Course Content 300
Five Key Areas:
1. Techniques Training/Practice
Includes asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation, and other traditional yoga techniques. These hours will be a mix between (1) analytical training in how to teach and practise the techniques and (2) practice of the techniques themselves; both areas will receive substantial emphasis. Contact hours in this category are dedicated and limited to areas that fall within the scope of traditional yoga studies.
2. Teaching Methodology
Includes principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student's process of learning, and business aspects of teaching yoga.
3. Anatomy & Physiology
Includes both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). The studies will include both the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc). 10 hours will be spent applying Anatomy & Physiology principles to yoga. There will be an open book exam after our Anatomy and Physiology content.
4. Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers
Includes the study of yoga philosophies, yoga lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers.
5. Practicum
Includes practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing others teaching and hearing/giving feedback. Also includes assisting students while someone else is teaching.
A minimum of 5 contact hours will be spent actively teaching (not assisting or observing others teach). All these subjects provide training in teaching for beginners, progressive beginners, progressive, intermediate levels and advanced levels.
Modules:
Sy908: Teaching Asana Learning Asanas with a focus on Yoga Therapy
Learning Asana's, their benefits and cautions. Teaching Asanas safely and appropriately to the students needs. Learning Asanas that will bring balance, harmony and prepare the body rather than teaching generic yoga. Learning Sanskrit names for Asanas. Learning Yoga Therapy
Sy910 Learning / Teaching Pranayama
Teaching pranayama practices
Sy911 Learning/Teaching Meditation
Effective strategies for teaching meditation
Sy915 Learning/ Teaching Mantra and Kirtan:
Knowledge and practice of teaching simple mantras and kirtan (chanting)
SY916 Creative Class Planning
Strategies for building balanced and satisfying classes. Sequencing to correct imbalances in body. General class planning for different levels of experience.
Sy917 Creative Course Planning
Strategies for sequencing balanced and satisfying courses.
Sy920 Business Skills/ Marketing
Strategies for building a successful and profitable yoga business.
Sy932 Voice Projection & Communication Skills
Learning how to use your voice to create different emphasis and dynamics during a class. Learn how to deal with difficult students, different personality types and emotion during a yoga class.
Sy918 Teaching for Special Needs/using props Modifications
Strategies for customising teaching methodologies to suit diverse students and environments beyond the general class situation. Learning how to useprops safely and how to modify asanas appropriately including pre and post natal and childrens yoga teachings.
Sy919 Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Human anatomy and physiology with the depth and focus necessary for safe and effective teaching.
Sy933 Yoga Therapy
Observe and assess possible imbalances and learn how to tailor a practice for a client.
Sy909 Learning Yoga Philosophies
Studying Yoga Philosophies and its history.
Sy926 Ayurvedic Medicine and Yoga
This unit teaches the unity and approaches of Ayurvedic Medicine and Yoga.
Sy927 Ethics
Ashram codes of conduct and implementing Yama’s and Niyama’s in everyday life.
Sy923 Practicum
Practise teaching , receiving feedback, observing/evaluating others teaching. Hearing/giving feedback. Assisting/adjusting students while others are Teaching. Learning adjustments.
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