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200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

This is hands-on - NOT an online course

Yoga is a practice of developing a deeper sense of conscious awareness. For many of us, that awareness, and then connection begins through the physical, on the mat.

Maybe you have enjoyed the benefits of Yoga for some time and would like to take your journey to the next level.

 

You may wish how to learn to take this incredible practice off the mat, into your life. Learning not only the physical, but also the philosophical aspects of Yoga, will deepen your practise and understanding of why this ancient system has stood the test of time, and has helped so many people improve their physical and emotional health.

 

This 200-hour teacher training course will give you all the tools you need to be able to teach Yoga with safety and confidence to a variety of clientèle of mixed levels, from beginners through to more advanced dynamic classes.

Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training courses are kept small to ensure you receive individual attention and are able to have all your questions answered. Performance Yoga’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course runs over 3 long weekends as an intensive, face to face course.

Together with this, students will be set written assignments, which all goes towards their assessment.

THIS IS NOT AN ONLINE COURSE, but numbers are kept to a minimum to ensure not only individual attention, but give you the physical space for your safety.  Additional home study and practise non-contact hours are also part of the course. 

On completion of the course you will receive a Yoga Alliance Professionals Diploma and we can recommend a suitable insurance company to cover you for teaching a wide range of Yoga classes.

KEY DATES Autumn 2023

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Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th September

Thursday 28th September - Sunday 1st October

Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd October

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PRICE

Book our intensive course now for only £1,995.

Non refundable Registration Fee £500

Early bird price: £1,895 (If paid in full by 30th June 2023)

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WEEKEND 1

THE FOUNDATION OF YOGA

HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY

with

Paula Ahlberg

Foundation to Teaching and Styles of Yoga

The role of a Yoga Teacher

The true meaning of Yoga , as an ancient practice and its movement to the West.

 

History and Philosophy

History of Eastern Yoga Philosophy

Comparison of Western Philosophy

Definitions of Yoga

Gunas

Structure of the mind

Samkya Philosophy

Patanjali and the eight limbs of yoga

Yamas- Niyamas as ethical principles

Kleshas- disturbing afflictions

Kosha model- The layers of being

Timeline Of Yoga from an Eastern and Western perspective

The ancient texts of Yoga and their meaning

Pranayama and breathing techniques.

 

Functional Anatomy

Looking at ranges of movement and permitted movement

within a given plane

Movements of the Spine- forward bends, backbends, side bends, twists

Limitations of movement and how to modify

The upper body- Spine, shoulder girdle, arms, hands, and head.

Practical application with modifications

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WEEKEND 2

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

PRACTICAL TEACHING

Steve Wilson and Paula Ahlberg

Anatomy and Physiology

Overview of musculoskeletal system.

Anatomical terminology for movement and directions of movement.
Bones and their composition
Joints and movements of different joints.
Muscles, tendons and ligaments- composition and movement.
The upper body- shoulder girdle, neck, spine, back, and chest.
The Respiratory and neurological system.
The lower body- pelvic girdle, hips, legs, and feet.

Practical Teaching

The setup of a class and creating an intention implementing the ancient philosophy.
Teaching with the application of Functional Anatomy.
Practical teaching through using a class plan.
How to begin teaching poses and family of related poses.
Teaching beginners.
Using Yoga props to modify and aid the structure and function of any given pose.
Verbal and hands on Assists- how and when to apply.
 

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WEEKEND 3

PRACTICAL TEACHING AND

LESSON PLANNING

 Paula Ahlberg

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Finding your voice as a teacher.

Creating a class theme and setting intentions.

Looking at the arc of a Yoga class- knowing where you want to go and how to get there.

Linking postures into sequences and how to create sequences.

Safety and ethical guidelines for teaching.

Practice teaching.

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​SUGGESTED READING

 

"The heart of Yoga" by TKV Desikachar

"The Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita" by Swami Rama,

or

"The Bhagavad Gita (A walkthrough for Westerners)" by Jack Hawley

(This is a slightly easier read than other versions of "The Bhagavad Gita")

"The Yoga Bible" by Christina Brown

"The Key Muscles of Yoga" by Ray Long 
or

"Yoga Anatomy" by Leslie Kaminoff
 

These are mainly reference books that you will find hugely beneficial for creating and developing both your ongoing study, as well as creating class sequences.

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YOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFIED

ACCREDITATION

Our teacher training course has met the stringent requirements set by Yoga Alliance Professionals. Our graduates are trained to the highest standard and are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance Professionals.

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Contact

INTERESTED?

Contact Paula about booking this course and for any other enquiries.

147 All Saints Road, Newmarket CB8 8HH

01638 660065

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