Course curriculum

  • 1

    The Seat of a Yoga Teacher

    • Roles and Responsibilities of a Yoga Teacher
  • 2

    Yogic Texts and Philosophies

    • What is the meaning of Yoga?

    • Ancient and Hatha Yoga Texts

    • The Ten Ethic Principles of Yoga

    • Essentials From The Four Chapters

    • The Five Important Forms of Yoga

    • Quiz 1
  • 3

    Systems of The Body

    • Muscular System

    • Muscle Regions and Interactions

    • Skeletal System

    • The Spine

    • The Nervous System

    • Respiratory System

    • What Makes Breathing Special?

    • Circulatory System

    • Lymphatic System

    • Endocrine System

    • Digestive System

    • Urinary System

    • Reproductive System

    • Quiz 2
  • 4

    Functional Anatomy

    • What is Functional Anatomy?

    • Terms of Position and Direction

    • Anatomical Terms of Movement

    • Myofascial Lines

    • Quiz 3
  • 5

    The Subtle Body

    • Energy Pathways of the Subtle Body

    • Chakras

    • Pancha Kosha - The 5 Sheaths

    • Pancha Vayu - The 5 Currents of Vital Energy

    • Quiz 4
  • 6

    Pranayama, Mudras, Bandhas and Shatkriyas

    • Prana, Pranayama and the Practice

    • Mudras Relevant to Pranayama

    • Bandhas - The 3 Energy Locks

    • Shatkriyas - The 6 Purification Techniques
  • 7

    Yogic Lifestyle, Diet and Ayurveda

    • Yogic Lifestyle and Diet

    • The 3 Gunas

    • Ayurveda

    • Characteristics of the 3 Doshas

    • Dietary Management for the 3 Doshas

    • Pancha Karma
  • 8

    Asana

    • Classifications of Yoga Postures and Their Benefits

    • Surya Namaskar

    • Surya Namaskar A & B Sequences

    • Yoga Postures for Beginners to Intermediates Level Students

    • Yoga Postures for Beginners to Improve Overall Strength and Flexibility

    • Using Props for Foundation Asanas

    • Quiz 5
  • 9

    Teaching Methodology

    • Leading a Class Effectively

    • OM

    • Mantras