TEACHER TRAINING CURRICULUM

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

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

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

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

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

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