Kai Yoga Arts

200 Hour Registered Yoga School

 

 

 

 

Yoga Teacher’s Training Program

 

                                                    CURRICULUM

 

Introduction to Yoga

• What is yoga?

 

Philosophy and Aim of Yoga

 

 

Four Paths of Yoga

• Raja Yoga
• Jnana Yoga
• Karma Yoga
• Bhakti Yoga

 

 

Introduction to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras

 

 

Raja Yoga - Ashtanga Yoga – Eight Limbs

• Yama
• Niyama
• Asana
• Pranayama
• Pratyahara
• Dharana
• Dhyana
• Samadhi

 

 

Differences between Yogic exercises and Physical Culture

Note: Use Saji’s writeup on this topic; further info from Swami Vishnudevananda’s book

 

 

Man, His Three Bodies and Their Functions

 

 

 

Introduction to Yoga Aasanas – 14 Classical Asanas

(To include entire Pawanmuktasana Series)

 

• Padmasana (Lotus)
• Bhujangasana (Cobra)
• Shalabasana (Locust)
• Dhanurasan (Bow)
• Paschimotanasana (Posterior Stretch)
• Halasana (Plough)
• Mayurasana (Peacock)
• Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)
• Matsyasana (Fish)
• Yoga Mudra (Reintegration Pose)
• Shirsasana (Head Stand)
• Ardha Matsyendarasana (Spinal Twist)
• Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
• Padahastasana (Hand to Foot Pose)
• Uddiyana (abdominal Contraction)
• Nauli (Abdominal Manipulation)
• Shavasana (Corpse Pose)

 

Suryanamaskar

 

Teaching Methodology

• Eight Step method of teaching an Asana – Principles of Teaching
• Observation of Guidelines
• Classroom Arrangement
• Starting Prayer
• Name of the Asana
• Demonstration & Observation – Technique – Body Alignment
• Benefits & Limitations
• Questions & Answers
• Subtle Points
• Points to Remember
• Closing Prayer

 

Theory and Practice of Hatha Yoga Asana

Loosening practices

Stretching and strengthening movement

Balancing

Focal points on asana

Variation and sequence on asana
Body alignment
Benefits and Limitations

 

Relaxation Practices

• Instant Relaxation Technique
• Quick Relaxation Technique
• Deep Relaxation Technique

 

Pranayama

• Nadi Suddhi
• Full Yogic Breathing
• Kapalabhati
• Simhasana
• Sheetali
• Seetkari
• Bhramari

 

Mudra

 

Bandh

 

Trataka

 

INTRODUCTION TO YOGA THERAPY

 

The Pawanmuktasana Series provides a vital part of the yoga program, and is essential for laying a firm foundation in yogic life. 

 

Theory

Basics of the signs and symptoms of the disease process, and their causes.

 

ANTI-RHEUMATIC GROUP

Padanguli Naman -Toe bending

Goolf Naman - Ankle bending

Goolf Chakra - Ankle rotation

Goolf Ghoornan - Ankle crank

Janu Naman - Knee bending

Janu Chakra - Knee crank

Ardha Titali Asana - Half butterfly

Shroni Chakra - Hip rotation

Poorna Titali Asana - Full butterfly

Mushtika Bandhana - Hand clenching

Manibandha Naman - Wrist bending

Mani bandha Chakra - Wrist joint rotation

Kehuni Naman - Elbow bending

Skandha Chakra - Shoulder socket rotation

Greeva Sanchalana - Neck movements

 

 

DIGESTIVE / ABDOMINAL GROUP

Utthanpadasana – Raised Legs pose

Chakra Padasana –  Leg rotation

Pada Sanchalanasana – Cycling

Supta Pawanmuktasana – Leg Lock pose

Jhulana Lurhakanasana – Rocking and Rolling

Supta Udarakarshanasana – Sleeping Abdominal stretch

Shava Udarakarshanasana – Universal spinal twist

Naukasana – Boat Pose

 

 

SHAKTI BANDHA ASANAS – ENERGY BLOCK POSTURES

Rajju Karshanasana - Pulling the rope

Gatyatmak Meru Vakrasana – Dynamic spinal twist

Chakki Chalanasana – Churning the mill

Nauka sanchalanasana – Rowing the boat

Kashtha Takshanasana – Chopping wood

Namaskarasana – Salutation pose

Vayu Nishkasana – Wind releasing pose

Kawa Chalasana – Crow Walking

Udarakarshanasana – Abdominal stretch pose

 

Yogic Eye Exercises

 

TRATAKA

 

techniques

The Shatkarmas – Kriyas: yogic cleansing

 

Purity of the mind is not possible without purity of the body……..theory

 

Danda dhauti

Hrid dhauti

Jala Neti

Vaman Dhouti (Kunjal)

Laghu Shankaprakshalana

Moola shodhana

 

 

 

 

Yogic Management of Common Diseases

Arthritis and Rheumatism

Diabetes

Hypertension

Heart Disease

Asthma

Anxiety and Depression

Digestive Disorders

Cancer

 

 

Students must complete 100 hours of yoga practice with an approved teacher.

Student must complete a certified CPR course, offered at Kai Yoga

Arts.

Students will teach three practice yoga classes, observed by a Kai

instructor.

They also will observe three classes.

Students are expected to read and familiarize themselves with the provide
reading material, becoming aware of the fundamental philosophies of Yoga and Ayurveda.

Students will be expected to submit a final essay, chosen from a list of topics or upon approved topic of their choice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curriculum