Yoga Teacher (Hatha Yoga)

The course syllabus is structured as follows:

• Lesson One
  • Origins and Philosophy of Yoga
    • Yogic Application
    • Origin of Yoga
    • Paths of Yoga
    • Limbs of Hatha Yoga
    • Philosophy of Yoga
• Lesson Two
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • The Skeleton
    • Joints of the Skeleton
    • Skeletal Muscles
    • Muscle Movement Terminology
    • Origin, Insertion and Action of some Major Muscles
• Lesson Three
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology (Continued)
    • Systems of the Body
    • Lesson Four
    • Psychology
    • The Mind
    • Conditioning
    • The Power of Suggestion and Conscious Intervention
• Lesson Five Nutrition
  • Calories
    • Calorific Values
    • Nutrients
    • Vitamins
    • Water
    • Roughage
    • Correct Eating
• Lesson Six
  • Breathing
    • Benefits of Correct Breathing
    • Yogic Breathing
    • Other Breathing Techniques
• Lesson Seven
  • Relaxation
    • Using the Imagination
    • Four Positions
    • Progressive Relaxation
• Lesson Eight
  • Yoga Movements
    • Positions
    • Zones and Aspects
• Lesson Nine Yoga Movements (Continued)
  • Contraindications
    • Primary Extended Body Positions (PEBP)
    • Yoga Movements (Movements, Parts and Positions)
• Lesson Ten
  • Class Management
    • Limbering up Exercises
    • A Class Routine
    • Points to Remember
• 1 day of Practical Training is essential for this course. Practical workshops can be held in various locations around the UK and are available for an additional fee of £75 per day. Your practical training is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practical training tutor with specialist skills.