Yoga Teacher Training

I have more awareness around my feelings, and more confidence in my ability to share my talents with others. "I am good enough." It will absolutely change my life. For the first time I feel I have a vision of what I would like to be and that I have the ability to get there.
- Joanne Mariutti

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The 200 Hour Program - Curriculum

The Curriculum includes the components required by Yoga Alliance for certification. In addition, this unique experiential course includes an in-depth personal development. We will journey through the classic 3-stages of a Kripalu practice ; 1-Attention to detail and alignment, 2- Wilful holding, and 3- Surrender. The course will challenge the student to honestly assess where they are in life (Stage 1), build awareness and intensity while holding (Stage 2), and finally surrender (Stage 3), surrender in to a flow, of postures and of life.

Philosophy

Includes an introduction to Yoga Philosophy, Kripalu Yoga, Patanjali's Eight Fold Path of Ashtanga Yoga, the Bhagavad Gita, Chakras, chanting and meditation.

Asanas

You will learn 30 introductory level postures in-depth including benefits and contraindications; Kripalu Press Point technology; a full range of warm-ups and adaptations to support a variety of yoga students including; athletes, prenatal, injuries, and more.

Pranayama

Students will learn four yoga foundational breathing practices and how to apply them to a yoga practice. We will also explore how the energy body relates to the breath, and why you would develop a deepening pranayama practice.

Anatomy and Physiology

The curriculum covers traditional Anatomy and Physiology including the skeletal and muscular systems. We will also look at the cardiovascular system, nervous system, digestion and elimination, and more. In addition we will explore the energy body, and how its non-physical components influence our physical body and well being.

Teaching Methodology

The teaching methodology covers: how to assist, leading stage 1 postures (wilful, eyes open focused practice), creating a centering, basic meditation techniques, cultivating spiritual maturity as a yoga teacher, sequencing, a Beginner's Series - Level 1, a Beginner's Series - Level 2, the principles of delivery, the philosophy of touch.

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