100-hr Advanced Interdisciplinary Yoga Teacher
Training® Syllabus

Techniques 50 hours

  • Interdisciplinary focus on familiar asanas and flows of different styles & traditions
  • Extended practice times
  • Varying asanas to access greater depth
  • Energetic effects of bija mantras & mudras
  • Modifications for varying fitness levels
  • Hands-on assists for deepening awareness
  • Integrating Bandhas into practice
  • Effects of conditioning on asana practice
  • Incorporating relaxation & meditation into practice

Teaching Methodology 12 hours

  • Creating an experiential learning environment that nurtures the spirit of personal inquiry
  • Emphasis on designing yoga experiences that address the multi dimensional self
  • Incorporating hands-on assists& modifidcations
  • Choreographing elements of timing, use of music and voice to create experiences
  • Designing for mixed level classes in various styles
  • Designing techniques classes in coordination with flow classes
  • Nurturing creativity in the learning process

Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology 12 hours

  • Physiological and energetic effects of asanas, pranayama, meditation and relaxation
  • Physiology of stress
  • Avoiding common injuries in yogic practices
  • Using props and variations to individualize practices

Philosophy, Psychology & Lifestyle 12 hours

  • Comparison of 4 interpretations of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
  • Refining distinctions of roles of teacher, spiritual guide and mentor in the teacher-student relationship
  • Yogic model of Self
  • Yamas and Niyamas as an ethical basis in teacher-student relationship

Practicum 15 hours

  • 4 Mini-teaching modules
  • Teach a 90 minute class to whole group
  • Giving and receiving feedback
  • Design 8-session course in style of choice

Professional Practices 5 hours

  • Practicalities for marketing private and group Interdisciplinary classes
  • Yoga Alliance Registry
  • Insurance and Liabilities
  • Website listing on Nosara Yoga Institute registry
  • Continuing education

500-hour Professional Level Certification

This advanced training can be combined with the following to attain the 500-hr Yoga Alliance-approved professional level certification offered by Nosara Yoga Institute:

  • 200-hr Interdisciplinary Yoga Teacher Training®
  • 100-hr Pranassage Practitioner Training®
  • 50-hr Electives
  • 50-hr Professional project
  • 100 hours of teaching

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