Category of Disciplines and Description:
1. Yoga Philosophy & Lifestyle (YP&L) - (42 hours)
– Covering the study of the Background of Yoga and Traditional Texts (Yoga Sutras of Patañjali, Samkhya Philosophy, Bhagvada Gita), Yoga Lifestyle (based of the 4 principles of Yogachara - Ahar, Achar, Vihar, Vichar) and includes Ethics for the Yoga Teacher.
2. Techniques: Training & Practice (T) - (102 hours)
Divided in:
- Analytical Training in how to teach and practice the techniques; and
- Guided Practice of the techniques themselves;
– Covering the learning of techniques, training and practice. Includes principles of instruction, demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting: asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, bandhas, mudras, mantras, and other traditional techniques. Conscious training in concentration and other practices which are conducive to Meditation are also covered here.
3. Teaching Methodology & Didactics (TM&D) - (26 hours)
– Covering the principles of Experiential Learning, Attitude Training (bhavas) along with Asanas & Conceptual Activities. Includes principles of instruction, teaching styles, use of teaching aids, motivation, the student’s process of learning and the qualities of a teacher.
4. Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) - (20 hours)
– Covering both the understanding of conventional anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and Yoga physiology (koshas, pranas, chakras, nadis, etc.)
5. Teaching Practice & Evaluation (TP&E) - (10 hours)
– Covering the Actual Teaching Practice and aspect of Public Speaking. Includes giving correct instructions and demonstrations, giving and receiving feedback, observing others teaching and assisting students while someone else is teaching.
– Written & Practical Examination
Total of 200 hours*
(*) Please note that your certificate will show that you have completed 200 hours of Formal Yoga Training which will make you eligible to register yourself as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200 hour level) with Yoga Alliance USA.
General Time Table
This is the time table of a 4 weeks program for your general information, which may change according to the discretion of the course coordination:
05:30 = Wake up time
06:30 = Guided Meditation (*)
07:00 = – Practice (Asanas/ Pranayamas)
08:30 = Breakfast
09:00 = Bath/ Laundry/ Rest
10:15 = Lecture (Traditional Texts/ Philosophy)
11:30 = Pranayamas/ Kriyas/ Karma Yoga (**)
12:30 = Lunch
13:30 = Guided Relaxation Session
14:00 = Lecture (Traditional Texts/ Philosophy)
15:00 = Tea Break
15:30 = Methodology/ Anatomy & Physiology
16:30 = Practice/ Teaching Practice
18:15 = Meditation/ Shanti Mantras
18:30 = Dinner
19:30 = Assignments/ Self-study / Group Sharing
21:30 = Lights Off/ Good Night
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* Meditation – Concious Training in Concentration through Breath Awareness
** Karma Yoga – Detached or Selfless work
Structural Analysis of Theory and Practice Classes:
Practice (1) – Consists of Techniques:
Training & Practicing (T) & Teaching Methodology (TM&D)
Practice (2) – Guided Relaxation Practice ONLY* (T)
Theory (1) – Consists of Yoga Philosophy & Lifestyle (YP&L)
Group Dynamics (1) – May consist of (YP&L) or (TM&D)
Theory (2) – May consist of (YP&L) or (TM&D)
Theory (3) – May consist of (YP&L) or Anatomy & Physiology (A&P)
Practice/Teaching (1) – May consist of (T) or Teaching Practice & Evaluation (TP&E)
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