Your Teachers

Madi ~~  Yoga Practice, Training & Yechniques
DV Shridhar & Radha Shridhar (online from Chennai) ~~ The Yoga Sutras & Vedic Chanting
Ashwini ~~  Anatomy & Physiology & Ayurveda
Layananda (online from Mornington Peninsula) ~~ Meditation

​Techniques, Training and Practice

Topics in this category  include, but are not limited to:  asanas, pranayamas, 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.

Teaching Methodology

Topics in this category include, but are not limited to:

• Communication skills such as group dynamics, time management, and the establishment of priorities and boundaries.
• How to address the specific needs of individuals and special populations, to the degree possible in a group setting.
• Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting.
• Teaching styles.
• Qualities of a teacher.
• The student learning process.
• Business aspects of teaching yoga* (including marketing and legal).

20 Hours Anatomy and Physiology

Topics in this category include, but are not limited to: human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and may also include energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). Includes both the study of anatomy and physiology along with its application to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc.).


30 Hours Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers
Topics in this category  include, but are not limited to:

• The study of yoga philosophies and traditional texts such as the Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika or Bhagavad Gita
• Yoga lifestyle, such as the precept of non-violence (ahimsa), and the concepts of dharma and karma
• Ethics for yoga teachers, such as those involving teacher – student relationships and community
• Understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service and being of service to others (seva)

10 Hours Practicum
Topics in this category include:

• Practice teaching as the lead instructor (does not include assisting, observing or giving feedback).*
• Receiving and giving feedback.
• Observing others teaching.**
• Assisting students while someone else is teaching.

Remaining Hours:   Introduction to Ayurveda & Yogic Lifestyle
 This includes Karma Yoga & Ashram Experience

This Syllabus is currently being updated, to comply with new Yoga Alliance standards, and the program will be tailored accordingly.
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