Virtual 200HR Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Training Intensive (1)

   PROGRAM CURRICULM

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HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY 

• Introduction to Yoga & Ayurveda
• The Four Vedas
• The Samkya Philosophy & Involution of Consciousness: The Journey from the Doshas to Samadhi
• The 4 Karmas: Balancing Laws of Cause and Effect - Sanchita, Prarabdha, Kriyamana and Agami 
• Ashtanga - The Eight Limbs of Yoga
• Ashtanga Hridayam - The Eight Limbs of Ayurveda
• The Yamas and Niyamas 
• The Six Branches of Yoga: Hatha, Raja, Bhakti, Jnana, Karma, Tantra
• The Bhagavad Gita & The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• Patanjalis Yoga Sutras
• The 5 Kleshas

​YOGA ASANA

• Principles of Warming Up & Centering 
• Warm Up Postures
• Over 32 Asanas including: Balancing Poses, Seated Poses, Standing Poses, Forward Folding Poses, Back Bending Poses, Lateral Extension Poses,Twisting Poses and Inversions
• Sun Salutation
• Principles of Vinyasa Yoga (Breathing, Bandha, & Dristhi)
• The Ayurvedic Approach to the Teaching and Practice of Yoga 
• Sequencing & Leading Yoga for Kapha Dosha
• Sequencing & Leading Yoga for Pitta Dosha
• Sequencing & Leading Yoga for Vata Dosha
• Sequencing & Leading Yoga group classes based on the seasons and the Doshas

​AYURVEDA

• Introduction to the Tri-Dosha Theory: Dosha Prakruti and Vikruti
• Introduction to the Tri-Guna Theory: Sattva, Rajas & Tamas
• Dinacharaya and Ritucharaya – Daily Routines 
• The Indriyas – The Senses, The Organs of Action and Cognition
• Leading and Sequencing group classes for the Dosha Prakruti​

PRANA & KRIYAS​

• Dirga Pranayama – The 3 Part Breath
• Brastrika, Brahmari, Ujjayi
• Nadi Shodhan, Kapalbhati, Agni Sara Dhauti 

 SUBTLE ANATOMY 

• The Three Bodies
• The Pancha Kosha Theory
• The Chakras, Kundalini, Ida & Pingala
• The Panch Pranas (see section on Prana)

​MANTRA & MUDRA

• Mantra to balance the Doshas
• Mudras to Balance the Elements, Vayus and the Doshas

​MEDITATION

• Balancing the Elements and Doshas with Meditation
• Mauna, the practice of silence
• Walking meditation, Sitting Meditation, Contemplation, Japa Mantra Meditation, Retrogression
• Nidra, Loving Kindness, Auto-genic practices, Visualization, Journeys, So Hum Meditation

​SUSTAINING ECOLOGY

Business, Marketing & Ethics

• The Industry: Opportunity, Challenges, Solutions
• Dharma & Ahimsa: How to establish and create a conscious business environment 
• Living Your Practice
• Establishing and Sustaining Relationships: Resources and conscious living
• Business Planning & Marketing

 PRACTICUM & FACILITATION SKILLS 

• Formal Practice Teaching
• Refining your Teaching: Languaging, Guiding, & Transitioning
• Assisting, Supporting, & Modifying Poses
• Sequencing, Transitioning, & Sustaining Postures
• How to Consult and Support
• Leading Private Sessions
• Theming & Cohesion
• Preparing for final practicum

**Students have a series of assignments to complete during each section including class observations, written assignments, and practicums *Final practicum will involve leading a holistic ayu-yoga class.