Niroga Yoga Teacher Training programs
Certified Yoga Teacher Training Program: Fall 2010 - Spring 2011
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Wk 1
(9/25)
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Introductions; Goals and Expectations
Practical: Core Movements; personal daily practice
Assignment: Key Characteristics of Core Movements; Variations
Theory: Science of Flexibility
Assignment: 3 Key Points from Science of Flexibility
Philosophy: First Yama |
Wk 2
(10/9) |
Practical: Standing Poses
Assignment: Pick 1, 3 key cha, 4 variations, benefits & precautions
Theory: Skeletal System
Assignment: Chronic condition (Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis) -
What is it? What cause? What helps?
Philosophy: Second Yama
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Wk 3
(10/23) |
Practical: Forward Bends
Theory: Muscles (Fibromyalgia, RSI)
Philosophy: Third Yama |
Wk 4
(11/6) |
Practical: Backward Bends
Theory: Endocrine System (Diabetes, Hypo/hyperthyroidism)
Philosophy: Fourth Yama |
Wk 5
(11/20) |
Practical: Spinal Twists
Theory: Nervous System & Immune System (Insomnia, Headaches, Depression)
Philosophy: Fifth Yama |
Wk 6
(12/4) |
Practical: Balance Poses
Theory: Circulatory System (Hypertension, CAD/PAD)
Philosophy: First Niyama |
Wk 7
(12/18)
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Practical: Miscellaneous (Lateral Bends, Boat, Squat, etc.)
Practical: Consolidate
Theory: Respiratory System (Asthma, COPD)
Philosophy: Second Niyama |
* Winter Break *
Assignment: in-depth study of one common chronic condition
Field trip to Community Outreach class
Wk 8
(1/15) |
Practical: Review, Consolidation and Integration
Theory: Digestive System (IBS, GERD)
Philosophy: Third Niyama |
Wk 9
(1/29) |
Practical: Inversions
Theory: Nutrition, and Metabolism (Weight Control/Eating Disorders)
Philosophy: Fourth Niyama |
Wk 10
(2/12)
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Practical: Meditation Poses
Theory: Urinary System & Reproductive System (Urinary Incontinence, PMS, Menopause)
Philosophy: Fifth Niyama |
Wk 11
(2/26) |
Practical: Pranayama, Locks & Seals
Practical: Teaching Best Practices (methodology, best practices)
Theory: Sanskrit Pronunciation, Chant Marks, Chanting (Purnamadah Purnamidam)
Theory: Yoga History and Philosophy (Assignment: Yama/Niyama essay)
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Wk 12
(3/12) |
Practical: 5-minute sequence
Theory: Jnana Yoga (Asato Ma)
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Wk 13
(3/26) |
Practical: 15-minute sequence
Theory: Karma Yoga (Bhur Bhuvah)
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Wk 14
(4/9) |
Practical: 30-minute sequence
Theory: Bhakti Yoga (Buddham Sharanam)
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Wk 15
(4/23) |
Practical: 30-minute sequence
Theory: Raja Yoga (Uttisthata Jagrata)
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Wk 16
(5/7) |
Practical: Hour-long sequence
Theory: Bhagavad Gita (Brahmarpanam Brahma Havir)
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Wk 17
(5/21) |
Practical: wrap-up; Evaluations; Graduation
Theory: wrap-up (Shivoham, Shivoham) |
Logistics
- Class
- Class meets every other Saturday: noon - 6pm, Sept 25, 2010 - May 22, 2011; winter break from Dec 19 - Jan 14
- Location
- Classes are held at the Niroga Center at 1808 University Ave. (@ Grant), Berkeley, CA 94703
- Commitment
- Must try to attend all bi-weekly Saturday sessions; make-ups to be discussed individually with faculty
- Bi-weekly assignments (4 hours/assignment)
- Attend designated yoga classes twice a week: Choose from Monday and Wednesday 6pm and 7:30pm classes, as well as Tuesday and Thursday 7.30pm classes (view schedule)
- Regular practice of Yoga, Breathing Techniques, and Meditation
- Fees
- Fees include all classes, instruction, books, and materials.
- Total Fees: $3000.00
- Payment Plan:
$500.00 non refundable deposit due with acceptance
$2500.00 due by September 11; payment plans available (please contact Niroga office: )
Application
If you are interested in this opportunity to become a Niroga certified Yoga teacher, and to learn in a nurturing, small group setting, then please fill out our application form early; space is limited.
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