In-depth analysis and practice of 108 Asanas (postures) 20 hours - Next Session: September 9 & 10, 2011 |
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Benefits of asanas…physical, mental, esoteric |
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Alignment Principles |
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Introduction to yoga and it’s various styles - Lineage |
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| Anatomy & Physiology & Its Application to Yoga - 20 hours -
Next Session: October 15 & 16, 2011 |
| Movement principles - The body systems in relation to yoga |
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Skeletal & muscular |
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Nervous, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive and immune/lymphatic systems |
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| Hatha Sequencing and Teaching Methodology - 20 hours - Next Session: November 12 & 13, 2012 |
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Includes building a multilevel Hatha class |
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| Vinyasa Sequencing and Teaching Methodology - 20 hours - Next Session: December 17 & 18, 2011 |
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Includes an introduction to Power and Ashtanga yoga. |
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| Teaching Methodology - 20 hours - Next Session: Next Session January 14th & 15th 2012 |
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Corrections/assists |
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Using Props |
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Adapting Postures for older or less mobile adults |
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Respecting injuries – trusting your bodies inner wisdom |
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| Energy lines and energy centres/chakras, nadis, * - Pranyama - 20 hours - Next Session: February 25 & 26th 2012 |
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(The body’s energy system). |
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Maya Koshas (layers/sheaths of the self) |
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Chanting & Nada Yoga (Yoga of Sound) |
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Pranayama |
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The science of breath |
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Linking the movement with the breath |
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Practice various pranayamas (breathing exercises) and how to link with the asanas |
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Teaching pranayama |
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| Traditional Yoga - 20 hours - Next Session: March 3 & 4, 2012 |
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Basic Sanskrit for yoga teachers – History of the Sanskrit language |
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Use of voice in teaching – 4 hours |
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Mantras – 4 hours |
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Chanting – 4 hours |
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Meditation – 4 hours |
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| The Philosophy of Yoga - Next Session: April 14 & 15, 2012 |
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The foundations of yoga philosophy - ancient texts including: Patanjali's Yoga Sutras - the eight limbs. |
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Ethics Yamas (restraints) |
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Niyamas (observances) |
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Ethics in yogic philosophy |
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Yogic lifestyle - yoga as a way of life |
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| Running Your Own Successful Practice - Next Session: May 5 & 6, 2012 |
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| Advancing Your Students Practice - 20 hours - Next Session: June 9 & 10, 2012 |
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