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YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

(Detailed information about each training-course is provided in the ‘Course Manual’ given to the Attendees, at the time of registration ! )

Yoga Teacher/ Therapy Training Courses (YTTC) are delivered broadly as per the standards of ‘Yoga Alliance (YA-USA)’, ‘World Yoga Alliance (WYA)’, ‘Yoga Australia’ and ‘International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)’.

This involves various Certifications at 50 Hr. (5-7 Days); 100 Hr. (10-15 Days), 200 Hr. (3-4 Weeks), 300 Hr. (5-6 Weeks) and 500 Hr. (2 Months) Level, as well as Diplomas at 3-6 months levels, in the areas of: 

(a). General-Yoga,

(b). Speciality-Yoga:

• Prenatal/ Postnatal-Yoga & Women Health,
• Children -Yoga & Adolescent Health
• Yoga-Therapy & Health Restoration.

(c). Continuous Education for Yoga Teachers/ Therapists (under Yoga-Alliance as YACEP, and under IAYT as APD-CE — Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Seniors/Chair Yoga, Restoratice Yoga &c.

Following are are the Educational Categories of Study & Practice

At least 70% of the training involves direct teaching from the registered Yoga-Teachers. Some training hours may go into ‘Supplemental Training’ which would include instruction in Acupressure, CPR and First Aid, Yoga Therapy etc. as and when relevant . 

(1). Techniques, Training and Practice: (~ 30%)

Topics include: asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation and other traditional yoga techniques. There ia a balanced mix between: (i). analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques, and (ii) guided practice of the techniques themselves.

(2). Teaching Methodology: (~6%)

Topics include:

• Communication skills, involving group dynamics, time management, and the establishment of priorities and boundaries)
• How to address the specific needs of individuals and special populations, to the degree possible in a group setting.
• Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting.
• Qualities of a teacher; Teaching styles.
• The student learning process.
• Business aspects of teaching yoga (including marketing and legal).

(3). Anatomy and Physiology: (~7%)

Topics include study of human Physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and Energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.) along with their applications to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc.).

(4). Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers: (12%)

Topics include:

• The study of yoga philosophies and traditional texts (Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Bhagavad Gita, &c. . . ).
• Yoga lifestyle, viz. the precept of non-violence (ahimsa), and the concepts of dharma and karma.
• Ethics for yoga teachers, such as those involving teacher – student relationships and community.
• Understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service and being of service to others through yoga (seva).

(5). Practicum: (8%) Hours

Topics include:

• Practice teaching, Receiving/giving feedback.
• Observing others teaching.
• Assisting and aligning students while someone else is teaching.

Remaining Contact Hours are Elective Hours:

This is to advance the education of trainees explcitly as per the Learning Objectives.
These hours fall into the normal content flow of the overall training entailing discussion, reports submitted by trainees on their experiences, related homework, projects, &c . . .

Non-Contact Hours as relevant to above 5 Educational Categories

These are the assigned part of the curriculum, e.g. Reading, audio/video or Internet resources that are integrated into the curriculum via reports, class discussions, presentations, tests, &c. .
Webinars on yoga-related topics; Written assignments on yoga-related topics; Group activities including directed discussion, technique practice or teaching practice; &c . . . . 

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English Translation
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