Theory classes
Yoga Philosophy
What is Yoga?
Brief History of Yoga
Schools of Yoga
Pantajali Yoga vs Hatha Yoga
Introduction to Vedas, Upanishads & Bhagavad Gita
Astika vs nastika philosophies
The 3 gunas & the 5 elements
What is spirituality?
Popular gurus & yoga masters
Modern Yoga styles
Yogic lifestyle for self-development
Recap and Q&A with teacher
Hatha Yoga Texts
What is Hatha Yoga?
Overview of the main Hatha Yoga texts
Introduction to Hatha Yoga Pradipika (HP)
Shuddhi kriyas in HP
Pranayama in HP
Asana in HP
Mudra & Bhanda in HP
Mitahara in HP
Other subjects covered by HP
Introduction to Gheranda Samhita
Differences between HP & GS
Recap and Q&A with teacher
Prana & Kundalini
What is Prana?
Nadis and body pranic flow
The main 3 nadis
What is a chakra?
The 7 chakras
Pancha kosha theory
The 5 pranas in the body
The 3 doshas
What is Kundalini & Kundalini Yoga
The role of mudras in Kundalini
Kundalini awakening
Recap and Q&A with teacher
Pantajali Yoga Sutras
Patanjali Yoga Sutras overview
Yoga Citta Vritti Nirodhah
Success in Yoga according to Pantajali
The 8 limbs system (Asthanga Yoga)
Yama
Niyama
Asana & Pranayama
Prathyara
Dharana, Dhyana & Samadhi
Introduction to Abhyasa & Vairagya
Introduction to Vrittis & Kleshas
Recap and Q&A with teacher
Anatomy & Physiology
Systems overview
Digestive system
Respiratory system
Circulatory system
Muscular system
Skeletal system
Endocrine system
Nervous system
Revisions and Q&A with teacher
Teaching Methodology
Holding the space & develop your voice
Effective verbal & physical teachings cues
The importance of alignment
Common mistakes, precautions and contraindications
How to design and sequence your class
The use of props
Ethical guidelines for teachers & students
Efficacy vs Fun in your class
Revisions and Q&A with teacher
