Module 1 Objectives, Module 2 Objectives

Module 1:  Course Objectives   Level 1  HATHA YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

Knowledge & Teaching Skills to be developed

·         Have (or develop) a solid understanding of how to do postures with correct alignment and knowledge of biomechanics

o   Personal practice should reflect this understanding

o   Understands how to modify postures effectively to address limitations

·         Develop the ability to cue the poses correctly

o   Cueing reflects understanding of spinal alignment and biomechanics

o   Ability to incorporate modifications to address their own as well as common limitations/patterns of compensation

o   Ability to layer information effectively (develop  in Mod. 2)

o   Basic connection of breath to movement (develop in Mod. 2)

o   Use of metaphors and images (develop in Mod 2)

·         Develop  basic body reading and observation skills which become the basis for Responsive cueing in Mod. 2.

·         Sanskrit: basic understanding and ability to use Sanskrit  names for poses. (Should have learned in on-line materials)

·         Pranayama

·         Be exposed to and learn how to teach basic pranayama practices. (Puraka, Rechaka, Ujjiya,  Full Yogic Breath, 2-Part Diphragmatic Breath, Nadi Sodhana.

·         Become sensitive to the pranic breath and experience its subtlety.  

MODULE 2 COURSE OBJECTIVES  LEVEL 1 HATHA YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

Knowledge & Teaching Skills to be developed

·             Expand on cueing skills

·            Refine ability to layer cues

·            Learn to  working deeper in the postures and to release areas of tension

·            Learn to work more intimately with the breath, to bring inner balance and to direct breath to areas of tension and release

·            To learn how to cue responsively

·             Understand and demonstrate the ability to work with the concepts of pose/counterpose and vinyasa.

·             To continue developing teaching skills

·            Refine body reading skills

·            Develop the ability to interact (responsive cues, simple touch or full blown adjustments) with class while guiding into postures.

·            Build teaching confidence and ability to integrate all required teaching skills.

·            Improvisational skill building.

·            Development of personal style

·             To learn how to effectively modify postures, using props as necessary.

·             To learn how to prepare for a drop-in class and develop a longer 4-6 wk. course.

·             To  learn the importance of visualization and how to incorporate it in yoga.

·             Brief introduction to Ayurveda and special topics such as pregnancy, elderly, kids, restorative etc.

·        Pranayama:

·            To be able to teach basic pranayama exercises (Ujjayi, Full Yogic, 2 part Diaphragmatic Breathing, Nadi Sodhana)

·            To understand the relationship of the pranic breath to physical postures and the mind and to be able to effectively use the breath to release tension and restore balance.