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.