TT Module I: Orientation & Benefits
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Introduction
Integral Yoga Teacher Code of Conduct
Biography of Sri Swami Satchidānanda
What is Integral Yoga?
Goal of Integral Yoga
Definition & Essence of Integral Yoga Haṭha
Haṭha Yoga, by Sri Swami Satchidānanda
Integral Yoga Yantra
BENEFIT DISCUSSIONS WILL ALSO INCLUDE UNDERSTANDING
THE PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS OF THE BODY
TO APPRECIATE THE BENEFITS OF EACH POSE/PRACTICE
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 18 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Benefits of Proper Sitting Position and Chanting
Benefits of Eye Movements & Feedback
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Benefits of Sun Salutation & Feedback
Benefits of Savasana and Advasana
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
Benefits of Backward Bending Poses & Feedback
Benefits of Forward Bending Poses & Feedback
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9
Benefits of Inverted Poses & Feedback
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16
Benefits of Spinal Twist & Yoga Mudra; Feedback
Benefits of Deep Relaxation & Feedback
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23
Benefits of Pranayama in general
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30
Benefits of Deergha Swaasam; FeedbacK
Benefits of Kapalabhati and Nadi Suddhi & Feedback
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Benefits of Meditation, Closing Chants & Feedback
Types of Meditation
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Benefits of a Vegan Diet, Ahimsa, Effects on hatha, meditation, daily life
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Overview of Ancient Indian Scriptures: Hinduism: Sanatana Dharma
Vedas, Upanishads, Mahabharata – Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Closing Silence for Meditation.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27: Test
Benefits of Hatha practices Establishing a Home Practice
TT MODULE II:
YOGA HUMANITIES BRANCHES OF YOGA
SATURDAYS 1:00 – 4:00 pm
JANUARY 6 Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Book I: Sutras 1-11
JANUARY 13 Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Book I: Sutras 12-16, 30-32
(Practice & Non-Attachment; Obstacles)
JANUARY 20 Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Book I: 33; Locks and Keys
Book II: 28-34 – Introduction to Eight Limbs of Yoga & pratypaksha bhavanam
JANUARY 27
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Book II: Sutras 35 – 45 Yama & Niyama
FEBRUARY 3
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Book II: Sutras 46-55, Limbs 3-5
Book III: Sutras 1-3; Book II. Sutras 1-4- Klesas
FEBRUARY 10 Subtle Aspects of Hatha Yoga: Prana, Koshas, etc.
FEBRUARY 17 or 18 Bhakti Yoga, Japa Yoga
FEBRUARY 24 Jnana & Karma Yoga
MONDAYS 7:30 – 8:30 PM
January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 2024
Q & A on Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, personal feedback
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Test on Branches of Yoga
Module III:
ANATOMY OF HATHA
FOUR SATURDAYS 1 – 4 PM One or two class per month: March, April, May, June TBD
LEARN & PRACTICE TEACHING BASIC INTEGRAL YOGA CLASS
How to teach Integral Yoga Hatha level 1 class to true beginners: trainers provide practical useful teaching experiences and demonstration
PRACTICE TEACHING SESSIONS w/MENTORS & FELLOW TTs
SATURDAYS 1:00 – 4:00 PM March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27
SATURDAY, MARCH 2 1:00 – 4:00 PM
• Manual: p 333-335 (Kriyas), p 340 (Fasting)
• IY Hatha: p. 166-179 (Kriyas)
MONDAY, MARCH 4 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Questions; Review of Class Structure/Flow & Why; Seated Postures,
Importance of Aligned Spine; Leading Chantings, Practice leading chants
Hatha Theory
IY Hatha: Netra Vyayamam, Tadasana
• Discussion/Interactive.
• How to guide students safely, what to watch out for, precautions
• Go through SS step by step to feel placement and learn needs
MONDAY, MARCH 11 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
TTP/TECHNIQUE Surya Namaskaram, Shivasana, Advasana
• Discussion/Interactive.
• How to guide students safely, what to watch out for, precautions
• Go through SS step by step to feel placement and learn needs
MONDAY, MARCH 18 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
TTP/TECHNIQUE: Backward bending Poses
Bhujangasana, Ardha Salabhasana/ Salabhasana, Danurasana
• insights into own practice
• how to guide students safely into pose, what to watch out for, precautions
MONDAY, MARCH 25 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
TTP/TECHNIQUE: Forward bending Poses
Janushirshasana, Pashimotanasana insights into own practice
• how to guide students safely into pose, what to watch out for, precautions
MONDAY, APRIL 1 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
TTP/TECHNIQUE: Inverted Poses
Sarvangasana, Matsyasana
• insights into own practice
• how to guide students safely into pose, what to watch out for, precautions
MONDAY, APRIL 8 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
TTP/TECHNIQUE: Yoga Mudra & Yoga Nidra
• insights into own practice
• how to guide students safely into pose, what to watch out for, precautions
MONDAY, APRIL 15 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
TTP/TECHNIQUE: PRANAYAMA
Deergha Swasam, Kapalabhati, Nadi Shuddhi
• insights into own practice
• how to guide students safely, what to watch out for, precautions
MONDAY, APRIL 22 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
TTP/TECHNIQUE: MEDITATION & Closing Peace Chants
• insights into own practice
• how to teach basic IY Meditation with guidelines, guide students safely,
• what to watch out for, precautions
FRIDAY – SUNDAY, APRIL 26 – 28 RETREAT WEEKEND
Living a Yogic Lifestyle
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
PATCHWORK TEST CLASS
Module IV
Beyond Basic Theory & Practice Teaching
SATURDAY MAY 4 1-4 PM: TTP/TECHNIQUE: Theory – Modifications
MONDAY MAY 6 6:30-9PM: PROFESSIONAL ESSENTIALS-TEACHING PRACTICE: Practice Teaching Modifications
SATURDAY MAY 11: 1-4 PM: TTP/TECHNIQUE: Theory – Adaptations
MONDAY MAY 13: 6:30-9PM: PROFESSIONAL ESSENTIALS-TEACHING
PRACTICE: Practice Teaching Adaptations
SATURDAY MAY 18: 1-4 PM: TTP/TECHNIQUE: Theory – Optional Poses
MONDAY MAY 20: 6:30-9PM: PROFESSIONAL ESSENTIALS-TEACHING
PRACTICE: Practice Teaching Optional Poses
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, Lotus Hall available for practice
SATURDAY JUNE 1 1- 4 PM Theory & Practice: Optional poses that could be standards for true beginners
MONDAY JUNE 3 6:30 – 9PM Women’s Yoga
MONDAY JUNE 10 6:30 – 9 PM Chair Yoga
MONDAY JUNE 17 6:30 – 9 PM Childrens Yoga
MONDAY JUNE 24 Final Written test
SATURDAYS JUNE 8, 15, 22, Practice teaching
TT Module V: Yoga in Action
MONDAY JULY 1 7 – 9 PM Racial Equity Training
MONDAY JULY 8 7 – 9 PM Yoga & the Environment
MONDAY JULY 15 7 – 9 PM Trauma informed yoga
Three qualifying classes will be scheduled and reviewed
in June July & August for each TT
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 21 7 PM GRADUATION
( or sooner )