Week 1
Learn history of Yoga, and the styles which are practiced today.
How Ayurveda is related to Yoga, How meditation and pranayama can be foundation of every practice.
Study on Surya Namaskara and its benefits.
Daily Routine to follow
Week 2
Introduction to Ayurveda and doshas.
Learn what your individual dosha is and how to practice yoga for different doshas.
Deeper understanding on breathing and alignment in Namaskara.
3 movements of spine and poses associated with it.Learn variations for 7 Namaskara.
Benefits of early rising and morning practices.
Week 3
Introduction to Rajayoga meditation and our original essence
How to develop power from within
Learn basics of mantras and meditation on sounds of each mantras and its benefits.
Karma Philosophy and introduction to yoga sutras
Anatomy of spine, Standing poses and Balance
Week 4
How to Modify, Chair yoga
How to plan a creative class according personal needs
Pancha maha butha, dive deeper into Ayurvedic principles
Learn Seasonal changes and modification of diet and practice.
Week 5
Yoga sutras, ethics, 8 Limbs of Yoga
Introduction to Chakras, Difference between Eastern and western philosophy
Hamstrings and lower back
Benefits of eating hot and fresh food
Anatomy of Shoulders and pelvis, learn arches feet and palms
Week 6
Difference between western and eastern Yoga .
How emotions can affect our perception
Value of a teacher, Introduction to Bhagvath gita (Life Science)
Seated poses (Practice)
Week 7
Self study Homework and review on things learnt Q&A
Ayurvedic concept on Agni , how digestion works
Hip & Heart openers
Bhagvath Gita and chapters
Week 8
Indian Philosophy
Corporate setting Yoga, Difference in studios, clubs and Corporate setting yoga
Soul Powers and reasons for energy depletion
3 hours of Yoga Practice
Week 9
Learn 7 Different namaskara for each day of the week. How to bring about the energy of each planet into your everyday lifestyle.
Astrological explanation and Introduction to each planet
Benefits of pauses during practice
Essence of Shavasana
Week 10
Guide to Nithya Vidi, Ritu charya
Thoughts and how you can design your destiny
Pranayama and its benefits
Practice
Week 11
Learn time management for 60 mins and 75 mins class
Disscusion on Shruti-Sadhana
Yoga sutras
Ethics and Life style of a yogi
Week 12
Just straps and Blocks
Restorative Poses
Importance of Chanting and Mantras
Practice
Week 13
Core and Pelvis Anatomy, Twisting asanas
Use of Props for poses
Art of Cue-ing
Practice
Week 14
Practice
Private and Group setting
Explore Different classes in studios and clubs
Week 15
Injuries & modifications
Observing other teachers and Classes
Practical Test
Week 17
Practice and Theory
Discussions Q&A
Take home test
Week 18
Business of Yoga, How to promote and perks from YA
My experience
Submissions
(10 hours added extra for make up lessons)