Topics include, but are not limited to
Techniques, Training and Practice (TTP)
• Asana
• Pranayama
• Kriyas
• Chanting
• Mantra
• Meditation
• And other traditional Yoga techniques
Teaching Methodology (TM)
• Communication skills such as group dynamics, time management and prioritising
• How to address the specific needs of individuals and special populations, to the degree possible in a group setting
• Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting
• Qualities of a teacher, teaching styles and the student learning process
Anatomy and Physiology (AP)
• Human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.)
• Energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.)
• Inclusive of the study of the subject & application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc.)
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics (YPLE)
• The study of yoga philosophies and traditional texts;
• Yoga lifestyle and precepts;
• Ethics for yoga teachers (such as those involving teacher-student relationships);
• Understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service and being of service to others through yoga (seva).
Practicum
Topics can include:
• Practice teaching
• Receiving and giving feedback
• Observing others teaching
• Assisting students while someone else is teaching.