Unit 1 Underlying the Principles of Yoga - 50 hours Aims and origin of YogaAncient Yoga textsThe eight limbs of YogaThe four paths of YogaPranaChakras (what they are and what they store)KleshasMantraKriyasMudrasBhandhasStyles of modern YogaBenefits of YogaUnderstanding teaching skillsRoles & responsibility
Unit 2 Anatomy & Physiology - 30 hours Skeletal systemCirculatory systemMuscular systemRespiratory systemNervous systemEndocrine systemEffects of Yoga
Unit 3 Planning a series of Yoga sessions - 40 hours AsanasIntroducing breath awarenessIntroducing pranaIntroducing pranayamaTeaching relaxationIntroducing concentration and meditationTeaching meditation
Unit 4 Health & Safety - 10 hours Prohibited conditionsContraindicationsThe screening processInformation for participants/students on the matCollecting client informationHealth & safety aspects of teaching
Unit 5 Teaching a Yoga session - 50 hours Components of a Yoga sessionOther aspects of a Yoga sessionPlanning a series of Yoga sessionsHelping participants/students to improveModifications & adoptionsTeaching checklistPersonal practiceArt of adjustmentsSetting up a Yoga class/advertisementSelf evaluation & self reflection
This brings the total of 180 contact hours with the students. There will be homework/self study as additional hours.
