COURSE CONTENT & REQUIREMENTS ASHTANGA YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 200 Hours After the intensive 200 hours, three weeks, you will have gained experience that goes far beyond just teacher training. It is a life changing experience. After completion you ll have your own self practice & the knowledge, confidence, & skill to guide others on their journey of yoga & self-discovery.
This is a comprehensive immersion program for the beginner. It is a practical training programme designed to make you a safe & effective yoga teacher, for beginner students who want to become teachers or deepen their practice. You will also take the steps towards a yogic lifestyle with a deeper understanding of many dimensions of yoga. We follow the lineage of traditional Ashtanga Yoga as well as the modified routines for the modern yogi created by Larry Schultz OUR GOALS We have trained yoga practitioners from all corners of the globe since 2005 & seen how this beautiful practice has made it possible for many students to realize their dreams & transform their lives. Our mission is to provide a safe, inspiring and supportive environment in which people can grow and connect with their inner voice. Through the teaching & practicing of asanas, meditation, pranayama, group discussions & studying yoga philosophy, our students will deepen their understanding of the multidimensional facets of yoga & assimilate them into their contemporary lives All our Ashtanga Yoga Nicaragua Trainers are registered through the Yoga Alliance Organizations.
COURSE CONTENT Philosophy & History The History of Yoga Linage of Ashtanga Vinyasa 8 Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga Sutra of Patanjali Bhagavad Gita & Other Texts Asana Practice The Alignments & Benefits of Asanas from The Primary Series. Asanas in Sanskrit & English Standing & Seated Asanas Finishing Asanas Off Adjustment & Modification Anatomy & Physiology Integrated Anatomy Anatomy of the Spine Physiology of Breathing Biomechanics The Art of Teaching The Principles of Teaching Develop Your Teaching Philosophy Find Your Teaching Voice Weekly Sequencing Teaching Etiquettes & Responsibilities Marketing Yourself as a Teacher Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga The Victorious Breath Ujjaji Breathing Bandhas Locked Energy Drishti The Focus Prana Life Force Energy Vinyasa, Connecting Breath & Movement Bandhas Breath & Dristhi Jump Back Jump Through Creating a Flow in the Practice Inversions The Practice Building Your Self Practice Primary Series Modified Primary Series Minimum Daily Requirement Rocket Vinyasa Cleansing Practices Nauli Kriya Neti Kriya
PROGRAMME BREAKDOWN Seva Selfless Service 6 Hours Teaching, Assisting & Observing Classes 10 Hours Anatomy & Physiology 20 Hours Teaching Methodology 33 Hours Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics 36 Hours Techniques, Training & Practice 115 Hours Total 200 Hours (Inclusive of Home Study)
SAMPLE SCHEDULE 7:00-9:00 Self Practice Led class Pranayama Kriyas Meditation 9:00-10:00 Breakfast & Journaling 10:00 1:00 Asana Clinic 1:00-2:00 Lunch 2:00-3:00 Peace Hour 3:30-4:30 Theory 4:30-6:00 Rocket/Practice Teaching
REQUIREMENTS To obtain the certificate you will need to: 1. Teach a class. You will be assigned to teach a one-on-one beginner class. 2. Assist classes. You will be assigned to assist classes being taught by another instructors. You will be required to give physical adjustments and answer questions at the beginning and end of class. 3. Observe classes. You are required to attend classes taught by other teachers and observe their teaching style. 4. Complete written assignments. 5. Write a personal essay Your own experience of yoga. 6. Keep a journal practice log. 7. Statement of teaching philosophy. Compose a short statement of the principles which you intend to uphold as you teach the Ashtanga Yoga system. 8. Three short quizzes which include memorization of all of the Sanskrit names for the asanas. 9. Final written essay test. Students will be expected to: Be fully present and participate actively in the training. Building an everyday self practice. Practice teaching with other participants in the group. Complete all the written assignments. Complete the final written assignment. Demonstrate the ability to teach a complete Modified Primary Series for beginner students as a final exam. CERTIFICATION To be awarded a certificate students will need to successfully complete: Home assignments written quizzes final written & practice exam On completion of the requirements students will be given a Yoga Alliance Accredited Diploma with international standard.
STUDY MATERIAL The 20 day intensive program is divided into 4 modules, each with it s own clear goals. Every module is 5 days or 50 hours. The included workbook & manual follow four blocks & guides the yoga student step by step trough both informative text, practical & written assignments. The Manual covers the fundamental aspects of the Ashtanga Yoga Practice. The Workbook guides the students progressively through practical and written home assignments. In addition to the included learning material we recommend the extra literature to allow students to prepare for lectures & go deeper into each subject. RECOMMENDED LITERATURE FOR TRAINING Ashtanga Yoga Manual by David Swenson The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
CREDENTIALS Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK) Our training school has met the stringent requirements set by Yoga Alliance UK. Demonstrating that our courses are of the highest standard and that our graduates may use the title Registered Yoga Teacher RYT as a sign of quality training when they register themselves with Yoga Alliance UK. Yoga Alliance (US) Our schools provide adequate training to yoga teachers, enabling them to teach safely and competently. To register with YAUS and use the title and Registry Mark of Registered Yoga School (RYS ), yoga schools must submit their training syllabus for review and agree to maintain a curriculum that meets Yoga Alliance Standards. Yoga teachers who complete a RYS teacher training program are generally eligible to apply to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT ).