The Theory and Practice of Yoga
The 200-Hour program will deepen and build your personal practice as you embark on a transformational journey toward becoming a yoga teacher.  To facilitate a more scientific understanding of the body, you will study functional Anatomy, as well as the physiology of inversions, breathing and the nervous system.  Moving beyond the physical, you will learn yoga philosophy, rooted in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Finally, you will begin to learn the fundamentals of meditation, Pranayama, Ayurveda and the chakra system

The curriculum will include a comprehensive study of the foundations, techniques, and mechanics of fundamental yoga postures with an emphasis on deepening the student’s personal practice and recognizing and honoring it as the source for inspiration and creative teaching.

Yoga Philosophy
Over 2,000 years ago the sage Patanjali described the process of Yogic movement toward higher consciousness and peace in his treatise “The Yoga Sutras.” His teachings are a living, practical model that, once understood, can be applied to all aspects of daily life. This course will introduce students to the wealth of inspiration available in the Yoga Sutras.

The Art of Teaching
The art of teaching is a form of yoga in itself requiring sensitivity, compassion and practice. A teacher must encourage and inspire, and be sensitive to both the needs of individuals and those of the group. The practical and subtle aspects involved in teaching addressed in this course include:

• How to be an effective teacher
• Use of voice, body language, touch
• The art and science of sequencing
• Learning how to see and understand bodies
• The purpose and use of props: in personal practice and class setting
• Hands on adjustments
• Practice Teaching

Students who complete the 200-Hour Teacher Training program will:

• Deepen their practice and understanding of yoga
• Know how to structure and create a cohesive, well-rounded class
• Acquire an understanding of yoga philosophy
• Learning how to see and understand bodies
• Become a member of the YogaWorks alumni association
• Have the confidence and tools to begin teaching yoga
   

Students will also receive a diploma and Letter of Completion which they can use to register with Yoga Alliance at the RYT-200 level and share with prospective employers. Completion of this program will also qualify students for admission into YogaWorks’ 300-Hour Professional Program.
 

Teacher Training Book List
Required Reading

• Heart of Yoga by Desikachar
• Yoga, Mind, Body & Spirit by Donna Farhi
• Light On Yoga by B.K.S Iyengar
• The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda
• The Concise Book of Muscles, by Chris Jarmey
• Yoga Journal’s “Yoga Step by Step” DVDs with Natasha Rizopoulos

Recommended Reading

• Light on Life by BKS Iyengar
• Yoga the Iyengar Way by Silva, Mira, Shyman Mehta
• Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Carlais-Germain