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Surya Yoga Centre 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training Instructor, Sylvia Nofsinger, E-RYT 500, Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Living in Yoga Teacher Training Full Immersion Program $1,800 200 Hours of Training: 30 hours Philosophy & Ethics 30 hours Anatomy & Physiology of the Physical and Energetic body 100 hours Techniques, Training & Practice 30 hours Teaching Methodology 10 hours Practicum Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle and Ethics 30 hours total Raja Yoga/ Philosophy Description Introduction to Patanjali, The Yoga Sutras, Yoga's arrival in the
west. Learning Objectives Learn the origin of yoga, legends and the Indus
Valley civilization, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the introduction of yoga
to the west.
Introduction to Yoga Sutras Sutras Book 1: 1-16,
22-27, 29, 30, 32, 33, 39-41; Book 2: 1-5, 29, 30, 32, 33, 35, 46. Introduction
to history of modern yoga including: Krishnamacharya, Indra Devi, K. Pattabhi Jois, B.K.S. Iyengar, Sri Swami Sivananda, Sri
Swami Satchidananda, Dharma Mittra, Jivamukti. Yoga Philosophy Paths of Yoga Description Paths of yoga: bhakti, raja, jnana and karma. Ethics of the yoga profession Description Practicing Yama/ Niyama and living one's Dharma. Seva and Karma
yoga assignment. Learning Objectives Student's will choose one yama/niyama and follow it for 24 hours to their best ability. Class
discussion on living the yama/niyama and following one's dharma. Class
karma yoga assignment. Learning to abide to the teachings of
yoga in daily living 24/7. Yoga on and off the mat Description Yoga on and off the mat. How yoga practice on the mat reflects
daily living and visa versa. Learning Objectives Students will learn to identify how habits and
personality traits show up on the mat as well as in daily living. Students will learn to incorporate
the yama, niyama in class and daily living. Anatomy & Physiology 25 hours total Anatomy- The skeleton and its bony landmarks Description Anatomy of the skeleton and identification of
prominent bony landmarks used in yoga alignment. Learning Objectives Learn the anatomy of the skeleton and identify
key bony landmarks used in alignment of the yoga asanas. Identify differences in male/female skeletons,
children and adults. Anatomy, Physiology & Kinesiology Muscles Description Muscles of the trunk, extremities, vocal cords,
eye, pelvic floor, rotator cuff, muscles of respiration and core, organs,
nervous system and
digestive tract. Learning Objectives Students will learn anatomy of muscles of the
trunk, extremities, vocal cords, eye, pelvic floor, rotator cuff and core and
how these muscles are used
in the asanas in dynamic and static poses for aspects of strengthening and
flexibility. Students will learn the anatomy of the respiratory system, intro to the neuroendocrine system and digestive tract and
the associated glands and organs. Students will learn the benefits of the asanas for these systems. Anatomy/ kinesiology of joints Description Anatomy/kinesiology of joints. Range of motion differences in
individuals and stability of the joints. Learning Objectives Students will learn about key joints in the
spine and extremities and how joints accommodate different ranges of
motion in different individuals. Anatomy of the energetic body Description Nadis, chakras, koshas and doshas. Learning Objectives Students will learn the primary chakras and nadis. Intro to the
koshas and doshas. Techniques, Training and Practice 100 hours total Hatha Yoga Level I class Description Hatha I yoga class and meditation instructed by lead trainer.
Learning Objectives Learn how to practice a hatha I yoga class
including: chants, netra vyayamam, surya namaskara, asana, yoga nidra,
pranayama and meditation. Guided meditation and pranayama Description Guided meditation and pranayama. Silent meditation, Sanskrit
chants and pranayama: kapalabhati, nadi suddhi, deergha svasam. Learning
Objectives Students learn tools for silent meditation and to
practice pranayama: deergha svasam, kapalabhati, nadi suddhi. Yoga nidra class Description Yoga nidra class instructed by lead trainer. Learning Objectives Learn to practice yoga nidra guided relaxation. Hatha theory: Asana & neutral spine, standing, supine, prone,
sidelying Description Hatha theory: asana and neutral spine. Learning Objectives Learn the technique, alignment and practice of tadasana,
dandasana, savasana, advasana, table and reclining Buddha pose. Find neutral
spine in standing, supine, prone, quadruped and side-lying. Hatha Theory forward bends Description Hatha theory foward bends technique and alignment. Learning Objectives Learn technique and alignment of forward bends:
janusirsasana, paschimottanasana, uttanasana, ardha uttanasana, supta padangusthasana. Hatha theory backbends Description Hatha theory backbends alignment and technique. Learning Objectives Learn the technique and alignment of the
backbends: bhujangasana, ardha salabhasana, salabhasana, ardha dhanurasana,
dhanurasana, utthita dhanurasana,
purva navasana, urdhva mukha svanasana Hatha Theory Surya Namaskara Description Technique and alignment for Surya Namaskara in 12
positions with basic level variations. Hatha theory inversions Students will learn the proper execution of inversions, their
contraindications and how to instruct them. Students will learn how to practice
and teach alignment and technique for the asanas: setu bandha sarvangasana(backbend inversion), sarvangasana, leg lifts, viparita
karani, dolphin, adho mukha svanaasana, puppy dog, prep for headstand. Hatha theory twists Description Technique and alignment of twists in standing, seated, supine
poses. Students will learn to practice and instruct the
asanas: ardha matsyendrasana, supta matsyendrasana. Hatha Theory Kriyas Description Instruction of the kriyas and their significance
to the energetic and physical bodies. Neti, dhauti, nauli, kapalabhati, trataka. Hatha Theory Pranayama Description Hatha Theory Pranayama, deergha svasam,
kapalabhati, nadi suddhi, bhramari, sitali, ujjayi, breath retention and
bandhas. Learning Objectives Students will learn how to practice and teach
pranayama: deergha svasam, kapalabhati, nadi suddhi, bhramari, sitali, ujjayi. Students will learn to count the breath beginning
with a 1:1 ratio then 1:3 and eventually 10:20
inhalation to exhalation count. Breath retention and bandhas. Hatha Theory mantras Description Students will learn the following mantras to use in teaching and
for their own practice: Hatha Theory mantras: Om, Om Shanti, Hari Om, Maha
Mrithunjaya, Gayatri, Surya Gayatri, Lookah samastah suhkino bhavantu,
sarvesam svastir bhavatu. Hatha theory meditation Description Hatha theory meditation. Students will learn dharna tools, silent
meditation, walking meditation, Tratak, japa. Students will
develop a solid meditation practice and be able to lead a meditation. Hatha theory standing poses Description Hatha theory standing poses: virabhadrasana I, II, vrksasana,
natarajasana, trikonasana. Students will learn technique and alignment and how to instruct. Hatha Theory floor poses Description Instruction of floor asanas: gomukaasana,
malasana, pavanamuktaasana, simhaasana, badraasana, balaasana, sukhaasana,
vajraasana Hatha Theory Core Optional Poses Description Abdominal/core optional asana: navasana, kakasana, ustrasana,
utkatasana Hatha Theory Mudras and Bandhas Description Students will learn to practice and instruct
mudras and bandhas including: chin mudra, Visnu mudra, anjali mudra, yoga
mudra, Ganesha mudra. Teaching Methodology 35 hours total Surya Namaskara for special populations Description Students will learn how to teach modifications
for special populations for the Surya Namaskara practice and how to cue the
class using verbal,
visual and tactile aid. Special populations and inversions Description Students will contraindications for inversions
and how to instruct modifications and offer propping for special populations. Students will learn about pregnancy, injuries
of the spine and shoulder and alternative poses and
propping. Special populations modifications for forward bends Description Modifications for forward bends in special populations. Spine /disc injury, osteoporosis, pregnancy, limited flexibility
and propping or alternative positions. Students will learn about contraindications for
forward bends and modifications to use for special populations. Students will learn how to
teach alternate poses and offer propping to students with Spine /disc injury,
osteoporosis, pregnancy and limited flexibility. Special populations and backbends Description Modifications and propping for backbends with injuries, pregnancy
and the elderly. Learning Objectives Students will learn about contraindications for backbends and how to provide alternate poses and Modifications/propping for
students with injuries, pregnancy and the elderly. How to instruct and demonstrate using cues Description How to instruct and demonstrate using verbal,
visual, auditory and kinesthetic approaches and cues. Time management and Prioritizing Description Time management and prioritizing class content. Students will
learn how to teach 45 min, 1 hour and up to 1.5 hr
class strategizing timing and covering essential components. Business 101 for the yoga teacher Description Business 101 for the yoga teacher. Marketing, insurance,
credentials, pay, volunteering. Students will create one promotional ad, business card, flyer or internet site for his/her
business. Designing a balanced class using counterposes Description Designing a balanced class using counterposes. Warm up poses and
cool down. Timing and placement of poses. Mantras for meditation, Kirtan and daily living Description How to direct the mantra through the energetic body
during meditation practice. Kirtan style of chants. Yoga in different settings, feng shui practice Description Yoga in different settings, feng shui practice. Proper positioning
of the altar, yoga mats and students.
Cueing during class instruction to position students in correct
directions. Leading a guided relaxation, through the koshas Description Leading a guided relaxation, through the koshas. Students will
learn cues to guide the awareness through the koshas and how to bring awareness
through the body, breath and mind to the true self.
Students will learn appropriate cues both verbal,
musical and energetic to promote relaxation during guided imagery and
visualization. Yogic diet, fasting practice Description Yogic diet, fasting practice. Philosophy of diet and the
vegetarian. Learning Objectives Students will learn the principles of ahimsa and
the vegetarian diet, fasting practices and pranic exchange. Prana and harmonic flow, Mudras and
Bandhas Description Prana and harmonic flow, Mudras and Bandhas: The significance of
the mudras and bandhas the energetic body. Learning Objectives Students will learn how mudras and bandhas work with the
directional current in the energetic body and how to
implement them during hatha class and meditation to enhance the flow of prana. Practicum Practice teaching 10 hours
total Description Practice teaching a hatha class including chants,
surya namaskara, asanas, yoga nidra, pranayama and meditation. Learning Objectives Students will practice teaching a component of the hatha yoga
class(chants, surya namaskara, asana, yoga nidra,
pranayama, meditation) as the lead instructor for 15 minutes during a hatha
yoga class attended by the lead instructor and fellow students in the first
quarter of training. By midterm students will lead teach for 45
minutes of a hatha yoga class attended by the lead instructor and fellow
students. By 3/4 of the training students will
practice teaching as the lead instructor for 1 hr. By the last quarter
student's will lead teach two 1.5 hour classes, the last class will be
instructed to the lead instructor and community as a requirement for
graduation. The students will receive feedback from the lead instructor on instruction including: verbal, tactile and visual cues,
appropriate timing, correct instruction of alignment and technique,
pronunciation. Students will begin this learning objective by
practice teaching each other during training as each element of the hatha class
is covered. Students are encouraged to practice teaching friend's and family members in between sessions and can meet with the
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