Teacher Training

Swami Satyananda: “If you dedicate yourself completely to the task of teaching yoga, it will be easy to express the positive side of your personality”.

The Teacher Training modules explore the skills required for the planning and teaching of Yoga, in a range of settings from a yoga centre to private classes. The focus is on the application of knowledge and skills, especially for the selection of appropriate practices for different class levels, from beginner to experienced. Other aspects include business skills, communication skills, and occupational health and safety, as well as the business aspects of managing a professional practice.

NOTE: The ability to perform all core Satyananda Yoga practices in asana, pranayama and meditation is required for successful completion of the Teacher Training modules. If you have a significant physical or mental disability, you may be unable to meet this requirement.

Teacher Training Modules

Teacher Training 1: Year 3 Semester 1 (18 weeks)

Pre-requisite: Yogic Studies 2b

This module introduces the skills required for instructing others in the practices of yoga at a foundation or beginners level. It explores class and class planning at the beginners and progressive-beginners level along with the basics of planning, organising, promoting and managing a yoga class.

Teacher Training 2: Year 3 Semester 2 (18 weeks)

Pre-requisite: Teacher Training 1

Teacher Training 2 further develops your teaching skills, moving into teaching practices at the intermediate level and the more subtle aspects of yoga. Focus is given to teaching kirtan, mudras and bandhas and deeper meditation along with emphasis on working with students with special needs.

There is also development of the professional skills required to become a successful yoga teacher (such as listening skills and student support) as well as business and marketing skills.

Teacher Training Subjects

All these subjects provide training in teaching for beginners, progressive-beginners, progressive and intermediate levels.

Teacher Training Subjects

Teaching Asana:

Teaching asana practices

Teaching Pranayama:

Teaching pranayama practices

Teaching Meditation:

Effective strategies for teaching meditation
Teaching Yoga Nidra: Delivery of Yoga Nidra instruction

Teaching Mudra and Bandha:

Effective strategies for conveying the techniques of mudra and bandha

Teaching Shatkarmas:

Teaching the shatkarma cleansing series

Teaching Mantra and Kirtan:

Knowledge and practice of teaching simple mantras and kirtan (chanting)

Creative Class Planning:

Strategies for building balanced and satisfying classes

Creative Course Planning:

Strategies for sequencing balanced and satisfying courses

Teaching for Special Needs:

Strategies for customising teaching methodologies to suit diverse students and environments beyond the general class situation

Applied Anatomy and Physiology:

Human anatomy and physiology with the depth and focus necessary for safe and effective teaching

Professional Yoga Teacher:

Knowledge of how to efficiently plan, organise, promote and manage a yoga class. Understanding of business principles for establishing and maintaining a viable yoga based business

Qualities of a Yoga Teacher:

Consideration of the positive qualities and attributes of a Satyananda trained yoga teacher. Knowledge of the ethical and legal framework and personal skills needed to be a Yoga teacher

Student Support Skills for Yoga Teachers:

This subject incorporates the units “Communicate effectively with clients” and “Make referrals to other health professionals”. It develops the skills for effective communication with students while maintaining professional boundaries. It helps you to identify when students need referral to other appropriately equipped professionals

Occupational Health & Safety for Yoga Teachers:

Understanding the responsibility of duty of care when preparing the environment for safely running a yoga class or a yoga centre

Apply Basic First Aid:

This unit or its equivalent is delivered as a separate course during this semester.
 
   

 

 

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