Hybrid 200-Hour Yoga
Teacher Training
Edinburgh

Warm-up exercises, Sun Salutation, Moon Salutation with variations (Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa & Theme based Vinyasa Flow) Asana practice presenting various forms of Vinyasa, including Ashtanga and Hatha Flow Traditional Hatha & Hatha Flow Vinyasa: general sessions & thematic sessions: e.g. Happy Hips, Root to Rise, Heart opening, Elemental Flow, Chakra journey, Re-balancing Flow, etc. Gentle restorative and yin yoga to counterbalance strong Vinyasa practice Careful transitioning between asanas (postures) Modifications for beginners and students with injuries (multi-level modifications) Guided asanas practice & analytical training focused on following groups of asanas: Standing Asanas, Forward Bends, Back Bends, Twists, Balances, Inversions, Hip Openers Shavasana & Yoga Nidra Mantra Chanting, Mudra and Practices to develop mind and body for meditation Pranayama (Breathing Techniques) Shatkriya (Detoxification Techniques) Vinyasa (tuning asanas with breathing) – guided and analytical practice

Art of studying: where philosophy meets contemporary Art of teaching: teacher’s qualities , intention & attitude, teaching styles, observation, giving instructions, feedback, sequencing, class management & class routine, principles of demonstration – theory and practice Dive deeper into the language of yoga and finding your authentic voice; tone, clarity, direct vs. passive Art of sequencing - Build class templates on principles of sequencing and theming 30,45,60,90mins class focusing on intentions as well as honouring all aspects of yoga Experience the difference between intuitive vs. planned sequencing Anatomy of alignment – Safety First & then maybe aesthetics! – how to teach and practice Yogic practices without injuries, careful correction techniques Modes of adjustment – verbal, hands-on, props, partners “Art of touch” – physical adjustment – rules and principles Posture Lab - breakthrough biomechanics for essential asanas Refine the art of observation Develop skillful language to weave themes into postural instruction Dive into yogic storytelling and mythology Yoga in the marketplace & setting up a yoga business* Business & ethics, start & development – practical tips, marketing strategies, public relations/advertising Crafting a Sankalpa for your practice, teaching, and life Developing Sadhana – foundational discipline for living a yogic life

General movement and body terminology Western anatomy - understanding the nervous, musculoskeletal, respiratory systems and their co-relations in context of yoga postures, pranayama techniques and grounding practices Body’s main limitations: compression – tension – proportion – orientation and their meaning in asana practice Patterns of Movement for fascial health and creative expression Yogic Anatomy: Panchakosha, Nadis & Chakra theory Ayurveda – Panchamahabhuta & Tridosha

Warm-up exercises, Sun Salutation, Moon Salutation with variations (Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa & Theme based Vinyasa Flow) Asana practice presenting various forms of Vinyasa, including Ashtanga and Hatha Flow Traditional Hatha & Hatha Flow Vinyasa: general sessions & thematic sessions: e.g. Happy Hips, Root to Rise, Heart opening, Elemental Flow, Chakra journey, Re-balancing Flow, etc. Gentle restorative and yin yoga to counterbalance strong Vinyasa practice Careful transitioning between asanas (postures) Modifications for beginners and students with injuries (multi-level modifications) Guided asanas practice & analytical training focused on following groups of asanas: Standing Asanas, Forward Bends, Back Bends, Twists, Balances, Inversions, Hip Openers Shavasana & Yoga Nidra Mantra Chanting, Mudra and Practices to develop mind and body for meditation Pranayama (Breathing Techniques) Shatkriya (Detoxification Techniques) Vinyasa (tuning asanas with breathing) – guided and analytical practice

Individual as well as group teaching sessions Practical exam of teaching Feedback – receiving & giving

The Yoga Nerds endeavours to provide quality training. To ensure discipline and committed study towards the training, The Yoga Nerds critically examines all its participants during the course of the training. The final exam, practicum and assignments are considered imperative and carry equal weightage. To successfully complete the certification, the student is expected to complete all assignments in time and pass all practical and written assessments successfully.