Teaching Techniques

• Alignment Theory and Principles
• Posture-Specific Alignment and Benefits
• Adapting Postures to the Individual
• Art of Sequencing
• Use of Props
• Sanskrit Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Chanting, Mudras and Mantras
• Pre/Post Natal Yoga and Accommodations
• Restorative Yoga Techniques and Effects

Teaching Methodology

• Safe and Effective Hands-On Assisting and Adjusting
• Art of Effective Cueing
• Atmosphere and Intention
• Language and Voice Awareness
• Demonstrating and Multitasking
• Adapting to and Creating Group Energy
• Music and Design for Yoga Classes
• Cultivating Confidence

Anatomy & Physiology

• Functional Anatomy for Yogis and Injury Prevention
• The Physiology of Asana, Breath and Meditation
• Release Techniques and Bodywork Awareness
• Chakras and the Nadis
• The Five Koshas

Philosophy and History

• History of Yoga – pre-classical, classical and modern
• Fundamental scriptures, Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Pradipika
• Modern and Contemporary Yoga Philosophy
• The Paths of Yoga
• Important Teachers, Paths and Contributions
• Major Schools and Approaches to the Practice

Lifestyle and Nutrition

• Ayurvedic Fundamentals
• Adapting the Yoga Practice to your Energetic Constitution
• Basic Nutrition for a Yoga Lifestyle

The Art & Science of Breath

• Prana and the Vayus
• Anatomy and Mechanics of Breath
• Pranayama and Breathing Methodology
• Pranayama Techniques in Practice

The Art & Science of Meditation

• Meditation and the Subtle Body
• Meditation and the Relaxation Response
• Overview of Meditation Theory
• Meditation Techniques

Everyday Yoga & Ethics

• Cultivating Flow Off the Mat
• Sadhana – Living the Practice
• Ethics and the Yoga Teacher