Teacher Training Outcomes Yoga Alliance requires all Registered Yoga Schools to spend hours on specific core competencies. Here’s what that looks like in our teacher training program.

Techniques, Training, Practice You’ll learn 80+ basic yoga postures and variations of the tradition with an emphasis on the vinyasa style of practicing.

Pranayama and You will learn breathing techniques, including energy regulation and how subtle energies influence your overall physiology. Learn how breathing is a whole body experience via the major systems: musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, and less-often emphasized fluid, facia, organs, and glandular systems of the body. Taking an embodied approach, we use basic human development and as models for class development. With an emphasis on experiential teaching, learn how to effectively guide students through their experience as a sensory exploration.

Meditation-We’ll discuss historical and foundational elements of and as understood through the 8 limbs of yoga and the yoga . We’ll explore how basic meditation techniques and modern approaches of mindfulness and neuroscience intersect. The Radiance Sutras translation of the Vijnana Bhairva will be our practice guide for meditation and .

Anatomy and Physiology Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics in yoga Utilizing an online anatomy course, gain the foundation for understanding anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics as it relates to yoga. We will take these concepts into the classroom for hands-on inquiry of how and why yoga postures feel the way they do in the body. Look closely at the anatomical principles that will help you feel postures from the inside out, visualizing muscles, bones, connective tissues and organs at work.

Yoga Humanities History How does this ancient practice continue to be relevant in today’s world? You will learn the basic timeline of yoga’s story with an emphasis on the Hatha period of yoga. We use major yogic texts and variations of The Yoga Sutras of , The , The and The to teach us the traditions of our lineage. Philosophy There will be plenty of opportunity to grow in your “love of wisdom” through guided self-reflection and exploration exercises. You will learn how to integrate the basic wisdom teachings into the way you practice, teach, speak, and live in the world.

Ethics Build integrity in your own practice and teaching by studying the guiding ethical principles of the core philosophies. Commit to the ethical considerations that arrive in today’s world. We will discuss accountability, self-reflection and how to increase equity and diversity in yoga.

Professional Essentials Teaching Methodology Learn how to safely and effectively create, sequence and teach entire classes. Experience how pace, cueing and language affect the overall experience of each class. Learn how to create a safe, welcoming environment and manage the varied group dynamics that show up for class.

Professional Development Learn about credentialing and certification through Yoga Alliance and how to develop your skills as you progress in teaching. Learn to teach within the boundaries of your expertise and honor a set code of conduct and ethical commitment to maintain the high standards of yoga. Learn about the business of yoga and how to effectively market your teaching and understand business elements such as liability, invoicing and economics of yoga

Practicum Feel confident in your teaching by practicing your skills under the guidance of a trusted teacher. Feel supported by mentorship and appretencing opportunities to hone your skills in class situations and begin teaching on your own.