General Syllabus: Topics and Texts

GENERAL STUFF:

Ø Get a 3-ring notebook you can use to record/store the following:

1.    Class Notes

2.    Sadhana (personal practice) notes/questions

3.    Meditation/Pranayama Practice notes/questions

4.    Karma Yoga Project Work

5.    Yoga Practice Log (3 styles/ERYT)

6.     Handouts &Blog (everything you need)

7.     BOOKS (suggested reference-I'll add to this)

a.     Ayurveda The Science of Life/The Hidden Secret of Ayurveda (Robert Svodoba 1980)

b.    Yoga Body: (Judith Lassiter)-Good functional Anatomy

c.     The Language of Yoga:(Bachman 2005)-Sanskrit names of postures and Ashtanga Sequence

d.    The Yoga Sutra: (Swami Satchitananda) or Yoga Discipline and Freedom: The Yoga Sutra Attributed to Patanjali (1996 Barbara Stoler Miller)

e.     The Baghavad Gita (Graham Schweig 2010) or another version*

f.      Hatha Yoga Pradipika (any translation)*

Philosophy & Postural Basics

Goals

Ø  Brief History & Philosophy of Yoga Practice

Ø  The Baghavad Gita Essentials

Ø  The Yoga Sutras of Patangali

Ø  Legacy of Krishnamacharya--Iyengar Yoga: The Principles of Alignment

Ø  Basic Principles and Effects of Postures

Ø  Kramas: Levels of experience & Practice

The course starts with a very brief introduction to the history and basic foundations of yoga as we explore some of the foundational texts of the yogic tradition. We will also begin to explore the basic principles of physical practice as we become introduced to the classification and effects of postures. In particular, we will look at the challenges of teaching beginners and the concept of “Kramas”-levels of experience and performance in practice, and what this has to do with teaching.

The Ancient Roots of Modern Yoga

            Optional Reading: Mark Singleton (yoga Body),  Elzabeth de Michellis (History of Modern Yoga)

    -History Handouts and Blog Posts
    -Effects/Posture Basics (handouts)

    -Beginners: Seated Posture Clinic (handouts)
*Pranayama: Ujjayi

    Introduction, Pranayama/Meditation/Journals (handouts)
     *Beginners: Standing Posture Clinic (handouts)

Iyengar Yoga & Principles of Alignment 

            Reading: Iyengar Yoga, Principles of Practice

     *Beginners: Forward Bends & Revolved Posture Clinic (handout)

*Pranyama:Viloma

      *Beginners: Backbends & Revolved Postures Clinic (handout)

Reading: The Baghavad Gita (Schweig)

    The Wheel of Karma and the Goal of Liberation
*Pranayama: Anuloma

            Reading: The Yoga Sutras

      *Beginners: Balancing Postures Clinic (handout)

     Asana: A Stable Seat for Meditation & Quieting the Mind                       

30 contact hours

Philosophy, Ethics & Lifestyle…20 hours

Technique…10 hours

The Body & Movement

Goals

Ø  Tantra and the Yoga of the Body

Ø  Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Pranyama as Transformation

Ø  Anatomy Basics: Teaching to prevent & recover from injury

Ø  Legacy of Krishnamacharya—Ashtanga yoga & Heat as Transformation

Ø  Legacy of Krishnamacharya—Viniyoga & The Goal of Healing

Ø  The Anatomy of Asana & Movement (kinesiology)

Ø  Experiential anatomy

The course starts with a very brief introduction to the history and basic foundations of yoga as we explore some of the foundational texts of the yogic tradition. We will also begin to explore the basic principles of physical practice as we become introduced to the classification and effects of postures. In particular, we will

Modern Hatha (Tantric) Yoga Styles

Ashtanga Yoga & the Bandas                                              

Reading Ashtanga Yoga: Heat, Discipline & Authority

              Hatha Yoga Pradipika-Tantric Yoga & Ashtanga

     Structuring a consistent practice through Mysore                       

Body Structure & Movement: Anatomy & Asana    

     Bones, Joints & Ligaments

Reading: Yoga Body: Part 1

     The Spine:

Reading: Yoga Body: Part 2

 *Pranayama: Pratiloma (Para Yoga)

     Lower Extremities:

Reading:  Yoga Body: Part 3

     Feet, Knees & Hips

     Restorative Practice/ Moon Practices

Reading:  Restorative Yoga in The Iyengar Tradition (Handout)

     *Pranayama: Surya/Chandra Bhedana

    Yin Yoga: East Meets East (Budhism & Chinese Medicine)

Reading:  Yin Yoga Manual (Corina Benner)---I'll give you this

Viniyoga: Yoga as Therapeutic Practice                          

            Readings: Deskishar and Phyiscal therapy
            Film: Gary Kraftshow and Viniyoga

*Pranayama: Kapalabhati & Bhastrika

Ayurveda: Yoga’s Sister Science (Dr. Lisa Keiner)

Reading:  Svodoba Book on Ayurveda

Anatomy & Physiology…25 hours

Philosophy & Lifestyle…5 hours

Technique…10 hours

            Contact Hours… 40 hours

Tools For Teaching Asana

Goals 

Ø  Breathwork and Asana

Ø  Assisting and Adjusting as Teaching

Ø  Soft Vinyasa Traditions: Swami Kripalu & Sivnanda

Ø  Ashrams & Retreats: The Yogic Lifestyle?

Ø  Using Props

Ø  Developing Kramas

This month we will look at the basic foundations of teaching yoga asana.Special attention will be paid to the use of PROPS and the WALL as ways to gain added experience of asana and its underlying principles. Jim Benett will introduce the importance of pranayama in teaching asana from the perspective of Para Yoga, a tantric practice developed by his guru, Rod Stryker.

Tools and Techniques for Teaching Asana

Anatomy of Asana: The Trunk 

Reading: Yoga Body: Part 4

*Pranayama: Chakra Pranayama

Reading:Yoga Body: Part 5

    Upper Extremities

    Hands, Elbows, Shoulders

    Kundalini Yoga: Yoga of Energetic Awakening

      Creating a Space: Boundaries and rules for transforming an environment

      Principles of Assisting (handouts)

      Assisting & Adjusting Seated Postures

      Assisting & Adjusting Standing postures

*Pranayama: Kumbahka

     Teaching who is in front of you       
Assisting & Adjusting Twisted postures

Assisting & Adjusting backward bends

     -Kramas: Modifications and Variations

     -Giving Physical (anatomical) Cues as Assisting & Adjusting
           structural anatomy versus functional anatomy
     -Giving Energetic Cues
     -Giving Metaphorical Cues

     -Using Props & the Wall (Handouts)
*Pranayama: Patterns and Ratios

Teaching Vinyasa: Linking Breath & Movement

     Soft Traditions: Sivananda & Kripalu Yoga

          The Yogic Lifestyle: History & Practice

          The Ashram: History & Practice

                                                                                    40 contact hours

Philosophy, ethics & lifestyle…5 hours

Techniques & Practices…. 35 hours

Intermediate Techniques & Practices

Goals 

Ø  Teaching intermediate Postures

Ø  Tripsichore & Jivamukti Vinyasa: The Yoga of Movement

Ø  Meditation: the Yoga of Stillness

Ø  Cultivating Your Pranayama / Meditation Practice

Again, your Yoga Postures: Adjustments and Assists text is a good reference for this section. Bring this with you to training if you wish! The Language of Sanskrit section on asana terms as well. Otherwise, we are getting down and dirty here with an emphasis on safe teaching and practice.

 Intermediate Techniques 
          Reading: Manual   

 Vinyasa Traditions: Tantric Yoga

     Teaching the Bandhas

 *Pranayama: Bhramari, Sitari & Sitali

     Jivamukti & Prana Vinyasa

     Rasa & The influence of Theater & Dance

 Sequencing and Planning Classes (handouts)

      Buddhist, Classical & Tantric Meditation Styles

      Tripsichore & Universal Yoga

      Anusura (nee) & The Great Practice (Dharma Mittra)

                                                                                               30  contact hours                                                                                                  Methodology: 30 hours

                     

Methods / Advanced Techniques (focus)

Goals for May:

Ø  Advanced methods, developing your practice

Ø  Can you teach what you can not do? Can you know what you cannot do?

Ø  The Business of Yoga  

Ø  Ethics in Yoga & Client Centered Practice

This month we concentrate on advanced techniques, and we are thrilled to have the work of innovators in their field. 

Advanced Techniques and Special Protocols    

            Reading: Manual

Special Protocols: 
     Chair Yoga for Physically Impaired & Elderly

     Working with Cancer Patients
     Autoimmune Disorders and Chronic Conditions

     Yoga For Anxiety & Depression and Trauma Sensitive Yoga 

            Reading: Manual
Working with Common Injuries  and Conditions (Rehabilitation)
     Therapeutic Yoga: Basic Diagnosis and Protocol for safe practice

     Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga

     Yoga for Children & Teens

     WRAP-UP: Teaching privates, developing a teaching practice, challenges and

  strategies for success.

*April and May…Each TT will be completing two demonstration classes at the studio. These classes will be evaluated and are required to complete training.

20 contact hours       

Methodology 10 hours
Advanced Techniques and Practices: 10 hours

(160 in class contact hours total)

15 hours Assistant Teaching/Observation.

5 hours (3 classes) Must be completed with Laurie at Yoga Nine. 5 additional hours MAY be used at another site observing an RYT in special methods (children’s yoga, prenatal, yin, special needs applications, therapeutic work) TO BE COMPLETED AFTER TRAINING!

                                                                                              Practicum: 15 hours

15 Workshop/Practice With E-RYT in Three Styles.

These must be approved by Laurie BEFORE attending. Advanced techniques practice can be taken at the studio or another workshop with an E-RYT taught as a teacher training. TO BE COMPLETED DURING OR AFTER TRAINING.

                                                                                                (15) Contact hours                                                                                                Techniques: 15 hours

15 Karma Yoga Project.

These must be approved by Laurie. Make this something you really care about and you plan to continue after teacher training.. You project can be something you do now! 5 of these hours need to be contact hours meeting with Laurie.
TO BE COMPLETED DURING TRAINING.

                                                                                                (5) contact hours PEL                                                                                                Philosophy & Ethics: 15 hours

TOTAL 160  contact hours

                                                            15 hours Assisting  & Adjusting (yoga nine)

                                                            15 hours Karma Project

                                                            15 hours ERYT Practice in Orthodox Styles

                                                            30 hours (minimum personal practice)

                                                            15 hours Teaching Practicum and Exam Prep

                                                            TOTAL 250 hours

Required: Written Exam

Required: Completed Log/JournalRequired Payment on Due Date
Required: Completion of All Requirements