• Introduction to Shatkarmas

1. Jala Neti
2. Sutra Neti
3. Dhauti (Vamana)
4. Nauli
5. Kapalabhati
6. Aganisara
7. Trataka

• Recitations

1. Pranava Japa
2. Svasti Mantra

1. Introduction to Pranayama
2. Breath awareness
3. Breath correction
4. Breathing practices
5. Three phases of breathing
6. Purak kumbhak and Rechaka
7. Styles of Pranayama
8. Practices of 6 traditional hatha kumbhakas
9. Surya bhedana, ujjayi,shitkari ,sitali,bhastrika bhramari, plavini murcha.
10. Rules to be observed for Pranayama sadhana

1. Preparation to meditation
2. Meditative posture
3. Breath and body awareness
4. Cyclic meditation
5. Mind sound resonance technique
6. Nadanusandhan
7. Tattva sadhana
8. Chakra cleansing
9. Chakra meditation
10.Purification of Nadis
11.Naad meditation

1. Introduction to Ashtanga
2. Preparation to the Ashtanga
3. Sun Salutation A
4. Sun Salutation B
5. Standing sequence
6. Sitting sequence
7. Finishing Sequence

1. Introduction to Indian Philosophy
2. Origin of yoga , the meaning of yoga, history of yoga
3. Schools of Yoga
4. Different yoga styles
5. Introduction to Yoga Darshan
6. Concept of Yoga according to Patanjali
7. Concept of God in Yoga Philosophy
8. Definitions of yoga according to ancient yogic text
9. Selected verses and explanations from different yogic texts
10. Divisions of yoga
11.Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali
12. Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi
13. Hatha Yoga limbs, asana, pranayama, bandha, mudra
14.Kundalini Yoga(chakras, nadis,)
15. Kriya yoga (A way to overcome inborn afflictions)
16.Prana , panch prana , nadis

1. Introduction of Anatomy
2. Introduction to structural anatomy
3. System of the human body and yogic effects
4. Skeletal system
5. Muscular system
6. Digestive system
7. Respiratory system
8. Cardiovascular system
9. Nervous system
10. Common ailments related to a different system and their yogic management
11. Integrated approach to yoga therapy
12. Yoga for healthy living

Teaching Methodology and Practice

Class Observation: You will observe a Class given by one of our experienced yoga teachers as an inspiration for the class that you will then prepare.

Teaching Methodology: This class will give you the necessary building blocks to devise your own yoga class. Learn how to motivate your students by teaching inclusively to the range of abilities that you may be faced with.

Peer Teaching: These sessions allow you to practice your teaching skills and get constructive feedback from both your Senior Teachers and your peers on your progress.

Adjustment: Learn how to help your students get deeper into a posture through adjustment.
• Studying the yoga lifestyle and the ethics of a yoga teacher
• Studying the attitude and presence of the teacher
• The seat of yoga teacher/teaching as service/why we teach/creating a sacred space
• Ethical guidelines for the student-teacher relationship

Creating a class/Sequencing/General teaching points:
• Elements of great teaching.
• Classroom organization and set up.
• Creating a class plan.
• Teaching progressively focusing on alignment principles.
• The basic principles of sequencing.

Hatha Yoga Asanas:

1. Parshvava Chakrasana – Sidebending Pose
2. Tadasan A & B – Palm Tree Pose A & B
3. Vrikshasan – Tree Pose
4. Utkatasan – Chair Pose
5. Trikonasan – Triangle Pose
6. Padahastasan – Hands to Feet Pose
7. Garudhasan – Eagle Pose
8. Natarajasan – Shiva Dancing Pose
9. Shirsha Padangushthasan – Head to Big Toe Pose
10. Parivatrita Trikonasan – Reverse Triangle Pose
11. Uttanpadasan – Raising Feet Pose
12. Ardha Pavanmuktasan – Half Gas Release Pose
13. Pavanmuktasan – Gas Release Pose
14. Viprit Karani
15. Kandhrasan – Shoulder Pose
16. Setubandhasan – Bridge Pose
17. Matsyasan A – Fish Pose A
18. Naukasan – Boat Pose
19. Sarvangasan – Shoulder Stand
20. Matsyasan B – Fish Pose B
21. Salabhasan – Locust Pose
22. Viprit Naukasan – Inverted Boat Pose
23. Bhujangasan – Cobra Pose
24. Dhanurasan – Bow Pose
25. Vakrasan – Twisting Pose
26. Janushirasan – Nose to Knee Pose
27. Vajrasan – Strong/Thunderbolt Pose
28. Mandukasan – Frog Pose
29. Uttan Mandukasan – Raising Frog Pose
30. Supta Mandukasan – Sleeping Frog Pose
31. Ushtrasan – Camel Pose
32. Yoga Mudra A
33. Vadha Gomukhasan – Bound Cow Face Pose
34. Supta Vajrasan – Sleeping Thunderbolt Pose
35. Paschimottasan – Seated Forward Bend
36. Simhasan – Lion Pose
37. Ardhmatsyendrasan – Half Fish Lord Pose
38. Shirshasan – Head Stand Pose
39. Ardha Chandrasan – Half Moon Pose
40. Majariasana – Cat and Cow Pose
41. Uthitha Parsvakonasan – Extended Side Angle
42. Parshvaottanasana – Intense Side Stretch
43. Halasana – Plow Pose
44. Chakrasana – Wheel Pose
45. Karnpidhasan – Knee to Ear

Standing Poses:

• Tadasana standing
• Vrksasana standing
• Urdhva Hastasana standing
• Urdhva Baddhaguliyasana  standing
• Paschima Namaskar standing
• Utkatasana standing
• Virabhadrasana 1 standing
• Utthita Trikonasana standing
• Utthita Parsvakonasana standing
• Ardha Chandrasana standing
• Virabhadrasana 2 standing
• Virabhadrasana 3 standing

Standing Twisting Poses:

• Parivrtta Trikonasana standing-twist
• Parivrtta Parsvakonasana standing-twist
• Standing forward ext Poses
• Uttanasana forward ext-standing
• Padangusthasana forward ext-standing
• Padahastasana forward ext-standing
• Prasarita Padottanasana forward ext-standing
• Parshvottanasana forward ext-standing

Seated Poses:

• Dandasana seated
• Ekapada Rajakapotasana seated
• Baddha Konasana seated
• Upavista Konasana seated
• Ubhaya Padangusthasana seated
• Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana seated
• Baddha Padmasana seated
• Yoga Mudra Padmasana seated

Seated forward bend Poses

• Paschimottanasana seated-forward ext
• Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana seated-forward ext
• Trianga Mukha Eka Pada Paschimottanasana seated-forward ext
• Janu Shirshasana seated-forward ext
• Malasana 1 seated-forward ext
• Malasana 2 seated-forward ext

Seated twisting Poses:

• Marichyasana 1 seated-twist
• Marichyasana 3 seated-twist
• Bharadvajasana 1 seated-twist
• Bharadvajasana 2 seated-twist

Backbend Poses

• Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana Backbend
• Ustrasana backbend
• Purvottanasana backbend
• Sethu Bandha, Sarvangasana backbend
• Urdhva Dhanurasana backbend
• Salabhasana backbend

Inversion Poses:

• Adho Mukha Shvanasana inversion
• Supta Konasana inversion
• Salamba Sarvangasana inversion
• Halasana inversion
• Karnapidasana inversion
• Eka Pada Sirsasana inversion
• Parsvaika Sirshasana inversion
• Urdhva Dandasana inversion

Supine Poses

• Supta Hasta Padangusthasana A supine
• Supta Hasta Padangusthasana B supine
• Navasana abdominal

Arm Balance Poses

• Adho Mukha Vrksasana arm balance
• Bakasana arm balance
• Pincha Mayurasana arm balance
• Bhujapidasana arm balance
• Kukkutasana arm balance
• Tolasana arm balance

Restorative Poses:

• Supta Virasana restorative
• Supta Baddhakonasana restorative
• Shavasana restorative

1. Symptoms of a good teacher
2. Demonstration
3. Proper alignment
4. Clear instruction
5. Individual care of each student

Each student’s social behaviour is of great importance. Students will be assessed on their behaviour and these behavioral observations will be considered in their Yoga Teacher Training certificate. Prayer has its own significance and it is desirable that students take part in it with full appreciation.