STRUCTURE

• Total Hours: 200 hours
• 20 hours each 3rd or 4th weekend each month, over 9 months
• Hybrid class structure with live Zoom lectures and in-person practicum classes.
• Saturdays and Sundays 9 AM – 7 PM

COST

• $330 +HST monthly autopay
• All Manuals & additional handouts Included. All manuals are part of East to west Yoga and Pilates curriculum

TRANSFERS

• This course is also open to Yoga teachers who started their training in another school and would like to complete it. Proof of previous courses taken is needed in order to transfer credits.

ADVANCED YOGA ANATOMY FOR TEACHERS

Please ensure that you have completed your pre requisite YES 1 course or equivalent before taking the following RYT 200 courses.

• Learn to assess alignment in your students during yoga practice.
• Understand muscle action  and cue bone alignment in Yogasana.
• Explore through yoga practice, using props  how movement principles act in the body
• Learn how to assess range of motion.

YOGA TEACHING METHODOLOGY I – Continuation of YES I 

• Learn postures in standing, balancing, kneeling, seated, reclining and prone backbend positions
• Review how to teach a Hatha Yoga class using a template for class planning
• Gain the opportunity to practice teach Hatha Yoga postures
• Learn the use and purpose of props  such as bolsters , straps walls etc in Yoga asana
• Discover how to release tension and increase capacity in a variety of yoga postures using props
• Basic Sanskrit for Yoga Teachers
• Explore the Sanskrit alphabet and pronunciation
• Learn the meaning of the names of yoga asanas
• Practice and memorize the asana names and pronunciation

PRANAYAMA

Path to Unlimited Energy

• Examine the Physiology of breathing
• Explore breath control in yoga
• Learn exercises to improve respiration
• Understand use and purpose of Pranayamas, bandhas, and mudras

YOGA TEACHING PRACTICUM (Sunday in person)

• Participate in Hatha Yoga classes based on posture family theory
• Review and break down class plans and sequences according to theory
• Learn to incorporate these same principles into Vinyasa class structure to foster practical teaching application

AYURVEDA AND NUTRITION (Sunday Online)

• Learn and understand the physiology of digestive and circulatory systems
• Explore the principles and applications of Ayurveda
• Understand healthful nutrition and mindfulness in eating

YOGA TEACHING METHODOLOGY 2  – Introduction and fundamentals of Vinyasa sequencing

• Learn posture families and how to use this concept when sequencing a Yoga class.
• Yoga Teaching Practicum (Sunday)
• In this course you will take two  Hatha Yoga classes based on posture family theory.
• You will review the class plan so that you are prepared to teach each of these classes as part of your Yoga teaching repetoire
• You will also discover how to incorporate the same principles into a Vinyasa class plan.
• Use of Voice and Language for Yoga Teachers (Sunday)
• Physiology of proper vocal production
• Discover how to communicate effectively too students
• Gain the ability to use positive language in cueing

RAJA YOGA – Taming the Mind for Inner Peace -Saturday online lecture via Zoom. RajaYoga is the branch of yoga that emphasizes settling the mind to stillness.

• Study brain, nervous and endocrine system physiology
• Understand basic psychology theory
• Learn to balance the nervous and endocrine systems: minimize the effects of psychological stress; create mental well-being with practice of Yoga concepts
• Explore the history and philosophy of Yoga
• Learn to practice various meditation methods to quiet internal thoughts and instil greater peace in the mind.

ADVANCING YOGA POSTURES / ASANAS Sunday- in person in studio

• Understand the various uses of breathing
• Learn the use of micro-movement, visualizations and introduction to affirmations/mantras
• Explore advanced postures and variations of postures
• Advance postures with props

MANTRA IN YOGA (Sunday)

• Discover mantras and use of affirmations to affect positive changes in life
• Enjoy the practice of kirtan or devotional chanting from the Bhakti Yoga tradition.
• Learn how to do Japa meditation using japa beads or hand counting method.

HATHA YOGA SEQUENCING

• Review the ‘Classical Hatha’ sequencing template and group practice 5 sample classes
• Analyse the template plan assessment and practice class planning group sessions that you will prepare to record separately
• Develop the ability to integrate anatomy-based physical themes
• Learn to use philosophical/poetic concepts or themes in Hatha and Vinyasa class sequencing

VINYASA YOGA SEQUENCING

• Understand the dimensions and flows of a Vinyasa Yoga class
• Learn Vinyasa Yoga sequencing
• Explore class designs, sequence and practice teaching

CHAKRA YOGA -Energy Healing for Total Health Saturday – In person

• Understand chakras and subtle body energy systems of the human system
• Experience and learn Inner healing and group healing practices
• Study the physiology of the immune system
• Learn Kriya Yoga or subtle energy meditation practices

BUSINESS OF YOGA -Putting Yoga into Business -Sunday live lecture via Zoom

• Discover how to tap into yoga consciousness in business practices.
• Develop the ability to set goals and manifest results.
• Learn marketing strategies and business skills for building a yoga teaching career and/or studio business.

IMPORTANCE OF YOGA /SADHANA or PERSONAL PRACTICE  Sunday- in person

• Explore the importance of a personal practice or sadhana
• Learn to create a practice that is right for you
• Discover how to support personal growth and development on the yogic path

YES 2

• Advancing Postures: and hands on corrections
• Final project due
• Final exam