200 Hour Weekdays (10am to 5pm) Syllabus

Paper 1 – Techniques, Training, and Practice

Unit-1 Asana

Unit-1 A Yoga Mantras

Unit-1 B Historical Context of Asana

Unit-1 C Poses Specific to Traditional Hatha Yoga Lineage

Unit-1 D Core Competency: What Trainees will learn through Guided Practice

Unit-1 E Asana Sequencing

Unit-1 F Asana Anatomy and Alignment

Unit-1 G Asana Contraindications

Unit-1 H Standing Asana

Unit-1 I Surya Namaskara- Sun Salutation

Unit-1 I1 Surya Namaskara- Satyananda School of Yoga

Unit-1 J Kneeling Asana

Unit-1 K Sitting Asana

Unit-1 L Supine Asana (on Back)

Unit-1 M Prone Asana (abdomen Pose)

Unit-1 N Arm Balancing Asana

Unit-1 O Shatkarma- Cleansing Practices

Unit-2 Pranayama & Subtle Body

Unit-2 A Historical Context of Pranayama & Subtle Body

Unit-2 B Effects of Pranayama on Anatomy & Subtle Body

Unit-2 C Pranayama Sequencing Safely With Alternatives and Adaptations

Unit-2 D Pranayama Techniques

Unit-2 E Foundational Knowledge: Koshas, Kleshas, Chakras, Nadis & Prana-Vayus

Unit-3 Meditation

Unit-3 A Pratyahara- Pancha Kosha Yoga Nidra

Unit-3 B Eye Exercises & Dharana (Concentration)

Unit-3 C Key Meditation (Dhyana) Terms

Unit-3 D Meditation (Dhyana) Methods

Unit-3 E Preparation For Meditation

Unit-3 F Mantra Chanting, Mudras & Their Association with Meditation

Paper 2 – Anatomy & Physiology

Unit-1 Anatomy

Unit-1 A Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Unit-1 B Major Bones: Skeletal System

Unit-1 C Types of Joints: Skeletal System

Unit-1 D Major Muscles involved in Asana: Skeletal System

Unit-1 E Types of Contraction: Skeletal System

Unit-2 Physiology

Unit-2 A Nervous System & Yoga

Unit-2 B Cardiovascular system & Yoga

Unit-2 C Endocrine System & Yoga

Unit-2 D Digestive System & Yoga

Unit-2 E Respiratory System & Yoga

Unit-3 Biomechanics

Unit-3 A Understanding Biomechanics

Unit-3 B Types of Joint Movement: Movement in Yoga

Unit-3 C Joint Stabilization- Movement in Yoga

Unit-3 D Safe Movement As It Relate To Balancing, Stretching, Awareness & Physical Limitations

Unit-3 E Movement in Yoga As It Relate To Contraindications, Misalignments & Adaptations

Paper-3 Yoga Humanities

Unit-1 History

Unit-1 A Historical Context of the Term ‘Yoga’

Unit-1 B Our School’s Unique Lineage (Guru–Shishya Tradition)

Unit-1 C Intention To Offer Hatha Yoga Style & Methodology: Prepare Trainees to be Teachers

Unit-1 D Key Dates And Ideas Regarding History of Yoga

Unit-2 Philosophy

Unit-2 A Definition of Yoga & Broad Terms Related to Yoga Philosophy

Unit-2 B Relationship: Asana, Pranayama, Meditation & How It Relate To Yoga Philosophy

Unit-2 C Patanjali Yoga Sutras

Unit-2 D Bhagavad Gita

Unit-2 E Upanishads- Essence of Knowledge

Unit-2 F Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Unit-2 G Self Reflection on how Yoga Philosophy Relates to Practice

Unit-3 Ethics

Unit-3 A Yogic Ethical Precepts- Patanjali Yoga Sutras & Buddha Concepts

Unit-3 B Relationship to Yoga Alliance’s Ethical Commitment

Unit-3 C Equity in Yoga: Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion

Unit-3 D Accoutability Measures to Promote Ethical Teaching Practices

Unit-3 E Self-Reflection On How Yoga Ethics Relate Practice & Teaching

Paper- 4 Professional Essentials

Unit-1 Teaching Methodology

Unit-1 A Teaching Methodology In Yoga

Unit-1 B Sequencing Tools For Safe Well Rounded Yoga Class

Unit-1 C Pacing Techniques T o Teach Safely

Unit-1 D Creating Accessible, Safe, & Welcoming Environment To Safely Teach

Unit-1 E Role of Cueing (Verbal, Visual, and Physical) To Safely Teach

Unit-1 F Class Management: Group Dynamics & Trainees Role as a Yoga Teacher

Unit-2 Professional Development

Unit-2 A Professional Development in Relation to Yoga Organizations

Unit-2 A1 Yoga Alliance Credentialing Process

Unit-2 B Ethical Commitment as Relate to Business & Profession of Yoga

Unit-2 C Lifetime of Learning & Continuing Education

Unit-2 D Yoga Professional Guedelines

Unit-2 E Business Concepts To Support Trainees Growth In Yoga

Unit-2 F Liability Insurance

Unit-2 F1 Liability Waivers

Unit-2 F2 Yoga Teacher Invoice

Unit-3 Practicum

Unit-3 A Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

Unit-3 A1 Opportunities For The Trainees To Understand All Twelve Key Competencies

Unit-3B Mentorship, Apprenticeship, & Feedback Opportunities to Trainees