Techniques : |
Includes asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, and meditation. Hours in this category include both training in the techniques and practice of them. |
Teaching Methodology : |
Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher and the student's process of learning. |
Anatomy and Physiology : |
Includes both physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and astral/energy/subtle anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.) |
Philosophy/Ethics/Lifestyle : |
Study of yoga scriptures (Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, etc.), ethics for yoga teachers, 'living the life of the yogi', etc. |
Practicum : |
Includes student teaching as well as observing and assisting in classes taught by others. Hours are a combination of supervised and unsupervised. |
Balance of Hours : |
Balance of hours are drawn from the above categories. |
Contact Hours (minimum) : |
Contact hours are hours the teacher trainer is physically in the presence of the student while lecturing on a topic. Non-contact hours can include: assigned reading or other homework, non-supervised study groups, observing yoga classes, etc. |
