Anatomy of the Subtle Bodies

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Focusing on the depth of the three bodies, Koshas, Chakras and Vayus, we will look at their role in intention, how we learn, how we move and quite literally what moves us. This is the cornerstone of understanding your personal practice and understanding how to adjust as a teacher in order to suit an individual student in a group context. This module could be mind-blowing! In this module we will;

• Learn how to ignite and integrate the vital energy in the body
• Understand their roles in our day-to-day lives
• Study how sequencing postures affects the subtle bodies
• Deconstruct movement and breath
• Examine common alignment and adjustment theories

This module will include an introduction to and progression through teaching skills, the quality of a personal practice, posture clinics, philosophy, pranayama, and the art of interweaving these aspects of yoga throughout your practice and future classes.

Gross Anatomy – The Miracle We Live Through

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A basic understanding of the physical body is essential for any yogi, practitioner or teacher. In this module we will learn anatomy in a fun and refreshing way that is beyond memorizing bones and muscles. Through movement alignment experiments, you will learn tools that will help you apply anatomy ideas to your own practice. This module is certain to bust some myths and spark our curiosity! In this module we will;

• Learn about upper and lower body anatomy
• Study the building blocks – Bones, Muscles, and Connective tissues
• Explore strength, flexibility, movement and joints
• Examine the Bandhas
• Understand the union between the Psoas muscles and the Diaphragm
• Look at alignment and adjustments in yoga postures
• Discuss injuries, pain and sensations in postures and how to find correct alignment

This module will include a progression through teaching skills, the quality of a personal practice, posture clinics, philosophy, pranayama, and the art of interweaving these aspects of yoga throughout your practice and future classes.

Teaching With Purpose and Meditation 101

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A deeper understanding of yourself, and of your personal practice, offers wisdom and time for clarifying your voice, your purpose as a teacher, and delivering your message in an authentic and compelling way. This module will take you to a greater depth with yourself and more genuine connection with others.

In this module we will;

• Develop a deeper practice through breath and mediation
• Study various sequencing methodologies
• Grasp the art of interweaving philosophy and anatomy into your classes
• Refine the depth of our purpose

This module will include a progression through teaching skills, the quality of a personal practice, posture clinics, philosophy, pranayama, meditation, and the art of interweaving these aspects of yoga throughout your practice and future classes.

Seeing bodies

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An entire awesome weekend dedicated to posture clinics practice and teaching practice.

Gila – Prenatal and Restorative

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Restorative – The art of teaching how to relax and renew

In this module we will cover the following:

• How restorative came to be
• Physiology behind restorative yoga
• What props to use, why and how
• Introduction to poses, why to offer them & how to set them up
• Pillars of restorative yoga
• Energy & deeper emotional aspects behind this important practice
• How to set up a class
• How to best support students and keep your own balance of life

Prenatal yoga – How to guide, assist & support pregnant women on their journey

• What happens and changes during pregnancy
• basic anatomy; symptoms and side effects from pregnancy
• Contraindications/complications
• How to instruct pregnant mamas (which poses are a YES, which ones are NO and why)
• Why and how to use props
• What yoga teachers should to know about the birthing industry
• Poses & sequences for pregnancy, labor & birth

History & Philosophy of Yoga & Meditation 101

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The Art of Adjustment and the Use of Props

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Hands on adjustments can make or break a students experience in a class. They are intimate and can be quite intimidating for both teacher and student. Safety, intention and lack of ego are the key to successful adjustments and assists. This module is certain to deepen your relationship with future students and your ability to know when hands on or verbal adjustments will be more effective. In this module we will;

• Study physical alignment based adjustments vs. energetic alignment
• Learn how to use adjustments and props to help students understand a posture
• Understand the line between helpful assists and creating dependency
• Experiment with creative uses of props
• Practice the art of approach and touch
• Examine the benefits of going ‘deeper’ or ‘backing off’

This module will include a progression through teaching skills, the quality of a personal practice, posture clinics, philosophy, pranayama, meditation, and the art of interweaving these aspects of yoga throughout your practice and future classes.

Sequencing With Purpose in Every Style of Yoga

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Sequencing is a progressive and evolutionary process throughout a personal practice and as a teacher. Moving beyond fixed sequences can be daunted, but with tools, passion and just a little direction, you’ll be amazed by what you already know and by what can be discovered through your personal practice. This module will be fun, exciting and integrative!

In this module we will;

• Study and experiment with sequencing through the chakras, joints, themes, philosophy, deities, and everything else!

This module will include a progression through teaching skills, the quality of a personal practice, posture clinics, philosophy, pranayama, meditation, and the art of interweaving these aspects of yoga throughout your practice and future classes.

Practicum and the Business of Yoga

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This weekend will be dedicated to practicum and the subject of the business of yoga is an important one; from private sessions, studio classes, workshops, online classes to studio ownership. The trajectory is thought-inspiring and can provide endless discussion. In this module we focus on you as a teacher, constantly developing and increasing your skills in communication and how you relate to students, as well as your passions and desired direction. In this module we will;

• Provide creative and effective feedback for students to enhance their experience as a teacher
• Look into strategies and techniques to develop successful classes and workshops
• How to grow and market yourself as a teacher
• Ways to integrate what you’ve learned into your current profession or career

This module will include a progression through teaching skills, the quality of a personal practice, posture clinics, philosophy, pranayama, meditation, and the art of interweaving these aspects of yoga throughout your practice and future classes.

Graduation!

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