YOGA ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
20 Hours

Minimum Contact Hours: 10 hours
Minimum Contact Hours w/ Lead Trainer(s): 0 hours

An in-depth study of the anatomy of movement and key systems of the body. Understand how the body works and apply this knowledge for safe and effective practice and teaching.  ​We emphasize the importance of alignment to effectively and safely practice yoga. We provide you with the practical and accessible knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and basic biomechanics necessary to be an effective instructor. You will gain an understanding of anatomy to work with students on proper alignment. It is here that you learn how to work with the body in asana and the importance of being aware of contraindications and how to avoid the risk of injury with confidence.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
25 Hours 

Minimum Contact Hours: 15 hours*

Contact Hours w/ Lead Trainer(s): 10 hours

Understanding of yoga, anatomy, alignment breath and philosophy will help you find peace and a deeper practice. Applying this knowledge in a public class requires skills in planning, communication and classroom management strategies. We will teach you our specific methodology for planning and delivering powerful classes to your students in ways that inspire and engage students. We work with intelligent sequencing, commanding use of language and techniques for holding space to create an experience for your students that will keep them coming back to your class and help them discover the benefits of yoga off the mat.

PRACTICUM
10 Hours

Minimum Contact Hours: 5 hours* Minimum Contact Hours w/ Lead Trainer(s): 5 hours

These tightly-focused, themed practices will be held on each training day, the details of each type of asana and breathwork are studied. You will explore meditation techniques and the subtle body. You will discover how the practice feels, experience your own challenges and triumphs, and become better prepared to teach people how to navigate their own yoga journey.

STRUCTURED INDEPENDENT STUDY

15 HOURS

Independent Study will be time spent on specific in-depth work outside of the classroom. This may include additional reading in yoga philosophy, it may include assisting faculty led public classes with alignment, additional study in specific areas of anatomy, subtle body, meditation or other aspect of the practice. The nature of this study and learning objectives will be determined with the assistance and approval of the master faculty instructor during the first 2 weeks of the training. With these tools, graduates can teach confidently and creatively in their own unique voice while staying true to the deep purpose of yoga practice.

YOGA PHILOSOPHY
30 Hours

Minimum Contact Hours: 20 hours* Minimum Contact Hours w/ Lead Trainer(s): 0 hours

A philosophical and traditional requirements. Topics in this category including. The study of yoga philosophies and traditional texts (such as the Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and understanding of the 8 limbs and the foundational philosophy of the classical Yoga lifestyle, such as the precept of non-violence (ahimsa), and the concepts of dharma and karma. Ethics for yoga teachers, such as those involving teacher – student relationships and community. Understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service and being of service to others through yoga (seva). *Special Requirements: A minimum of 2 of the above Contact Hours must be spent on ethics for yoga teachers.

TECHNIQUES, TRAINING & PRACTICE

100 Hours

Contact Hours: 75 hours
w/ Lead Trainer(s): 50 hours

You will be required to teach a class in order to graduate, which will be observed by our faculty and followed with constructive feedback. This will be your opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills you have developed over the course of the training in a live classroom setting. Completion of all classroom hours, all practicum hours, passing the final exam and final sign off from the lead faculty instructor are prerequisite to leading this .