200-hr Interdisciplinary Yoga Teacher Training® Syllabus

Techniques 105 Hours

  • Interdisciplinary focus on familiar asanas and flows of different styles & traditions
  • Extended practice times
  • 36 Postures with hands-on assists for deepening awareness
  • 15 Flow Sequences
  • Varying asanas to access greater depth
  • 7 Pranayamas
  • Energetic effects of mantras & mudras
  • Modifications for varying fitness levels
  • Integrating 3 Bandhas into practice
  • Effects of 30 conditioning movements on asana practice
  • Incorporating 9 relaxations & 6 meditations into teaching
  • 300-Page Manual

Teaching Methodology 23 Hours

  • Methodology for creating experiential learning environments
  • Focus on design and delivery skills for various styles of classes
  • Precision and clarity in languaging
  • Sequencing flows for varying effects, fitness levels
  • Incorporating hands-on assists & modifications
  • Choreographing elements of timing, use of music and voice to create experiences
  • Designing for mixed level classses
  • Designing 8 Week Courses for Beg. & Int. Levels of Classes
  • Designing techniques classes in coordination with flow classes
  • Nurturing creativity in the learning process
  • How to teach new posture to beginners
  • Leading Vs. Teaching
  • Finding Personal Style in Content & Delivery
  • Assessing Individual Needs
  • Facilitating effective communications

Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology 22 Hours

  • Physiological and energetic effects of asanas, pranayama, meditation and relaxation
  • Benefits & Contraindications for all techniques
  • Effects of structural alignment on overall health
  • Postural Alignment from 5 Yoga Systems
  • Muscle Physiology
  • Physiology of stress
  • Avoiding common injuries in yogic practices
  • Using props and variations to individualize practices
  • Body-Mind Prana relationship

Philosophy, Psychology & Lifestyle 22 Hours

  • Philosophical foundations comparing 5 Yoga Systems
  • Body-Mind Prana Relationship
  • Principles of self-development in Western systems of Feldenkrais, Alexander & Somatics
  • Teaching as a spiritual practice
  • Psychology of Creativity in adult learning
  • Introduction to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
  • Unfolding Individuals thru the Teacher-Student Relationship
  • Yogic model of Self
  • Yamas and Niyamas as an ethical basis in teacher-student relationship
  • Psychology of Creativity in adult learning
  • Introduction to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
  • Unfolding Individuals thru the Teacher-Student Relationship

Practicum 17 Hours

  • 4 Mini-teaching modules
  • Design & teach two-60 minute classes in your style
  • Giving and receiving feedback
  • Design 8-session course in style of choice
  • Practice teaching exercises in small groups
  • Co-mentoring & self-evaluations

Professional Practices 11 Hours

  • Practicalities for marketing private and group Interdisciplinary classes
  • Yoga Alliance Registry
  • Insurance and Liabilities
  • Website listing on Nosara Yoga Institute registry
  • Continuing education & Building community
  • Membership in Teacher Organizations

 

 

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