YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

DURATION 1 year part-time (350+ hours)

PLACES AVAILABLE 12 places only

COURSE COMPONENTS

Lectures

Asana practice in class

Observing and assisting in class

Home study, reading

Assignments

Home practice

Assessments

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides the basis for a solid grounding in Yoga practice, teaching and theory. Over the year the modules taught will give you the knowledge to be able to

• Better understand your own body

• Gain a better understanding of posture and movement

• Teach general classes

• Develop your observation skills

• Adjust your students in postures safely and effectively

• Understand the principles behind modifying postures

• Create sequences for classes, courses and individual clients/students

• Teach 1 to 1’s

• Better understand your own mind according to Yogic Philosophy and Ayurvedic Philosophy.

• Establish a regular practice of asana, pranayama, mantra and meditation

• Understand common postural imbalances and how to correct them using yoga postures

• Understand and experience the link between the breath and the mind

• Determine your constitution through Ayurveda

• Influence your own health and state of mind through implementing lifestyle changes according to Ayurvedic principles.

ATTENDANCE

20 Saturday afternoons and 10 Sunday (all day) lectures spread out over the year (dates to be announced).

Postural Analysis & Re-balancing Course – 6 consecutive days

Asana Practice at the Shala at your preferred class time (60 hours minimum - 40 sessions).

Observing and assisting at the Shala at your preferred class times.