Wild Vibrant Yogi Deborah Curtis 250hr Teacher TrainingCOURSE OBJECTIVE & COURSE MODULES (1-7)

Course Objectives Trainees will become knowledgeable in Hatha Vinyasa Yoga and have a basic

understanding of various styles of yoga including, Ashtanga, Power Vinyasa, Sivananda, Anusara, & Restorative Yoga.

Trainees will understand the Pedagogy of Yoga. Trainees will skillfully learn the art of observation and adjustments in asana. Trainees will become knowledgeable about the history and its many roots of

philosophy and traditional yoga. Trainees will learn Sanskrit sufficiently enough to run through a Hatha

Vinyasa beginner or mixed level class. Trainees will be able to teach beginners or mixed level classes based on

alignment vinyasa sequences incorporating all the core subjects. Trainees will be able to teach basic meditation and pranayama techniques

during their led class. Trainees will have an in-depth understanding of A & P. Trainees will have a basic understanding of the Chakras & the Subtle Energy

Field. Trainees will become knowledgeable in the fundamentals of business and

marketing yoga, including using social platforms. How to use music successfully. Trainees will learn to teach from their authentic self, to deliver the class

confidently, with mindfulness, clear communication and creative self-expression.

Module Contact Contact Non – Total

Hours with SYT

hours with other

teachers/ specialists

contact hours –Home work

Hours

Module 1: (7 day-Intensive)Day 1

Sacred Circle Welcome & formalities Asana practice: Hatha Vinyasa & journaling What is Yoga? Intro to paths & styles Intro to history Open discussion: Swami Sat’s ‘to know

yourself’

Day 2 7.5hrs

Sacred Circle Asana practice: Hatha Vinyasa & journaling Origins of the word Yoga How the world was created by Yoga What is Prana Pranayama techniques Teaching practice: sun salutes Open discussion: gifts & passions Open discussion: Swami Sat’s ‘to know

yourself’

Day 3 7.5hrs

Asana practice: Sivananda style & journaling Introduction to Sivananda & it’s philosophy 12 basic postures & Sanskrit Teaching practice: Sivananda sun salutes Philosophy, serve, love, give, purify, meditate,

realize. The three Guna’s Open discussion: diet, nutrition & fasting

Day 4 7.5hrs

Sacred circle Asana practice Wild Power Vinyasa &

journaling Teaching practice: sun salutes, child’s pose,

down dog & savasana Pranayama techniques History of Vinyasa Power Yoga & modern

Yoga Evolving notion of Yoga / Iyengar’s thoughts Inner child work Gratitude Meditation

Day 5 7.5hrs

Sacred Circle Asana practice: ‘awaken the goddess’ Vinyasa

& journaling Meditation on White Horse Hill & connecting

with earth energies Energy activation & dowsing Moon cycles/ritual & feminine wisdom Awaken your inner goddess Durga, Lakshmi,

Kali & Saraswati Goddess meditation

Day 6 7.5hrs

Sacred Circle Asana practice: Wild Vibrant Vinyasa &

journaling Ujjayi Breath Teaching practice: sun salutes & standing

poses Open discussion: ethics of teaching, what is it

to be a great teacher Class intention/themes Chanting Into to 8 Limbs (Yama’s)

Day 7 7.5hrs

Sacred circle Asana practice: Wild Vibrant Vinyasa &

journaling Teaching practice: sun salutes & standing

poses Chanting Pranayama Intro to 8 Limbs (Niyama’s) Open discussion: Samadhi & consciousness

7.5hrs

HOMEWORK (Complete before next weekend)

Practice teaching sun salutes, standing poses Practice teaching breath exercise Learn Sanskrit names for standing poses Letter of acknowledgement to yourself Research/choose a pagan goddess that you

connect with & why? Incorporate into your meditation

8 Limbs – practice embodying one Yama & Niyama

Start reading the Bhagavad Gita Inner child work if relevant Write up all notes 40 day Yoga Sadhana

Total Module 1 52.5hrs 10hrs 66.5

Module Contact Hours

with SYT

Contact hours with other teachers/

specialists

Non – contact hours – Home

Total Hours

work

Module 2 (3 days)

Sacred Circle Asana practice: Wild Vibrant Vinyasa &

Hatha Vinyasa & journaling Review homework Teaching practices: sun salutes &

standing poses Asana Sanskrit Asana practice: Ashtanga & journaling Introduction to Ashtanga Bandhas & Drishti practice Chaturanga Eight limbs of Yoga part 2 asana,

pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, discussions & meditation

Teaching Pranayama History of Yoga part 2 lineage & Gurus

HOMEWORK (to be completed before the next weekend)

Practice teaching sun salutes & standing poses

Learn Sanskrit names for these poses Chose a Yoga guru, research him or her

& write a short essay about them, include their linage, style of yoga, practices and influences & message to the world, come prepared to share this at the next weekend

Choose another Yama & Niyama, start to practice and embody them into your daily life.

Incorporate Bandha’s & Dristi meditation into practice

Write up any notes Continue reading Bhagavad Gita

Total Module 2 22.5hrs 10hrs

Module 3 (3 days)

Sacred Circle Asana practice: Wild Vibrant

Vinyasa/Hatha Vinyasa & journaling Review home work Teaching practice: seated poses &

prone poses Introduction to Anusara & Tantra Philosophy & teaching

attitude, adjustment, action Intro to core alignment principles Anusara chant The gift of teaching Creative branding Awaken the Goddess part 2.

Meditating at Wayland Smithy the cosmic womb

Oracle cards & manifesting Creating sacred space & altar

HOMEWORK (to be completed before the next weekend)

Continue with your teaching Inc. seated poses & prone

Learn Sanskrit names for these poses

Make a sacred space and a personal altar at home

Start to share yourself more openly and honestly with others

Learn Anusara chant Create a sacred space & altar at

home Research dualism & non dualism

Create a 6 month & 5yr vision plan & share on the group

Write up any notes

Total Module 3 22.5hrs 10hrs

Module 4 (3 days)

Sacred Circle Asana practice: Wild Vibrant

Vinyasa/Ashtanga Vinyasa & journaling Review home work Teaching practice: spinal twists & hip

openers What is Karma Yoga Create a Karma Yoga event Intro to Yoga Deities Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita Open Discussion: Bhagavad Gita Marketing part 1/ theme, branding, logo

brainstorming, Music in class Anatomy & Physiology part 1 A&P & Teaching practices A&P in action through asana Open Discussion A&P

22.5hrs

HOMEWORK (to be completed before the next weekend)

Continue with your teaching Inc. spinal twists & hip openers

Take on Karma Yoga in an area of your life

Research the Hindu Deities, pick one that resonates with you and be ready to share why?

Start reading the Yoga Sutras Continue with organizing a karma yoga

event Digital detox, clear out social media

messages, photos etc

Create a yoga music playlist Write any notes

Total Module 4 22.5hrs 10hrs

Module 5 (3 days)

Sacred Circle Asana practice: Wild power

Vinyasa/Ashtanga Vinyasa & journaling Review home work Intro to Pregnancy Yoga Teaching practice: supine poses &

backbends Energy layers & the Pranic body Subtle Energy & Nadis Identifying your energy Leaks & old

belief patterns Intro to the Chakras & the 5 elements Awake the Life of Paramahansa/vid Anatomy & Physiology part 2 A&P & Teaching Practices A&P in action through asana Open Discussion A&P

22.5hrs

HOMEWORK (to be completed before the next weekend)

Continue with your teaching Inc. supine’s & backbends

Start to draft your class descriptions Do something that you have never done

before? Could be hang gliding, Something wild that requires you to trust & fully surrender

Identify your energy leaks, take action, to remedy, clear out any stuck or negative energy in your home, work place & car

A&P assessment (online to complete) Write up any notes

Total Module 5 22.5hrs 10hrs

Module 6 (3 days)

Sacred Circle/ Asana practice Wild Vinyasa/Hatha

Vinyasa & journaling Review homework Continue with your teaching Inc.

inversions, headstands & core Vinyasa sequencing part 1 Trust exercises/eye gazing journaling Marketing part 2, branding, canva, mail

chimp, facebook Acro Flying Yoga basics & Partner Yoga Restorative & Yin Yoga Thai Massage basics Kriya /Meditation teaching basics Patanjali’s story/the Yoga Sutras Open Discussion: Sutras

Bindoo Rattan &

Nickie Heape

18.5.hrs 4hrs

HOMEWORK Continue with your teaching Inc.

shoulder stand & (if ready) headstand Practice deep eye gazing with a partner

or a friend Practice flying someone

Choose business name Refine class description & bio Create a Facebook business page

Total Module 6 18.5.hrs 4hrs 10hrs

Module 7 (3 days)

Sacred Circle Asana Practice: Wild Vibrant Vinyasa &

Journaling Review home work Teaching practices: handstand, arm

balances Review all poses Vinyasa Sequencing part 2 The Art of Adjusting with Integrity Recap Q & A’s The art of teaching privates WVY Teachers journeys Owning your power Business of Yoga & future potential

pathways I LOVE YOGA studio & business owner

to skype in. Yoga Alliance/

certificates/membership/insurance Guest teachers Acknowledgment & closing circle

22.5hrs

HOMEWORKBe fully prepared for your test class

Including organizing venue, creating a flyer, enrolling students & advertising on social media.

Ensure presentation is acceptable

Total Module 7 22.5hrs 2.5hrs

EXTRAS Contact Hours

with SYT

Contact hours with

other teachers/

specialists

Non – contact hours

Total Hours

40- day Sadana to include Self-Practice/yoga/meditation & journaling at home.

Each trainee will organize, promote, advertise & teach a 75-minute public community.

Total Course Hours 183.5 4hrs 62.5hrs 250hrs

Course leaders may change the content or the schedule of modules level, the in accordance with the energy flow and highest potential of the group

Start of course 9am-11am

Break 11am-11.15am

Training 11.15-1.15 pm

Lunch/ Discussion/Reflection 1.15-2pm

Training 2-3.30pm

Break 3.30-3.45pm

Training 3.45pm-5pm