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Niroga Yoga Teacher Training programs Integral Health Fellowship Certified Yoga Teacher Training Program:
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| Wk 1 (9/25) |
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 Philosophy: First Yama |
| Wk 2 (10/9) |
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? Philosophy: Second Yama |
| Wk 3 (10/23) |
Practical: Forward Bends Theory: Muscles (Fibromyalgia, RSI) Philosophy: Third Yama |
| Wk 4 (11/6) |
Practical: Backward Bends Theory: Endocrine System (Diabetes, Hypo/hyperthyroidism) Philosophy: Fourth Yama |
| Wk 5 (11/20) |
Practical: Spinal Twists Theory: Nervous System & Immune System (Insomnia, Headaches, Depression) Philosophy: Fifth Yama |
| Wk 6 (12/4) |
Practical: Balance Poses Theory: Circulatory System (Hypertension, CAD/PAD) Philosophy: First Niyama |
| Wk 7 (12/18) |
Practical: Miscellaneous (Lateral Bends, Boat, Squat, etc.) Practical: Consolidate Theory: Respiratory System (Asthma, COPD) Philosophy: Second Niyama |
* Winter Break *
Assignment: in-depth study of one common chronic condition
Field trip to Community Outreach class
| Wk 8 (1/15) |
Practical: Review, Consolidation and Integration Theory: Digestive System (IBS, GERD) Philosophy: Third Niyama |
| Wk 9 (1/29) |
Practical: Inversions
Theory: Nutrition, and Metabolism (Weight Control/Eating Disorders) Philosophy: Fourth Niyama |
| Wk 10 (2/12) |
Practical: Meditation Poses Theory: Urinary System & Reproductive System (Urinary Incontinence, PMS, Menopause) Philosophy: Fifth Niyama |
| Wk 11 (2/26) |
Practical: 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) |
| Wk 12 (3/12) |
Practical: 5-minute sequence Theory: Jnana Yoga (Asato Ma) |
| Wk 13 (3/26) |
Practical: 15-minute sequence Theory: Karma Yoga (Bhur Bhuvah) |
| Wk 14 (4/9) |
Practical: 30-minute sequence Theory: Bhakti Yoga (Buddham Sharanam) |
| Wk 15 (4/23) |
Practical: 30-minute sequence Theory: Raja Yoga (Uttisthata Jagrata) |
| Wk 16 (5/7) |
Practical: Hour-long sequence Theory: Bhagavad Gita (Brahmarpanam Brahma Havir) |
| Wk 17 (5/21) |
Practical: wrap-up; Evaluations; Graduation Theory: wrap-up (Shivoham, Shivoham) |
Logistics
- Introduction to Yoga
(Attendance is required regardless of experience)
- Attend Tuesday and Thursday classes from 7:30-8:45pm
- Attend July 10th Orientation and meetings on Saturdays from 12 - 2pm on following dates: July 10, July 31, August 14, August 28, September 11
- Class
- Class meets every other Saturday: noon - 6pm, Sept 25, 2010 - May 21, 2011; winter break from Dec 19 - Jan 14
- Location
- All classes and meetings are held at 1808 University Ave. (@ Grant), Berkeley, CA 94703
- Commitment
- Must complete both modules for certification
- Bi-weekly assigments (4 hours/assignment; 7 per module)
- Attend designated yoga classes at the Niroga Center twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30pm (view schedule)
- Attend group meetings twice monthly
- Regular practice of Yoga, Breathwork, and Meditation
- Volunteer 100 hours to bring yoga to communities of need in the first year after certification
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.
If you have questions about the program or the application, please contact Rosalind at 510.451.3004 or .