Our Mission Our certified teacher-training program will teach the profound wisdom of
Hatha Yoga, creating a solid and well-rounded foundation in the art of
teaching yoga. Through the graceful flow of the yoga asanas we will teach
students how to create a yoga class that will be both challenging and
invigorating. Our training will focus on the finer points of alignment that
will assist in our students ability to understand individual bodies and how
to teach with great technical skills. We are committed to providing each
student with the necessary tools to teach with compassion, integrity and
knowledge while honoring their own internal wisdom, and authentic voice.
Each student will leave with confidence that they are ready to teach yoga to
all students regardless of age, physical fitness, or injuries.
Theory and Practice of Yoga This foundational training will emphasize deepening the students’ personal asana practice, which we believe to be the greatest source for creative teaching. In addition to a strong asana practice there will be a comprehensive study of the techniques and mechanics of fundamental yoga postures, while providing the tools necessary to teach yoga to others. To facilitate a more scientific understanding of the body, the training will include the study of functional anatomy and physiology. The training will also give developing teachers a balanced understanding of yoga by moving beyond the physical with the study of Vippasana meditation, (encouraging students to develop a daily meditation practice at home), a deep understanding of Pranayama, and an exploration of the Chakras, Naulis, Kriyas, Dristhi and Bandhas.
Asanas Names (Sanskrit and English)
Standing, seated, and finishing asanas and other flow sequences with a detailed breakdown of the poses.
Practice and health benefits of the asanas.
Alignment principles
Modifications for injuries
Vinyasa Yoga System
Practicing and teaching the sequences:
Level 1 Syllabus
Modified Level 1 Syllabus
Dynamic Yoga Sequence - Vinyasa Yoga
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomical groupings: feet, legs, pelvis, spine and shoulder girdle
Physiology of inversions, breathing and the nervous system.
Pranayama
Ujjayi Pranayama - theory and practice.
Working with breath in flowing sequences.
Suryanamaskara A and B - theory and practice.
Meditation
Technique and Practice of Vipassana Meditation
Chakras / Naulis / Bandhas / Dristhi / Kriyas
Chakras - name, location, importance
Naulis - theory and practice
Bandhas - names, location, practice
Dristhi - location and practice
Kriyas - description and practice
Special Yoga Classes
Pre-Natal Yoga
Restorative Yoga
Yoga Philosophy
Over 2,000 years ago the sage Patanjali described the process of Yoga as a way to reach higher consciousness and peace in his writings known as The Yoga Sutras. These sutras (written as aphorisms) help to deepen the awareness of our relationship with ourselves, with others, and with our environment.
We will cover the following historical texts and yoga masters:
The Yoga Sutras- Patanjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
T. Krishnamachayra
Pattabhi Jois
BKS Iyengar
John Friend
Theory and Practice of Teaching
The art of teaching requires a great level of sensitivity, compassion and practice. A teacher must encourage and inspire, being sensitive to both the needs of individuals as well as those of the group. The practical and subtle aspects involved in teaching will include:
How to be an effective teacher
Use of voice, detailed instruction, body language, touch
The art and science of flowing through sequences
Learning how to see and understand bodies
The purpose and use of props
Hands on adjustments
Practice teaching
Teacher observation
Certification
On completion of our training the student will receive a Kaya Yoga Studio Certificate and will have met all of the 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certificate requirements. They may also be considered for a teaching position at the Kaya Yoga Studio. Graduates of the program will have the opportunity to grow into teachers with wide ranging careers that include teaching classes, workshops and retreats or even opening their own yoga studio.
Training Cost:
Tuition $ 2300
Retreat $ 300
Total $ 2600
Minimum Student Enrollment: 8
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