Part 1: PHYSICAL PRACTICE
Yoga Anatomy & Physiology, Movements Planes and Asana Analysis

As teachers we have a meticulous responsibly to educate ourselves and understand the necessary components of the physical practice and how it applies to a modern yoga practice. In part one of the training, we will explore technique refinement, deepen our understanding of yoga anatomy and physiology and integrate up-to-date evidence-based learning into our practice.

What we will cover;

• Biomechanics of postures and movements planes
• Understanding postures families, grouping and posture blueprints
• Yoga anatomy & physiology
• Intersection of strength, flexibility and Mobility
• Understanding the 3 platforms of practice; feet, pelvis, shoulders
• Establishing the three wheels of the spine
• Personal practice development
• Practicum and physical immersion

Part 2: INTELLIGENT PRACTICE

Intelligent Sequencing, Teaching Techniques and Practice Blueprints
Learning to sequence well will never limit your creativity or opportunity, and through a refined method and technical approach we’ll explore how intelligent sequencing can be applied anatomically, philosophically and subtly.

In part two of the training course we will investigate how to intelligently sequence for yoga asana practice and we’ll investigate the necessary teaching techniques for designing and delivering safe, effective and purposeful practices. Designing an intelligent practice requires two key components, attention and intention, both in approach and action. In this section of the course we will look at how we construct sequences with consideration and focus.

In part two of the training we will learn the eight essential blueprints for practice, and learn from experts in the mental health space that share mental health considerations, inclusive language and appropriate modifications for different injures, body types and abilities. 

What we will cover;

•  Principles of intelligent sequencing
• Dropping the arc and teaching to the circle
• Hierarchy of the experience
• Left brain sequencing
• Anatomical sequencing, understanding posture groups and family of postures
• Safe sequencing do’s & don’ts
• Sequencing the 8 essential practice blueprints
• Right Brain Sequencing
• Sequencing with philosophy
• Theme weaving
• Sharing the 8 Dharmas
• Sequencing to the subtle body; Chakras, Gunas, Koshas
• Mental Health Insights
• Inclusive Language & Supporting all bodies in practice
• Dialogue & verbal delivery 
• XYZ Teaching Methodology
• Building a yoga business
• Creating your community
• Online Teaching

Part 3: QUIET PRACTICE
Contemplative Meditation, Pranayama and Yoga Philosophy Advanced Studies

In this section of the training we dive into the subtle and contemplative practices of Yoga. In this part of the course we will shift focus to the non-physical practices and explore the wisdom and philosophy of practice. This part of the course will cover five key themes; Yoga philosophy, subtle body energetics, contemplative meditation practices and pranayama/breathwork practices. Make space for yourself and slow down and consider these learnings as timeless insight for learning and living. In Sanskrit, Kaivalya translated as “the advancement towards freedom” and in this part of the training our focus will be on learning it, sharing it and embodying it completely. This section will look at sacred rituals of practice, empowering mantras, moving into the contemplative state and study the original and ancient texts of Yoga.



What we will cover;

• Contemplative meditation techniques for yoga teachers
• Foundations of being techniques, present moment awareness techniques and focused intention techniques
• Pranayama and Yogic breathing techniques, including sequences for longer practices, as well as common and uncommon techniques
• Subtle body energetics
• 5 bodies Kosha practices
• Vayus practices
• Yoga philosophy immersion into the traditions, systems and lineage of yoga including
• Deep dive into Bhagavad Gita
• Study of the chronological history of yoga
• Sanskrit study and understanding of basic translations including pronunciation, conjugation and cultural understanding and ethics
• Myths and mythologies of Hindu deities, a study of the common and not so common deities
• Mantras, Kirtan and Bhakti yoga