Yoga Training Course

Lesson 1 • Major Yoga Traditions

Surveys Hatha, Raja, Bhakti, Karma, and Jnana yoga paths. Helps students identify how each tradition shapes teaching style.

Lesson 2 • The Eight Limbs of Yoga

Introduces Patanjali's Ashtanga framework as a complete path. Connects ethical guidelines to physical and meditative practice.

Lesson 3 • Ethics and the Yamas in Practice

Applies the five Yamas—non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, continence, non-greed—to daily life and teaching. Grounds ethical conduct in professional yoga.

Lesson 4 • Core Philosophical Texts

Examines key scriptures including the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Builds literacy in primary sources that guide practice.

Lesson 1 • Nervous System and Stress Response

Examines the autonomic nervous system and yoga's effect on stress regulation. Provides physiological rationale for relaxation and restorative practices.

Lesson 2 • Skeletal System and Joint Mechanics

Covers bones, joints, and ranges of motion critical to yoga postures. Establishes structural understanding needed for safe alignment cues.

Lesson 3 • Contraindications and Special Populations

Identifies anatomical conditions requiring pose modifications or avoidance. Prepares students to screen participants and adapt classes safely.

Lesson 4 • Respiratory System and Breathing

Explains lung mechanics, diaphragm function, and breath-movement coordination. Directly supports pranayama instruction in later chapters.

Lesson 1 • Prone and Backbend Poses

Teaches prone postures and spinal extension poses safely. Strengthens the posterior chain and prepares students for deeper backbends.

Lesson 2 • Restorative and Yin Postures

Explores long-held passive poses targeting connective tissue and deep relaxation. Completes the asana spectrum from active to receptive practice.

Lesson 3 • Seated and Supine Poses

Covers seated forward folds, hip openers, and supine postures. Builds flexibility and body awareness in non-weight-bearing positions.

Lesson 4 • Inversions and Arm Balances

Introduces supported and unsupported inversions and basic arm balances. Builds upper-body strength, confidence, and proprioceptive skill.

Lesson 1 • Classical Pranayama Techniques

Teaches Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, Bhastrika, and Ujjayi breathing. Covers technique, benefits, and contraindications for each practice.

Lesson 2 • Cooling and Calming Breaths

Introduces Sitali, Sitkari, and Bhramari for nervous system regulation. Expands the practitioner's toolkit for managing energy and stress.

Lesson 3 • Principles of Yogic Breathing

Establishes the foundational concepts of prana, breath awareness, and three-part breath. Creates the baseline from which all pranayama techniques are taught.

Lesson 4 • Integrating Breath into Asana

Applies breath-movement synchronisation across posture categories. Prepares students to cue breath effectively during class instruction.

Lesson 1 • Introduction to Meditation

Defines meditation, distinguishes it from relaxation, and surveys major styles. Establishes why meditation is integral to a complete yoga practice.

Lesson 2 • Concentration and Dharana Practices

Teaches single-pointed focus techniques including breath, mantra, and visual objects. Builds the attentional capacity required for deeper meditation states.

Lesson 3 • Yoga Nidra and Deep Relaxation

Guides students through the Yoga Nidra protocol and its stages of consciousness. Provides a powerful tool for stress reduction and class cool-downs.

Lesson 4 • Visualisation and Guided Imagery

Teaches structured visualisation scripts and their psychological effects. Expands the teacher's repertoire for closing practices and stress management.

Lesson 1 • Theme-Based Class Planning

Integrates philosophical themes, intentions, and seasonal considerations into sequences. Elevates classes beyond physical exercise to holistic experiences.

Lesson 2 • Principles of Effective Sequencing

Covers peak-pose sequencing, counter-poses, and energy arc principles. Provides the structural logic underlying all class design decisions.

Lesson 3 • Timing and Pacing a Class

Manages class duration, transition speed, and hold times for different formats. Develops the teacher's ability to adapt pacing in real time.

Lesson 4 • Designing for Different Levels

Adapts sequencing principles for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Ensures teachers can meet diverse skill levels within a single class.

Lesson 1 • Verbal Cueing Techniques

Teaches anatomical, action, and imagery-based cues for posture instruction. Builds clear, concise language that guides students without overwhelming them.

Lesson 2 • Inclusive and Trauma-Informed Teaching

Applies trauma-sensitive and inclusive language and practices to yoga instruction. Ensures all students feel safe, respected, and capable in the classroom.

Lesson 3 • Demonstration and Modelling

Covers when to demonstrate, mirror vs. matching orientation, and teaching while moving. Develops the teacher's physical presence and visual communication.

Lesson 4 • Classroom Management Skills

Addresses room set-up, student positioning, managing disruptions, and pacing. Builds the organisational competence needed to run professional classes.

Lesson 1 • Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga

Covers trimester-specific modifications, pelvic floor work, and postpartum recovery. Prepares teachers to serve pregnant and new-parent students safely.

Lesson 2 • Children's and Teen Yoga

Applies developmental psychology and playful pedagogy to yoga for youth. Equips teachers to design age-appropriate, engaging classes for young students.

Lesson 3 • Yoga for Therapeutic Applications

Adapts yoga practices for common conditions including back pain, anxiety, and fatigue. Bridges yoga teaching with evidence-based wellness support.

Lesson 4 • Yoga for Seniors and Adaptive Populations

Designs chair yoga, wall-supported, and adaptive sequences for older adults and limited-mobility students. Expands the teacher's reach to underserved populations.