •Hatha Yoga Pradeepika
   

3. •Bhagavat Gita / Gunas
   

4. •7 Chakras
   

5. •Nadis (meridians)
   

2. 2.Anatomy and Physiology:
   

1. •Inversion series
   

2. •Mediation asana series
   

3. •Pranyama (intermediate)
   

4. •Relaxation
   

5. •First Aid
   

3. Practical: APMB

1. •Inverted series
   

2. •Lotus series
   

3. •Power / vinyasa series
   

4. •Shatkarma 2
   

5. •Advanced Asanas, Mudras & Bandhas 2
   

6. •Yoga Nidra and Meditation
   

4. Teaching Methodology:

1. •Class Plan, Sequencing
   

2. •Teaching Shatkarmas
   

3. •Teaching Meditation (Antar Mouna)
   

4. •Adjusting and alignment
   

5. Assignments:

1. •Personal journal 2
   

2. •Course / workshop planning
   

3. •Book Report 2
   

4. •Application of yoga to special needs
   

5. •Research Essay
   

6. •Seva and Apprenticeship
   

210 hour - International yoga instructor training course.

1.  Techniques Training / Practice: Includes asana, pranayama, relaxation techniques, meditation, and shatkarma; how to instruct groups and the practical experience of  a wide variety of hatha & raja yoga techniques in a professional setting.

75 contact HOURS out of 100 total.

2.  Teaching Methodology: theory of teaching, empathic communication, qualities of a yoga teacher, the art of demo vs. corrections.

15 contact HOURS out of 25 total.

3. 3. Anatomy & Physiology: A&P principles to yoga; eastern / western physiology /psychology
   

10 contact HOURS out of 20 total

4. 4. Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle: origins of yoga, principles, sadhana
   

20 contact HOURS out of 30 total

5.  Apprentice & Assignments; journaling, practice teaching, feedback, observing others

teaching. research papers, record keeping,etc.

20 contact HOURS out of 35 total

Students are free to take up assessment either immediately after the course or within 12 months of the module.