200 hour YTTC Curriculum
Techniques, Training and Practice (TTP)
ASANA
- Yoga Overview
- Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations)
- Group Asana Practice
- Standing and Balancing Postures
- Sitting Postures
- Twisting Postures
- Forward & Backward Bending Postures
- Arm Balancing Postures
- Hip Opening Postures
- Inverted Postures
- Restorative Postures
- Ashtanga Yoga: Primary Series
PRANAYAMA & SUBTLE BODY
- Pranayama & Subtle Body
- Shatkarma Kriya
- Bandhas and Drishti
MEDITATION
- Meditation
- Mudras
- Chanting & Mantras
- Yoga Nidra
Anatomy & Physiology (AP)
ANATOMY
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
PHYSIOLOGY
- Nervous System
- Cardiovascular/Circulatory System
- Digestive System
- Endocrine System
- Respiratory System
- Other Body Systems & Yoga
BIOMECHANICS
- Forces
- Types Of Joint Movements
- Joint Stabilization
- Safe Movement
- Contraindications, Misalignment, & Adaptations
Yoga Humanities (YH)
HISTORY
- History of Yoga
PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy of Yoga
- Familiarity with major Yogic Texts
- Philosophy into Practice
- Sanskrit – Language of Yoga
- Ayurveda – Allied Practice of Yoga
ETHICS
- Yoga Ethics
- Yoga Alliance Ethical Commitments
- Karma Yoga
Professional Essentials (PE)
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
- Sequencing
- Pace in Yoga Teaching
- Environment for Yoga
- Cueing
- Adjusting & Assisting Yoga Asanas
- Class Management
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Yoga Teacher Credentials
- Ethical Commitment
- Yoga Professionalism Guidelines
- The Business of Yoga
PRACTICUM
- The Practicum