Teacher training

Essential Yoga - What we actually do • Techniques, Theory and Practice • Surya Namaskara (Classical Hatha and Dynamic) • Asanas Standing, Seated, Twists • Forwardbends, Backbends, Inversions • Guide to Yogi Locks - Bandhas and Drishti • Practice and understanding of Pranayama • Meditation Vipassana, practice, theory, Metta • Knowing the Kriyas – Cleansing Practices • Mudras, Mantras, Chanting and the joy of Kirtan • Deep Relaxation, Visualisation, Yoga Nidra Teaching Methodology – How to teach • Principles of Vinyasa Krama • Sequencing and Alignment • Art of Adjustments • Art of Demonstration • Learning through Observation • Assisting in Yoga classes • Teaching Styles and the Ethics of Teaching

Teaching Tools – What to teach • Sequencing Beginners Yoga Class • Sequencing Dynamic Yoga Class • Sequencing Modified Hatha Yoga Class • Planning and creating Restorative Class • Teaching a Private Yoga Class • Planning 6 week courses The Body and Beyond – Nurturing the body • Anatomy and Physiology the physical body • Healthy Movement, Safe Practices • How to offer appropriate modifications • The Energy Body • Nadis, Chakras and Kundalini • The 3 Doshas, Prakriti • The 3 Gunas • The Yogi Diet and Lifesytle

Each weekend the teaching theme sets the tone for a certain day. For example a typical day could be as follows: • 9.00am to 11.00am Yoga Class (e.g focus on spinal twists, supine, seated, standing) • 11.00am to 11.15am Break (time for chai and chat) • 11.15am to 1pm Theory Class (e.g. Anatomy & Physiology - spinal rotation) • 1.00pm -2.00pm Lunch-time • 2.00pm to 4.00pm Theory Class (e.g.meditation, and spinal support) • 4.00pm to 4.15pm Break • 4.15pm to 5.00pm Teaching Methods/ Practice (e.g how to teach twists, preparation and their counter poses). How are the hours covered? All Yoga Alliance accredited Teacher Training Courses require 200 hours training hours. This is made up of 180 practical teaching hours, 20 hours non-contact time, along with 40 hours home practice, home study, assignments, teaching practice and class observations. This course covers a total of 240 hours and fulfils the requirements for the Yoga Alliance certification.

What kind of help and support will I receive on this Yoga Teacher Training Programme? You will receive one to one and group support throughout the course. Our teachers are available for questions pre and post teaching sessions. We offer regular feedback, and encouragement to help nurture your development. Course work, home study assignments and practices are built gradually to reflect your skills and match the knowledge you will have gained each month. There is a whole new wealth of knowledge to absorb and learn on the 200 hour Teacher Training Programmes; be ready, committed and prepared both off and on the mat. Create time for weekly home study, along with the up keep of a regular Yoga practice and journal for the duration of the training. Be prepared for an interactive, challenging and rewarding learning experience. Here at Bahia Yoga we do all we can to help you develop into the best Teacher you can be. During the weekend trainings you will have regular scheduled breaks, a balance of practical and theory lessons to ensure your weekend is creative and manageable. How can I adapt my modern day life to fit in with the Yoga Teacher Training Programme? We all have family or personal commitments, work duties and responsibilities (dharma). In this modern fast paced world more is expected of us than to Eat, Love and Pray. This course is geared to fit around your life, and is structured with clarity and delivered practically. The real challenge and aim of the course is to help you incorporate and integrate Yoga (teachings and practice) into your day to day life and feel the benefits from the course on a practical and real level. Once you are on the course commit wholeheartedly and fully, with regular Yoga practice, teaching and the support from the group you will soon blossom