Course of study to become a yoga instructor

This course consists of 30 hours of private, one-on-one instruction, 10 hours of student teaching, and a 2-hr. oral examination, culminating in certification (with letter of recommendation) that the student is a qualified yoga instructor. Expected time for completion is approximately five months. Prerequisite to (or concurrent with) this training is completion of 60 hours of Health-thru-Yoga classes.

Learning Outcomes

During the 60 hours of classes, the student must learn through observation:

correct alignment and form of asanas
physical benefits of asanas
Sanskrit names of asanas
Correct breathing with asanas
utilization of props for proper alignment and alleviation of discomfort
sensitivity to the issues and needs of individual students
correct ways of assisting, speaking to, and interacting with students
how to give positive feedback and encouragement
how to demonstrate and participate in asanas as an instructor

During the 30 hours of private instruction the student will learn:

basics of anatomy and physiology
spiritual concepts of the Indian yoga tradition
Sanskrit language and yoga philosophy
refinement of proper alignment for asanas

During the 10 hours of student teaching the student will spend:

5 hours assisting the instructor with proper alignment and stretch in a regular class
5 hours teaching a regular class with subsequent feedback from the trainer

Advantages of the Health-thru-Yoga instructor training program

Most yoga schools require students to stay at the training site for a month or more, whereas the Health-thru-Yoga training is local, offering:

minimal disruption of lifestyle (home, family, work, schedule)
avoidance of cost for travel, room and board, materials
avoidance of dormitory living
flexible length of time to complete the course
one-on-one training
prior established compatibility with the trainer
graduated payments over the length of the course

Persons interested in this training should contact Lesli for more information.