Advanced Techniques Training/Practice

Includes asana, pranayama’s, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation and other traditional yoga techniques. These hours are a mix between: 1) analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques and 2) guided practice of the techniques themselves. Both areas receive substantial emphasis.

Advanced Teaching Methodology

Includes principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student’s process of learning and business aspects of teaching yoga.

Anatomy & Physiology/Nutrition

Includes both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). Includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc).

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers

Includes the study of yoga philosophies, yoga lifestyle and ethics for yoga teachers. Includes an introduction to Buddhism and Ayurveda and how Yoga relates to them practically and spiritually.

Practicum

Includes practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing others teaching and hearing and giving feedback. Also includes assisting students while someone else is teaching.

Weekend Retreat

Includes a weekend silent & juice fasting retreat in Byron Bay where you will go deeper into self-discovery and reflection. Includes daily pranayama, meditation and asana practice.