HISTORY

You will learn the origins of yoga, how it has evolved and spread over time, the meaning and ultimate goal of the practice, as well as the four manifestations of ancestral yoga - Bhakti, Karma, Raja and Jnana yoga - and how to apply them in daily life.

YOGA & AYURVEDA PHILOSOPHY

You will learn traditional Vedic Philosophy of Yoga through story-telling, and the study of ancient sacred scriptures, and together we will uncover how the system of Yoga along with its sister science — Ayurveda — create a map for conscious, connected and empowered living.

MEDITATION

You will learn authentic and effective meditation techniques you can practice anywhere without the need for props, music, or anything else than yourself. We will dive deep into breath observation, chakra cleansing and balancing, Yoga Nidra, Mantra and more.

ASANA POSTURES

You will learn the structural breakdown body alignment and verbal and hands-on adjustments for classical Yoga Asana (postures) through the traditional lens of Ashtanga, Hatha-Vinyasa, Yin & Restorative, as well as how to modify to create accessibility and inclusivity for all bodies with a trauma-informed approach.

INTELLIGENT SEQUENCING & CUEING

You will learn verbal, visual, and physical cueing to take students away from a potentially risky to a safe posture, as well as tools to keep the body-mind linked during postural practice. From here we will guide you into creating asana sequences to target specific muscle groups and creative themes with flows, movements, and shapes.

ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS

You will gain in-depth understanding of the biology and anatomy of the human body as it relates to yoga postures, incorporating this knowledge into instructional language to increase body awareness and safety in movements. We will also explore the body’s subtle energy anatomy, exploring the Koshas, Nadis, Vayus and Chakra System, and its correlation with modern science.

PRANAYAMA

You will learn and practice various pranayama breathing techniques such as Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, Brashiska, Sitali, and Ujjayi within others, both to deepen your personal practice and incorporate in classes. In addition to this, you will learn a pranayama sequence, and how to facilitate through a trauma-informed lens.

SCIENCE & AYURVEDA PSYCHOLOGY

You will learn the importance of the psychological aspects of Ayurveda, their relevance today in the information age, and how they provide the basis for right living, longevity, happiness and Self-realization. We will address healing methods from mantra to meditation, but also special Ayurvedic treatments and herbs for mental health support.

AYURVEDA & HOLISTIC PHARMACOLOGY

You will be guided through the discovery of your own unique constitution — prakruti — and how to identify the nature of any imbalance present — vikruti — as we explore the foundational principles of holistic health and self-care through this time-proven system of holistic healing designed to support you on the journey of total wellness and wholesomeness.

THE BUSINESS OF YOGA & ONLINE TEACHING

You will learn about the various avenues open to you as a yoga teacher, such as working for a yoga studio or freelancing, yoga ethics and the code of conduct of a yoga teacher, and 21st century marketing, including social media, online presence and teaching skills.