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. It is also an ideal course for anyone wanting to explore yoga to a greater depth of meaning for their personal life.
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:
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correct alignment and form of asanas
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physical benefits of asanas
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Sanskrit names of asanas
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Correct breathing with asanas
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utilization of props for proper alignment and alleviation of discomfort
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sensitivity to the issues and needs of individual students
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correct ways of assisting, speaking to, and interacting with students
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how to give positive feedback and encouragement
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how to demonstrate and participate in asanas as an instructor
During the 30 hours of private instruction the student will learn:
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basics of anatomy and physiology
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spiritual concepts of the Indian yoga tradition
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Sanskrit language and yoga philosophy
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refinement of proper alignment for asanas
During the 10 hours of student teaching the student will spend:
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5 hours assisting the instructor with proper alignment and stretch in a regular class
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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:
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minimal disruption of lifestyle (home, family, work, schedule)
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avoidance of cost for travel, room and board, materials
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avoidance of dormitory living
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flexible length of time to complete the course
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one-on-one training
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prior established compatibility with the trainer
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graduated payments over the length of the course
Persons interested in this training should contact Lesli for more information.