Fall 2016 Program Description

Program Overview Ashtangasana Yoga Studio Training Curriculum

Address:

332 Red Ridge Ct.

Grand Junction, CO 81507

Contact info: Adriana Wright, M.A. E-RYT

773.350.3467

info@yogastudiotraining.com

Website:

www.yogastudiotraining.com

Yoga Teacher Training Course Overview

Yoga Philosophy Western vs Classical Yoga What are the 8 Limbs of Yoga What are the various forms of Hatha Yoga? Asana The study of the poses (over 100 poses) What makes up a pose Adjustments Cueing Contraindications Category of poses Meditation We will learn and practice meditation Learn various styles- it’s not just a blank mind!! Thank goodness Pranayama What is the Darth Vader Breath? How do yogis make their stomach move in a wave???!! Fundamentals of Teaching How to develop a class Sequencing concepts-so important! How to create a style that is an expression of you? What, there is a logic to the sequence of a class?? How do I create a level 1 versus level 2 class? How do you build a class to a “peak pose”? How do you prepare the class for more challenging poses?

How to Get Started Fall 2016

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Excite your class by creating theme classes Adjustments- learn how and know when! Qualities of a Yoga Teacher Boundaries in the classroom Ethics Teacher/Student Relationship Your role as teacher Business Aspects Create a business plan-you are your own business Entire workshop devoted to the Business side of yoga Taxes, expenses, when to ask for help? How can I promote myself? Where and Who do I want to Teach? Bonus Workshop- A full day with three yoga sessions and lunch

4 Yoga classes centered around the Chakras, building from Root to crown. Ayurveda – what is this form of Medicine? What type am I? Chakras – what are they and how can we use our yoga practice to

balance? Wellness- How can I maintain a healthy balance in my life?

Required Reading

The Heart of Yoga – T. K. V. Desikachar

Light on Yoga – B. K. S. Iyengar edition with white cover, orange sun

Power Yoga – Beryl Birch Bender (not Beyond power yoa)

Yoga: Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness- Erich Schiffman

Teaching Yoga – Donna Farhi

Anatomy Coloring Book (4th ed.) – Wynn Kapit and Lawrence Elson

Course Requirements

Beyond the Classroom:

1 x week minimum – YogaGlo assigned class Daily Meditation and/or Journaling 1 Weekend Workshop 4 Assisting Classes 4 Teaching Class 2 Private Sessions

The program is a 200 YA approved curriculum. It is designed as a 16 week, 1 3-hour class and 1 5-hour class. Entire road map thru the curriculum is in the Teacher’s Manual. All agendas, homework, answer keys and asana pose sheets are included in the Teacher’s Manual. Lecture content can be referenced out of the Student Manual. All supporting documents, worksheets, tests, quizzes are included on the USB drive.