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FOUNDATION |
10 HOURS |
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Overview of Ancient Text & historical Overview |
2 |
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Introduction to Yoga Theory |
2 |
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Basic Practice: Bandhas, Purifications, Neti |
3 |
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Self Awareness & Personal Growth |
3 |
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PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE |
134 HOURS |
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Asana I |
20 |
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Asana II |
20 |
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Pranayama |
20 |
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Meditation |
10 |
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Anatomy & Physiology |
40 |
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Medical Benefits of Yoga |
3 |
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Developing Personal Practice |
8 |
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Applied Principles |
10 |
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Mudras & Kriyas |
3 |
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GENERAL THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE |
100 HOURS |
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Eastern: |
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History & Culture |
1 |
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Patanjali's Yoga Sutras |
15 |
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Intro to Ayurveda |
6 |
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Samkhya Philosophy |
5 |
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Ayurveda II |
6 |
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Western: |
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Ancient Texts |
10 |
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Holistic Health |
10 |
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The 6 Darshanas |
2 |
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Hatha Yoga Pradipika |
5 |
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The Main Paths |
3 |
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Bhagavad Gita |
4 |
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Eastern Ancient Texts |
10 |
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Western Philosophy |
3 |
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Psychological Thought |
10 |
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Nutrition |
10 |
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PROFESSIONAL |
100 HOURS |
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Asana III |
20 |
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Asana IV |
20 |
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Warm-up, Toning, Relaxation Technique |
4 |
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Communication & Language Clarity |
2 |
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Yoga Therapy |
15 |
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Program & Class Design |
3 |
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Sanskrit I & II: Pronunciation & Terminology |
6 |
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Internship & Private Instruction |
18 |
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Ethics (ethical practice, life) |
2 |
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Ethics (student/teacher/peer) |
2 |
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The Art of Teaching |
8 |
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ELECTIVES/MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY |
160 HOURS |
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Ayurveda |
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Yoga Philosophy |
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Energy Systems |
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Yoga Therapy |
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Asana & Ayurveda |
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Sanskrit |
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Vedic Studies |
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Meditation |
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Pranayama |
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Special Populations |
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Physiology |
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Yoga Psychology |
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Restorative Yoga |
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Ancient Texts |
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Research |
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*Selection of other topics for electives or
Major subject to IYS approval. |
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TOTAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION HOURS
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504 HOURS |
