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2008 Schedule --
Friday 5/2 6:30-8:30pm History of Yoga
Saturday 5/3 9am-6pm Overview Course Objectives and Syllabus, Introduction to Eight Limbs of Yoga, Study of Yama and Niyama; Exploring the Margas (Paths) of Yoga
Sunday 5/4 9am-6pm Review Asana 1-9 (Press Point, Bene’s & Contra), Benefits of the Practice of Asana; Understanding Sadhana (Practice), Asana Modifications 1-9
Friday 6/13 6:30-8:30pm Being in the Fire of Yoga –Perspectives
Saturday 6/14 9am-6pm Introduction to Asana 10-17, Journal Keeping and Partner Assignments, Yoga Sadhana; Review Asana 10-17 (Press Point, Bene’s & Contra),
Asana Modifications 10-17
Sunday 6/15 9am-6pm Introduction to Prana-What is Prana?, Relationship of Prana to the Gross & Subtle Body; Introduction to the Five Forms of Prana (Prana Vayus), Chanting
Friday 7/11 6:30-8:30pm The Yoga Sutras-An Introduction to Pada I & II
Saturday 7/12 9am-6pm Core Principles for Teaching Yoga, Creating the Context and Setting the Tone for Teaching a Yoga Class; Demonstration of Postures, Observing and Assisting Students, Introduction to Methods for Observing and Assisting Students (5 Steps)
Sunday 7/13 9am-6pm Leading vs. Teaching Asana-Part I, Importance of Warming up the Body Before Asana Practice, Basic Warm Up Techniques; Introduction to Asana 18-26, Asana Modifications 18-26
Friday 8/1 6:30-8:30pm Exploring Yoga and Breathing
Saturday 8/2 9am-6pm Review Asana 18-26 (Press Point, Bene’s & Contra), Leading vs. Teaching Asana-Part II, Benefits of Daily Asana Practice; Families of Asanas (Grouping Asana by Type of Stretch), Cultivating the Qualities of a Yoga Teacher, Discussion of Independent Study Project
Sunday 8/3 9am-6pm Introduction to the Pranayama, Instruction in Six Forms of Pranayama (Dirgha, Ujjayi, Kaphalabhati (Kriya), Sitali, Anuloma Viloma, Nadi Sodhana); Gross Anatomy and Physiology
Friday 9/26 6:30-8:30pm Exploring How Students Learn and Integrate Yoga
Saturday 9/27 9am-6pm Practice Teach Session, Practice Teach – Discussion Q & A; Introduction to the Vidya, Avidya and the Kleshas, Discussion of Kriya Yoga as a Practice for Integrating Body Mind and Spirit
Sunday 9/28 9am-6pm Subtle Energy Anatomy (Chakras, Nadis, etc), Subtle Energy Anatomy & Yoga Postures; Practice Teach Observing & Assisting
Friday 10/24 6:30-8:30pm Ethics for Yoga Teachers, Independent Study Project Due
Saturday 10/25 9am-6pm Review Gross Anatomy & Physiology, Introduction to the Bandhas (Tri Bandhas), Methodology for Teaching Each of the Bandhas; Ethics for Yoga Teachers, Designing a Yoga Class to Create a Complete Experience, Guiding Relaxation with Creative Visualizations, The Art of Creating Yoga Classes (Lesson Plans and Series of Classes), Course Review
Sunday 10/26 9am-6pm Begin Final Exam; Final Exam & Interview with Teacher
