YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME (PROFESSIONAL)

Duration: 6 Months

Level: Professional

Units: 5

Mode: Theory + Practical

Unit 1: Foundations of Yoga & Teaching Principles

Theory

• Introduction to Yoga and its traditional foundations
• Major branches and styles of Yoga
• Basic Yoga philosophy and principles
• Ethics and responsibilities of a Yoga teacher
• Importance of discipline, consistency and personal practice
• Introduction to safe Yoga instruction

Practical

• Centering and basic warm-up techniques
• Surya Namaskar practice
• Foundational standing, sitting and lying Asanas
• Correct posture and alignment
• Demonstration and observation skills
• Personal Yoga practice routine

Unit 2: Asanas, Alignment & Practical Techniques

Theory

• Classification of Yoga Asanas
• Basic and intermediate Asana principles
• Alignment and posture awareness
• Flexibility, strength, balance and mobility
• Common practice mistakes and corrections
• Modifications and use of simple props

Practical

• Standing Asanas
• Sitting and forward-bending Asanas
• Backward-bending Asanas
• Twisting and balancing Asanas
• Core-strengthening practices
• Asana demonstrations and corrections
• Safe sequencing of Asanas

Unit 3: Pranayama, Meditation & Mindfulness

Theory

• Fundamentals of Pranayama
• Breath awareness and breath control
• Introduction to traditional breathing practices
• Meditation principles and techniques
• Mindfulness and concentration
• Relaxation and stress-management practices

Practical

• Diaphragmatic breathing
• Breath awareness exercises
• Anulom Vilom / Nadi Shodhana
• Bhramari Pranayama
• Guided meditation
• Mindfulness exercises
• Relaxation and Yoga Nidra awareness
• Conducting a short guided breathing and meditation session

Unit 4: Anatomy, Sequencing & Yoga Teaching Methodology

Theory

• Basic human anatomy for Yoga teachers
• Muscles, joints, spine and movement fundamentals
• Body alignment and safe movement
• Understanding student needs and ability levels
• Class sequencing and lesson planning
• Teaching methodology and communication
• Voice projection, demonstration and observation
• Professional classroom management

Practical

• Designing beginner and intermediate Yoga sequences
• Demonstrating Asanas clearly
• Verbal and visual instruction
• Providing appropriate corrections and modifications
• Planning warm-up, main practice and cool-down
• Conducting practice teaching sessions
• Peer observation and feedback

Unit 5: Professional Yoga Teaching Practicum

Theory

• Professional responsibilities of a Yoga instructor
• Student assessment and progress monitoring
• Class scheduling and session management
• Professional communication and presentation
• Yoga studio/wellness-centre teaching practices
• Record keeping and maintaining practice logs
• Introduction to professional Yoga career opportunities

Practical

• Complete class planning
• Beginner-level teaching practice
• Intermediate-level teaching practice
• Pranayama and meditation session delivery
• Group class management
• Student observation and feedback
• Mock teaching sessions
• Final supervised teaching practicum