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Techniques (150 Hours)
Asanas
Technique for the 28 fundamental postures
included in the 200-hour program plus
Advanced Asana Principles for:
- Hip Opening
- Forward Bending
- Engaging the Core
- Twisting Postures
- Back Bending
- Binds
- Balancing Postures
- Arm Balancing
- Advanced Inversions
Pranayama & Kriyas
- Dhirga
- Kapalabhati
- Bhastrika
- Nadi Shodhana
- Ujjyi
- Analoma Valoma
- Surya and Chandra Bhedana
Meditation
- Sitting -- Ham Sa, Nadam, Mantra, etc
- Walking Meditation
- Mudras
Mantra Chanting
Kriyas
- Kapalibhati
- Uddiyana Bandha & Agni Sara
- Trataka
Birchwood's Yoga Teacher Training Program
is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS)
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Philosophy, Ethics & Lifestyle
(60 Hours)
- History of Yoga
- Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- Bhagavad Gita
- Tree Of Samkhya Yoga
Teaching Methodology
(30 Hours)
- Finding Your Voice
- How to Structure a Class
- How to Develop Warm-ups
- How to Build on a Theme
- Presenting Yourself as a Teacher
- Advanced Spotting/Assisting
- Principles of Vinyasa
- Surya Namascar Variations
- Sequencing
- Working with Private Clients
- Case Studies
- Special Needs: Prenatal, Seniors, Kids
- Introduction to Ayurveda
- Basic Sanskrit and Pronunciation
- The Business of Yoga
Anatomy & Physiology (35 Hours)
- Basic Anatomy
- Anatomy of the Breathing Body
- Anatomy of Chakras & Nadis
- The Pranic Body & Five Vayus
- The Bandhas
- Therapeutic Applications
Practicum (40 Hours)
- Assisting Classes
- Class Observation
- Practice Teaching
- Receiving Feedback
Other Requirements (185 Hours)
- Individual Focus Project
- Yoga Specialty Project
- Homework & Readings
Independent Study
- Attendance at Five Outside Workshops
- Weekly Practice Teaching Outside of the Classroom
- Creating a Personal Daily Practice
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