Curriculum

Module 1

• Yoga History
• Muscle Physiology
• Bhagavad Gita Intro
• Sun Salutations
• Pranayama Introduction
• Lung Anatomy and Breathing Physiology
• Establishing a Home Practice

Module 2

• Anatomy of Legs
• Standing Poses, Balance Poses
• Yoga in America
• Bhagavad Gita Chapters 4-6
• Additional Pranayama Practices
• Teaching Practice: Sun Salutations

Module 3

• Anatomy: Hips
• Bhagavad Gita Chapters 7-9
• Asana for hips, seated poses, kneeling poses
• Ujjayi Breathing, Nadi Shodhana

Module 4

• Anatomy of Spine and Core
• Forward Bends, Back Bends, Core Building
• Bhagavad Gita Chapters 10-12
• Asana for hips, seated poses, kneeling poses
• Introduction to Meditation

Module 5

• Anatomy: Shoulder, Neck
• Body Patterns, Compensations, and Limitations
• Bhagavad Gita Chapters 13-15
• Twists, Supine Poses
• Chataranga, Arm Balances
• Meditation Pt 2

Module 6

• Anatomy: Arms
• Bhagavad Gita Conclusion
• Inversions
• Adjustments/Assists
• Sequencing

Module 7

• Anatomy: Feet
• Yoga Sutras Pt 1
• Restorative Yoga, Savasana, and Constructive Rest
• Yin Yoga
• Yoga Nidra
• How to lead yoga classes including classroom management and troubleshooting

Module 8

• Energetic Anatomy (Chakras)
• Yoga for Special Populations including Beginners and Seniors
• Yoga for Athletes
• Yoga for Pregnancy
• Yoga Sutras Pt 2
• Practicum: Vinyasa Teaching and Restorative or Meditation

Module 9

• Yoga Ethics
• Business of Yoga
• Advanced Practice Techniques
• Student-led Practices
• Graduation