Ciriculum for Teacher
Alliance Training
Techniques,
Training
and Practice
Core courses:
Asana Fundamentals (25 hours) Standing poses, seated poses, twists, backbends, forward bends, abdominals, inversions. Includes teaching basics of poses, alignment, and practice.
Props and modifications (6 hours)
Pranayama (6 hours)
Contemplative Practices (6+ hours)
Demonstrated practice (3+ hours)
Teaching Lab (20 hours)
Elective course:
Introduction to Ayurveda (6 hours)
Teaching
Methodology
Core courses:
Teaching Methodology Fundamentals (10 hours)
Classroom management, demonstration skills, observation, verbal skills, basic lesson planning
Sequencing Fundamentals (2.5 hours + homework)
Elective courses:
Advanced sequencing
Themes (2 hours)
Vinyasa sequencing
Teaching special populations: trauma, prenatal, seniors (2.5 hours)
Anatomy and
Physiology
Core courses:
Experiential Anatomy (10 hours)
Injury Prevention (4 hours)
Philosophy,
Lifestyle
and Ethics
Core courses:
Yoga Sutras (16 hours)
Ethics for Yoga Teachers (4+ hours)
Practicum
Core courses:
Yoga practicum (5 hours)
Practical assessment/observation (5 hours)
Electives
Not all elective courses are listed or offered each year. Additional detail will be given in class.