Techniques, Training & Practice
Morning Hatha Yoga
i. Kriya
ii. Asana
iii. Pranayama
iv. Meditation
Afternoon Vinyasa Yoga
i. Adaptive, accessible & trauma informed Vinyasa Flow
Yin Yoga Practice
Yoga Nidra Practice
Yoga Philosophy
Awakening
i. Padmasana/Padma Mudra: The Symbol of the Lotus
ii. Anjali and Namaste Mudras: Respect for Creation
iii. Chakrasana: The Centers of Energy
iv. Trikonasana: The Three Gunas
v. Dandasana: The Importance of Your Role as a Teacher
vi. Kurmasana: Withdrawing the Senses
vii. Chandrasana: Ganesha & The Moon
Undoing
i. Parighasana: Guarding our Gates
ii. Navasana: Crossing Choppy Waters
iii. Virabhadrasana: A Warrior’s Code of Behavior
iv. Natarajasana: Dissolving Fear and Embracing Change
v. Vatayanasana: The Battle of Destiny
vi. Simhasana: Slaying the Demons of our Mind
Healing
i. Sukhasana & Siddhasana: Finding Ease, Joy & Love
ii. Dhanurasana: Finding the Right Effort
iii. Astavakrasana: Detachment from Appearances
iv. Halasana & Sirsana: Shifting Perspectives
v. Hanumanasana, Anajaneyasana & Virasana: Recognize The Hero Within
vi. Garudasana: Soaring Like an Eagle
vii. Koundinyasana: Divine Realization
Transcendence
i. Balasana: Transcending Ego
ii. Malasana: The Garland of Life
iii. Vasisthasana: Lesson of Liberation
iv. Bharadvajasana: Finding, Living and Sharing our Source of Joy
v. Savasana: An Elegant End & Transcending Death
Yoga Anatomy, Alignment & Hands-on Adjustments
Anatomy of the Breath
i. Understanding the Diaphragm
ii. The Accessory Muscles in Breathing
iii. The Breath & Brain Connection
Revisiting the Muskuloskeletal System
i. The Muscles, Bones, Joints, Ligaments & Tendons
ii. The Myofascial Network
Biomechanics of Stretching
i. Understanding Movement
ii. The Role of the Nervous System
iii. Tension & Compression
iv. Improving Range of Motion
Alignment, Modifications and Hands-on Adjustments of Hatha Yoga Asanas
i. Pre-meditative Exercises
ii. Surya NamaskarÂ
iii. Standing Postures
iv. Seated Postures
v. Twisting & Side-Bending Postures
vi. Backbending Postures
vii. Arm Support Postures
viii. Inverted Postures
xi. Relaxation Postures
Yoga Practices for the Different Body Systems
i. Practices for the Respiratory System
ii. Practices for the Cardiovascular System
iii. Practices for the Digestive System
iv. Practices for the Endocrine System
v. Practices for the Excretory System
vi. Practices for the Nervous Sytem
Teaching Methodology
Teaching Accessible & Adaptive Hatha Yoga
i. Creating a Safe Space for Class
ii. Class Planning & Design Based on Various Themes
iii. Step-by-step Cueing and Refinement
iv. The Art of Propping
Working with Trauma
Modifying Postures for Injuries & Other Conditions
Teaching for Pregnancy
Creating Experiences – Classes, Workshops, Courses, and Retreats
The Practice of Yin Yoga
The History & Evolution of Yin Yoga
Purpose of Yin
Yin & Yang: Complementary Practices
The 7 Chakras in the Context of Yin
The Asanas of Yin
How to Teach Adaptive & Accessible Yin Yoga
Creating Themes & Experiences for Yin Yoga Classes
The Practice Of Yoga Nidra
The History & Evolution of Yoga Nidra
i. The Philosophy of Yoga Nidra
ii. Different Yoga Nidra Traditions
The Benefits of Yoga Nidra
i. The Effects of Yoga Nidra on the Brainwaves and Nervous System
ii. The Benefits of Yoga Nidra on the Body, Mind and Emotions
iii. Yoga Nidra for Healing
Teaching Yoga Nidra
i. Essential Elements of a Yoga Nidra Session
ii. Finding the Right Voice Modulation
iii. Working with Visualizations
iv. Working with Imagery and Emotions
v. Different Yoga Nidra Scripts
vi. Creating Your Own Yoga Nidra Script
vii. Do’s & Don’ts of Yoga Nidra
The Yoga Profession & Mindful Business Management
Defining Your Unique Identity as a Teacher
i. Clarity of Purpose
ii. Identifying Your Niche & Student Avatar
iii. Creating a Solid Messaging that Resonates with Your Audience
iv. Creating Your Yoga Teacher CV
Creating and Marketing Your Offer
i. The Marketing Mix: Product, Place, Price, Promotion
ii. The Other P’s: People, Process, Physical Evidence, Philosophy
iii. Traditional & Digital Marketing
-The Difference Between Marketing & Advertising
-The Marketing Funnel
-Traditional Marketing
-Digital Marketing
Financial Management
i. Freelancing is a Business! Treat Your Profession as a Business
ii. Setting Your Financial Goals
iii. Diversifying Income
iv. Getting Acquainted with Your Income Statement
v. Calculating Your Return of Investment
Practicum / Completion Requirements
- Accessible, Adaptive and Trauma-Informed Hatha Yoga Class – 1 hour
- Yin Yoga Class – 1 hour
- Yoga Nidra Class with Pranayama – 1 hour
- Group Project – Yoga Retreat Plan
- Individual Project – Your Flagship Yoga Course Offering
- Written Exam for Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Anatomy, Teaching Methodology, and Mindful Business Management
- One-page reflection paper on your journey in yoga and this training