Acro Yoga Training
Course Syllabus
- Introduction to Ashtanga yoga (Primary series) followed by Sun salutation A & B.
Stretching and Strengthening Practice For Transitions and Traditional Postures In The Sequence. - Standing sequence postures & use of yoga props.
- Seated sequence postures & Finishing sequence postures.
- Mysore style & Teaching practice.
- Introduction to Vinyasa flow and Hatha vinyasa flow.
- What is a difference between Vinyasa flow and Hatha vinyasa flow?
- Pawanmukht asana series(joints movements)
- Series 1 – Anti-rheumatic
- Series 2 – Digestive/abdominal
- Series 3 – Shakti Bandha
- Hatha sunsalutation and Moon salutation.
- Asthanga sunsalutation.
- Asana practice
- Standing posture
- Balancing posture (arm, one legged)
- Sitting posture with twisting and forward bending
- Prone posture
- Backward extensions
- Inversions (upside-down)
- Supine posture
- Relaxing posture
- Restorative asanas.
- Teaching methodology.
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The theory is just as important as practising.
Note-Β Understanding how we can create a sequence for beginner practitioners and intermediate practitioners and what you need to do in class.
- Introduction to Philosophy . Goal meaning & definition yoga.
- How to achieve the goal of yoga & importance of scriptures in process.
- Shruti & Smriti
- Indian Schools of thought astika & nastika
- History of Yoga- ( Classical Yoga-) Hatha Yoga
- Modern Yogis
- Types of Yoga Bhakti karma kriya kundalini,Raja Yoga
- Raja Yoga β Patanjali yoga intro 8 limbs and everyone will repeat
- 8 limbs in detail Yama Niyama
- Asan Pranyam Pratyhar
- Dharna Dhyan Samadhi
- First three sutra of patanjali
- Scriptures: Bhagwad Gita
- Four Castes & Four stages of life
- Buddhism & Vipassana
- Panch Klesha Avidya Asmita Raag Dvesha Abhinivesh
- Panch Koshas
- Chakras
- Revision
- Introduction to applied yoga anatomy
- Importance of movements
- Introduction to a Musculoskeletal system
- Understanding joint mobility and their restrictions
- Introduction to the muscular system
- Muscle contractions in detail
- Tension, tightness, strength weakness of a muscle
- Understanding flexibility & strength in detail
- Muscle relaxation technique
- Co – Activation of muscles & Bandhas
- Introduction to the Nervous system and stress management
- Respiratory system and its connection to Pranayama
- Introduction to the Digestive system and how Yoga helps
- Introduction to Pranayama
- Benefits of Pranayama
- Yogic Breathing
- Introduction to Ashta Kumbhaka
- Theoretical Knowledge and Practical experience in Anulom Vilom, Nadi Shodhan, Surya Bhedi, Chandra Bhedi, Sheetkari, Sheetali, Ujjayi, Bhramari, Bhastrika, Antar and Bahir Kumbakh, Tri bandhas
- Pancha Prana breathing
- Sequencing of Pranayama
- Introduction to shatkarma
- Practical experience of Jala neti, Rubber neti, Trataka & Kunjal
- Benefits of Shatkarma practise
- How to sequence a class
- How to work with breathing and posture to create an appropriate sequence
- How to cue/instruct and adjust different levels of practitioners
- Building Positive & conscious communication, friendship and trust
- Time management for a vinyasa flow
- Qualities of a teacher
- Principles of demonstration and observation to correct the postures of students
- Mental & emotional preparation for teaching
- Class preparation
- Step by step class structure planning.
- What is alignment and why it is important
- What is an Asana , an exercise and a movement
- What is ideal alignment of body
- How to avoid misalignment
- How body can be positioned to optimise the Asana and exercise
- 9 major joints of the body movements patterns
- How to move and position the joints of body with safety and avoid injury
- What are the best possible patterns of movements
- How to prepare for an Asasna
- How to modify and do variation in an Asana
- Common mistakes in Asana
- How to adjust students in Asanas and classes
- Alignment of all types Sun Salutations
- Alignment of standing, balancing, forward bend , backbends, sidebends , twisting and inversions.
- Introduction to Meditation
- Benefits of Meditation
- Importance of meditation
- Meditation and Brain health
- Meditation & itβs effect on Stress Management
- Obstacles in Meditation
- Role of Concentration in Meditation
- Tips for developing concentration
- Meditation on Body & Breath
- Om Chanting Meditation
- Antar & Bahir Tratak
- Dynamic Meditation
- Tips for Silent Meditation
- Ajapa japa
- Antar Mouna
- Nada Meditation
Students will be tested based on
- Written Test
- Asana Practical Test
- Vinyasa Flow teaching to the class
- Attendance, Performance & behaviour
- Sound healing
- Keertan meditation
- Beach yoga
- Acro yoga
- Yin yoga
- Partner yoga
- Iyenger class
Note:- all these additional classes are not part of the course but are included additionally
Daily Schedule
- 05:00 am Morning Bell
- 06:30 – 07:30 am Shatkarma & Pranayama
- 07:30 – 09:00 am Vinyasa flow Yoga
- 09:00 – 10:00 am Breakfast
- 10:00 – 10:45 am Yoga Anatomy
- 11:00 – 11:45 am Yoga Alignment
- 11:45 – 12:15 pm Fruit Break
- 12:15 – 01:00 pmYoga Philosophy
- 01:00 – 02:00 pm Lunch
- 04:00 – 5:30 pm Ashtanga Yoga
- 06:00 – 7:00 pm Meditation & Mantra chanting
- 07:10 – 08:00 pm Dinner
- 10:00 pm Lights off
- You would learn Authentic Indian Yoga Science.
- Comprehensive knowledge of philosophical as well as practical aspects of Yoga.
- The self-realization of Yoga and its power.
- Confidence in Yoga Science & Philosophy.
- Our YTTC will let you experience the highly needed combination of Traditional Yoga teachings and modern scientific practice methods.
- You would learn Asana, Pranayama, Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, and different types of Meditation.
- Last but not least, you will be taught in the spirit of sincerity and authenticity that epitomizes the true nature of Yoga β something that you would be expected to carry forth in your teachings to other students.
