Overview & Materials

Dates:  Classes are every-other weekend, beginning on January 12^th through June 15^th.

Location:

The Creative Studio Space

 

 

2941 West Belmont Avenue

Chicago, Il  60618

 

Course Overview

Yoga Asana Techniques – 100 hours

After successful completion of the course, you will be able to demonstrate asanas, recite Sanskrit names for postures learned; sequence postures for 60 & 90 minute beginners classes; develop a daily personal sadhana practice; demonstrate pranayama breathing exercises; demonstrate mudra hand positions; describe kriyas used in yoga for cleansing the body; use descriptive language appropriate for the yoga class; utilize appropriate music for yoga class; write a creative visualization script.

 Student Practicum -10 hours

Ten (10) hours of documented practice teaching.

Yoga Anatomy and Physiology – 30 hours

At the completion of this course, you should competently:  describe the subtle energy system; locate specific organs, muscles and specific bones in the body; describe the anatomy of human movement as it applies to Asana; describe the systems of the body as it applies to asana.

 Yoga Philosophy – 30 hours

You will also be able to:  describe a brief history of yoga; describe at least four branches of yoga; describe at least four styles of yoga; describe the eight fold-path of Patanjali;  describe the general content of Book I and II of Patanjali’s Sutras; describe the three doshas in Ayurveda

Yoga Methodology – 30 hours

You will be introduced to the following methods of teaching yoga: Partner Yoga; Restorative Yoga (yoga with props held for periods of time); Prenatal yoga;  Seniors Yoga; Children’s yoga; Power Yoga and Chair Yoga.

Special Assignments:  The certification process requires that you to participate in out-of-class projects to enhance the learning experience.

 

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