Yoga Teacher Training Program: Fall 2008-Spring 2009
Contact Cynthia in the office at 510.451.3004 or cynthia@niroga.org for more information.
MODULE 1
| Wk 1 (9/20) |
Introductions; Goals and Expectations
Practical: Core Movements; personal daily practice
Assignment: Key Characteristics of Core Movements; Variations
Theory: Science of Flexibility
Assignment: 3 Key Points from Science of Flexibility
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| Wk 2 (9/27) |
Practical: Standing Poses
Assignment: Pick 1, 3 key cha, 4 variations, benefits & precautions
Theory: Skeletal System
Assignment: Chronic condition (Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis) -
What is it? What cause? What helps?
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| Wk 3 (10/11) |
Practical: Forward Bends
Theory: Muscles (Fibromyalgia, RSI)
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| Wk 4 (10/25) |
Practical: Backward Bends
Theory: Endocrine System (Diabetes, Hypo/hyperthyroidism)
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| Wk 5 (11/8) |
Practical: Spinal Twists
Theory: Nervous System & Immune System (Insomnia, Headaches, Depression) |
| Wk 6 (11/22) |
Practical: Balance Poses
Theory: Circulatory System (Hypertension, CAD/PAD)
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| Wk 7 (12/6) |
Practical: Miscellaneous (Lateral Bends, Boat, Squat, etc.)
Practical: Consolidate
Theory: Respiratory System (Asthma, COPD)
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* Winter Break *
Assignment: in-depth study of one common chronic condition
Field trip to Community Outreach class
MODULE 2
| Wk 8 (2/14) |
Practical: Inversions
Theory: Digestive System (IBS, GERD)
Theory: Nutrition, and Metabolism (Weight Control/Eating Disorders)
Theory: Urinary System & Reproductive System (Urinary Incontinence, PMS, Menopause)
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| Wk 9 (2/28) |
Practical: Meditation Poses, Pranayama, Locks & Seals
Practical: Teaching Best Practices (methodology, best practices)
Theory: Sanskrit Pronunciation, Chant Marks, Chanting (Purnamadah Purnamidam)
Theory: Yoga History and Philosophy (Assignment: Yama/Niyama essay)
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| Wk 10 (3/14) |
Practical: 15-minute sequence [5 students]
Theory: Jnana Yoga (Asato Ma)
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| Wk 11 (3/28) |
Practical: 15-minute sequence [5 students]
Theory: Karma Yoga (Bhur Bhuvah)
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| Wk 12 (4/11) |
Practical: 30-minute sequence [5 students]
Theory: Bhakti Yoga (Buddham Sharanam)
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| Wk 13 (4/25) |
Practical: 30-minute sequence [5 students]
Theory: Raja Yoga (Uttisthata Jagrata)
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| Wk 14 (5/9) |
Practical: wrap-up; Evaluations; Certificates
Theory: wrap-up (Shivoham, Shivoham)
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Logistics
- Class
- Module 1 - class meets every other Saturday: 9am-1pm, Sept 22-Dec 15
- Module 2 - class meets every other Saturday: 9am-1pm, Feb 9-May 10
- Location
- Module 1 & 2 classes are held at: 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
- Commitment
- Must complete both modules for certification
- Bi-weekly assigments (4 hours/assignment; 7 per module)
- Attend regular yoga class twice a week (view schedule)
- Regular practice of Yoga, Breathwork, and Meditation
- Fees
- Fees include all classes, retreat, instruction, books and materials.
- Total Fees: $3000.00
- Payment Plan:
$500.00 non refundable deposit due with acceptance
$2500.00 due at start of module 1
Application
If you are interested in this opportunity to become a Niroga certified Yoga teacher, and to learn in a nurturing, small group setting, then please fill out our application form early; space is limited.
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