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Teacher Training 500 Hour

500 Hour Yoga Alliance® Certification Program

3 life changing modules

Module 1: Art of Transmission

In this 9 day module we lay the groundwork for the other 2 modules.  Focus will be primarily asana based: energetics of asana, vinyasa krama (intelligent sequencing), correct and clear application of principles. Students will gain understanding, application and relevance of the deeper principles behind asana practice and teaching.

Topics include:

•Bio-energetics of asana and sequencing

•Pranayama, Meditations, Kriyas

•Introduction to mantra

•How to teach more challenging poses in the context of an all levels class;

•Correct application of pranayama and meditation

•Learning styles

•Teaching styles

•Classroom dynamics – how to transform any space into a sacred space

Module 1 Required Book List

  • Four Chapters on Freedom — Satyananda Saraswati 
  • Yoga for Transformation – Gary Kraftsow
  • Yoga for Wellness – Gary Kraftsow
  • Yoga Body– Judith Lasater

 

Suggested Additional Reading

  • Mastery – George Leonard
  • The Four Agreements - Don Miguel
  • Yoga for Your Type– David Frawley
  • Hatha Yoga Pradipika–Swami Muhktibodhananda 

 

Module 2:  Art of Transformation

In this 9 day module, we focus on Yoga as a way to transform our bodies and our lives. Students will focus on the more subtle aspects of Yoga practice and how to apply this knowledge to the classroom as well as their personal practice.
Topics include:

•Bandhas/Mudras/Agni

•Solar, Lunar, and Fire practices

•Advanced Pranayama, meditations and kriyas

•Doshas and subtle essences,

•Chakras, nadis, kundalini

•Koshas

•Gunas

•Compare and contrast Classical Yoga, Tantra, and Hatha Yoga

Module 2 Required Book List:

  • Tantra Unveiled – Pandit Rajmani Tigunait
  • Yoga and Ayurveda – David Frawley
  • At the Eleventh Hour–Pandit Rajmani Tigunait
  • Upanishads

Suggested additional reading:

  • Kundalini Tantra - Swami Satyananda Saraswati
  • Hatha Yoga Pradipika- Swami Mukhtibodhananda
  • Yoga for Your Type – David Frawley

Module 3:  Art of Transcendence

In this 9 day module we go to the heart of Sri Yoga. We learn to teach and apply the techniques. We learn to walk our talk and take our yoga off the mat in a practical way. Techniques include self-study, how to give effective private lessons, and the essence of personal practice. Students will lead satsang and/or kirtan. More advanced pranayama and meditation techniques will be introduced, and the experiential aspects are emphasized.

Topics include:

•“Off the page” sequencing

•Transformational fire practices

•Detoxification practices

•Yoga Nidra

•Incorporating cleansing practices (shat kriyas)

•How to teach privates, create and teach workshops

•Developing a personal practice outside of the classroom

•Ethics in the classroom

•Preventing burnout

•Creating your classroom dynamic and style

•Branding, marketing

Module 3 Required Book List:

  • Yoga Body – Judith Lasater
  • Yoga Nidra – Richard Miller
  • Path of Fire and Light Volume 2 – Swami Rama
  • Yoga for Wellness – Gary Kraftsow

Suggested Additional Reading:

  • Art and Fear–David Bayles
  • The Four Agreements–Don Miquel
  • The Silent Pulse–George Leonard