Course Syllabus
HATHA YOGA COURSE (INTERMEDIATE)
UNIT 1: Foundations of Intermediate Hatha Yoga
Theory
- Meaning, history and principles of Hatha Yoga
- Traditional Hatha Yoga concepts
- Relationship between Asana, Pranayama, relaxation and meditation
- Intermediate practice principles
- Body awareness, alignment and stability
- Importance of breath coordination
- Practice environment and safety precautions
Practical
- Intermediate warm-up and joint mobility
- Surya Namaskar variations
- Standing and seated preparation
- Breath-coordinated movements
- Posture and alignment practice
- Guided relaxation
UNIT 2: Intermediate Hatha Yoga Asanas & Alignment
Theory
- Principles of intermediate Asana practice
- Alignment, stability, strength and flexibility
- Safe transitions between postures
- Use of props and modifications
- Common alignment errors
- Sequencing of intermediate Asanas
- Benefits and precautions of selected postures
Practical
- Virabhadrasana I & II
- Trikonasana
- Parsvakonasana
- Ardha Chandrasana
- Paschimottanasana
- Baddha Konasana
- Bhujangasana
- Dhanurasana – introductory practice
- Setu Bandhasana
- Ardha Matsyendrasana
- Intermediate Asana combinations and transitions
UNIT 3: Pranayama, Bandha Awareness & Meditation
Theory
- Intermediate Pranayama principles
- Breath control and breath awareness
- Relationship between breath and concentration
- Introduction to Bandha concepts
- Meditation preparation through Pranayama
- Relaxation and mindful breathing
- Safety and responsible practice
Practical
- Diaphragmatic breathing
- Full Yogic breathing
- Anulom Vilom / Nadi Shodhana
- Bhramari
- Gentle Ujjayi awareness
- Breath-coordinated Asana practice
- Introductory Bandha awareness under appropriate supervision
- Breath-focused meditation
- Guided relaxation
UNIT 4: Hatha Yoga Sequencing, Balance & Mindful Practice
Theory
- Principles of Hatha Yoga sequencing
- Creating balanced practice sessions
- Warm-up, peak posture and cool-down structure
- Strength, flexibility and balance development
- Mindful movement and concentration
- Individual modifications
- Practice progression and responsible instruction
Practical
- Intermediate standing sequence
- Balance and stability practice
- Hip and shoulder mobility
- Spine-strengthening sequence
- Core-strengthening practices
- Back-bending and forward-bending preparation
- Twisting postures
- Breath-synchronized movement
- 30–40 minute integrated Hatha Yoga routine
UNIT 5: Intermediate Hatha Yoga Teaching & Final Project
Theory
- Planning an intermediate Hatha Yoga class
- Sequencing and lesson planning
- Demonstration and verbal instruction
- Alignment observation and corrections
- Modifications and use of props
- Communication and student feedback
- Safe and responsible teaching practices
- Professional development and session documentation
Practical
- Prepare a complete lesson plan
- Demonstrate intermediate Asanas
- Teach alignment and safe transitions
- Guide Pranayama and relaxation
- Integrate meditation
- Develop a balanced Hatha Yoga sequence
- Conduct a supervised 40–60 minute Hatha Yoga session
- Receive feedback and refine teaching techniques
FINAL PROJECT
Intermediate Hatha Yoga Teaching Session
Students will design and conduct a 40–60 minute Hatha Yoga session including:
- Centering and breath awareness
- Warm-up and joint mobility
- Surya Namaskar
- Intermediate standing Asanas
- Balance and strengthening practices
- Seated and floor Asanas
- Pranayama
- Relaxation
- Meditation
- Safe closing and reflection
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