Pay in Advance $3000

Classes will be held every other Saturday and Sunday afternoon from January to June and One Thursday Nights once a Week. Our in-class work will be supported by reading, writing, class attendance, observation, home practice, study and karma yoga.  Yoga is thousands of years old, it is an art form that is changing rapidly in the west, it is the responsibility of the yoga teacher to understand the history behind yoga. 8 limbs of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras (list and describe), History of Yoga: Classical & Modern; evolution over time, 3 Main nadis, mudras, and bandhas, importance of pranayama, importance of seated meditation, importance of restorative yoga poses, yoga lineages and how they evolved over time, teaching methodology, Building ones life as a yoga teacher. Students will be asked to respond, in a journal, to questions that arise from lectures and readings.  Students are responsible for understanding the following topics. Written, oral, and performance quizzes will be given periodically to assess student understanding.

The Principals of Shiva Shanti Yoga

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Asana-Postures: Alignment of Asana (safe teaching techniques), Theory and Practice of Yoga, Sequencing Classes, Vinyasa Krama (teaching classes to flow safely Teaching  Techniques (using props -blocks, belts and blankets), Teaching special populations (beginners, prenatal, etc., Standing Poses, Forward Bends, Backbends, Twists, Inversions and Standing Balances. Benefits and contraindications, Pronunciation of asanas in Sanskrit and English, Adjusting & Assisting Asana.

Introduction to Sanskrit.

Pranayama - (Yogic Breathing): Theory and Practice, The Basics of Teaching Pranayama: Complete Yogic Breath/Relaxing Breath, Ujjayi-Victorious Breath, Nadi Sodhana-Alternate Nostril Breathing.

Energitics of Yoga: Chakras, Vayus, Bandhas, Koshas, Gunas and Nadis.

Dhyana - Meditation: Overview and theory of meditation techniques, teaching meditation, yoga nidra (deep awareness). Yoga Philosophy and Lifestyle- Foundations of Yogic Thought: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, The Bhagavad Gita, Ethics of Teaching Yoga,Astha vakra Gita and an Introduction to the Vedas. Anatomy and Physiology: The anatomical structure and systems of the body, joints, muscles, bones, applying anatomy to asana, principles of teaching a safe anatomically correct class.

Teaching Methodology: teaching drills, practice teaching sessions with extensive feedback from training director, comprehensive lectures and discussions covering all aspects of teaching yoga 

Tuition: Deposit $500 to hold your spot in the program one month before program begins.