CURRICULUM TECHNIQUES & PRACTICE

Explore modifications in asanas to best benefit the practitioner, including the use of props. Develop an eye for alignment, mastering how to make verbal cues and safe and smart hands-on adjustments. Master practical systems; pranayama, meditation, chanting, kriyas. Design balanced joyful classes with smart sequencing of postures.

TEACHING METHODS AND STYLES

Master steady postures through in depth alignment study. Understand the energetic involved in various styles of yoga: Vinyasa, Ashtanga Primary Series, Kundalini, Tibetan, Tantra, Restorative. Understand yoga for children, for seniors, for pre / post natal students. Develop your own teaching style based on who you are and who you can be!

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Study physical, subtle anatomy, physiology of the body systems. Work with injuries, demonstrate alignment principles, prevention. Applied yoga therapy; learn how to work with pain, injuries, and many health conditions. Assigning “yoga homework” to your students. Experience yoga’s benefits and healing energies, chakras, nadis, etc.

YOGA PHILOSOPHY & YOGA LIFESTYLE

In depth study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Learn how to apply yoga’s philosophy into your practice and life. In depth study of the Yamas and Niyamas as they apply to your life and your teaching. Know how nutrition and lifestyle affect yourself and your students. Understand how to raise your vibration through development of your personal narrative and positive interactions with your students.

PRACTICUM

Learn by doing – some of our most fun learning days. Teach a variety of mini-classes throughout the training with constructive feedback from your peers and instructors.

Learn sequencing and staging of classes to benefit your students in the best possible way. Understand how to teach any and all students simultaneously with effective cueing and voice, use of props, alternative poses for the individual.

THE BUSINESS OF YOGA

Understand your yoga business from both a local and global perspective Be aware of the legal requirements for studios and teachers Build your brand through social media and modern marketing methods Build your student following and understanding appropriate boundaries Build community and being connected in life Yoga Alliance and IAYT registry and membership Continuing Education and the best self care for YOU!

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

5-6am – Coffee and Tea

6am – Sunrise Yoga

8am – Breakfast

9am – Applied Anatomy Asana Workshop

1:30pm – Lunch

2:30pm – Philosophy Group Discussion

4:30pm – Group Activity

7pm – Dinner

Other days include required hours of practicum, principles of sequencing, cueing techniques, chanting, pranayama, teaching yoga to children, seniors, prenatal/ postpartum clients, yoga therapy, ethics of yoga, business of yoga, launching and marketing your business, legal, and much more!