TEACHER TRAINING CURRICULUM

Here is an overview of what you’ll learn when you join the Napa Valley Yoga Center Yoga Teacher Training program:

YOGA METHODS, TEACHING STYLES, TECHNIQUES & PRACTICE

• Learning and understanding the foundations of asana; exploring alternative approaches for a wide range of students
• Developing the vocabulary and vision needed to provide mindful instruction, correction, and the utilization of hands on adjustments
• Learning, understanding and applying Yoga methods such as pranayama, meditation, kriyas, bandhas, chanting and other traditional yogic practices
• Designing and implementing successful and intelligent sequences for a range of yoga styles

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

• Developing your voice and communication in the role of a teacher
• Developing and expressing your personal teaching philosophies in a harmonious and effective manner
• Addressing the needs of individuals in large group settings
• Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting
• Teaching styles such as Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, senior, pre/post-natal and more
• Your role as a teacher and the student/teacher relationship
• Qualities of an effective teacher
• The student learning process

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

• The study of the physical, subtle and physiological bodies
• Discussion and demonstration of modifications and assists to prevent injury due to misalignment or excess strain
• Discussion of how to assist in the rehabilitation of students returning to yoga after injury or illness
• Body systems
• Chakras and nadis
• Bandhas

YOGA PHILOSOPHY, LIFESTYLE, & ETHICS

• In-depth study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the 8-Limbed Path
• Yoga history in the East and West
• In-depth discussion and living the yamas and niyamas
• Ayurvedic living – Learning your dosha

PRACTICUM

• Step into the lead teaching role and teach a short class to your peers and instructors
• Design and teach intelligent, creative and safe sequences
• Observe your peers while they teach
• Provide and accept constructive feedback and suggestion

THE BUSINESS OF YOGA

• Understand the business of yoga from a local and global perspective
• Learn the legal requirements you are responsible for as well as what yoga studios are responsible for
• Branding, marketing and social media for yoga teachers
• Building your student following
• Yoga Alliance registration
• Continuing education