MODULES

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TECHNIQUES, TRAINING, PRACTICE

75hrs: Asana, Pranayama & Subtle Body, Meditation

In this largest hourly aspect of the training, we’ll learn about the different tools of the yoga practice, their effects on body, mind & energy body and disassemble them step-by-step to create a solid foundation to teach yoga.

- Guided daily practice:  Asana, Mantra, Pranayama, Meditation practice and yin yoga.

- Asana lab: Postural alignment in primary yoga postures, plus key actions/refinements  to make complex positions safe and accessible

- How to safely access deeper power, flexibility, and grace in your practice

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

30hrs: Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics

Here we dive into the human body, its range of motion, and its systems. This module will give you a basic understanding of the fundamental processes in the human body, providing you with the confidence, knowledge, and skills you need to share the practice with others profoundly and safely.

- Getting to know the major body structures including muscles, bones, joints, organ systems

- Introduction to biomechanics which includes plane of movements, relationship of body areas  to each other, gravitational impact of positions on body structures, movement science

- Introduction to fascia and fascial planes (anatomy trains)

- Introduction to the nervous system and its relationship with the practice of yoga

- The anatomy of the breath

- Injury prevention and special needs considerations

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YOGA HUMANITIES

30hrs: History, Philosophy, Ethics

This module will introduce you to the ancient philosophical foundations of the Yogic practice. It will give you a deeper understanding of the roots of yoga and how to honor these roots when you pass them on in your unique way.

- Exploration of  the History of Yoga, School’s lineage, style and methodology

- Introduction to yoga philosophy and traditional texts, like the Patanjali's Yoga Sutras,  the Bhagavad Gita and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika

- Basics of Sanskrit and chanting Mantras

- Self-reflection on how yoga ethics relate to practice and teaching and to our responsibility in regards to Cultural Appropriation

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TEACHING ESSENTIALS

50hrs: Teaching Methodology, Professional Development, Practicum

This module will give you the confidence, knowledge, and skills you need to share the practice with others in a profound and transformative way. You will learn to align intention, attention, and action to be able to create powerful and meaningful yoga classes.

- Art of teaching: Teaching skills, voice, communication, space holding

- Sequencing intelligent classes, which are powerful, dynamic, and balanced

- Introduction to the business of yoga & how to get started as a teacher

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​Note: The distribution of module contents is preliminary and open to change.