YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
 Please call for information about upcoming Yoga Teacher Training. Applicants must have two years of yoga classes, in any tradition, previous to applying for Lilian's Yoga Teachers Training.
Course Contents
ONE
Origins and history of Yoga
Ancient scriptures of Yoga
Vedic philosophical systems
TWO
The Yoga sutras of Patanjali
-an overview of the four books compiled by Patanjali
-the classical eight-fold path known as Ashtanga Yoga:
1. Yamas
2. Nyamas
3. Asana
4. Pranayama
5. Pratyahara
6. Dharana
7. Dhyana
8. Samadhi
THREE
The tree of Yoga and its many branches
(karma, Jnana, Bhakti, Mantra, Raja, Tantra, Hatha).
The modern forms of Yoga.
FOUR
Basic Anatomy and Physiology
(as related to Yoga)
FIVE
Energetic Anatomy
(Koshas, nadis and the chakra system)
SIX
Understanding Asana
-Qualities and purpose of Yoga postures
-Principles of alignment
-Posture sequence
-Reading bodies
-Therapeutic use of asana
-Adapting postures for special populations
SEVEN
Sound, Breath and Meditation
EIGHT
Sanskrit - the language of Yoga
NINE
Basic Ayurveda
TEN
Teaching
-Contacting the inner teacher/inspiration
-The courage to be (cultivating your presence)
-Creating safe space
-Designing balanced classes
-Practicum
Yoga Teacher Training classes are offered at Namaste Yoga Studio.
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