Anamaya and Sasha Dae
216 hr Teacher Training Syllabus
October 2-29, 2010
Segment I
yoga
• Benefits and application, general types, styles, trends and influences
• Brief History
• Yoga for fitness, yoga for healing
• Principles of Arkaya, Restorative, Yin, Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Laughter, Nada, Nidra
• Principles of Applied Psychoneurobiology
energy
• Viewpoints of the East and West
the energetic body
• Chi, chakras, meridans, prana, nadis
the mind
• Viewpoints of the east and west
• Buddhist teachings and practices
deities
• Shiva, Shakti, Vishnu, Brahma, Krishna, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Patanjali, Ganesha, Durga, Kali, Rama, Sita, Hanuman
gurus
• Buddha, Tilopa, Thich Nat Han, Osho, Dali Lama, Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa
sound
• Yoga of sound, Nada
• Energetic effects of mantra
• Haakaras
• Laughter
• Voice
• Affirmations
mantras
• Om
• Namaste
• Om Shanti
• Om Namah Shivaya
• Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
• Lokah Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu
• Bija
• Chakra
• Ganesha Gayatri
mudras
• Benefits, energetic effects and application
• Various hand positions
bandhas
• Benefits and application
• Mula, root lock
• Uddiyana, abdominal lock
• Jalandhara, chin lock
arkaya, restorative, yin, kundalini, asana and kriya
• Sequences, postures, modifications, benefits, contradictions and modifications
hatha asanas
• Preparatory practices, sequences postures, modifications, benefits, contradictions and modifications
• Forward, back and side, twists, balances, inversions, seated, spinal aligners
• Traction and compression
• Concluding practices
pranayama
• Breath awareness
• Sectional breathing (abdominal and diaphragmatic, thoracic and clavicular)
• Controlled and effortless breathing
• Co ordination of breath and movement
• Complete breath
• Breath in asana practice
• Ujjayi, Nadi Sodhana, Sitali, Sitkari, Kapalabhati, Bhastrika, Brahmari, Ratio
relaxation
• Progressive relaxation, Nidra
• Body and breath visualization
• Grounding and cleansing techniques
meditation
• Easter and Western techniques
segment II
philosophy
• Vedas
• Samkhya
• Nine obstacles
• Eight limbs ~ Ashtanga
• Three gunas
• Five Vrittis
• Five Kleshas
• Four Fold Awareness
• Tantra
• Bhagavad Gita
• Upanishads
The physical body
anatomy, physiology and kinesiology
• Tissues, muscles, fascia, bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, collaggen, joints, organs
• Musculoskeletal system and neuromuscular transmission
• Skeleton and Spine, types, structure and function
• Joint types, structure and function
• Understanding Range of Movement
• Muscle properties, distribution, contractions, ligaments, tendons
• Blood and the lymphatic system
• Cardiovascular system, heart muscle and blood vessels, cardiac cycle and circulation, blood pressure
• Respiratory system, mechanism of breathing, exchange of gases, pulmonary function, control of respiration
• Digestive system, the role of secretions in digestion of food, absorption, assimilation and excretion
• Skin structure and functions, regulation of body temperature
• Endocrine system, hormones and effect of hypo and hyperactivity on the body
• Central Nervous System
• Nerve structure, properties of neurons, action, regeneration, fibers, receptors, reflex arc
• Autonomic Nervous System, sympathetic and parasympathetic, anatomy and functions
• Functions and important connections of Cerebrum, Pons, Medulla, Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Cerebellum
• Common disorders, mood swings and chronic pain
• Common spinal issues; Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis
• Physiology of stress
• Physical and structural challenges, limitations, precautions
• Avoiding common injuries in yogic practices
• Using props and variations to individualize practices
• Static, Dynamic and Resistance stretching
• Effects of Restorative and Yin Yoga
applied psycho neurobiology
• 5 levels of healing
• Our experience, anatomical and conceptual designation, related science, diagnostic method and healing technique
• Mental Field Therapy
• Tapping points
yoga swing
• Benefits, energetic effects and application
diet
• Yogic diet, balanced nutrition principles and related biochemistry
• Carbohydratess, proteins, lipids, minerals; trace elemnets, vitamins; fat vs water soluable and enzymes; inhibitors and
activators
music
• Yogi dj
• Timing, use of music and voice to create experiences
• Tips and techniques for choosing your music
teaching
• Considerations and responsibilities
• Leadership and communication
• Creating a supportive and experiential environment to allow healing to take place
• For those new to yoga
• Placing awareness
• Hands on assists and modifications
• Building your sequence
• Praticum
business of yoga
• Venue
• Advertising
• Costing
• Gathering relevant information from students
• Insurance, liability and waiver
ebooks ~ provided in pdf
• Anatomy of Hatha Yoga
• Ayurveda Encyclopedia
• Deepak Chopra 7 Spiritual Laws
• Dream Yoga and the Practice of Natural Light
• Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• Iyenga Illustrated Light on Yoga
• Surya Namaskar and Mantras
Daily Schedule
Designed to provide an intensive, experiential exploration of yoga philosophy, practice, and teaching techniques
5:30 – 7:00 am Sadhana – practice, meditation, self study
7:00 – 8:00 am Breakfast
8:00 – 11:00 am Program Session - techniques, postures and pranayama; teaching methodology for leading a class
assisting students in postures; yogic philosophy; anatomy and physiology
11:00 am – 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 – 4:00 pm Program Session
4:00 – 5:30 pm Sadhana – practice to reinforce posture, alignment, details, practicum, assist and deepen knowledge
5:30 – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 pm Program Session
Course Hours
6 Hours Training Program per day x 24 days
3 Hours Sadhana per day x 24 days
Total Hours = 216
Total Contact Hours = 180
Breakdown of Training ~ Content Hours
Minimum hours as determined by Yoga Alliance
Techniques: Instruction in Yoga Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation 100
Teaching Methodology 30
Anatomy and Physiology 20
Philosophy/Ethics/ Lifestyle 30
Practicum 15
Other 5
Total 200 hours
Total 180 contact hours