200 HOUR ALIGNMENT YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE SYLLABUS

Alignment Oriented Yoga: Hatha Yoga Postures

• Anatomy and alignment aspects during asanas
• Postural observation and analysis
• Alignment based on body regions
• Upper Limb alignment
• Lower Limb alignment
• Torso – Thorax - Abdomen – Pelvis Alignment
• Head & neck - Alignment
• Spinal alignment
• Basic alignment postures
• Advanced alignment postures
• Adjustment and modification in Hatha yoga
• Sequencing the Yoga flow using alignment approach
• Kalari yoga

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Self –Exploration

• Essence of Yoga – history and evolution of yoga
• Historical and cultural background of Yoga
• Definition of yoga and its interpretation on classical texts
• Four paths of yoga (Bhakti, Jnana, Karma, Raja)
• Three gunas
• OM / AUM and its meaning
• Patanjali Yoga Sutras and their interpretations (selection);
• Eight limbs of yoga and their meaning in the contemporary World
• Ethics for yoga teachers:
• Pathanjali Yoga Sutra - A cross check
• Bagavat Gita – A cross check
• HathayogaPradipika – A cross check
• Values and meaning of being Yogi
• The place for Yogi in today's World
• Yogic daily routine: principles of diet, meaning of practice and essence of lifestyle
• Guided group discussion about basic philosophical issues related to yoga
• Psychosomatic aspects of Astanga yoga- based on Yoga sutra

Pranayama

• Introduction to pranayama
• Technique from poor to proper breath
• Benefits of different pranayama
• Help in breathing problems
• Full yogic breath
• Kapalbhati Pranayama
• Bhastrika,Bhramari
• Ujjai
• Nadishodhan
• Sheetali
• Sheetkari
• Bandhas

Shatkriya

• Jala neti (respiratory cleansing)
• Sutra neti (respiratory cleansing)
• Kunjal (digestive cleansing)
• Trataka (cleaning the eyes)

YogicAnatomy and Western Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Introduction to Human anatomy and Physiology in Yoga
• Organisation of human body
• Levels of human organisation
• Introduction of Human Skeletal system and Bones
• Overview of Ligaments, tendons and cartilage in human body
• Major muscle groups and asana practice
• Muscle bone relationship in Yoga
• Myo fascial tension release and yoga practice
• Anatomy and physiology of Human spine
• Organs of Respiratory system and Yoga
• Yoga poses and Respiratory system
• Pranayama and lung capacity through Yoga
• Circulatory system and Yoga.
• Functioning of Heart during yogic practice
• Indroduction to Nervous system and yoga
• Shad chakras and Yoga
• Pancha kosha theory
• Pulse and blood pressure in yoga
• Puse observation and Yoga
• Important Vital points (Marma) and Yoga-Introduction.
• Three dosa, seven tissues, waste products: Ayurveda and Yoga
• Constitution analysis: Ayurveda
• Creating the Yoga Sequence and Anatomy of Human Body

Teaching methodology

• Designing the lesson plan
• Time management
• Lesson plan according the student group
• Quality of instruction
• Class management
• Asana correction technique
• Observation technique
• Behaviour of the teacher
• Qualities of a teacher
• Alignment tools and methods

Meditation

• Guide to meditation
• Modalities of meditation
• Concentration and thought power
• Tools for meditation
• Effects of and experiences in meditation

Other exploring Methods

• Yoga Nidra
• Mantra chanting
• Kalari-yoga sequences and alignment
• Nadya Shastra& Yoga

Practicum

• Practice of teaching under teacher's control:
• In pairs
• In small groups
• In big group
• Practical exam of teaching and theory sessions
• Alignment and posture analysis during Training
• Hands on and hands free alignment technique
• History taking and injury assesment