January – July 2015 / Twelve Weekend Intensives
ANCIENT ROOTS YOGA SCHOOL 200-H OUR Y OGA T EACHER C ERTIFICATION S YLLABUS
Instructor: Suzanne Goldston E-Mail: info@suzannegoldston.com Phone: (843) 343–6848 Office: Charleston, SC Office Hours: By Appointment Only
COURSE COMPONENTS
WEEKEND INTENSIVE HOURS
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Friday 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
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Benefits of Yoga Practice How Yoga Practices Impact the Body Alignment in Asana Stabilization in Asana Contraindications Pelvic Positioning Major Systems & Functions of the Body Anatomy & Physiology of the Spine
YOGA PHILOSOPHY, LIFESTYLE & ETHICS • • • • • • • • •
Teaching Philosophies Yoga Sutras Traditional Diet & Nutrition Spiritual Nutrition Detoxification & Purification Hatha Yoga Pradipika Yogic Lifestyle Sanskrit/Vedic Chanting & Pujas Gunas
TEACHING METHODOLOGIES & TECHNIQUES SURYA NAMASKAR (S UN S ALUTATIONS ) • •
Ardha Surya Namaskar Sivananda Style Surya Namaskar
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification Syllabus
Saturday 11 AM – 6 PM Sunday 9 AM – 3 PM WEEKEND INTENSIVE DATES •
January 9 – 11
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January 30 – February 1
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February 20 – 22
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March 6 – 8
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March 20 – 22
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April 24 – 26
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Other Dates TBD
OVERVIEW Ancient Roots Yoga Teacher Training is a unique certification that blends traditional yogic wisdom and practices with Ayurveda, yoga's sister science. This 200-hour experience is recognized by Yoga Alliance and honors the great Sivananda lineage.
GOALS Our mission is to provide you with a unique training experience that assists
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Modified Surya Namaskar
PRANAYAMA (B REATHING P RACTICES ) • • • • •
Deegra Swasom Nadi Suddhi Kapalabhati Bhramari Ujjayi
MEDITATION • •
Techniques Benefits
MANTRA & CHANTING • • •
Sanskrit Pronunciation Benefits & Purpose of Mantras Using Specific Mantras
BEGINNERS CLASS COMPONENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Opening Warm Ups Surya Namaskar Standing Poses Back Bends Laterals Twists Inversions Forward Bends Yoga Nidra Pranayama Mediation Closing
with reaching your personal goals and career objectives. We share traditional and modern yoga expertise combined with an understanding of the complimentary principles of Ayurveda, Reiki, and Crystals to provide a unique pathway to gain deeper insights into your own spiritual guidance and yoga practice.
MATERIALS You will be provided with all needed course materials including notes and yoga modification tools; straps, pillows, and blankets. All students are required to bring their own yoga mats to all classes. Students are also required to purchase textbooks, which average about $65 per student.
REQUIREMENTS This yoga training program is a cumulative and an intensive learning process. For this reason, students are required to adhere to our attendance policy.
EVALUATION Student evaluations are a combination of practice teaching, observation, critiques, and leading student classes. Students will also be required to complete regular reading assignments with verbal and written examinations.
ADJUSTMENTS & MODIFICATIONS TO POSES • • •
Block, Strap, Pillows, and Blankets Determining when Students Need Corrections Simple Hands-on Correction Techniques
SEQUENCING • •
Purposefully Moving the Body & Spine Through its Full Range of Motion Preparing the Body for the Next Asana
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification Syllabus
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SHATKARMAS/KRIYAS •
Benefits & Purpose of Purification Techniques
TEACHING STYLES & ETHICS • • •
Hands-on Demonstration vs. Verbal Instruction/Combination of Both Teaching Style Setting Proper Boundaries with Students Proper Personal Actions and Behaviors as a Teacher
MUDRAS & BANDHAS •
Basic Information and Experimental Usage
KUNDALINI YOGA •
Basic Information and Experimental Usage
PRENATAL YOGA •
Overview and Best Practices
BUSINESS OF YOGA • • • •
Pricing your Teaching Where to Apply to Teach How to Attract Students Connecting with the Community
CHAKRAS OR ENERGY WHEEL •
Location, Color, Element, Sense, Bodily System, Bijakshara
AYURVEDA FUNDAMENTALS • • • • •
Attributes of the Constitutions/ Doshas or Metabolic Types Tastes & Their Actions Yogic & Ayurveda Diets Yoga Practice/Techniques to Address Imbalances Asana for Vata, Pitta & Kapha
PRACTICUM • • • • •
Practice Teaching and Feedback Observing Others Teach Ayurveda Cooking Ayurveda Home Remedies Crystals, Stones & Meditation
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification Syllabus
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