Course Outline

History

• Pattabhi Jois
• T. Krishnamachayra
• The eight limbs of Patanjali
• History of Ashtanga Yoga.

Pranayama

• Ujjayi Breath – theory and practice.
• Working with breath in Ashtanga sequences.
• Sun Salutations
• Suryanamaskara A and B – theory and practice.

Asanas

• Names (sanskrit and english)
• Standing, seated, and finishing asanas of the Primary Series with a detailed breakdown of the poses.
• Practice and benefits of the asanas.
• Verbal and hands-on adjustments.

Chakras/ Naulis/ Bandhas

• Names and functions
• Locations and importance
• Naulis – theory and practice
• Bandhas – theory and practice

It’s Yoga Vinyasa System

Practicing and teaching the sequences:

• Full Primary Series
• Modified Primary Series
• Mixed Levels Routine
• Modified Intermediate Series (Rocket II)
• Minimum Daily requirement

Becoming a teacher

• Principles of teaching
• Etiquette/ responsibility in the classroom
• Finding your own voice as a teacher
• Developing a personal teaching philosophy
• Marketing yourself as a teacher