300 Hour Topics

Foundations – 25 Hours

• Introduction to Working one-on-one with Yoga Clients
• Define Yoga Wellness and Describe Benefits
• Scope of Practice
• Finding and Retaining clients
• Physiology of Pain and Illness; Pain Cause and Effect
• Mind/Body Explorations
• Energetic Anatomy for Wellness
• Applied Chakras
• Homework will include: Reading Pain Free by Pete Egoscue and A Handbook of Chakra Healing by Kalashatra Govinda

Yoga Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology Part 1 – 10 Hours

• Asana Analysis
• Partnered with Leslie Kaminoff’s Yoga Anatomy Course
• Provides 10 Contact Hours and 20 Homework Hours
• Homework: Reading Yoga Anatomy, 2nd Edition (Leslie Kaminoff/Amy Matthews), Watching Leslie and Amy’s Videos; other homework as assigned

Yoga Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology Part 2 – 48 Hours

• Anatomy for Clients
• Structure and Function: Anatomy and Physiology
• Trail Guides: Trail Guide to the Body 5th Edition, Trail Guide to the Body, Student Workbook 5th Edition, and Trail Guide to Movement (Purchase this from us)
• Homework will include: Reading Yoga Anatomy, 2nd Edition by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews, Trail Guides (TG) books and completing TG workbook assignments (NOTE: Trail Guides books will be need to be purchased on the first day of class. Please bring a check or cash for $120)

Assessments – 70 Hours

• Subtle Energy Assessments
• Physical Assessments – Range of Motion, Strength, Posture
• Assessments Practicum
• Homework will include: Reading  Handbook of Chakra Healing by Kalashatra Govinda

Yoga Wellness: Plan, Design, Execute – 41 Hours

• Contraindications for Specific Conditions
• Developing Complete Yoga Wellness Plans
• Yogic Techniques for Common Conditions
• Homework will include: Assignments from Yoga as Medicine by Timothy McCall and reading Pain Free by Pete Egoscue
• Foam roller required for this module

Specialty Topics – 76 Hours

• Restorative Yoga
• Yoga for Healthy Back
• Yoga for Hips, Shoulders and Core
• Self-Care
• Homework will include: Reading Relax & Renew by Judith Lasater, Restorative Yoga with Assists by Sue Flamm and Pain Free by Pete Egoscue

Teaching Methodology

• Definition, Benefits and Clients of Yoga Wellness Programs
• Finding and Retaining Yoga Clients for one-on-one Wellness Programs
• Methods of Yoga Client Training

Yoga Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology

• Range of Motion and Strength Assessments
• Postural Assessments
• Physiology of Pain and Illness
• Subtle Anatomy (Energy) Assessments
• Physical Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology
• Pain Cause and Effect
• Anatomical Mind/Body Explorations
• Asana Analysis (Anatomy and Kinesiology)

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics

• Scope of Practice and Legalities
• Applied Chakras
• Yogic Lifestyle Changes for Common Conditions
• Self-Care
• Philosophy of Restorative Yoga

Techniques, Training and Practice

• Yoga for Cancer
• Yoga for Hips, Shoulders and Core: Keys to Wellness
• Contraindications for Specific Conditions
• Mind/Body Explorations
• Yoga for Healthy Back
• Yoga Wellness Plan Evolution
• Yogic Techniques for Common Conditions
• Restorative Yoga Techniques and Practices

Practicum

• Assessing Clients (Physical and Non-Physical)
• Planning and Developing Yoga Wellness Plans for Specific Conditions
• Teaching Energetic and Physical Anatomy
• Teaching Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation, Restorative Yoga and other Yogic Tools