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Niroga Yoga Teacher Training programs Integral Health Fellowship (IHF) Certified Yoga Teacher Training Program:
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| Wk 1 (9/24) |
Introductions; Goals and Expectations Practical: Core Movements; personal daily practice Theory: Science of Flexibility Philosophy: First Yama |
| Wk 2 (10/8) |
Practical: Standing Poses
Theory: Skeletal System Philosophy: Second Yama |
| Wk 3 (10/22) |
Practical: Forward Bends Theory: Muscles Philosophy: Third Yama |
| Wk 4 (11/5) |
Practical: Backward Bends Theory: Endocrine System Philosophy: Fourth Yama |
| Wk 5 (11/19) |
Practical: Spinal Twists Theory: Nervous System & Immune System Philosophy: Fifth Yama |
| Wk 6 (12/3) |
Practical: Balance Poses Theory: Circulatory System Philosophy: First Niyama |
| Wk 7 (12/17) |
Practical: Miscellaneous (Lateral Bends, Boat, Squat, etc.) & Consolidation Theory: Respiratory System (Asthma, COPD) Philosophy: Second Niyama |
* Winter Break *
Designated weekly classes resume January 3, 2012
Assignment: Continuing Personal Practice and Group Project
Scheduling field trips to Direct Service class
| Wk 8 (1/14) |
Practical: Review, Consolidation and Integration Theory: Digestive System Philosophy: Third Niyama |
| Wk 9 (1/28) |
Practical: Inversions
Theory: Nutrition, and Metabolism Philosophy: Fourth Niyama |
| Wk 10 (2/11) |
Practical: Meditation Poses Theory: Urinary System & Reproductive System Philosophy: Fifth Niyama |
| Wk 11 (2/25) |
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 (3/10) |
Practical: 5-minute sequence Theory: Jnana Yoga (Asato Ma) |
| Wk 13 (3/24) |
Practical: 15-minute sequence Theory: Karma Yoga (Bhur Bhuvah) |
| Wk 14 (4/14) |
Practical: 30-minute sequence Theory: Bhakti Yoga (Buddham Sharanam) |
| Wk 15 (4/28) |
Practical: 30-minute sequence Theory: Raja Yoga (Uttisthata Jagrata) |
| Wk 16 (5/12) |
Practical: Hour-long sequence Theory: Bhagavad Gita (Brahmarpanam Brahma Havir) |
| Wk 17 (5/26) |
Practical: wrap-up; Evaluations; Graduation Theory: wrap-up (Shivoham, Shivoham) |
Logistics
- Orientation
- Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 12:00-3:00pm
- Introduction to Yoga
(Attendance is required regardless of experience)
- Attend Tuesday and Thursday classes from 7:30-8:45pm from June 14, 2011 – May 26, 2012
- Attend twice monthly meetings from 12-2pm on the following dates: June 25, July 9, July 23, August 13, August 27, September 10.
- Training
- Module 1 - Class meets two Saturdays a month: 12 - 6pm, September 24 – December 17, 2011
- Module 2 – Class meets two Saturdays a month: 12-6pm, January 14 – May 26, 2012
- Location
- All classes and meetings are held at the Niroga Center at 1808 University Ave. (@ Grant), Berkeley, CA 94703
- Commitment
- Must complete both Module 1 and Module 2 for certification
- Bi-weekly assignments (4 hours/assignment; 7 per module)
- Attend designated yoga classes twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30pm-8:45pm (view schedule)
- Attend group meetings and training sessions two Saturdays a month
- Participation in IHF committees & meetings (approx. 2 hours/month)
- Regular practice of Yoga, Breathing Techniques, and Meditation
- Volunteer 100 hours of service to bring yoga to communities of need in the first year after certification