Syllabus:
Day 1:
History of Yoga: origin/ influence/ east to west
Classic Yoga Paths
Modern Yoga systems
Day2:
Yoga Philosophy: Introduction
Surya Namaskar A/B Classic/ Modifications
Anatomy of Breath
Vinyasa: linking breath with movement
Day 3:
Practice teach Sun Salutations: Breath Call
General Principles of alignment
Anatomy of foot: 3 arches/ foundational work
Principles of Alignment in sun salutation: Tadasana/ Uttanasana/
Chataranga/ Urdhva Mukha Svanasana/ Adho Mukha Svanasana: learn
Sanskrit and English definitions of each asana during practical segments
Day 4
Anatomy of Breath part 2; types of breathing patterns/ partner observation
Pranayama: Ujayii. Nadi Shodhanam. Bhastrika. Kapalabhati
Primary and secondary breathing muscles and effect on nervous system
Hands on assists and adjustments for sun salutation asanas
Practice teach
Day 5
Introduction to Patanjali Yoga Sutras: 8 limbs of Yoga
Yamas and Niyamas: principles for right living
Day 6
Introduction to Ayurveda: 3 doshas/ qualities of each
How does Ayurveda connect to personal asana practice/lifestyle routines
Day 7
Standing poses Practical: learn the poses/ practice on each other/ assisting/
modifications/ alignment and anatomy of each asana
Day 8
Hip opening poses practical
Introduction to Chakra System
Day 9
Mantra/ chanting/ kirtan/ nada yoga
Day 10
Forward Bend Practical
Day 11
Yin Yoga Practice and theory
Day 12
Restorative yoga practical
Day 13
Yoga Philosophy of creation
Koshas
Vayus
Day 14
Midterm Review
Day 15
Midterm/ practice teach and written test
Day 16
Sequencing
Presence and theme for a class
Day 17
Myths of the asanas; history behind the asanas
Practice teach
Day 18
Bhagavad Gita: story/ message
Day 19
Yoga Nidra/ guided relaxation
Methods of meditation
Day 20:
Arm Balance Practical
Day 21
Inversions practical
Day 22:
Special needs class: pregnancy/ senior/ chair/ medical conditions/
modifications
Day 23:
Twists/ backbends practical
Day 24:
The business of yoga, marketing, ethics
Final exam: written exam and teach a 1 hour class… this will take place
during the last week of the program, students will be practice teaching and
building sequences throughout the training so they are prepared for the final.
Reading assignments will be given before the training begins and will be
emailed to students in April, as preparation for the course in June.