About the Course
How It's Going to Help the Students
Benefit | Description |
Deep Understanding of Yoga Practices | Provides comprehensive knowledge of physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and philosophical aspects of yoga, fostering personal growth and self-awareness. |
Effective Teaching Skills | Equips students with expertise in sequencing, cueing, adjusting poses, and class management, enabling confident and professional yoga instruction. |
Professional Development | Covers ethical commitments, yoga professionalism guidelines, and business aspects, helping students build a sustainable career in yoga teaching. |
Career Opportunities | Enhances credibility for roles in yoga studios, wellness centers, retreats, and global teaching positions, potentially leading to higher earning potential and networking in the yoga community. |
Detailed Outline of the Course and Uses of Certification
Course Outline
Section | Topics and Subtopics |
Yoga Overview, Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations), Group Asana Practice | - Standing and Balancing Postures - Sitting Postures - Twisting Postures - Forward – Backward Bending Postures - Arm Balancing Postures - Hip Opening Postures - Inverted Postures - Restorative Postures - Ashtanga Yoga: Primary Series |
Pranayama & Subtle Body | - Pranayama and Our Subtle Body - Shatkarma Kriya - Bandhas and Drishti |
Meditation | - Chakra Meditation - Meditation in the Upanishads, the Puranas and the Bhagavad-Gita - Meditation in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra - Meditation in Hatha Yoga, in Jainism and in Buddhism - Dhyana and Tantra - Mudras, Chanting and Mantras - Yoga Nidra - Mindfulness Meditation - Mindfulness and Awareness - Mindfulness and Religion - Benefits of Mindfulness - Mindfulness and Health - Preparation for Mindfulness Practice: Anapana Sati (Mindfulness of Breathings) - Body Scan - Mindful Walking - Mindful Eating - Mindfulness of Metta (Loving & Kindness) - Following Up with Mindfulness - Mindfulness and Life - Lessons from Mindfulness - Mindfulness and Compassion |
Our Body System | - Skeletal System - Muscular System - Nervous System - Cardiovascular/Circulatory System - Digestive System - Endocrine System - Respiratory System - Other Body Systems and Yoga - Forces, Types Of Joint Movements - Joint Stabilization - Safe Movement - Contraindications - Misalignment - Adaptations |
Philosophy | - Philosophy of Yoga - Familiarity with major Yogic Texts - Philosophy into Practice - Sanskrit – Language of Yoga - Ayurveda – Allied Practice of Yoga |
Teaching Methodology | - Sequencing - Pace in Yoga Teaching - Environment for Yoga - Cueing, Adjusting & Assisting Yoga Asanas - Class Management |
Professional Development | - Yoga Teacher Credentials - Ethical Commitment - Yoga Professionalism Guidelines - The Business of Yoga |
Uses of Certification
Use | Description |
Professional Teaching Credentials | Allows graduates to teach yoga classes, workshops, and retreats in studios, wellness centers, or online, with recognized international credentials. |
Ethical and Professional Standards | Ensures adherence to ethical guidelines and professionalism, building trust with clients and employers in the yoga industry. |
Career Building in Yoga Business | Supports starting a yoga business, such as private sessions or studios, and enables higher fees due to certified expertise. |
Global Opportunities | Facilitates teaching in diverse countries and cultures, networking with international yoga communities, and ongoing professional development. |
Your Instructor
IYO® International Yoga Organisation
Course Name
IYT® International Yoga Teacher 200 hours (Basic Level) certification by IYO® International Yoga Organisation