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

ASANAS + POSES

• Detail and breakdown of over 75 Key poses
• Stretches and Transitions
• Principles of Alignment 
• Benefits and Contraindications of each pose
• Alignment and Modifications 
• ​Injury Considerations
• Teaching Cues Verbally and Through Demonstration
• What to Look For When Teaching
• Hatha, and Vinyasa (Power)
• Learn 4 Styles of Sun Salutations, Hatha, Vinaysa, Power Yoga YIN and Cardio Flow
• Yoga Lingo, Metaphoric Cues, Key Words and Phrases
• Therapies of Yoga *
• Yoga for diabetes, asthma, arthritis*
• Chair Yoga for Seniors*

YOGA ENERGETICS 

• Seven Chakras
• Energetic Nadis
• Granthis and Bhandas
• Pancha Koshas *
• Pancha Pranas *

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YOGIC ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY  

• Framework of The Spine
• Muscles and Nerves
• Digestive System
• Muscular System
• Digestive System

• Breath & Bandhas
• Basic Bodily Systems
• Respiratory system *
• Cardiovascular System *
• Endocrine system *
• Reproductive System **
• Nervous System **
• Integumentary System **
• Excretory System **
• Skeletal System (*300HR YTT)(**In Some Modules)

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. 
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MEDITATION + MANTRAS

• Anatomy of Meditation
• Understand the True Meaning of Meditation
• Differences Between Mindfulness and Meditation
• Benefits on Mental Health and and Meditation
• Develop Skills for Centering Students
• Explore Traditional Mantras 
• Learn Different Styles of Traditional and Modern Meditation*

Different Types of Meditation to Explore Together

• Guided Meditation 
• Vipassana 
• Chakra 
• Yoga-Nidra
• Mantra Meditations
• Walking Meditation *
• Third Eye Meditation *

PRANAYAMA + BREATHING TECHNIQUES
Pranayama (yogic-breathing) is the study of breath control.

• Techniques Enabling Students to Experience Body-Mind Integration
  
• Different Purification through yogic breathing. 
  
• Learn 3 - 5 Key Breathing Techniques
• Sitali, Shitakari, Kapalbhatti, Bhramari, Ojjayi, Nadi Shodana, Sama Vritti, Anuloma Viloma *

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Understand the principles of demonstrating, correcting verbally, identifying misalignments. 

• Design Classes Using Framework of Sequencing Principles
• Assists and Correcting Safely
• Observations, Adjust Verbally 
• Teaching Principles with Different Styles of Yoga
• Create Opening and Closing Scripts 
• Instruct Students How to Move in and Out of Poses Safely 
• Safe Class Structure
• Building Class Themes
• Learn to Cue with Refinement
• Leave with 6 ready to teach sequences​

YOGA HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY

• Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
• The Yoga Sutras
• Bhagavad Gita
• 8 Limbs of Yoga
• Four Paths of Yoga

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* ​

THE BUSINESS OF YOGA & MARKETING YOUR TRADE

• Next Steps as a Yoga Instructor
  
• Qualities of a Great Yoga Teacher
• Discover Your Teaching Style and Voice
• Where to Register Upon Graduation
• What You Need to Know After Completing Your YTT
• Registering with Yoga Teachers Association as a Karma Yoga Teacher
• Pay Expectations
• Creating a Yoga Resume 
• Building Your Portfolio

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.