Yoga Teacher Certification

Yoga training 200 hours

Recognized by Yoga Alliance 200 h

The different modules

Module 1

Introduction and tradition of Yoga
Vinyasa Yoga – Pranayama – (breathing exercises)
The chakras and the energetic system
Muladhara Chakra (root chakra)
Anatomy and physiology of the human body, muscle and skeletal systems
Types of yoga postures: hip openers, back bending, twists, arm balancing, standing postures, inversions
Surya Namaskar A and B, analysis and practice

Dates : 27 & 28 March 2021

Module 2

Uddyana Bandha, Mulabandha and Jalandarabandha, blockages
Anatomy of the bandhas, anatomy of the abdominals: function and activation of abdominal muscles
Anatomy and function of the Pelvic Floor, risks associated with weakness of the pelvic floor
The bandhas – how to activate the bandhas
History of Yoga – the vedic and tantric times
Study of traditional yoga texts: Upanishad
Create a Power Yoga class with focus “Hip Opening” – muscles to be stretched and counter postures to harmonise movement and maintain balance

Dates : 29 & 30 May 2021

Module 3

The different yoga styles and Yoga masters: Krischnamajara, Pattabhi Jois, Sharat, Ylengar and the western masters like Baron Baptiste, Brian Kest, Shiva Rea and Jjivamukti
Analysis of the practice: Asthanga Yoga – Primary Series
Anatomy of the back and the rotator cuff
Yoga Sutra and the interpretation of Desikachar
Chakras 2, 3 and 4 – create a yoga class to stimulate these chakras
Partner Teach
Pranayama – breathing techniques
Meditation techniques

Dates : 12 & 13 June 2021

Module 4

Pranayama practice
The 8 limbs of Raja Yoga – how to progress from pranayama, respiration, to pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses) Differentiate Dharana and Dhyana, concentration and meditation
Analysis of the practice: Chakra stimulation class by a participant
Chakras 5, 6 and 7 – compare different class structures
Partner Teach
Anatomy and physiology of the human body, movements on the sagittal, coronal and transvers pane
The major muscles for flexion and extension of the hip, shoulder, back, elbow, knee. Lateral flexion and twists Lateral flexions and twists
Yoga Sutra: interpretation of Desikachar – chapter 3 – evolution of traditional scripture and application to today
Moving meditation

Dates : 04 & 05 September 2021

Module 5

Create a yoga class focus “backbends and twists”
Physiological principles: muscles to stretch/strengthen for preparation, counter postures
Analysis of the practice: Chakra opening and hip opening classes by a participant
Anatomy and physiology, pathologies, prevention and healing through the practice of Yoga
Yoga for pregnant women
Partner Yoga, principles and application in yoga therapy
Ahimsa – non violence
Samadhi – definition and interpretation adapted to our times
Meditation

Dates : 02 & 03 October 2021

Module 6

Analysis of the practice, 3 yoga classes by participants: Partner yoga, twists, backbends
Kriyas, purification methods
Prana: breath, energy
Anatomy and physiology: Yoga Therapy, specific classes for specific conditions
Revision of the Power Yoga book, discussion and questions

Dates : 06 &07 November 2021

Our training courses are certified

Registration Form

Exam evaluation

Prerequisites: having attended a private session with an interview in our studio before registration – Cycle 2 prerequisite = already Certified Cycle 1

test 2 months after the last module

Practical test:

Hand in a document detailing 30 hours of classes given to one or more students, including personal details (email..)

In addition to following the courses as part of the certification, 30 classes need to be taken in a Power Vinyasa Yoga studio, following completion of the modules

The certificate Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher is issues from 80% of your complete evaluation

For more informations please contact us: +4122.700.41.20

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