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Yoga Teacher Training Course Content |
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The contents of the course will de divided up into the following areas:
Main body of study (approx 100 hrs of course)
• detailed technique classes
• practical teaching - applied adjustments & appletouch
• appleyoga class layout
• understanding sankalpa - setting a intention - understanding emboding the flow - use of body prayer
• learning applepods:lying, all fours, sun salute preps, sun salutes standing, floor, inversions & closing sequences
• sequences postures, vinyasa krama, peak pose - wave theory - using this to teach multi levels
• application of appleyoga's teaching layers
• class plans - teaching beginners up - shaping your flow to suit students
Anatomy (approx 22hrs)
• basic anatomy and the 4 systems
• functional anatomy
• learning anatomy through Yamuna's body rolling
Yoga and Energy (approx 11hrs)
• energtic anatomy - the energtic body
• chakra system & nadis
• vayus
• koshas
• gunas
Philosophy (approx 11hrs)
• philosophy
• the origins of yoga
• brief & clear outline of the 4 key yogic texts - Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• Radiant sutras - Lorin Roche's version
• Patanjalis yoga sutras
• 4 main paths in yoga - bhakti, raja, karma, jnana
Pranayama (approx 8hrs)
• pranayama & bandas
• importance of breath
• breath techniques - 3 part, full, uijai, kapala bhati, alternate breath with and without retention
• importance of retention
• mapping out the energetic framework within each technique
Meditation (approx 2hrs)
• finding a personal meditation practice
• steps to help
• techniques
Kirtan (approx 5.5hrs)
• kirtan & mantra
• kirtan explained
• mantra explained
Adjustments, Ethics and Business (approx 11.5hrs)
• clear & appropriate hands on adjustments
• clear & appropriate use of appletouch
• music intergration for classes explained
• teaching ethics & guide line
• business management skills
• where to start
• what to do
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