GENERAL CONTENT OF THE BHUMI’s YTT COURSE
(Subject to modification, expansion)
1.Course Introduction
How to be
Course objectives
Requirements
Reading Assignments
2. Philosophy
Introduction
Yamas & Niyamas
Yoga Sutras
Stages of Yoga
Metaphor for Life
Holistic Health Paradigm
Communication Skills
Art of Teaching
3. Concept of Hara
Relationship to martial arts
Building of Self Esteem
Grounding
4. Anatomy and Physiology and Chakras
Body Reading
Hands on Adjustments
5. Warm Ups
Families of warm ups
Back care
Doubles yoga
Tie Stretches
Hara exercises
6. Asanas (Postures)
Standing
Balancing
Belly Downs
Sitting
Kneeling
Shoulder Squeezes
Inversions
Points of focus (press points and dristis)
Routines and Sequencing
Alternative postures, modifications
Props
Benefits and contraindications
(e.g. high blood pressure, hypertension)
Contraindications for women: menstruation,
pregnancy, menopause
Yoga therapy for multiple conditions physical and mental
7. Pranayama (Breathing) and Kriyas (Purifications)
Art of Breath
Energizing
Balancing
Relaxing
Special Situations
8. Relaxation
Basic principles
Mechanics of Yoga Nidra
Benefits
9. Meditation, Visualization, and Affirmations
Slow motion prana
Chakras
Mantras
10. Yoga of Food
Ayurveda
Macrobiotics
11. Teaching methodologies
Focus mind on body
Use of Conscious Language
Creating environment
Centering a group
Point of focus – press points
How to teach a new posture
Demonstrations
Partners,
Props, ties, wall
Summary outline for facilitating a class
12.Different Styles of Yoga
Iyengar, Ashtanga, Bikram, Kripalu, Hatha, Amrit, Yin, etc.
13. Applications of Yoga
Trauma Sensitve, Recovery, Restorative, Seniors, Children, Prenatal, etc.
14. Planning a yoga class
How to create a complete experience
Lesson plans
Questions students may ask
15. Hands On Assisting
Appropriate touch for each pose
Energetic assists
Verbal aids
Non-Verbal Assists
16. Professional Practice
Principles of promotion
Publicizing
How to give a lecture/demo
Financial and Legal Matter
Non-Discrimination Polidy
17. Resources
Books
CDs/MP3s
Video
Web based
18. Inspiration and Personal Notes
Purpose of the practice
How to be effective
Quotations
Prayer to the Body
19. Practice Teaching
Roles : teacher, student, student facilitator,
teacher facilitator
Observation questions
Facilitator format
Simple lesson plans
20. Integration of Coursework
Group Sharing
Personal Growth Reflections
Journalling
21. Karma Yoga
The Yoga of Service
22. Sanskrit Alphabet & Pronunciation
This is a very comprehensive program. The above outline is just a summary.
Individualized attention and group dynamics make the instruction unique.