yoga - yuj
 union of individual consciousness  creating harmony between mind, body and inner being

ASANAS + POSES
Detail and breakdown of 80 poses, stretches and transitions.
Learn the benefits, contraindications, modifications and precise alignment of each pose. 
Learn how to move in and out of each pose safely using verbal cues and adjustments. 
Postural Adjustments, Variations and Enhancements * (deeper look at anatomy and physiology)
Hatha, Hot Yoga, and Vinyasa (Power)
Learn how to cue, instruct and create sequences uses the poses. 
Yoga Therapies (yoga for diabetes, asthma, arthritis, etc while weaving pressure points in the body for healing) * Yoga for Seniors,  Pregnancy, and Kids will be discussed​ .  

PRANAYAMA + BREATHING TECHNIQUES
Pranayama (yogic-breathing) is the study of breath control. Learn to teach 6 various pranayama breathing techniques with benefits of each and contradictions.  Learn techniques and enable students to experience body-mind integration and purification through yogic breathing. Sitali, Shakiri, Kapalbhatti  ​​, Bhramari Pranayama, Ojjayi, Nadi Shodana

MEDITATION + MANTRAS
Gain skills for centering yourself and your students. Create a safe space for fostering inward focus, guiding meditation, and cultivating deep relaxation (Savasana). Learn to teach a variety of meditation techniques to quiet the and focus the mind techniques to control the mind. 
Create beautiful guided meditations, understand the benefits and stages of of brain waves in meditative state. Incorporate affirmations and energy sounds
Mantras * Traditional Meditation Practices *

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Create engaging,  sequences for online and in-person teachings. Practice, learn and teach with refinement, excellence and confidence. Acquire the independence and creativity needed to teach a group and one on one classes and to design your own flows and sequences for your own practices. Learn how to cue each pose with confidence with precision, confidence and knowledge. 
We cover various styles of classed from relaxation, meditation to dynamic flows. Understand the principles of demonstrating, correcting verbally, identifying misalignments.  

YOGA HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY​
Gain a deeper personal relationship to yoga philosophy, with an emphasis on integrating Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita. Learn various traditional and scientific viewpoints in which this holistic life view is integrated for our healthy and perfect lifestyle.  Overview of Philosophical schools, Four paths of Yoga, Pancha Koshas *, Pancha Pranas *, Seven Chakras, Ashtanga Yoga – Eight limbs of yoga , Introduction to Nadis and its energies *, Introduction Granthis and its sounds *, Bandhas- (Energetic Locks *)Bhagavad Gita – Karma Yoga, Patanjali Yoga Sutras

YOGIC DIET + NUTRITION
Learn the benefits of a pure Yogic diet. How foods create energy and harmony within your body and mind. Understand which foods and foods encourage happiness and mental wellbeing. Learn how to create a Yogic meal incorporating whole, pure foods and aligned with holistic lifestyles.  How to infuse different spices, flavours and requirements in a pure sattvic diet. Learning which foods contain higher nutrient value, alkaline and acidity.

AYURVEDA
Ayurveda is a personalized approach to health, and knowing your mind-body type allows you to make optimal choices about diet, exercise, supplements, and all other aspects of your lifestyle. 
Learn the  Three basic energy bodies (Doshas)
Lifestyle recommendations based on individual constitutions and how yoga can influence this
Incorporate essential oils, gems, stone to play with balances in the body. *
Understanding the subtle effects of foods on your body. *
Weaving in the Koshas and Vayus as a part of the yogic lifestyle* ​

YOGIC ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY  
Focus on safety, joint movement, range of motion, and a functional understanding of skeletal, muscular systems and structures. Covering the basic anatomy and biomechanics of the human body.  Learn the energetic and physical effects of yoga, benefits and risks. Human anatomy and physiology, body planes, alignment and body systems. Fascia/muscle and skeletal are key focus areas.  Digestive system, Muscular System, Skeletal System (Spine only 200HR YTT)
Respiratory system *, Cardiovascular System *, Endocrine system *, Reproductive System *, Nervous System *, Integumentary System *, Excretory System *, Skeletal System (Full Body 300HR YTT)*

THE BUSINESS OF YOGA & MARKETING YOUR TRADE
Know next steps as a Certified Yoga Instructor. Join our Karma Yoga program to start teaching upon graduation.  Learn how to market, network and become a freelance teacher.  Learn how to grow your practice, market your trade,  registrations, insurance and compensations as a yoga teacher. Learn secrets to building your business and generating revenue as a new teacher. 

SHAT KRIYA *
Shat means (six) and kriya means ‘cleansing. Yogic kriyas remove the waste materials our internal organs to help purify the physical body and internal organs and thereby create harmony between the major pranic flows attaining physical and mental purification and balance.  (discussion only, demonstration and practice is done under supervision with in studio sessions) Kapalbathi, Jala Neti, Jala Dhouthi, Trataka, Vasti, Dhouti.