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Ecstatic Yoga 300 TT
RYS Course Directory
200 Hour
Core Curriculum
Video
Yoga Alliance
Techniques, Training Practice
Asana/Analytics 100 hrs.
1 Ecstatic Flow, twists
2 Ecstatic Flow, forward folds
3 Ecstatic Flow, back bends
4 Ecstatic Flow, hip openers
5 Ecstatic Flow, inversions
6 Ecstatic Flow, balancing
7 Ecstatic Flow, Yin Restore
8 Ecstatic Flow Power
Pranayama
1 Pranayama
2 Pranayama
3 Pranayama
4 Pranayama
5 Pranayama
6 Pranayama
Meditation
1 Mindfulness, Awakening the Ajna
2 Samadhi Embodiment
3 Rapture Meditation
4 Hand Mudras
5 Ecstatic Chant
6 Prana/Meditation
Anatomy & Physiology
15 hrs.
Anatomy
1 Nadi System
2 Chakra System
3 Meridian System
4 Prana Vayus
5 Kosha's
6 Muscular System
Physiology
1 Nervous System,Mind-Body
2 Endocrine system
3 Circulatory System
4 Post traumatic stress
5 Coloring Book Homework
6 Reading Assignments
Bio-Mechanics
1 Joint safety
2 Benefits & Contraindications
3 Ecstatic Flow Alignment
4 Safe Movements
5 Coloring Book Homework
6 Reading Assignments
Yoga Humanities
30 hrs.
Lifestyle
1 Ecstatic Yoga Lineage
2 Ecstatic Hatha Style
3 Ceremony
4 Hand Mudras
5 Childrens Yoga
6 Pregnancy Yoga
Philosophy
1 Patanjali 8 Limbs
2 Patanjali Sutras
3Tantra
4 Healing Samskaras
5 Upanishads
6 History of Yoga
Ethics
1 Lineage
2 Scope of Practice
3 Code of Conduct
4 Equity Position Statement
5 Journaling/Self Reflection
6 Sexual Misconduct
7 Anti-Harrasment
8 Standards
TeachingMethodology
5 hrs.
1 Fundamentals
2 Elements of A Yoga Class
3 Cue, Adjust, Modify
4 Sequencing & Pace
5 Leading A Yoga Class
6 Reading Assignments
ProfessionalDevelopment
1 Yoga Alliance Credentialing
2 Professionalism
3 Business Management
4 Marketing & Promotion
5 Liability Waiver
6 Reading Assignments
Practicum
(Practice Teaching)
30 hrs
1 Leading A Yoga Class
2 Pranayama Practicum
3 Asana Practicum
4 Feedback
5 Lessons
6 Reading Assignments
Techniques, Training
Practice
Asana
-Historical context
-Poses specific to RYS's lineage—must include sukhasana and savasana
-Complete sequencing (asana, pranayama, meditation) to achieve particular effect safely Shared anatomical and alignment principles plus contraindications
Pranayam & Subtle Body
-Historical context
-Effects of pranayama on anatomy and subtle body -Complete sequencing of pranayama safely, including alternatives and adaptations
-Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, among others -Koshas, kleshas,
-chakras, nadis and prana vayus
Meditation
-Key meditation terms Meditation methods by lineage
-Ability to practice school's chosen meditation practice
-Chanting, mantras, and mudras
Asana
EY 1
Fundamentals Pose
Sun Salutation Analytics
Key Terms
EY 2
Leading A Yoga Class
Elements of Yoga
Medit/Asan/Pran Conn.Sequencing/Pace
Pranayam & Subtle Body
Pranayama Lesson
Bandhas Lesson
Meditation
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy
Physiology
Bio-mechanics
Anatomy
-Skeletal system, incl.:
-Major bones
-Types of joints
-Major muscles involved in asana
-Types of muscle contraction
Physiology
-Nervous system, incl. ‘fight, flight, freeze’ stress response, vagal theory, overall mind-body connection
-Cardiovascular/circulatory, endocrine, digestive systems as they relate to yoga practice
-Respiratory system, incl. muscles that affect breathing, involuntary vs voluntary breath, how air enters and leaves body.
Bio-
MechanicsTy-Types of joint movements
-Joint stabilization
-Safe movement as it pertains to balancing, stretching, awareness, and physical limitations
-Contraindications, misalignments, adaptations
History
Philosophy
Ethics
History
-Term ‘yoga’
-School’s lineage, style, and methodology
-Dates and key ideas such as the Vedas, Vedanta, Hatha, Colonial, Modern
Philosophy
-Definition of yoga and key terms
-Relationship between asana, pranayama, meditation per school’s approach
-Familiarity w/ major yogic texts (i.e., Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Hatha Yoga Pradipika)
-Self-reflection on how philosophy relates to practice.
Ethics
-Awareness of Yoga Sutras or similar yogic ethical precepts
-Relationship to Yoga Alliance
-Ethical Commitment including Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct, and Equity Position Statement
-Comprehension of and responsibility to increase equity in yoga
-Accountability measures
-Self-reflection on how yoga ethics relate to practice and teaching
Yoga
Humanities
Professional Essentials
Teaching
Methodology
Professional
Development
Practicum
Teaching
Methodology-Sequencing
-Pace
-Environment
-Cueing (verbal, visual, physical)
-Class management
ProfessionalDevelopment
Yoga-related professional organizations, including the Yoga Alliance credentialing process
-Ethical Commitment, including Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct and Equity Position Statement
-Lifetime of learning and continuing education
-General professionalism, including timeliness, consistency, cleanliness -Marketing and promotion
-Liability insurance, waivers, invoicing
Practicum
(Practice Teaching)
-Knowledge, skills, experience across 12 key competencies
-Mentorship component, incl. apprenticeship, feedback
15 hrs.
Hybrid 200 hr. TT
Immersions
Links
Week 1
Samadhi
Asana
Week 2
Mindfulness
Pranayama
Week 3
Asana I
Meditations
Week 4
Week 5
Body Temple
Yin Asana2
Week 6
Kriya
Lessons
Week 7
Ceremony
Week 8
Biz
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Analytics
Bandhas
Foundations
Pranayama analytic
Asana/Prana/Med
Foundations
Pranayama Practice
Foundations
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