• Examine the history of yoga through a critical lens

• Debrahminising the practice

• Broad understanding of yoga’s historical and philosophical contexts

• Examination of the major yogic texts

• Practical tools to incorporate these teachings into your classes

• Confidence to engage with students in conversations about yoga’s roots, its evolution and its role in the world today

• Foundations of functional anatomy for advanced teaching

• Applied biomechanics in sequencing 

• Nervous system

• Fascia & tissue health 

• Anatomy for specialised populations: Prenatal and postnatal modifications, injuries and more

• Understanding of asana bio-mechanics, purpose and energetic alignment

• Intelligent, creative and purposeful sequencing

• Explore the principles of innovative, and intuitive sequencing

• Simplifying, amplifying and modifying classes

• Learn how to read bodies in your classes - teaching to the students, not sequence

• Explore supportive and effective hands on assists

• Refinement of your own authentic style of teaching

• Mentoring

• Foundations of the Subtle Body 

• The Panchamaya Kosha system

• Prana Vayus

• Chakras and Nadis

• Pranayama 

• Application of subtle body awareness in asana 

• Bandhas 

• Meridian theory: The overlap b/w Nadi system and meridians 

• Yoga psychology: mind-body connection

• The neuroscience of yoga and meditation

• Spiritual path of meditation 

• Foundational meditation practices

• Exploration of ancient meditation techniques: Vedic meditation, vipassana, metta meditation 

• Exploration of modern meditation techniques: Mindfulness and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction 

• The role of meditation and yoga in mental health  

Actionable steps to actually make it as a yoga teacher in todays world!

• Studio ownership

• Working as a contractor

• Diversifying offerings eg workshops/events, online opportunities

• The challenges of navigating and using online platforms