Program Overview
Whether you are interested in expanding your knowledge, deepening your practice or becoming a certified yoga teacher, we have carefully constructed this program to help you on your path.
The program is through Shanti Shanti Yoga School, with your favorite Orange County teachers, who have been registered with Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 200 and E-RYT 500 level. Our school is also a registered Yoga Alliance RYS 200. (Soon to be RYS 500!)
Training Program Description
100+ hours of Techniques
Includes asanas, pranayama, kriyas, chanting, and meditation. Instruction of the techniques and how to teach them
30+ hours of Teaching Methods
Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, and the student’s process of learning
20+ hours of Anatomy and Physiology
Includes both physical Anatomy and Physiology and astral/energy/subtle Anatomy and Physiology (chakras, nadis, bandhas)
30+ hours of Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics
Study of Yoga Scriptures (Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita), ethics for yoga teachers, ‘living the life of the Yogi’
25+ hours of Practicum
Includes actual teach practice (in class and through assignments) as well as observing and assisting in classes taught by others
200+ hours Total
Comprehensive Teacher Training Program providing the essential tools to teach and deepen your practice
Training Program Schedule
Lecture Days Wednesdays, 6-9:30pm, held at The Yoga Mat in Orange (52.5 hours)
Practice Days Sundays – 10am – 4pm, held at The Yoga Mat in Orange (90 hours)
Internship Weekly class; days, times and location dependent on your and your mentor’s availability (21 hours)
Retreat Weekend getaway; retreat options available based on your availability and retreats offered. (21 hours)
Homework Additional assignments to better digest and assimilate the information (25 hours)
Overview of Topics Covered
• General history, Sankhya philosophy overview and present day yoga practices
• Breakdown and in depth evaluation of beginner and intermediate asanas (postures) of vinyasa yoga, focusing on alignment, injury prevention, adjustment/enhancement
• Pranayama (breathing) techniques and practical uses
• Ayurveda and healthy yogic living
• Sequencing Principles and Sample Flows
• The Art of Teaching and Instruction; Cues and Imagery to enhance the journey
• Basic movement anatomy and physiology and how it relates to specific yoga posture families
• Physical, Emotional and Mental Healing of Asana; Understanding the Chakras and the Koshas
• Setting the Environment for Transformation
• Bandhas (energy locks), Mudras (finger and body locks), Kriyas (Cleansing Techniques)
• Meditation practices to develop inward listening
Required Text
Stephens, M. (2010). Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations and Techniques. North Atlantic Books. ISBN: 978-1556438851
Supplemental Texts
Kaminoff, L. (2007). Yoga Anatomy. Human Kinetics. ISBN: 978-0-7360-6278-7